Best Disney Resorts Near Animal Kingdom for Toddlers (2026)

• Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

  Value
  $120–200/nightGood poolbus

  Why it works for toddlers

  • Giant Disney character icons make it feel like you're inside a movie
  • The Fantasia and Duck Pond pools are a hit with young kids.

  Know before you book

  • Bus-only transportation means longer travel times to all parks
  • Basic amenities — don't expect full-service dining or a spa

• Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  Value
  $115–195/nightGood poolbus

  Why it works for toddlers

  • Music-themed rooms and giant instrument sculptures throughout
  • Family suites sleep 6 with kitchenette
  • Calypso pool is fun for kids

  Know before you book

  • Bus-only to all parks
  • Limited dining — one food court

These resorts sit nearer another park but still work well for toddlers (1–3). The ones with the easiest trip to Animal Kingdom come first.

• Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  Value

  $185–320/night · bus to Animal Kingdom

  Big Blue Pool is enormous and spectacular — one of the best pools on property