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Complete Guide to Animal Kingdom Lodge (w/ review)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of many deluxe hotels at Walt Disney World. It’s located near, you guessed it, Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

You can also find Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House on the same property.

This is 1 of 8 Deluxe Resort hotels (not including Deluxe Villas) on Disney World property. What makes this resort special is that it’s kind of like being at Animal Kingdom.

That’s right, you can see wild African animals roaming the grounds, including, but not limited to giraffes and zebras. This is definitely an amazing resort. 

Here’s everything you need to know about Animal Kingdom Lodge.

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Pros and Cons

Pros:  Dedicated buses, less expensive than most Deluxe Resorts, great on-site restaurants, 1 of the most gorgeous WDW resorts, Savanna View rooms have view of animals, during less busy times upgrades are often possible

Cons:  Not within viewing or walking distance of any theme parks, Standard View could be disappointing, rooms are smaller than average Deluxe Rooms, on-site restaurants are African-themed and may not appeal to everyone

Resort category:  Deluxe

Resort area:  Animal Kingdom

Address & Phone Number 2901 Osceola Parkway Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8410 (407) 938-3000

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Animal Kingdom Lodge is located in the Animal Kingdom theme park area. It’s probably one of the most unique hotels at Disney World.

The resort is inspired by the traditional “kraal,” which is a horseshoe-curved design that offers views of four savannas where over 200 animals and birds can be seen. There’s also African-themed dining, fun pool areas, a range of room selections that are also accessible, and so much more.

There are also two Disney Vacation Club resorts on property: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House.

Animal Kingdom Lodge offers regular guest rooms, whereas the “Villas” refer to DVC accommodations available at both Jambo House and Kidani Village. All of the resorts also share the same dining locations.

Because Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House, and Kidani Village are so close to each other, Disney provides an internal shuttle to transport guests between the resorts.

As for Animal Kingdom Lodge specifically, here’s what you need to know.

Guest Rooms And Bathrooms

Like all Disney Resort hotels, Animal Kingdom Lodge’s theme really comes through. Depending on the room you book, you can either sleep anywhere from 2 to 8 guests.  

There are, of course, the normal amenities provided, like a hairdryer, TV, free WiFi service, a Keurig coffee maker, a telephone, an in-room safe, an iron and ironing board, and a mini-refrigerator.

Plus, plenty of outlets and USB ports are available to charge your devices that you will most likely be using nonstop at the parks.

As for storage, there are drawers and a big closet. And, there’s even space underneath the beds that you can put items like luggage.

Standard Rooms Without Club Level Service

The following standard rooms all have similar layouts. There’s one main living area with a TV, dresser, bed(s), table, kitchenette, and a view. 

The bathrooms have a sink and vanity area that’s separate from the split shower/tub and toilet. There’s also a wall separating the bathroom and bedroom areas providing plenty of privacy.

• Savanna View : 2 Queen Beds, View of one of the savannas
• Pool View : 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed, Views of pool

• Standard View : 2 Queen Beds, Views of rooftop or parking area

• Standard View — King Bed : 1 King Bed, Views of rooftop or parking area
• Savanna View — King Bed : 1 King Bed, View of one of the savannas

• Pool View — King Bed : 1 King Bed, View of pool

Room and Suites with Club Level Services

Rooms and suites with Club Level Services have the regular room amenities previously mentioned, plus access to Disney Signature Services for personal assistance with your vacation.

Furthermore, there are certain Club Level Amenities that are available, including:

• Complimentary fax assistance
• Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
• Complimentary health club access
• Access to Concierge service at the Kiliminjaro Club
• Personalized Front Desk and Guest Services
• Complimentary newspapers in Club Level lounge

As for the rooms, they are much bigger than the typical standard room. They have more features, amenities, storage, space, and some even have different rooms (bedroom, living area, bathroom, kitchenette).

