Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Getting Around

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).

Dining

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.

Fun and Games

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.

Handy Stuff

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.

Accessibility

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.

Minimum Stay

Maximum stay 21 nights.

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: Rollaway beds are no longer available.

TripAdvisor traveller rating

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A lot of walking in the lodge but worth it for the animals

Aug 5, 2025 Alex K

There are 2 resorts at Animal Kingdom lodge, Jambo House and Kidani Village. Kadani is for Disney Vacation Club members and is where we stayed. It is a big resort, and has an underground parking area. Room numbers are from 1 to 80, so if you have a higher room number, be prepared to walk. If you like seeing the animals, you are in luck, because… Read more

There are 2 resorts at Animal Kingdom lodge, Jambo House and Kidani Village. Kadani is for Disney Vacation Club members and is where we stayed. It is a big resort, and has an underground parking area. Room numbers are from 1 to 80, so if you have a higher room number, be prepared to walk. If you like seeing the animals, you are in luck, because the animals walk all around the area, on both sides of the lodge. My personal favorites were the giraffes and the birds. There is nothing like opening the blinds in the morning and looking out to see a giraffe looking back at you. Disney offers online check-in and the use of your mobile phone as a key, which is very convenient. The bad news is there is only one restaurant at Kidani village and one quick serve place, the rest are at Jambo House (which also has a rare item for Disney resorts, a club level). You can walk to Jambo House, but it's a bit of a walk; better to use the buses. The buses with take you all over the parks and Disney Springs, just ask which place the bus is stopping at first, Jambo House or Kadani Village (learned that the hard way). Animal Kingdom lodges also have some great pools. fully recommend. Read less

Very unique hotel 🦁🦒🦓

Aug 1, 2025 Anna B Loughbrickland, United Kingdom

This is a very unique hotel. I mean that because it’s the first time o went to a hotel with a whole savanna with real giraffes and zebras. We got a savanna view room and it was so cool. The room was ok a bit cramped but was alright. The restaurants were good I recommend Jiko. The Mara was good too. It was an African theme hotel, very nice. The air… Read more

This is a very unique hotel. I mean that because it’s the first time o went to a hotel with a whole savanna with real giraffes and zebras. We got a savanna view room and it was so cool. The room was ok a bit cramped but was alright. The restaurants were good I recommend Jiko. The Mara was good too. It was an African theme hotel, very nice. The air con in the rooms were too loud. It was handy because you could get the buses to the parks. Overall very unique and very cool Hotel. Read less

Incredible hotel, incredible holiday, incredible staff

Jul 30, 2025 Meander23051737362 Birmingham, United Kingdom

We have just got back to the UK from 10 days in animal kingdom lodge. What an incredible experience. This was a real “splurge holiday” for us and we have never stayed in a hotel like this before. It blew us away! We did ask for a savannah view on the off chance we may get lucky and boy did we!? We stayed in Jambo house on floor 4 with a partial… Read more

We have just got back to the UK from 10 days in animal kingdom lodge. What an incredible experience. This was a real “splurge holiday” for us and we have never stayed in a hotel like this before. It blew us away! We did ask for a savannah view on the off chance we may get lucky and boy did we!? We stayed in Jambo house on floor 4 with a partial savannah view and saw animals every single day. The pools were ace (although a bit too warm for me particularly at jambo) our 5 year old adored the slides and splash pad at kidani. We did the string of memories activities over a couple of days when we needed a break from the parks and they were amazing! The cast members were incredible, knowledgeable and brilliant with our daughter. We all loved the string of memories activities from preparing animal feeders to learning about flamingo behaviour! We are at boma twice - one breakfast and one dinner - and both times were out of this world! I am vegetarian and there was loads of choice and my husband who eats meat was also in his element! Sure it’s expensive, and for our daughter it probably wasn’t worth the money BUT it definitely was for my husband and I and so it was worth it overall. The food was sublime! Our servers were also so attentive. We also ate at the Mara numerous times and thought the quality there was great for quick serve. It’s been a while since we went to the USA and in the past we were always fed up of the junk food, burgers, fries etc so it was soooo nice to have so many healthier options like salads and veg bowls. We also ate at sanaa where we got the bread service and some other appetisers. It was nice but I felt a bit “over hyped” to be honest…. Preferred the other restaurants. Bus service was great overall to the parks. My ONLY cons were that our room was a VERY long walk from the lobby and pool, and there was only one lift we could use on the walk back to our room and it was VERY slow - we had to use it because we had the pushchair/stroller. But that is a teeny tiny price to pay for our amazing view from the room. We had the most incredible holiday and would go back in a heartbeat! Read less

