Art of Animation Disney Resort

As you know, we had the time of our lives again at the outstanding Disney Social Media Moms Celebration  2012.   What I love about this "Conference" is that we are literally with our families at the "happiest place on earth" Disney World for the most fabulous social media conference.  It's the people, the place and the magical world that makes it all a dream. 

This year, we had the privilege to be invited to a fabulous evening at the  Disney Art of Animation Resort Preview – Opening Private Party for the Disney Art of Animation Resort with the Disney Social Media Moms Conference.  What a treat!  

This is the place for families!  Of course, Disney is all family and friends.  The Art of Animation Resort is perfect for larger families or groups.  

Art of Animation is the latest in their Family budget friendly Disney Resorts.  It is expansive and gorgeous.  Brand new!  In fact, you’ll see below the Nemo Section just opened!  You can tour and learn all about how animation evolved. This was fascinating.

Disney World alone is a dream trip no matter.  However,  here we go with the latest in Disney’s innovation for families.  This is their latest labor of love this brand new resort opened May 31st on the Disney property.  We got to tour the Finding Nemo Family suites at the brand new Disney Art of Animation before they even opened.  

We had the blast exploring at  the wonderful private, catered dinner.  We were seated by the pool right next to the Nemo area of the resort.  This  gave us a glimpse of this creative, colorful genius behind this awesome new animated character themed resort.  

The fresh seafood let us know we were living this dream right in Central Florida – the grilled shrimp kabobs were the highilight of the dinner party for me and Boulder Moutain Man, along with the best Mac ‘N Cheese and great kids fare, too. 

The desserts were as beautiful as they were delicious.    Confession, I took home a couple of these for a snack in the room.  No one makes Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats like Disney! 

We love the festive and casual atmoshpere of this resort.  There was all kind of entertainment -  see the kids loving all the balloons. :) 

Here is another bedroom at the Nemo Suite. :) Happy Camper, too! :) 

Now, let's check out these new family oriented suites are amazing.

They are very colorful, and extremely spacious.  We love that they sleep 6!  Welcome the large family!  And they know families need 2 baths!  Yes, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom suites are the standard! They have a kitchenette, and the Nemo dining room table converts into an extra bed. Here is the bed once it is ready for evening time. Hi Nemo and Friend! :) 

 

It sleeps up to a family of 6.  They really have thought of families for this resort.  Here is a glimpse of one of the (2) bathrooms in the Nemo Suites.  Too fun! 

The main pool at the Finding Nemo is the largest pool at the resort, with a fountain park for the little ones also.  In this centrally located pool area are some of the Nemo characters in larger than life colorful statues that we have come to love.

Each themed suite feature that theme of Disney’s Pixar Amimation films.  Each table that converts into a bed has the decor to go with the theme, along with the rest of the suite.  

There are four different theme areas at Art of Animation :

Finding Nemo Family Suites, Cars Familiy Suites, The Lion King Family Suites, and The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms.  See Boulder Mt. Man, my too fun husband, dialing away with all of us poolside. That's the way we roll! 

• Finding Nemo Family Suites—NOW OPEN—Book Now!  Here the Tigers are "Light Saber Dualing" by the Nemo Suites. 

• Cars Family Suites—Opening June 18, 2012—Book Now!
• The Lion King Family Suites—Opening August 10, 2012—Book Now!
• The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms—Opening September 15, 2012—Book Now!

There are two other small swimming areas as you can see in the overall map of the entire Animation Resort.   

At the amazing Animation Hall, there are a myriad of things to do, but the main bonus in this hall is the Landscape of Flavors where you can enjoy breakffast, lunch and dinner right there at the resort.  Just add the Disney Dining Plan, and you are set for your dream vacation in every possible way!

We look forward to returning as guests one day to the Art of Animation Resort, it will just be challenging to decide which section to visit first!  What would you chose?   You could attend a Conference or an Event here at Art of Animation. 

Warmly, Carolina Mama

*Disclosure:  Carolina Mama and Family were Guests of Disney at the Disney Social Media Moms Conference in April. We paid a Conference fee.  All opinions are all our own.  

A Disney Social Media Moms View and Life Thereafter

"When you cannot tell the difference between your work and your play, you've got it!" 

Peter Shankman, @ Disney Social Media Moms 2012 

The moment I heard this quote reminded me greatly how thankful and blessed I am for my life and all that God has done for me.  I LOVE my work and play!  And I often do not know which is which so according to Mr. Shankman, "I've got it."  

Seriously, I always wanted to be a Wife and Mom and Write!  So God knew and in His time, He has me right where He wants me.  So even though it is work and I often do not stop working or know the difference, I do know I am blessed and am thankful.  And I love it.  Here are our boys with me at Disney on "Take Your Sons To Work Day!"  I couldn't be happier. Neither could they! Right. 

Thank you Disney and Disney Social Media Moms for investing in Moms, Families and Bloggers like us.  It was a complete blessing and honor to work at Disney this past week. This week has been a week to remember.

Here we all are - We're a Dualing Family!  Star Wars 3D was a huge part of our Disney Trip!  We are at the new Art of Animation Resort that opens the Nemo Section on May 31st!  This is a fabulous and fun and gorgeous Family Value Resort!

Here is a glimpse of one of the Rooms with the ever-so-popular Murphy 

Bed that converts from a practical table to a Nemo Bed for Kids! :) 

Yes, they do think of Everything! 

Also, I know that is not to be taken for granted.  If you are not living and loving what you're doing - you can change it.  Lisa Druxman, of Stroller Strides is a Wife and Mom and Business Owner.  She candidly shared her experiences of not being where she wanted to be in life.  How she had a period of "I Can't!" She decided to change it to her Can!  And look she can. 

Her number one tip was to Write out Your Goals!  Daily. And take Quiet Time Daily. Review the Goals and Review them Weekly and Monthly.  See your progress and you will get to your goals. 

Believe me, I remember the nights of staying up ever so late to learn HTML because I was a Mom and Blogger and not an HTML girl.  But I learned it.  And it has been essential to my blogging continuing successfully in the early days - even when I didn't know it.  Now, relax new Bloggers, things are much simpler and there is a button for everything so that will not be your particular challenge. 

Dream Big. Follow Your Dreams.  Each written out Goal at a time. And see the progress. Soon you will be working and playing and not seeing the difference. 

Then, "You've Got it!" 

What are your Goals?  Please share as your are comfortable.  I will share, yesterday, I did something that scared me.  Something I could have put off, but I did it and I already am so glad I did. What are you waiting for, what can you do today to reach your Goals? 

Warmly,   Carolina Mama


*FTC Disclosure: I was invited to the Disney Social Media Moms Conference. I paid a fee to participate. All opinions are my own.