Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village
About Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village
Relish in nature on this African reserve, where animals roam on two savannas. Enjoy Indian and African cuisine, then swim in the zero-entry pool.
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Amenities
- Monorail Transport
- Boat Transport
- Bus Transport
- Skyliner Transport
- Suites
- Waterslide
- Quick Service
- Table Service
- Free Parking
- Kitchen
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
On-Site Theme Park Benefits
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Extended Evening Theme Park Hours
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Early Theme Park Entry
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Free 2025 Water Park Admission on Arrival Day
Rooms Offered at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village
Deluxe Studio - Standard View
- 1 queen bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa
- Sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of pool or parking area
Deluxe Studio - Standard View
- 1 queen bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa
- Sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of pool or parking area
Deluxe Studio - Savanna View
- 1 queen bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa
- Sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of one of the savannas
Deluxe Studio - Savanna View
- 1 queen bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa
- Sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of one of the savannas
1 Bedroom Villa - Standard View
- 1 king bed, 1 queen size-sleeper sofa and 1 twin-size sleeper chair
- Sleeps up to 5 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of parking area
1 Bedroom Villa - Standard View
- 1 king bed, 1 queen size-sleeper sofa and 1 twin-size sleeper chair
- Sleeps up to 5 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of parking area
1 Bedroom Villa - Savanna View
- 1 king bed, 1 queen-size sleeper sofa and 1 twin-size sleeper chair
- Sleeps up to 5 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of one of the savannas
1 Bedroom Villa - Savanna View
- 1 king bed, 1 queen-size sleeper sofa and 1 twin-size sleeper chair
- Sleeps up to 5 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of one of the savannas
2 Bedroom Villa - Savanna View
- 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 1 queen-size sleeper sofa and 1 twin-size sleeper chair
- Sleeps up to 9 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of one of the savannas
2 Bedroom Villa - Savanna View
- 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 1 queen-size sleeper sofa and 1 twin-size sleeper chair
- Sleeps up to 9 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of one of the savannas
What we love
- One of the most fun resorts, with savanna-view studios and villas; and plenty of opportunities to see the animals on the grounds
- One of the best restaurants on property in Sanaa, which serves traditional Indian and African dishes (plus American favorites)
- More terrific dining options, including the best buffet on property in Boma, at nearby Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Zero-entry Samawati Springs Pool has one of the best slides and splash area that includes water cannons; grownups will love the bar
- One of the nicest gyms on property
- 1-Bedrooms can sleep 5
- Free parking!
Keep in Mind
- Hotel charges $39 per night (sales tax included) for valet parking
- Furthest deluxe resort from Magic Kingdom® Park
- Not on monorail or accessible to parks by boat; requires bus or car
- About half the rooms offer views of the savanna and animals
- Main feature pool isn't as close to rooms as most other resorts and can be quite a distance from furthest rooms
- Furthest studios and villas are quite far from the lobby and pool
- Room decor is beautiful but quite dark
- No water recreational activities
- No on-site quick-service dining; closest location is the Lodge, which is a long walk (shuttle buses are available)
Notable Facts
- Villas are home to 2 savannas, Pembe and Sunset
- Zebras are the only animal that are found on both savannas
- The first phase of the Kidani Village Villas opened in July 2007
- Kidani Village Villas are larger than the Jambo House Villas
Frog Family Tips
- 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 2nd floor to be closer to the animals; the 3rd floor is likely the sweet spot
- Sweet spots are savanna view rooms 7X01-7X93; these are closes to the pool, lobby and dining areas
- Try the bread service at Sanaa with its choice of nine dipping sauces
Best For
- Animal-loving families who want deluxe amenities, including casual and upscale dining, at a lower price point than the monorail resorts
*The views and opinions expressed here are those of Undercover Tourist.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village Information
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.
- Start Your Stay with a Water Park Day in 2025 - Unwind and start your vacation as soon as you arrive! Registered Disney Resort hotel guests arriving in 2025 can enjoy water park admission to either Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park on check-in day—included with your stay!
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village Refurbishments
The following resort amenities are unavailable at this time:
- Jiko Wine Tasting – Temporarily Unavailable
- Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center - Fitness centers are open, but resort spa and salon services are available only at the Grand Floridian Spa
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village Amenities
General Resort Info:- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- 493 Villas
- Disabled accessible villas available
- All villas non-smoking
- The building offers elevators and interior corridors
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free self-parking
- Sanaa, full-service restaurant
- Sanaa Lounge, bar and lounge
- Maji Pool Bar, poolside bar
- Dine with an Animal Specialist, special 4-course lunch with an animal expert at Sanaa
- Jiko - The Cooking Place, full service restaurant (located in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge)
- Boma - Flavors of Africa, all-you-can-eat buffet for breakfast and dinner (located in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge)
- The Mara, quick-service restaurant (located in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge)
- Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar, bar and lounge (located in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge)
- Victoria Falls Lounge, bar and lounge (located in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge)
- Uzima Springs Pool Bar, poolside bar (located in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge)
Recreation at Jambo House:
- 1 Pool: Uzima featuring zero-depth entry and 67 ft long waterslide
- Children's pool
- 2 whirlpool spas
- Children's playground
- Arcade
- Jambo House Campfire activities
- Movies Under the Stars
Recreation at Kidani Village:
- 1 Pool: Samawati Springs featuring zero-depth entry and a 128-foot-long water slide
- 2 whirlpool spas
- Uwanja Camp wet activity playground
- Travel from Kidani Village to Jambo House via any Theme Park bus
- Travel from Jambo House to Kidani Village via the Disney Springs™ bus
- Disney Theme Parks
- Disney Water Parks
- Disney Springs™
- Official Walt Disney World® Hotels
- 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 $39 per night (sales tax included) for valet parking
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 - Overnight self-parking at the hotel is free and depending on which Official Walt Disney World® Hotel you stay at, you'll have access to the Disney Skyliner, monorails, 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.
- Early Access to Dining Reservations - Disney Resort guests can make Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs) for their entire vacation 60 days in advance, giving them the earliest access to the most popular restaurants such as Cinderella's Royal Table and Be Our Guest.
- 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.
- Recreation and Fitness Activities - Disney Resort hotels offer a variety of wellness activities through Disney Family Wellness. Some favorites include dancing to Disney songs, family fun walks and, yes, even pickleball!
- Travel Light with MagicBands - Guests of Official Walt Disney World® Hotels can check out MagicBands that let them into the theme parks, unlock their Disney Resort hotel room, link Disney PhotoPass photos, make purchases and more – just with a tap of their band! Disney Resort hotel guests also have the option to purchase a MagicBand+ at a special discount before they arrive for their stay, allowing them to be an interactive part of the magic.
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