Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Standard Room
Boma - Flavours of Africa
Savannah View Room
Savannah View
Savannah View
Kidani Village
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Standard Room
Boma - Flavours of Africa
Savannah View Room
Savannah View
Savannah View
Kidani Village

The hotel

Explore the riches of Africa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The adventure of a jungle safari comes alive before your eyes with lush surroundings, showcasing the grandeur of this mighty kingdom. Many rooms overlook the beautiful savannas, from which you can spot grazing zebra, giraffes and gazelles roaming free in natural environments. The hotel offers a wide range of activities honouring these animals, aimed at every age range. Go on a cultural safari, see animals play at dusk, with the benefit of night vision, and watch handlers feed pelicans and flamingos. Younger members of the family can even try being junior researchers for a day! Cultural representatives from Africa are on hand to share information with you about their homeland, giving you a unique insight into its fascinating environment. A very special place indeed, the rhythm of tribal drums, the exquisite cuisine, the rich settings and the lure of authentic African treasures, combine to celebrate the beauty and wonders of this vast continent in a way the whole family can appreciate and enjoy.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Safari
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Families
  • Theme Parks
  • Kids Club
  • Children’s Playground
  • Children's Pool
  • Close to Walt Disney World Resort
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service

Where is it

Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort area. Transfer time from airport: approx 30 minutes.

Hotel information

972 rooms on 5 floors in 1 building with 9 lifts. All have air-conditioning, cable TV with Disney Channel, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Rooms with 2 queen-size beds or 1 king-size bed and 1 day bed (for children aged 3–9), sleeping maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children, plus one child under 3 in a cot (on request).

Pool View Rooms with 2 queen-size beds, or 1 king-size bed and 1 day bed (for children aged 3–9), sleeping maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children, plus one child under 3 in a cot.

Savannah View Rooms with 2 queen-size beds or 1 king-size bed and 1 day bed (for children aged 3–9), sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 1 child, plus a child under 3 in a cot. 

Savannah View Club Level Access Rooms come with additional club amenities, including access to the club level lounge (with refreshments at selected times and newspapers), access to the health club, concierge service at the Kiliminjaro Club, and personalised guest services). These rooms have 2 queen-size beds or 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children, plus a child under 3 in a cot.

Jambo House 1-Bedroom Villas with Standard View or Savannah View, sleep maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children, plus a child under 3 in a cot.

Kidani Village 1-Bedroom Villas with Standard View or Savannah View, sleep maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children, plus a child under 3 in a cot.

Kidani Village 2-Bedroom Villas with Standard View or Savannah View, sleep maximum 6 adults, or 2 adults and 4 children, plus a child under 3 in a cot.

Please note: cots must be requested at time of booking.

Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay. Self-parking available approx $25 including tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Jiko – The Cooking Place (speciality restaurant), Boma – Flavours of Africa (family restaurant), Sanaa Restaurant and Lounge (located at the villas, casual dining) and The Mara (quick service). Victoria Falls Lounge, Maji Pool Bar (serving snacks), Uzima Springs Pool Bar (serving snacks) and Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar.

Feature pool, kids pool and whirlpool. Feature pool, water play area and whirlpool also located at the villas. Games arcade*. Playground. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars. Campfire activities. Health club with spa services*. Animal programmes*. 30-acre savannah.

Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Disney bus transportation. Minnie Van service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*. Room service*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Minimum stay 5 nights at all times.

Maximum stay 21 nights.

*Denotes local charge. 

Please note: rollaway beds are no longer available.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating AMAZING

Mar 27, 2020 663kaylynp Walt Disney World, Florida

I dont usually review, but i have been to Walt Disney World 3 times and twice at Animal Kingdom lodge. it is amazing we loved how the animals were right outside our room, and the feel of the hotel. Staff were great and really good food. close to animal kingdom park but the rest is quite far away, for my family this wasnt a problem excpet when we… Read more
I dont usually review, but i have been to Walt Disney World 3 times and twice at Animal Kingdom lodge. it is amazing we loved how the animals were right outside our room, and the feel of the hotel. Staff were great and really good food. close to animal kingdom park but the rest is quite far away, for my family this wasnt a problem excpet when we were away to miss a fast pass, but for a lot of families this could be a problem. The hotel was gorgous although at times we felt that indoors of the hotel was very dark but for our family that was fine. Great outdoors space with outdoor playpark, flamigos, hot tubs, swimming pool, outdoor seating and slide into pool. We recently stayed at a different hotel and both hotels are amazing although Animal kingdom lodges pool isnt the best as there is only one main pool and it isnt that big, although we were in Disney to be out at the parks when we get back to the pool or are having a pool day we almost felt that we didnt have much room to actually have a day where we are relaxing away from people. The pool would be my only complaint, everything else was amazing. GOOD JOB DISNEY. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fabulous

