Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park Resort Area • 2901 Osceola Parkway, Bay Lake, FL 32830
$487 / night
Transportation Details
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Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
(1.08 mi)- Bus 8 min
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Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
(2.24 mi)- Bus 20 min
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Disney's Hollywood Studios®
(3.29 mi)- Bus 12 min
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EPCOT®
(4.23 mi)- Bus 15 min
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Magic Kingdom® Park
(4.91 mi)- Bus 18 min
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Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
(5.76 mi)- Bus 20 min
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Disney Springs®
(6.68 mi)- Bus 18 min
Times are estimated and may vary.
Enjoy views of more than 30 species of wildlife from your own room. Drink in the surroundings at the Uzima Springs pool and award-winning restaurants. View all amenities for this hotel and compare all Disney Resort Hotels here>
What we love…
- Monorail Transport
- Boat Transport
- Bus Transport
- Skyliner Transport
- Suites
- Waterslide
- Quick Service
- Table Service
- Kitchen
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
Plus
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Early Theme Park Entry
Resort guests are able to enter each theme park daily a half an hour before the general public. Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required.
Transportation Details
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Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
(1.08mi)- Bus 8 min
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Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
(2.24mi)- Bus 20 min
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Disney's Hollywood Studios®
(3.29mi)- Bus 12 min
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EPCOT®
(4.23mi)- Bus 15 min
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Magic Kingdom® Park
(4.91mi)- Bus 18 min
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Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
(5.76mi)- Bus 20 min
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Disney Springs®
(6.68mi)- Bus 18 min
Rooms Offered in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Standard View
- 2 Queen beds or 1 queen bed and 1 bunk bed or 1 king bed and 1 day bed
- Sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of rooftop or parking area
Pool View
- 2 Queen beds or 1 king bed or 1 king bed and 1 day bed
- Sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of pool
Savanna View
- 2 Queen beds or 1 king bed and 1 day bed
- Sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of one of the savannas
Savanna View - Club Level
- 2 Queen beds
- Sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of the Arusha Savanna
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Our Most Recent Vacation
The giant Christmas tree in the lobby took this froggy's breath away!
What we love
- Standard rooms are priced similarly to Disney's Wilderness Lodge and significantly cheaper than other deluxe resorts
- One of the most fun resorts, with savanna-view rooms and plenty of opportunities to see the animals on the grounds
- Home to more than 30 species of African wildlife — more than 250 animals — plus plenty of public viewing areas
- Our favorite buffet on property at Boma, which serves American and traditional African dishes
- Spectacular lobby with incredible art throughout
- Uzima Springs is one of the largest pools on property at 11,000 square feet
- Hotel is designed to maximize views of the savannas and animals
Keep in Mind
- Furthest deluxe resort from Magic Kingdom® Park
- Not on monorail or accessible to the parks by boat; requires bus or car
- No quiet pools
- Maximum occupancy for standard room with two beds is four
- Furthest rooms are about a 10-minute walk to the lobby, pool and bus stops
- Smaller standard room sizes than some of the other deluxe rooms
- No water recreational activities
- Hotel charges $25 per night (sales tax included) for overnight self-parking
- Hotel charges $33 per night (sales tax included) for valet parking
Notable Facts
- The lodge was designed by Peter Dominick, who also designed Disney's Wilderness Lodge
- Rooms are designed in a semi-circle, following Kraal African village design, to maximize views of the savannahs and animals
- There are three savannas on property — Sunset, Arusha and Uzima — each with its own look and feel
- Ostriches are only found in the Sunset savanna; zebras are found in Arusha; giraffes are the only animal found on all three savannas
Frog Family Tips
- Consider upgrading to a savanna-view room; the view is worth it!
- Victoria Falls Lounge gets very popular; if it's crowded, try the bar inside Jiko - The Cooking Place
- Pick up an animal viewing guide from the front desk if you don't find one in your room
- Request a room on the higher floors for more expansive views; request a room on the second floor to be closer to the animals; the third floor is likely the sweet spot
- The Zebra trail rooms facing the Uzima savanna offer more unspoiled views; the Arusha savanna includes a large rock formation and public viewing area
Best For
- Animal-loving families, especially larger families with longer stays, who are looking for kitchenettes or full kitchens, in-room washers and dryers, and deluxe-level amenities
*The views and opinions expressed here are those of Undercover Tourist.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Information
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An entirely unique Disney experience just to the west of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. It's the thrill of staying at a wildlife reserve with animals grazing just beyond your balcony. Rejuvenate both body and spirit in luxurious surroundings while sharing the grandeur of the African wilderness. The beauty of the savanna, the rhythm of tribal drums, exquisite cuisine in lush settings and the lure of authentic African treasures all come together to celebrate the beauty and wonder of this vast and untamed continent.
