If your family needs a little more room to spread out on your next Walt Disney World vacation—but you still want BIG Disney theming—The Lion King Family Suite at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort deserves a spot on your list.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is one of the most immersive resorts at Walt Disney World, bringing beloved Disney and Pixar movies to life through larger-than-life characters, colorful courtyards and heavily themed accommodations.
And for The Lion King fans?
You can practically step right into the Pride Lands.
But the theming isn’t the only reason families love these suites.
With room for up to six guests, multiple sleeping spaces, two bathrooms, a separate living area and a kitchenette, The Lion King Family Suite gives families significantly more space and flexibility than a traditional hotel room.
Let’s take a look inside!
Welcome to the Pride Lands
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is divided into areas inspired by four Disney and Pixar favorites: Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid.
The Lion King section surrounds families with familiar characters and scenes inspired by the movie, making the walk back to your room part of the Disney experience.
It’s especially fun for families with younger kids because the Disney theming doesn’t stop when you leave the theme parks.
You’re still immersed in it when you get back to your resort!
And that continues once you step inside your suite.
How Many People Can The Lion King Family Suite Sleep?
This is one of the biggest reasons families should consider this room.
The Lion King Family Suite sleeps up to six adults.
The sleeping arrangements include:
🛏️ 1 queen bed
🛋️ 1 double-size sleeper sofa
🛏️ 1 double-size pull-down bed
That makes the suite a great option for larger families who might otherwise need to consider booking multiple standard hotel rooms.
It’s also helpful when you’re traveling with kids because everyone doesn’t necessarily have to go to sleep at exactly the same time.
Having separate living and sleeping spaces can make those early bedtimes—or early mornings—a little easier to navigate.
TWO Bathrooms!
Parents, this might be one of the most underrated features of the entire suite.
You get TWO bathrooms.
If you’ve ever tried getting an entire family ready for rope drop with one bathroom, you already know why this matters. 😂
Two bathrooms can make mornings significantly easier when everyone is trying to shower, brush their teeth and get ready for the parks.
And after a long, hot Disney day?
It’s equally nice when everyone is trying to get cleaned up and ready for bed.
For a family of four, five or six, this can be a HUGE perk.
You Get a Kitchenette
Another family-friendly feature is the kitchenette.
The Family Suites include a kitchenette with conveniences including a microwave, beverage cooler and coffee machine.
No, you’re probably not preparing a Thanksgiving dinner in here. 😂
But when you’re traveling with kids, having somewhere to keep drinks and simple foods and being able to heat something up can be incredibly convenient.
Think easy breakfasts before heading to the parks, snacks for the kids, leftovers or those inevitable moments when someone decides they’re hungry five minutes after you’ve gotten everyone ready for bed.
For families traveling with babies or toddlers, having a kitchenette can be especially useful.
The Extra Space Can Make a BIG Difference
When you’re planning Walt Disney World, it’s easy to think, “We’re barely going to be in the room anyway!”
And for some families, that’s absolutely true.
But traveling with kids can change things.
Maybe you have a toddler who still naps.
Maybe someone needs an early bedtime.
Maybe you’re planning midday breaks.
Or maybe after spending 10 hours together in a theme park, everyone just needs a little personal space.
That’s where a Family Suite can really shine.
Rather than having your beds take up essentially the entire hotel room, you have a separate bedroom and living space that gives your family more room to spread out.
That can make your resort feel less like somewhere you’re simply sleeping and more like your family’s home base for the vacation.
And Then There’s the Lion King Theming
Of course, we can’t talk about this room without talking about what makes it FUN.
This isn’t a generic hotel suite that happens to be located at Walt Disney World.
It’s The Lion King.
The Family Suite carries the movie’s theme into your accommodations, making it especially exciting for kids who love Simba and the rest of the Pride Lands crew.
And that’s part of what makes Art of Animation such a fun resort for families.
You don’t necessarily come here looking for subtle Disney touches.
You come here because you WANT the Disney.
It’s colorful.
It’s playful.
It’s immersive.
And for a child’s first Walt Disney World vacation, that can make staying at the resort feel like part of the attraction.
Disney Skyliner Access Is a HUGE Perk
One of our favorite things about staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is access to the Disney Skyliner.
The Skyliner connects Art of Animation with EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, giving families a fun and convenient transportation option to two Walt Disney World theme parks.
And let’s be honest: for kids, riding the Skyliner can feel like another Disney attraction.
For parents, having another transportation option can be especially valuable when you’re traveling with little ones and trying to make getting around Walt Disney World as easy as possible.
Complimentary Disney bus transportation is also available for getting around Walt Disney World Resort.
Don’t Forget About the Big Blue Pool!
Another reason families love Art of Animation?
The pools!
The resort’s Big Blue Pool, inspired by Finding Nemo, is the largest resort pool at Walt Disney World Resort.
There’s also an interactive water play area for little ones.
Two additional pools can be found around the resort: the Cars-themed Cozy Cone Pool and The Little Mermaid-themed Flippin’ Fins Pool.
So if your family likes building a resort or pool day into your Walt Disney World vacation, there’s plenty to enjoy without ever entering a theme park.
What About Food?
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is home to Landscape of Flavors, the resort’s quick-service dining location serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Having a dining option at your resort is especially convenient on arrival and departure days—or after a long park day when nobody wants to make another dining reservation.
Combined with the kitchenette inside your Family Suite, families have several options for keeping meals convenient throughout their stay.
Is The Lion King Family Suite Right for Your Family?
We think The Lion King Family Suite is especially worth considering if:
✨ You’re traveling with a family of five or six.
✨ You want more space than a traditional Disney hotel room.
✨ Having two bathrooms is important to your family.
✨ You have younger kids who would LOVE immersive Disney theming.
✨ You want a separate bedroom and living area.
✨ You’d use a kitchenette during your vacation.
✨ You want access to the Disney Skyliner.
✨ You plan to take midday breaks or spend time enjoying your resort.
But every family’s Disney vacation looks different.
A family planning to spend every waking moment in the parks may prioritize their resort differently from a family with toddlers who expects to return to the room every afternoon.
And that’s exactly why choosing the RIGHT Disney Resort matters.
Let an Academy Travel Agent Help You Choose the Right Disney Resort
The Lion King Family Suite might be perfect for your family.
Or there may be another Walt Disney World Resort hotel that fits your needs, budget and vacation style even better.
That’s where an Academy Travel agent can help!
Our Disney vacation experts can get to know YOUR family and help you compare resorts based on things like:
🏨 Your budget
👨👩👧👦 Family size
👶 Ages of your children
🛏️ Room configuration
🚡 Transportation options
🏰 Parks you plan to visit most
😴 Whether you’ll take midday breaks
✨ And what’s most important to YOUR vacation
Instead of trying to compare dozens of Disney Resort options on your own, let someone who knows Disney help you narrow it down.
And the best part?
Academy Travel agents are completely FREE to use!
There’s no additional cost to have one of our vacation experts help you plan.
Ready to Stay in the Pride Lands?
If your kids would lose their minds over sleeping in a Lion King-themed suite—or you’re simply looking for a Disney Resort with enough space for the whole family—The Lion King Family Suite at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort could be an amazing choice for your next Walt Disney World vacation.
Six guests.
Three sleeping spaces.
Two bathrooms.
A kitchenette.
Disney Skyliner access.
And plenty of Disney magic waiting outside your door.
