Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
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 savannah, 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.Check In/Check Out - 3:00 PM (EST) / 11:00 AM (EST)
- 1293 Guest Rooms
- Disabled accessible rooms available
- All rooms non-smoking
- Building offers elevators and interior corridors
- Most rooms sleep 4
- Standard Rooms:
- Standard view - provides views of the parking lot
- Pool view - provides views of the main pool
- Pool view with Bunk Beds - same view, but with bunk beds in room
- Savanna view - provides views of one of several savannas with live animals roaming just outside your balcony
- Savanna view with Bunk Beds - same as Savanna view, but with Bunk Beds in the room
- Concierge - Club Level - rooms with various views and concierge level service
- Suites - wonderfully elegant rooms sleeping up to 8 guests
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The following are in each room: Alarm Clock, Balcony/Patio, Ceiling Fan, Coffee Maker & Setup, Dial-Up Internet*, DVD Player (suites), Hair Dryer, In-Room Wall Safe, Iron and Board, Mini-Refrigerator, Table & Chairs, Tea Setup, Telephone*, Television, USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri), Vanity Area, Voice Mail
The following are available on request: Bed Boards/Rails, Crib: Full Size, High Speed Internet (fee)
* Local, 1-800, collect, credit card and third party calls placed from an in-room Disney Resort Guest telephone do not incur a surcharge. Charges will apply for directory assistance and domestic/international long-distance calls.
Resort Amenities
- Disney Resort Benefits
- Merchandise location (gifts, sundries)
- Self service laundry facilities
- Valet laundry service
- Club Level Concierge
- Animal Programs - Watch animals via night vision, watch animal handlers feed, become a junior researcher or go on a cultural safari.
- Valet parking
- Motorcoach transportation to:
- Magic Kingdom
- Epcot®
- Disney-MGM Studios
- Disney's Animal Kingdom®
- Disney Water Parks
- Downtown Disney®
Kids Programs
Simba's Cubhouse
Hours: 4:30 pm to 12 midnight
Supervised activities including toys by Hasbro, free play arcade games (2), arts and crafts, games, Disney movies, and Sony Playstations. Price is $11 USD per hour, per child with a two-hour minimum. Advance reservations recommended.
Simba's Cubhouse provides a complimentary dinner for children in the Cubhouse. Guests can order meals for their children when they check in. Menu items include: peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chicken fingers, mini burger, hotdog, macaroni and cheese. No outside food, please.
Spa Services
Even though you may be on the wilds of the savanna there is no reason you have to abandon your regime of health and fitness. In addition to the latest state-of-the-art exercise equipment, we invite you to enjoy our steaming sauna or stress-melting massage. We are happy to assist you with your health and fitness needs.
Bask in the warmth of this expansive and inviting family buffet which resembles an African marketplace. Experience open kitchens and watch the creative culinary team prepare salads, vegetarian dishes, grilled seafood and roasted meats - inspired by the varied flavors of over 50 African countries from the coast of the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean.
For breakfast, enjoy favorites such as omelets, pastries, pancakes, scrambled eggs, french toast, pap and wors, corned beef bobotie, carved breakfast ham and cured pork loin.
For dinner, sample durban-spiced roasted chicken, spit-fired prime rib, grilled salmon, fresh fish plus children's buffet selections. Capture the magic of the alluring tapestry of tastes and textures that make up the flavors of Africa.
Holiday pricing will be implemented during Peak Seasons.
Cuisine: African
Cost: $$-$$$
Relax as twin wood-burning ovens roar and the soothing, warm colors of an African sunset bring energy to this remarkable restaurant's comfortable setting. Taste creative American cooking that is a unique blend of multi-cultural influences - from the Mediterranean coast, India and Europe. Savor fresh fish, steak, roasted chicken, braised lamb shank, oak grilled filet of beef and vegetarian offerings infused with the vibrant flavors and fragrant spices of Africa.
We offer over 65 wines on the wine list, many from small boutique wineries and most wines available by the glass. A private dining room that will seat up to 40 guests is surrounded by a collection of over 300 bottles of South African wine, the largest exclusive South African wine list in the United States.
Signature Dining - Uses 2 (two) Table Service Options on the Disney Dining Plan
Dress Code: Business Casual
Cuisine: African
Cost: $$$-$$$$
- 1 Pool - Feature Pool: zero-depth entry and 67 ft long water slide
- Child pool
- 2 whirlpool spas
- Children's playground
- Arcade
- Health club