• 2 Bedroom Suite — Club Level Access : 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa, View of one of the savannas

• Savanna View — Club Level Access : 2 Queen Beds, View of Arusha Savanna
• 1 Bedroom Suite — Club Level Access : 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa, View of one of the savannas
• Standard View 1 Bedroom Suite — Club Level Access : 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa, Views of rooftop or parking area

• Savanna View King Bed — Club Level Access : 1 King Bed, View of one of the savannas

Note: There are also both wheelchair and hearing accessible rooms available that include accessible bathrooms and visual alarms.

You can check out room layouts below.

Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Room Options

Video: disney’s animal kingdom lodge resort tour (rooms, pools, dining).

Checking In And Out

When it comes to checking in and out, you have a few options: at the front desk, online through the official Walt Disney World website, or via the My Disney Experience app.

The lobby is located in the main building. Even though the front desk is there to assist guests, especially with checking in and checking out, all Disney World Resort guests are encouraged to check-in online  or by using MDE.

• Checking-In : After you check-in online or using the app, you’ll receive a room-ready notification via next. You can then use your MagicBand or MDE’s digital key feature to  unlock your room door .
• Checking-Out : Currently, guests will automatically be checked out of their rooms. But, if you have unresolved charges to your hotel folio, you’ll need to visit the front desk.

Note: Guests also have the option of to chat virtually with resort Cast Members via MDE for any assistance. 

In addition to the lobby, you can find much of the main dining and the Zawadi Marketplace, the resort’s gift shop.

The pickup and dropoff location for  Mears Connect  (which is the replacement for Magical Express) and the bus stop are also right outside the main lobby. You can find luggage storage  inside the lobby for those who have checked out or are waiting to check in.

Note: Resort Airline Check-In and Magical Express are no longer available.

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Package Delivery & Pick Up

You can have packages and groceries delivered to your Disney Resort hotel, along with shipping select items home.

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Disney used to have a service where you were able to purchase items in the parks and then have them delivered to your resort’s gift shop. However, that service has been unavailable for several years now.

Although parking at Disney World resort hotels used to cost a nightly fee for resort guests, Disney has changed their policy so that parking is now  free  for all on-site resort guests. This change was implemented on January 10, 2023.

Valet parking is also available for $33 per night.

Complimentary standard self-parking is available for non-resort guests exploring dining, shopping, entertainment, and other experiences during the day.

We also have a complete  Walt Disney World parking  guide you can browse.

Important: Valet parking might not always be available.

Animal Kingdom Lodge Building

Animal Kingdom Lodge rooms are located in one main building. All of the rooms are connected by hallways that create a horseshoe-curved design, aka a “kraal.”

This shape offers views of 4 savannas where over 200 animals and birds can be seen.

Animal Kingdom Lodge houses standard rooms with and without access to Club Service. While Kidani Village, one section of the DVC villas on property, are located nearby in a completely separate building, Jambo House, the other section of DVC villas, can be found at Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Amenities And Shops

There are several amenities offered to guests at Animal Kingdom Lodge, including a gift shop, on-site laundry services, and even the chance to watch movies outside on a big screen! 

Important note: Some of the following amenities might not be available at all times.

• Zawadi Marketplace : Purchase sundires, snacks, souvenirs, and more.

• Laundry Services : There are 24-hour  self-service laundry facilities available.
• Dry Cleaning Services : Dry cleaning and valet laundry services are also an option.

• Movies Under the Stars : Watch complimentary Disney movies by the Uzima Pool.
• Jambo House Campfire Activities : Roast marshmallows around a campfire.

• Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center : workout facility and sauna with massages and facial treatments
• Childcare Services :  In-room babysitting  for children 6 months to 12 years old.

Pools And Recreation

There’s one main pool at Animal Kingdom Lodge. If you need a non-park day, we recommended spending the day at your hotel and enjoying the Disney Resort pool .

Important note: Some of the pools and recreation options might not be available at all times.

The pool available is:

• Uzima Springs Pool : An 11,000 square-foot pool with 234,980 gallons of water. It has a zero-depth entry point and a 67-foot-long waterslide. There’s also a bar and lounge nearby.

