Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Star rating

Pool with waterslide
Savannah View Room
Savannah View King Room
Lobby
Uwanja Camp Water Playground
Sanaa
Samawati Springs Pool
Savannah View
Jiko - The Cooking Place
Guests at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Samawati Springs Pool
Pool
Pool
Family at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Jiko - The Cooking Place
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Pool with waterslide
Savannah View Room
Savannah View King Room
Lobby
Uwanja Camp Water Playground
Sanaa
Samawati Springs Pool
Savannah View
Jiko - The Cooking Place
Guests at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Samawati Springs Pool
Pool
Pool
Family at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Jiko - The Cooking Place

The hotel

The adventure of a jungle safari comes alive right before your eyes at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. With lush surroundings and beautiful savannahs, you'll be transported to another world when you step through the front doors. From restaurants, viewing platforms, and possibly even your room, you can watch zebra, giraffes and gazelles roam free and graze in their natural environments. Little ones can learn more about the fascinating animals, and even be a junior researcher for a day. And when you're not watching the animals in awe, you can take a dip in one of the pools, feast on some good food, or hit the parks in a matter of minutes! The adventure never ends here.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Safari
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry 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 a patio or balcony, air-conditioning, cable TV with Disney Channel, tea/cofee makin facilities, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Resort View Rooms feature views of the parking area or rooftop, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Water View Rooms feature views of the pool, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Savanna View Roms feature views of the savannas, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Club Level Rooms are the same as above, and include access to the club level lounge, serving refreshments throughout the day, personalised front desk and guest services, and access to the concierge service at the Kiliminjaro Club.

Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel has Disney Bus Transporation to access all areas within Walt Disney World Resort.

Complimentary self-parking. Valet parking $39 per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Sanaa (East-African cuisine overlooking the savannah, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Jiko – The Cooking Place (speciality restaurant, open for dinner), Boma – Flavours of Africa (family restaurant, all-you-can-eat buffet, open for breakfast and dinner), Maji Pool Bar (open for lunch), and The Mara (quick service). Victoria Falls Lounge, Sanaa Lounge, 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*.

Click here to see Disney's Pocket Guide for this hotel.

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. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.

Maximum stay 21 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: Rollaway beds are no longer available.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Mostly good, but missed the mark a bit

May 11, 2025 walkercv37 London, United Kingdom

Stayed here for a week - for the most part we enjoyed our stay. The rooms and resort were clean and well-maintained. Beds were comfortable. Easy to access all the parks and Disney Springs with the buses (although times in the app tended to be inaccurate, buses seemed to turn up 5-10 mins earlier than the app time, and don't wait around). For a… Read more
Stayed here for a week - for the most part we enjoyed our stay. The rooms and resort were clean and well-maintained. Beds were comfortable. Easy to access all the parks and Disney Springs with the buses (although times in the app tended to be inaccurate, buses seemed to turn up 5-10 mins earlier than the app time, and don't wait around). For a deluxe resort there were a few areas of disappointment: - The pool area was really bad, like something out of a bad roadside motel. Really wanted one afternoon of downtime but stayed for about 30 mins and it wasn't remotely relaxing. Beds were super squashed together, no umbrellas, no side tables for drinks etc. Just not nice and really disappointing - The amenities in the room were a bit poor - I was surprised for there to be no water whatsoever, not even a couple of small bottles before bed. We had to go to CVS to stock up on everything. Toiletries in the bathroom are pretty bad quality - Also found the room a bit small, especially by US standards - The resort is quite far away from a lot of the other attractions in WDW. Stopping via Kidani Lodge on the bus all the time was a bit of a pain. Overall we enjoyed it, but think next time we'd try one of the other deluxe resorts that are a bit more centrally located and hopefully have better pools! Read less
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May 7, 2025 Pamela B

Wow! This hotel is just amazing. From the decor to the grounds with all the animals, the children loved every minute of it. Would highly recommend. Drinks a bit pricey in the bar, but that's to be expected. We had the dining plan which was great.
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May 3, 2025 Dana H

⭐️ I recently stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge and had mixed experiences. Unfortunately, my bed sheets were not clean; there were noticeable stains, including blood. When I brought this to the attention of management, I was offered a $100 discount, but I expected more concern regarding cleanliness and guest comfort. I usually choose resorts to… Read more
⭐️ I recently stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge and had mixed experiences. Unfortunately, my bed sheets were not clean; there were noticeable stains, including blood. When I brought this to the attention of management, I was offered a $100 discount, but I expected more concern regarding cleanliness and guest comfort. I usually choose resorts to ensure a pleasant stay, and this experience fell short of my expectations. On a positive note, the restaurant staff were incredibly friendly and kind, and the food was decent. However, I felt that the amenities could use some updates to enhance the overall experience. While there were some positives, I would suggest considering other resorts if you're seeking a more comfortable stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely stay - wider variety of food needed

May 2, 2025 477shaunp

Stayed in Jambo house for a week with 2 children 6 and 2! Lovely hotel had a great view of the pool and got to see the animals with a little walk around Only thing that let it down was the food options were limited We used disney dining plan which was amazing and made it easy for us but the variants especially for children were so small
Image of the Tripadvisor rating good experience with some down sides

Apr 25, 2025 travvvelman Zurich, Switzerland

Considering the hotel's high price, one would expect a true five-star experience, but it doesn't fully meet those expectations. While the hotel staff was quite friendly, and the shuttle service to various areas was convenient, it was often overcrowded. The quality of the food was also underwhelming, and the pool area was quite congested. Overall,… Read more
Considering the hotel's high price, one would expect a true five-star experience, but it doesn't fully meet those expectations. While the hotel staff was quite friendly, and the shuttle service to various areas was convenient, it was often overcrowded. The quality of the food was also underwhelming, and the pool area was quite congested. Overall, this hotel is a decent option if your main focus is visiting the nearby parks; however, if that’s not your priority, you may find it disappointing. Read less