EXCLUSIVE THEME PARK BENEFITS:- Early Theme Park Entry for Resort Hotel Guests - guests of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels can get a 30-minute jump on their Disney day with early theme park entry—available at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks—for each day of your stay, subject to capacity
- Extended Evening Theme Park Hours – guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels or Disney Deluxe Villas and other select hotels can enjoy extended evening hours—experiencing select attractions, shops, and dining after regular park hours—in select theme parks on select nights.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Refurbishments
All Disney Resort hotels are now open, with a number of health and safety measures in place. Some amenities and experiences have been modified or may be unavailable.
Face coverings are optional for Guests in both outdoor and indoor locations, as well as Disney transportation. It is recommended Guests who are not fully vaccinated continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, including indoor attractions and theaters, and on enclosed transportation.
Some imagery shown does not represent current operational and safety guidelines. Visitors should be aware of and comply with government guidelines regarding travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines before visiting our destination.
The following resort amenities are unavailable at this time:- Dine with an Animal Specialist - Temporarily Unavailable
- Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center - Fitness centers are open, but spa and salon services are temporarily unavailable
- In-room celebrations - Temporarily Unavailable
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Transportation Pick-Up Locations
Bus TransportThe bus stop is located near the entrance of the Resort hotel in front of the Giraffe Trail Guest Rooms.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Amenities
General Resort Info:- Check-in/Check-out - 3:00 p.m./11:00 a.m.
- 1,293 Guest Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Accessible rooms available
- Non-smoking establishment
- Building offers elevators and interior corridors
- Jiko - The Cooking Place, full service restaurant
- Boma - Flavors of Africa, all-you-can-eat buffet for breakfast and dinner
- The Mara, quick-service restaurant
- Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar, bar and lounge
- Victoria Falls Lounge, bar and lounge
- Uzima Springs Pool Bar, poolside bar
- Sanaa, full-service restaurant (located in Kidani Village)
- Sanaa Lounge, bar and lounge (located in Kidani Village)
- Maji Pool Bar, poolside bar (located in Kidani Village)
- Dine with an Animal Specialist, special 4-course lunch with an animal expert at Sanaa
Recreation at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge:
- Uzima Pool with zero-depth entry and 67-ft.-long water slide
- Children's pool
- 2 whirlpool spas
- Children's playground
- Arcade
- Fitness center
- Jambo House campfire activities
- Movies Under the Stars
- Painting classes
- Disney Theme Parks
- Disney Water Parks
- Disney Springs™
- Official Walt Disney World® Hotels (requires one transfer at a Disney Theme Park)
- Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center
- ATM
- Mail services
- Merchandise location (gifts, sundries)
- Self service laundry facilities
- Valet laundry service
- Concierge
- Locker rentals available near the Uzima pool for $1 per use
- Hotel charges $25 per night (sales tax included) for overnight self-parking
- Hotel charges $33 per night (sales tax included) for valet parking
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General Walt Disney World® Resort Benefits
Staying on-site at an Official Walt Disney World® Hotel gives you several great complimentary benefits, including free transportation and more.
The Frog Family absolutely loves staying on-site not just for the fun themes and Disney atmosphere of the hotels, but also for the convenient amenities. Some of the other complimentary benefits include:- Convenient Proximity - You can easily go back to your hotel from the parks if you need a break or want to relax at the pool. It's just as easy to head back to the parks after relaxing at your hotel for a couple of hours.
- Free Park Transportation - Depending on which Official Walt Disney World® Hotel you stay at, you'll have access to the Skyliner, Monorail, water launch and/or bus transportation. Many of the Official Walt Disney World® Hotels are also within walking distance to the parks and other resorts.
- Free Wi-Fi - When staying on-site, you'll have access to complimentary wi-fi, available in your room and select public areas, such as the pools, arcades, restaurants, and more.
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup – Merchandise delivery is available for purchases made in-store at select Walt Disney World® shops and through the Shop Disney Parks mobile app (for in-stock merchandise).
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Mobility Features for Guests with Mobility Disabilities:
- Wheelchair-Accessible Route in Room
- Grab Bars at Toilet and in Shower
Optional Communication Features for Guests with Hearing Disabilities Include:
- Visual Alarm
- Visual Door Knock/Doorbell Alert
- Visual Telephone Call Alert
- Telephone with Volume Control
- Electrical Outlet Near Telephone Jack
- TTY Available Upon Request at Check-In
These features are guaranteed and do not require an extra charge
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