Some other recreational options include:

• Hakuna Matata Playground

• Pumbaa’s Fun and Games Arcade

• Simba’s Playhouse: A Lion King -themed clubhouse hosting complimentary activities for kids

• Wild About Painting: on select days and for $50 per person (plus tax), you can create art and enjoy a complimentary drink 

How to get from Animal Kingdom Lodge to anywhere at Disney World

There is one form of complimentary transportation available at Animal Kingdom Lodge: Walt Disney World buses. You can find the bus stop near the front of the main building.  All of the different ways to get from Animal Kingdom Lodge to anywhere in Disney World is listed below.

Restaurant & Dining Options

There are plenty of dining options available at Animal Kingdom Lodge, including lounges, Quick Service spots, and several Table Service choices. At select locations, Mobile Ordering is also available.

Plus, Boma – Flavors of Africa and Jiko – The Cooking Place also feature Mobile Dine Check-In, meaning you’ll check-in using the My Disney Experience app rather than going to the host stand. When your table is ready, you’ll be notified to proceed to a specific location.

You can read more about the dining options below.

Quick Service

This is a food court-style restaurant with several stations that serve burgers, falafel, sandwiches, pizzas, salads, and more.

Location type:  Food Court Type of food:  American, African Meals served:  Breakfast, lunch, dinner, & late-night dining

• Link to breakfast menu
• Link to lunch menu
• Link to dinner menu
• Link to late-night dining menu
• On the Disney Dining Plan?  Yes, 1 Quick Service credit
• Pros:  Wide variety of options on the menu, including the very popular Zebra Domes which make a tasty dessert, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
• Cons:   Gets very busy during peak times

Table Service

Boma – flavors of africa.

Boma is a popular African themed buffet that features unique African fare in addition to some standard American favorites, plus the popular Zebra Dome dessert.

Location type:  Buffet Type of food:  African, Indian Meals served:  Breakfast & dinner

• On the Disney Dining Plan?  Yes, 1 Table Service credit
• Pros:  Fantastic food and a great way to sample African foods (save room for great desserts though, including the popular Zebra Domes)
• Cons:   Small tables that are often close together

Jiko – The Cooking Place

Jiko features wood-burning ovens, traditional African, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine, and an extensive list of African wines.

Location type:  Fine/Signature Dining Type of food:  African Meals served:  Dinner

• On the Disney Dining Plan?  Yes, 2 Table Service credits
• Pros:  One of the best restaurants at Disney World with delicious food and great ambiance
• Cons:   Expensive (but to most people, it’s worth every penny)

Everything Else

If you want to grab a beverage to drink by the pool or while you’re hanging at the resort, you may want to try the outdoor bar.

Uzima Springs Pool Bar

Location type:  Pool Bar Type of food:  A pool bar that serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

• On the Disney Dining Plan?  No
• Pros:   Standard bar menu available, as well as some African imports
• Cons : Disney Dining Plan credits not accepted
• Link to menu

Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar (Temporarily Closed)

Location type:  Lounge Type of food:  Cocktails, wine, and beer plus a selection of items from the Jiko menu

• Pros:   Extensive drink list, including a nice wine selection (many of them are from Africa)
• Cons : Limited seating

Victoria Falls Lounge

Location type:  Lounge Type of food:  Cocktails, wine, and beer plus a selection of lounge fare

Dining options at Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village

There are plenty of dining options available at Kidani Village, including the popular Sanaa (the bread service is a must!).

Plus, Sanaa also features Mobile Dine Check-In, meaning you’ll check-in using the My Disney Experience app rather than going to the host stand. When your table is ready, you’ll be notified to proceed to a specific location.

Sanaa even has Table Service To Go , which allows guests to Mobile Order and take their meal back to their room. You can read more about the dining options below.

Sanaa is home to the very popular Bread Service and features African cooking with Indian flavors all with views of the Sunset Savanna.