Mar 19, 2020 antandhen Somerset, United Kingdom

I don’t usually review, but just want to mention my family’s holiday, Wow Disney will not disappoint the hotel & parks are something you need to experience at least once. The hotel is stunning from the moment we arrived ( long flight from uk) your mind is transformed into luxury and fun most of your plans are blown away and realise you are on… Read more
I don’t usually review, but just want to mention my family’s holiday, Wow Disney will not disappoint the hotel & parks are something you need to experience at least once. The hotel is stunning from the moment we arrived ( long flight from uk) your mind is transformed into luxury and fun most of your plans are blown away and realise you are on holiday with your family which is why you are there. We checked in with ease greeted with a smile we booked standard the rooms are lovely. I cannot praise the staff at animal kingdom lodge enough, from grounds men room cleaners they all are amazing there are to many to list and thank. The atmosphere from staff is second to none we felt looked after totally if your thinking of doing Disney go for it we have also stayed at all stars which is fab as well . Am saving like crazy to try another Disney resort next year as the memories are irreplaceable for my family. We stayed and yes the parks did close due to the global virus but the Disney staff were and I mean all staff were a inspiration to what humanity is all about i cannot thank them enough no panic we were the centre of their world. I feel privileged to have been a resident of the USA for the Time we spent there asta lavista. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place. Love the animals.

Mar 19, 2020 Mike H Phoenix, Arizona

This was our first trip to WDW, and while the room was small, I liked the view of the animals. The hotel is very peaceful, and Disney really does a great job keeping the animals and everything clean. It is easy enough to get to the parks, short walk to the buses. The only trick we encountered is that it is easy coming from the parks to get off on… Read more
This was our first trip to WDW, and while the room was small, I liked the view of the animals. The hotel is very peaceful, and Disney really does a great job keeping the animals and everything clean. It is easy enough to get to the parks, short walk to the buses. The only trick we encountered is that it is easy coming from the parks to get off on the wrong stop - it's the second stop to the main hotel on the way from the parks. Aside from that, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend the hotel to anyone, and especially first time guests like us. Oh, and if you like photographing wildlife, I would recommend bringing your camera and zoom lens. I wish I would have brought mine. Read less
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Mar 16, 2020 MurphyMindi St. Johns, Florida

Stayed for four days, was in the Sunset Savanna section, did not see many animals, there were giraffes the first day far away in the trees, and I saw the ostrich across the way, felt like we were in an obscure corner with a large pole in the viewing area, right by the elevator, room 2252, looks onto many other rooms, so not very private. So not… Read more
Stayed for four days, was in the Sunset Savanna section, did not see many animals, there were giraffes the first day far away in the trees, and I saw the ostrich across the way, felt like we were in an obscure corner with a large pole in the viewing area, right by the elevator, room 2252, looks onto many other rooms, so not very private. So not impressed with the location of the room, I know it’s the luck of the draw, I would not pay the extra 130+ a night for that room type again, just not worth it. That being said, everything else was great at this hotel, nice restaurants, ate at Sanaa (at Kidani), nice shared animal viewing areas around the hotel, with the fire, animal feedings, etc. Staff at front desk and the gift shop were helpful and friendly, bus service was the best I had seen at any of the other resorts, easy parking in a huge lot, so yes I would stay again (we usually stay at the Yacht Club) but would opt for the standard room, as the standard animal viewing was quite nice. Overall had a nice feel to it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Awesome stay at AKL

Mar 15, 2020 jjdm922

We had such a great stay at AKL I wanted to add to the praise, even though I doubt there will be much new information, but hopefully it'll help someone. We were driving up from Sanibel and had asked for early check in of noon. We arrived and the room was ready, 5th floor right near the entrance...but my daughter wanted to see animals, so I used… Read more
We had such a great stay at AKL I wanted to add to the praise, even though I doubt there will be much new information, but hopefully it'll help someone. We were driving up from Sanibel and had asked for early check in of noon. We arrived and the room was ready, 5th floor right near the entrance...but my daughter wanted to see animals, so I used if there were rooms with a savana view. We ended up with a long walk from the lobby that overlooked the vultures. Initially not my favorite view, but it turns out the giraffes and other animals from the larger area like to hang out in the corner by the zebra wing, so I had coffee each morning with my favorite animals. The beds were comfortable, both my daughter and I slept very well (extra blanket for me in the closet). One of our favorite parts of the hotel was the flamingos near the pool. They are so much fun to watch, since they will pick a 3 second fight, knock beaks, then walk off like nothing happened. Parking was easy every day, and when you stay at the lodge parking at the parks is free, so for early morning park visits (HS and AK) we drove because the busses weren't running early enough to arrive at the park for the actual opening; AK was supposed to open at 9, we arrived at 8, and were on FOP at 8:38AM, so we would have missed the actual rope drop if we waited for the bus. Read less