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Walt Disney World Dolphin vs Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort and Disney's Art of Animation Resort are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort scores significantly higher than Disney's Art of Animation Resort. Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort comes in at 87 with praise from 11 publications including Afar Magazine, Rough Guide and Oyster.

Walt Disney World Dolphin
Walt Disney World Dolphin
8 / 10
1500 Epcot Resort Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32830
From $147 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A pair of 56-foot-tall sea creatures bookend this 25-story glass pyramid, a luxe resort designed, like the adjoining Swan, by world-renowned architect Michael Graves." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Home to Tod English’s BlueZoo restaurant, a must no matter where you stay, this whimsical resort is best known for the tremendous dolphins that sit atop its exterior."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Sister hotel to the Dolphin... from which it’s separated by an artificial lake and beach, and likewise whimsically decorated... equipped with every conceivable luxury."
Zagat Zagat
3.7
"Centered on an "enormous, pyramidlike" main building, this "stylish" Michael Graves--designed resort is "within walking distance of Epcot"."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The ceilings are a little bit low, the staff a little bit distracted, but the location never quits." Full review
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Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
7 / 10
1850 Century Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee, FL 32830
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"An instant hit with the kids, with over a thousand suites designed after Finding Nemo, Cars and The Lion King... and almost 900 inspired by The Little Mermaid."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This brightly colored three-story value resort is a kid's version of paradise." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Guests staying anywhere on Disney property can also take advantage of the free Magical Express transportation to and from Orlando International Airport." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Situated in the Disney Resort complex and features fun, colorful decor inspired by four beloved Disney and Pixar movies -- Cars, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and the Little Mermaid." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Family Suites have two bathrooms, convertible couches, and demi-kitchens (no stove)...this is Disney’s only pet-friendly Value resort. It also connects to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot." Full review
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