Location type:  Casual Dining Type of food:  African, Indian Meals served:  Breakfast, lunch, & dinner

• On the Disney Dining Plan?  Yes, 1 Table Service credits
• Pros:  1 of the best restaurants at Disney World with great service, fantastic food (be sure to get the bread service!), and savanna views
• Cons:   Getting there can be kind of a chore if you aren’t staying at the resort (driving is fastest, but you can take a bus to Animal Kingdom Lodge and get off at the Kidani stop)

Maji Pool Bar

Location type:  Quick Service Type of food:  A pool bar that serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and a small selection of entrees

• On the Disney Dining Plan?  Yes, 1 Quick Service Credit
• Pros:   Great place to get a drink and snack while spending time by the pool
• Cons : Service can be slow

Sanaa Lounge

Location type:  Lounge Type of food:  Cocktails, wine, and beer plus a handful of appetizers

• Pros:   Nice ambiance, ability to grab a drink and order the super popular bread service that’s also served inside the restaurant
• Cons : Getting there can be kind of a chore if you aren’t staying at the resort (driving is fastest, but you can take a bus to Animal Kingdom Lodge and get off at the Kidani stop)

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Where The Magic Never Ends

Disney’s animal kingdom lodge 1 bedroom villa room tour, jen brennan.

• July 14, 2021

On our last trip to Walt Disney World we were lucky enough to stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. This deluxe resort is adjacent to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and provides amazing views of wildlife right out of your window. It truly feels like you are in the middle of an African Savanna.

Our family stayed in a one bedroom villa located in Kidani Village with a Savanna view room. When we entered the main living space, we were astonished by not only the beautiful detail in design but also the spaciousness of the rooms.

The full kitchen provided everything that we needed like a microwave, refrigerator, oven, sink, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster, cooking utensils and dishes. Although we prefer to take advantage of the amazing dining options at Animal Kingdom Lodge, we could certainly prepare a full meal in this kitchen.

The living room had a large pull-out couch as well as an oversized chair that pulled out to a bed. There was plenty of seating space including a table and chairs to enjoy your meals, and an island with bar stools.

Also in the main living space, you can find a washer and dryer which was very helpful. They even provide you with laundry detergent to get you started. There is an ironing board and iron as well.

Full baths are located not only in the main living area but also attached to the master bedroom. Everyone had plenty of space for the morning rush to get out to the Disney Parks.

I certainly enjoy a room with a view, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge did not disappoint! From both the living room and the master bedroom, I could see animals grazing and wandering through the Savanna. (The resort can provide you with a wildlife field guide so that you can take note of which animals you have seen throughout your stay).

The large master bedroom included a king size bed, a desk, a dresser that provided plenty of storage, a big screen TV, and an amazingly large master bath.

Let’s take a moment to talk about the master bath. Wow! After a long day in the parks, relaxing in the jacuzzi tub was amazing. The oversized shower had complimentary toiletries, a bench and a rain shower head. Our vanity was large enough for multiple family members to use at once. The toilet was in a separate room allowing even more privacy.

We have stayed in most of the Disney resorts, and I have to say this is definitely on the top of the list! If your family loves wildlife, the comforts of home, and the ability to be super close to the Animal Kingdom theme park, I highly recommend Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Review and Room Tour

• March 22, 2022

On our January 2022 trip, we were incredibly lucky to stay four nights at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. My brother-in-law is a DVC member, and he used his DVC points to book this room and invited us to stay with them!

First of all, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is absolutely stunning. Just walking into the lobby will take your breath away! This resort has two sections—Jambo House and Kidani Village. When booking you can choose from savanna view, pool view, and standard view rooms. (Standard rooms and suites—meaning non-DVC villas—are all in Jambo House.) We stayed in a savanna-view two-bedroom DVC villa on the Kidani Village side.

Each side has its own lobby, gift shop, arcade, pool, and bus stop (though they share busses). Kidani Village definitely feels quieter and cozier, while Jambo House is livlier and full of fun energy. The main thing that Kidani Village lacks is a quick-service restaurant. You can still get drink refills in refillable resort mugs at Kidani Village—there’s a soda fountain and coffee/tea station in the back of the gift shop in the lobby.

