By Magic Maker® Jennifer Lennox
My family of four, including my two young daughters, then ages 9 and three, were lucky enough to stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge for the first time last August. I was so excited, as we have eaten at Boma – Flavors of Africa, located in this resort, and I had always hoped to spend more time there.
It did not disappoint! While we did not request (or pay for) a Savannah view room, we were able to see many animals from our balcony each day, and that was really special. There is no assurance that this will happen, so if that view is important, you should always reserve it! (As I packed the car to return home, I looked behind me and saw a woman on her balcony, about 10 feet away! I would have to say that that view might be a bit disappointing.) In our case, we just got a little extra pixie dust.
Our room was as far from the lobby and pool area as it could have possibly been, and it was a very long walk! We didn’t mind it so much, but it is worth considering making a location request when you make your reservation. While the Walt Disney World® Resorts do not guarantee these types of requests, they do try their best to accommodate them.
We enjoyed the main pool twice during our vacation. It was a beautiful area, and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to use it. I had looked at it longingly in the past, while waiting to be seated for dinner at Boma – Flavors of Africa. My young daughter loved the zero-entry pool and my older one appreciated the pool slide. The water temperature was warm, but still very refreshing in the incredible August heat. We wondered why we have so often passed up the opportunity to enjoy the resorts in previous trips. We certainly felt refreshed and ready for a fun evening after a relaxing swim.
We also took advantage of our location to eat at Boma – Flavors of Africa once for dinner as well as once for breakfast! There is something there for everyone, picky eaters and adventurous alike. I recommend trying the various soups, such as pumpkin or carrot and ginger. You might be surprised at how good they are. I know I was!
This deluxe resort is generally the most affordable in that category. I can’t wait to go back, and enthusiastically recommend it to anyone, those with or without children, to young couples or grandparents, honeymooners and special groups.
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Thank you so much for sharing this! My family is staying here for the first time in September, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect! I can’t wait!!