A special piece of animation was introduced to the world on November 18, 1928 when Mickey Mouse appeared in Steamboat Willie. This past weekend, we celebrated the 90 Year Anniversary all over Walt Disney World.
Art of Animation Resort
So it’s fitting that we’re checking out What’s New at the Disney World Resort which celebrates the art of Disney films: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort!
Ink and Paint Shop
Our first stop is the Ink and Paint Shop, where you’ll find the Birthday Mouse on holiday themed sketches (with some available to be personalized). SUPER cute gift idea for any Disney fans on your list.
Holiday Sketches
Mickey and Minnie Sketch Print
And specialty Resort merchandise includes new Art of Animation twist pens that resemble paint brushes!
Ink and Paint Shop merchandise
Art of Animation Paint Brush Pens
Art of Animation Paint Brush Pen
Art of Animation Hat
And we continue to spot these adorable character Light-up Hair Bows all around Disney World.
Ariel Light-Up Hair Bow
The Ink & Paint Shop is carrying the Ariel Bow, in light (ha!) of The Little Mermaid section of the Resort.
Art of Animation Resort
Landscape of Flavors
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
are back at the Landscape of Flavors Food Court!
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie
And current specialty cupcakes include the Millennial Pink Cupcake, the Mickey Vanilla Oreo Cupcake, and the Funfetti Cupcake.
Millennial Pink Cupcake
Mickey Oreo Cupcake
Funfetti Cupcake
And now that cooler temps are — at long last! — starting to arrive in Florida, you may want to keep an eye on the offered Soups.
Landscape of Flavors Soups
The Chef’s Selection Soup was New England Clam Chowder during our visit.
Finding Nemo Section
Just a heads up that parts of the building close to the bridge of the Finding Nemo section of the Resort are still being worked on.
Finding Nemo Section work
But that’s not the only construction going on at Art of Animation…
Finding Nemo Section
Disney Skyliner
Work continues at a consistently busy pace on the Art of Animation and Pop Century station for the upcoming Disney Skyliner!
Pop Century and Art of Animation Skyliner Construction
In fact, and opening season has just been announced for the transportation system which will also connect two additional Resorts, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios: it will start to carry guests in fall of 2019!
Even more big changes are in store all around Walt Disney World. Find out more in our DFB YouTube Video!
Have you stayed at Art of Animation Resort? Please let us know with a comment!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
We stayed in the Little Mermaid section right after the opening in 2012, and we loved it, big time!
My family and I are ftom the UK, We stayed in the cars section in a family suite this August. We loved it !!! The buses were good fab pool and food court amazing room . We are DVC members and my grandson age 11 actually said if the pool had a slide he’d sell the DVC and stay there !!!