The most unique hotel - a once in a lifetime must do experience

Jul 20, 2025 GinaW735 Westhoughton, United Kingdom

We last stayed at this resort in 2016 (previously visited in 2014) and spent 2 weeks here as a family ranging from 5-75 years old in July 2025. What an absolutely fabulous resort the staff are a credit to Disney from the check in staff, bell services, restaurant staff, cleaners and the entertainment staff all go above and beyond to give you the… Read more

We last stayed at this resort in 2016 (previously visited in 2014) and spent 2 weeks here as a family ranging from 5-75 years old in July 2025. What an absolutely fabulous resort the staff are a credit to Disney from the check in staff, bell services, restaurant staff, cleaners and the entertainment staff all go above and beyond to give you the most welcoming experience. The resort is spotless and the range of activities available is endless. Our youngest loved learning about the animals and conservation from the excellent cultural representatives in both Jambo and Kidani. She took part in the strings of memories activities, marshmallows by the campfire and the other daily education stands in the lobby and every single member of staff who was involved was knowledgable, passionate and really grasped her interest I wish I had taken the names of all involved but every single one was amazing and added to the unique experience of the hotel. To wake up to giraffes, zebras and ostriches outside your room daily is something I don’t think we will ever get over we were lucky enough to be upgraded to a partial savannah view room but there are numerous viewing areas throughout the hotel for everyone to be able to experience. The food options at this hotel are all top tier. Mara the quick service has plenty of “usual options” such as chicken strips, burgers and pizzas (freshly made) but also healthier options such as shrimp or chicken bowls, salads etc between us we probably tried most options and all were excellent. Top tip make sure you try the zebra domes! We ate at Sanaa (at kidani) for lunch, you can view the animals from this restaurant and the tandoori chicken and the burger were up there with one of the best of our whole trip. We also ate at Boma for dinner again the options were endless plenty of meats and veg with an African twist and last but not least Jiko - this is in our top 3 restaurants in the whole of Disney the service, ambience and food were all excellent a real hidden gem and a must do if you want to splurge! We spent plenty of time at the pool, plenty of lifeguards on duty, slides in both pools and daily activities put on. They never felt too crowded and were clean and well maintained. We also managed to do the starlight safari (youngest had to miss out as age 8 and over) and again this was a unique experience getting writhing arms reach of zebras, giraffes and other animals at the resort. The guide was extremely passionate and knowledgable and was great value for a once in a lifetime experience - make sure you book at 60 days though! We all had the best 2 weeks at the resort and made lifelong memories, the theming of the hotel, the animals, experiences available, food and the wonderful staff will ensure you have the holiday of a lifetime - thanks AKL we will back soon! Read less

“A Wildly Beautiful Stay – Stunning Savanna Views & Unforgettable Atmosphere”

Jul 20, 2025 Greg E Winter Garden, Florida

A true escape into the heart of Africa—without ever leaving Florida! From the moment we stepped into the grand lobby of Jambo House, we were transported. The architecture, cultural details, and warm ambiance create an immersive experience unlike any other Disney resort. Our Savanna View room let us wake up to giraffes and zebras just outside our… Read more

A true escape into the heart of Africa—without ever leaving Florida! From the moment we stepped into the grand lobby of Jambo House, we were transported. The architecture, cultural details, and warm ambiance create an immersive experience unlike any other Disney resort. Our Savanna View room let us wake up to giraffes and zebras just outside our balcony—easily the most magical wake-up call we’ve had on vacation. The rooms are beautifully themed with subtle African details, and while not the most modern, they’re cozy and full of character. The dining options are excellent—Boma for buffets, Jiko for signature dining, The Mara for quick service, and we even took a stroll over to Kidani for Sanaa (totally worth it). Resort activities like night vision animal viewing, firepit storytelling, and cultural presentations gave us so much to do beyond the parks. Transportation is bus-only, but we never waited long. Tip: Book a Savanna View room—it’s worth every penny. Bring binoculars and ask Cast Members about hidden animals and fun facts—they love to share! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A peaceful, enriching, and truly unique resort. Perfect for families and couples alike. Read less

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