I would call this resort medium-sized. Once you’ve stayed at Pop Century or walked around Caribbean Beach, Animal Kingdom Lodge practically feels cozy.

During our stay, the pool on the Kidani Village side was closed for refurbishment, so we walked over to the Jambo House side multiple times to eat at The Mara and go swimming. There is a shuttle you can take between Kidani Village and Jambo House, but it’s probably only about a 7-10 minute walk.

The pool at Jambo House (pictured above) is gorgeous, and our kids had a blast swimming and going down the waterslide multiple times. There’s also a pool bar that serves drinks and snacks, but we didn’t try anything from there. We had no problem finding available chairs in the middle of the day, and it proved to be a really nice break from the parks!

The Mara is the only quick-service restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. It’s located on the Jambo House side, and it can be kind of hard to find if it’s your first time staying there! You have to go in the front of the Jambo House lobby, down the stairs, outside, and past the pool, and it’s on the left. We ate here a couple of times during our stay, and the food was great. One thing to note about The Mara, however, is it’s currently only open until 10:00pm. We love to close down the parks, and one night in particular, when we were too busy riding rides to eat dinner, this really threw a wrench in our plans. We ended up ordering pizza on Door Dash (first time we’ve ever had to do that at Disney before!).

There are three table-service restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge— Sanaa is at Kidani Village, and Boma and Jiko are at Jambo House. We ate at Sanaa, and it was incredible—a new Disney World favorite for us! The Indian-style Bread Service and the African Triple Chocolate Mousse were the absolute stand-outs of our meal. This is a great place to try if you want something new and different, but don’t worry about bringing kids—the kids’ menu has both adventurous and standard options. My niece is the pickiest eater I know, and both her and my kiddo were very happy with their cheese pizza. 😆 You can see the full menu on Disney’s website here . Table-service restaurants require advanced dining reservations, which you can make up to 60 days out from your trip!

Transportation

One major drawback to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is that the only transportation option is a bus. This might not be a drawback for you if you drive to Disney World or plan to rent a car. But for us this was pretty unfortunate at times. When we were there in January 2022, the busses were not running consistently or often. This may have been due to staffing shortages (we saw many “in training” bus drivers throughout our stay), so I’m not sure that it’s always like this. But we consistently waited 20+ minutes for a bus to arrive. And, unless you’re going to Animal Kingdom, the bus rides are long. Besides Animal Kingdom, the next closest park is Hollywood Studios, which is about a 15 minute bus ride away.

After staying at Pop Century on our previous trip (which has the skyliner ) and coming from Bay Lake Tower, where we stayed on the first part of this trip, (which has the monorail) this took some getting used to! The night we wanted to go to Magic Kingdom for Extended Evening Hours for Deluxe Resort Guests, we waited 20 minutes for a bus and when it still hadn’t come (and we figured it would take another 20+ minutes to even get to Magic Kingdom), we decided to just stay at the resort and take the kids to the arcade instead. Major bummer!

Both Kidani Village and Jambo House have their own bus stops, though they do share busses. This varied sometimes, but generally the busses would drop off at Kidani Village first and then go to Jambo House. And they pick up at Jambo House first and then Kidani Village. Just a bit of a life hack: if you’re staying at Kidani Village when you get on the bus at the parks try to stay near the front or along the sides where you can get off easily whenever possible. If you’re sitting in the very back of the bus, you’re going to have to climb over everyone to get off at Kidani Village. 😆

Both Kidani Village and Jambo House have arcades. Kidani Village has the Safari So Good Arcade, which is located on the first floor around the corner from the lobby (near Community Hall and the elevators). This arcade is small but still fun and tends to be less crowded. Jambo House has Pumbaa’s Fun and Games arcade, which is located next to The Mara. This one is probably twice the size of the one at Kidani Village, but definitely gets more crowded especially in the evenings!

Our kids love arcades, and these were no exception! They certainly managed to spend all their allotted arcade allowance haha. 😆 Liam maintains, however, that the Pop Century arcade is still his favorite.

