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Art of Animation opening dates brought forward

Disney's Art of Animation resort opens this year in several stages. The first stage is due to open on May 31. Disney have recently updated their opening dates, bringing the later stages forward. The new opening dates are as follows:

  • Finding Nemo (Family Suites) : Opens May 31
  • Cars (Family Suites) : Opens June 18 (was July 31)
  • Lion King (Family Suites) : Opens August 10 (was September 30)
  • Little Mermaid (Value Rooms) : Opens September 15 (was December 31)

Reservations can now be made for all rooms from their listed opening dates. The Art of Animation rooms are part of Disney's Value Resort range, however are more expensive than other value resorts.