Disney's Art of Animation Resort

[Len90]

Just got back from WDW 2 days ago and we stayed at POP Century. ... The work on the Animation buildings in comming along rapidly... they are still bare buildings but many buildings are complete from a structure standpoint... I'm sure there is alot to do inside on them and I saw no theming as of yet.

Any pictures? Would love to see progress shots of this.

[Soarin08]

The official opening date is now 31 May 2012, can't wait to see it all completed!

[Cub]

I am very excited for this resort.
Our next visit to WDW (after this one coming up), I will make sure we stay here! Lion King room, please!

[Amy]

Is this supposed to be a value resort or moderate when it opens? And does anyone know why the different value resorts end up having slightly different room rates?

[northernmousefan2007]

Were staying at POP before our cruise, I will get some video and pics of the progress for sure.

[Len90]

Is this supposed to be a value resort or moderate when it opens? And does anyone know why the different value resorts end up having slightly different room rates?

A major factor that determines the room rate is actual square footage. For example WL and AKL are less expensive as deluxe resorts since their rooms are smaller than the others. I would expect a standard room to be similar in price when compared to Pop as the core building design and therefore room setup was intended to be the same. However, that may not be the case with this. We will know for certain once the booking system is full open for it.

[Amy]

Is this supposed to be a value resort or moderate when it opens? And does anyone know why the different value resorts end up having slightly different room rates?

A major factor that determines the room rate is actual square footage. For example WL and AKL are less expensive as deluxe resorts since their rooms are smaller than the others. I would expect a standard room to be similar in price when compared to Pop as the core building design and therefore room setup was intended to be the same. However, that may not be the case with this. We will know for certain once the booking system is full open for it.

Thanks for the clarification. I just always wondered since when I was comparing last year, the All Star Music would have a slightly different price than Movies or Sports. I always thought that was strange since you would assume those are all the same price. I wonder if that was based on capacity, the less rooms available, the more expensive they became?

[Soarin08]

Is this supposed to be a value resort or moderate when it opens? And does anyone know why the different value resorts end up having slightly different room rates?

A value. All but one wing will be the family-style suites like All Star Music has.

[Amy]

Is this supposed to be a value resort or moderate when it opens? And does anyone know why the different value resorts end up having slightly different room rates?

A value. All but one wing will be the family-style suites like All Star Music has.

Wow - so aimed toward larger parties then??

[Rav]

I'm excited for this. I'm interested to see the themeing and detail in each of the different areas. Probably looking forward to Lion King the most.

[Soarin08]

Is this supposed to be a value resort or moderate when it opens? And does anyone know why the different value resorts end up having slightly different room rates?

A value. All but one wing will be the family-style suites like All Star Music has.

Wow - so aimed toward larger parties then??

I'm guessing. It'll be fab for my family, we've always wanted the suite at Music but they book up so fast, now we will have a better chance of getting one. I'm actually hoping, if I don't get the professional position yet move down for UCF still, to get on in merchandise there. Several of us are going to apply to be on the opening team and all work together again.

[Amy]

I'm guessing. It'll be fab for my family, we've always wanted the suite at Music but they book up so fast, now we will have a better chance of getting one. I'm actually hoping, if I don't get the professional position yet move down for UCF still, to get on in merchandise there. Several of us are going to apply to be on the opening team and all work together again.

I helped stock and open a major retail store when I was in high school. Lots of work, but also lots of fun ~ I can only imagine how much better it would have been if it was Disney merchandise instead