Are you as excited as me about the Art of Animation Resort that will feature a large number of family suites? It will definitely fill a great need for large families (and those who just like a little more room) visiting Walt Disney World. Orlando’s Fox affiliate has a photo preview of some of the rooms on their website. I think the Nemo rooms are my favorite! What do you think?

So, you may recall the online reservation system having several recent outages for scheduled maintenance. Apparently, they made some enhancements to the online dining reservations. Now, you can make online ADR (advanced dining reservations) for groups of up to 14 guests. Also, it’s now possible to make online reservations for some of the special dining events that you previously had to call the dining line to book–events such as the Fantasmic! Dinner Package, the Wishes Dessert Party, and even Dine with an Imagineer (among others). To view the new and improved reservation page, click here.

You may have seen my post this week about Jon Favreau directing the new Magic Kingdom film. It seems this genre–a movie about a real place that seeks to emulate a fantasy world–is gaining popularity with Disney. Here’s an interesting story about a new film in development based on a Disney attraction that never made it past the concept stage. The Museum of the Wierd sounds pretty interesting, and with Ahmet Zappa writing the script, it’s certain to be memorable.

It’s National Free Shipping Day, an opportunity for all of us last-minute shoppers to click through our lists without having to leave the comfort of our living rooms! (And, let me say, it is CRAZY out there this time of year!) DisneyStore.com is joining in on the fun. Today only, use the code FREESHIP to get free standard delivery shipping sitewide. And, guess what? Today is the last day for delivery by Dec. 24 with standard shipping. As always, some restrictions apply. Order by midnight to get your items shipped free in time for Christmas!

Anyone know where this photo was taken?

One of my family’s favorite performing groups, the Dragon Legend Acrobats will end their nearly 25-year run in early 2011 and say goodbye to the China pavilion at Epcot. I will really miss seeing these young kids performing their amazing feats. But a tiny part of me really hopes they’ll all get a chance to play and be normal kids now too! Of course, who’s to say they’re not already having the time of their lives? I think, perhaps, it was this disapproving look from their coach that makes me suspicious: