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Photo tour: Disney’s Art of Animation models and statues

A side trip to Disney’s Art of Animation in Disney World is a great opportunity to see some of your favorite Disney and Pixar characters like you’ve never experienced them before.

For those staying at the resort, it’s worth walking around the property and for those not staying, head on over for a visit for an hour for a special tour. You’ll see a 35-foot-tall model of King Triton, a towering Mufasa, the Cozy Cone Motel and a giant Crush.

The three-story value resort opened in May 2012 and is divided into four areas. Here’s a look.

Finding Nemo

A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
Some of your favorite seagulls greet you as you enter the Finding Nemo area. (Photos by Steve Liebman)
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
A giant Crush with Dory is near the “Big Blue” pool, the largest resort swimming pool at Walt Disney World Resort measuring 11,859 square feet. (Photo by Steve Liebman)
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
Squirt can be found in a play area. (Photo by Steve Liebman)
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
A giant-sized Mr. Ray has a wingspan of 27 feet. (Photo by Steve Liebman)

The Little Mermaid

A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
A giant Ariel and Flounder are opposite the pool area. (Photo by Steve Liebman

A look at some of items you might find in the walkway.

A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
Sebastian is between Ursula and King Triton. (Photo by Steve Liebman)
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
A giant Ursula stands in front of one of the wings. (Photo by Steve Liebman)
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
King Triton stands 35 feet tall. (Photo by Steve Liebman)
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
Surrounding the pool are a number of fishes looking as if they are singing “Under the Sea.” (Photo by Steve Liebman)

The Lion King

A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
The Lion King wing has Zazu near the entrance. (Photo by Steve Liebman)
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
Scar slinks in the shadows beyond the elephant graveyard. (Photo by Steve Liebman)
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
The elephant graveyard play area with Shenzi, Banzai and Ed. (Photo by Steve Liebman) 
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
Timon, Pumba and young Simba dance across a log bridge in true carefree “hakuna matata” fashion. (Photo by Steve Liebman)
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
Mufasa towers atop Pride Rock. (Photo by Steve Liebman)

Cars

Characters from the popular Pixar film “Cars” are in the Cars wing of the resort, complete with Sheriff hanging out under the Radiator Springs sign looking for speeders.

A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
Filmore. (Photo by Steve Liebman)
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
Mater hanging out in front of his shop. (Photo by Steve Liebman)
A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
Guido and Luigi on front of the tire store. (Photo by Steve Liebman)

Throughout area are some of your favorite Cars characters.

A photo tour of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World.
The famed Cozy Cone Motel lead to the Cozy Cone Pool. (Photo by Steve Liebman

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