Disney's Art of Animation Resort on Fire Amidst Major Refurbishment
A fire broke out at Disney's Art of Animation Resort on September 20, 2026. The incident was reported by WDWActiveCrime, an account that tracks emergency activity around Walt Disney World.
The resort is currently undergoing a major refurbishment project, scheduled to last for approximately sixteen months from mid-June 2027 through October 2028. This overhaul will involve replacing furniture and fixtures in each themed section of the resort.
Disney's Art of Animation Resort features four distinct themed areas: Finding Nemo family suites, Cars family suites, The Lion King family suites, and The Little Mermaid standard rooms. The refurbishment project is being described as a 'hard goods refresh,' which means entirely new furniture and fixtures will be installed.