We loved the room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. As I mentioned above, we had a split stay on this trip. The first three nights we stayed in a two-bedroom DVC villa at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower Resort. The room at Animal Kingdom Lodge was roomier and more updated than Bay Lake Tower.

DVC villas have full kitchens, living/dining areas, multiple bathrooms, and a washer and dryer, which is SO NICE. Now I can see why people say once you stay in a one- or two-bedroom villa you never want to go back to a standard hotel room!

The BEST part about staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge is of course the savanna view!! Even if you don’t have a savanna-view room, both sides of the resort have areas where you can sit and watch the animals on the savanna. When we were there in January 2022, there were animals out on the savanna all the time! The giraffes (our favorite!) tended to be out really early in the morning, around sunrise when they eat. (It’s so cool to watch the cast members drive around the savanna and feed the animals in the morning!) But we saw all different animals at all different times of the day!

The balcony was our favorite part of this room. It was huge! It extended all the way across our room and had doors from both bedrooms and the living room and plenty of chairs for everyone. We spent every morning of our stay out here (as you can see above, we’re all in our pajamas haha) having coffee with the giraffes. I highly recommend getting up for sunrise at least once if you can. So gorgeous!

This might cramp your style if you’re a hard core Disney parks rope-dropper, but try to take at least one morning easy and watch the savanna. It’s worth it, I promise! But if mornings aren’t your thing, we also found there to be a lot of animals out in the early evening, around 5:00–6:00pm.

We absolutely loved our stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge. The unique table-service dining options, the quality of the room, and the savanna view just cannot be beat! If you have a real animal lover in your group, this is absolutely a must-do experience!

That said, I don’t think we will be jumping to book here for trips in our near future. Dining and transportation are probably the top two amenities we look for in a resort, and both of those were lacking for us at Animal Kingdom Lodge. When we go to Disney World, we like to be in the parks and we like to hop around. Having the ease of non-bus transportation options puts many resorts ahead of this one for us. Also the limited hours at The Mara really didn’t work for us.

I’m really glad we experienced a stay here, but in the future I would probably only book here if we were using DVC points (if someday in the future we have them!) and we were planning a more resort-stay type of vacation with less park time. Or for one or two nights as part of a split stay.

Have you ever visited Animal Kingdom Lodge? Where does it fall on your list of favorite Disney World resorts? I’d love to hear your thought in the comments below!

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Tour a 1-Bedroom Villa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

We’re sharing a complete room tour of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge 1-Bedroom Villa. And learn how to stay at this DVC resort for less!

At Walt Disney World, have your pick of Value Resorts , Moderate Resorts , and Deluxe Resorts . In the latter category, you’ll also find some incredible Disney Vacation Club properties, which offer deluxe amenities for DVC members (and those looking to rent with David’s Vacation Club Rentals ). We’re sharing a full-room tour of an Animal Kingdom Lodge 1-Bedroom Villa at Jambo House.

Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House offers several options for villas. You can get a Deluxe Studio that sleeps up to four adults, a one bedroom villa that sleeps up to five adults, a two bedroom villa that sleeps up to nine adults, or a three bedroom grand villa that sleeps up to twelve adults. Each comes with different options for views, including the coveted Savanna view that allows you to look at the animals from the view of your porch.

Animal Kingdom Lodge 1-Bedroom Villa

The Animal Kingdom Lodge 1-Bedroom Villa comes equipped with a kitchen, including a refrigerator, oven, stove, and shelves fully stocked with anything you need. Past the kitchen you’ll find a small dining table, as well as a living area with a pull-out queen bed couch.

Screenshot by WDW Magazine

The living room leads out to a massive deck that extends through to the bedroom, connecting to form one long area for looking out on the savanna. Heading towards the bedroom, you’ll find a stacked washer and dryer, as well as a door to the bedroom and bathroom. In the bathroom, you’ll find a tub and shower, a toilet separated by a door, and a large vanity with two sinks for getting ready.

The bedroom has a King Bed with Simba and Nala silhouettes carved into the headboard. The bed has nightstands on each side, with another television available. And the sliding door leads out to the deck connected to the living room.

