Disney's Art of Animation Resort Rooms to Undergo Refurbishment Starting 2027

Rooms at Disney's Art of Animation Resort will undergo refurbishment starting in mid-June 2027 and running through October 2028.

Photo: DisneyLarge Ariel and Flounder statues anchor the Little Mermaid section courtyard, surrounded by colorful fish sculptures and undersea-themed building murals

Disney has confirmed the Art of Animation Resort refurbishment will happen in phases, with one themed area updated at a time.

The resort is divided into four themed sections: Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, and Little Mermaid. Working one area at a time lets Disney keep the rest of the resort open for guests during the project.

Photo: DisneyThe Little Mermaid pool area at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, featuring a large Ariel statue and undersea-themed building murals

Disney says guests staying at the resort may see or hear maintenance work in the affected area during daytime hours. Alternate paths of travel may also be in place while crews complete work in each section.

Art of Animation opened in 2012 and is known for its oversized icons and room decor themed to Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, and Little Mermaid. The resort is one of Disney's value-tier options at Walt Disney World.

Photo: DisneyMarlin and Nemo figures nestle inside a giant sea anemone sculpture at the Finding Nemo pool area