Character Pages Get an Unexpected Facelift at Disney's Art of Animation and More

Yesterday, we took a trip to Disney’s Skyliner resorts to check out what was new.

Riviera Resort

It was Valentine’s Day, so all the resorts were celebrating with plenty of fun activities! We also saw some new construction and Cast Member costumes. Let’s get started!

Skyliner Resorts Construction Updates

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

We spotted some of Art of Animation’s iconic character pages getting a LITERAL facelift. All of the faces are getting scraped clean off the walls! When we stopped by, Ariel was half gone…

Art of Animation Character Pages

…and Lightning McQueen was completely erased!

Art of Animation Character Pages

Meanwhile, the Big Blue Pool continues its scheduled refurbishment.

Big Blue Pool

It looks like some progress is being made — the area is expected to reopen in early April this year. This resort is certainly busy getting a mini makeover. We’ll keep you posted with any news or changes!

Check Out All the Refurb Being Done at Art of Animation!

Skyliner Resorts Food Updates

Disney’s Riviera Resort

At Le Petit Cafe in Disney’s Riviera Resort, we found a dessert makeover! We previously found a delicious Valentine’s Day coffee here, but now there’s plenty of desserts, too. There were Hazelnut-Caramel Profiteroles for $6.99…

Hazelnut-Caramel Profiteroles

…Fruit Tarts for $5.99…

Fruit Tarts

A Valentine’s Day seasonal cupcake for $5.99…

Seasonal Cupcake

…Lemon Cheesecake for $6.99…

Lemon Cheesecake

…and Milk-Chocolate Ganache Tarts for $6.99. That’s a LOT of festive treats!

Milk-Chocolate Ganache Tart

And over at Bar Riva, we tried the Amore Dreams cocktail. It’s made with Lavender Syrup, Lemon Juice, Pomegranate Juice, Italicus, Magellan Gin, and a sparkling water base, then garnished with a Lemon and Strawberry Heart.

Amore Dreams

We were BIG fans of this sweet cocktail. It was $14 and won’t be around long, so go grab it soon if you want to try it!

Read Our Full Review of the Amore Dreams Cocktail!

Skyliner Resorts Additional Updates

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

It seems like Disney is rolling out a bunch of new Cast Member costumes at the resorts. We’ve seen new outfits at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and more. And now, a new look has made it to Art of Animation! These costumes are inspired by Disney animation.

Art of Animation Costume

You can find colorful drawings of Timon, Nemo, Lightning McQueen, and more!

Art of Animation Costume

We also saw some resort activities taking place at Art of Animation. Cast Members and kids were hard at work on some sand art outside!

Sand Art Resort Activity

Other Valentine’s Day activities included Mickey Tie-Dye, Disney Couples Bingo, and Disney Love Song Trivia.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Some new cast member costumes also debuted at Pop Century! These are inspired by comic pop art.

Pop Century Costume

We love the vibrant dots and bubbles that say “Oh boy!”, “Gawrsh!”, and more.

Pop Century Costume

Valentine’s Day activities were also taking place here. Offerings included Name That Love Song, Cupid’s Crafts, and Cupid Says!

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Disney’s Riviera Resort celebrated Valentine’s Day a little differently: with a scavenger hunt! Guests went on a quest to find some favorite Disney couples by following clues.

Riviera Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt

We spotted Lady and Tramp over by Le Petit Cafe!

Riviera Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt

Those who completed the scavenger hunt got a special holiday treat.

Take a Peek at More New Cast Member Costumes!

That’s all for our trip around the Skyliner! We hope you enjoyed a glimpse into the Valentine’s Day festivities at the Disney resorts. As always, stay tuned to DFB! We’ll keep bringing you the latest Disney news and updates.

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