Disney's Art of Animation Resort Will Open in Phases Starting May 31

Earlier today, leaders from the Walt Disney World Resort and Walt Disney Imagineering announced the projected opening dates for Walt Disney World's new Disney's Art of Animation Resort, which will debut in phases beginning May 31, 2012. Read more at the Disney Parks Blog: http://bit.ly/onHtE3

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[Journey2theMK]

I'm noticing a lot of complaining that there isn't a representative of the Walt era films. The Little Mermaid was the beginning of the Disney Animation renaissance, and the Lion King is considered one of the best animated films of all time, and is still incredibly popular, as proven by it's recent theatrical success. Finding Nemo was also a very popular Pixar film, and Cars is reaching out to the families with little boys who have no interest in the Princesses that are over represented

[litolpnoy]

Was excited for this till I saw that they had Cars and Finding Nemo. They were good movies, but there are so many better classic ones that are far better.

[disneyfan81]

@litolpnoy I agree. What about "Snow White", "Pinocchio" or my favorite, "Cinderella"? And why not even the one who started it all, Mickey Mouse?

[alisonlandry87]

my four favorite disney movies !! going in 3 weeks, too bad this resort isnt open yet !

[LunaraApple]

Four of my all time faves! YES!

[BuglersHoliday]

@JarshMaul Those are all fantastic ideas! Aladdin would make an excellent theme for a resort.

[ke00pqs]

@BuglersHoliday yeah i think you're right. But the hotel is still a great desing

[JarshMaul]

@BuglersHoliday I agree. I'd love to see some sort of Aladdin themed hotel resort. Gimme an Aladdin-themed soda fountain and I'll be pleased! I'd also love to see some sort of hotel based around my favorite pixar film, Up. Perhaps rooms that are based on Carl's floating house, the airship, and a tropical forest with Kevin hiding in different nooks and crannies.

[BuglersHoliday]

@ke00pqs, what? I am not sure what you're saying :/

All I said is that they are overusing cars lately. It's a great film, but there are a whole bunch of other things. It just seems like a narrow range of choices. Two pixar films and two underwater themes. It's just an opinion I'm not bashing them. I guarantee you'll be hard-pressed to find a bigger Disney fan than I. I adore the films, I just like a little more variety, and there are a ton of great newer films they could have used.

[babyhaleyvonne]

@Shadowcat139 same here, I am waiting for that to open before i stay there, i love the lion king beside that my daughter that is all she been watching for over a week now

[Caprican28]

Can you imagine if they used a Pocahontas theme instead? The colors alone used in the film would strike me as a no brainier for a child's resort..

[genjim100]

I'm curious... what does it take to get a job as a modeler at Disney? I've always had a huge fascination with modeling. I've even gone as far as to work for an architectural & prototype company. I've worked at the architectural model firm for 4 years and as a graphic designer for 7 years. I've also completed the Walt Disney World College Program.

I've seen many jobs on the website, but never model building position. What does Disney call this skill set?