Outside, you’ll find the real star of the room — the view. You can look out on Animal Kingdom Lodge’s stunning savanna, home to animals such as zebras, giraffes, okapi, and more. You can enjoy taking in the stunning setting while enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning…

…or even take in the views of giraffes and other wildlife at night after a day at the parks!

While there are plenty of rooms that don’t offer a savanna view, if you are able to book one it makes for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience to get to take in the wildlife from the comfort of your room.

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• Complimentary high-speed WiFi Internet access
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• Flat panel TV
• Iron & Ironing Board
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Water View - King Bed

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge shares all Resort amenities—including pools, dining and recreation—with the other sections of the Resort: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village.

The following room types are available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge:

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• Rooms and Suites with Club-Level Service, offering complimentary continental breakfast, snacks and evening beverages

Views of Pool

Sleeps up to 2 Adults

• Includes a beverage cooler, coffee and tea station, and a patio or balcony.

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Resort View - King Bed

Views of rooftop or parking area

Savanna View - King Bed

Views of one of the savannas

Resort View

Views of Rooftop or Parking Area

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps up to 4 Adults

Savanna View

Views of One of the Savannas

Rooms & Suites with Club Level Service

• Complimentary health club access
• Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
• Personalized Front Desk and Guest Services
• Access to Concierge service at the Kiliminjaro Club

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Savanna View - Club Level Access

Views of Arusha Savanna

• Includes a beverage cooler, coffee and tea station, patio or balcony and Personalized Guest Services. Plus, enjoy access to the Kilimanjaro Club.

Resort View - 1 BR Suite - Club Level Access

2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

Sleeps up to 6 Adults

• Includes a small fridge, coffee and tea station, patio or balcony and Personalized Guest Services. Plus, enjoy access to the Kilimanjaro Club.

Savanna View - King Bed - Club Level Access

Savanna view - 1 br suite - club level access, 2 bedroom suite - club level access.

1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

Sleeps up to 8 Adults

Deluxe Studios

• Paper plates and bowls, plastic utensils
• Refrigerator - small

Studio - Value

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House shares all Resort amenities—including pools, dining and recreation—with the other sections of the Resort: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village.

The following room types are available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House:

• Deluxe Studios with a kitchenette
• Deluxe Studios with Club-Level Service* and a kitchenette
• Villas featuring a kitchen, private bedrooms, and a washer and dryer
• Villas with Club-Level Service*, featuring a kitchen, private bedrooms, and a washer and dryer

Villa room types let you make the most of your vacation:

• A fully-equipped kitchen lets you prepare meals and snacks from the comfort of your villa
• Separate bedrooms in our 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas offer space, privacy and tranquility—so it’s easy to rest, relax and recharge your spirit after each exhilarating vacation day
• A washer and dryer let you pack lightly and ensure you’ll always have fresh, clean clothes

*Club-Level Service includes complimentary continental breakfast, snacks and evening beverages.

Views of Landscape or Parking Area

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa

• Comfortable accommodations: includes a kitchenette with small fridge and microwave, and a balcony.

Deluxe Studio - Savanna View

Views of Savanna

Deluxe Studio - Standard View

Views of Landscaping or Parking Area

• Comfortable accommodations: includes a kitchen with small fridge and microwave, and a balcony.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village shares all Resort amenities—including pools, dining and recreation—with the other sections of the Resort: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House.

The following room types are available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village:

Views of Pool or Parking Area

Villas with Club Level Services

• Complimentary newspapers in Club Level lounge

1 Bedroom Villa - Club Level

Views of Pool or One of the Savannas

1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair

Sleeps up to 5 Adults

• Great for families: includes a full kitchen, living and dining areas, washer and dryer, and a balcony. Plus, enjoy access to the Kilimanjaro Club.
• Dishes, glasses and utensils
• Refrigerator
• Washer & Dryer
• Whirlpool Tub
• Stove and oven
• Pots and pans

1 Bedroom Villa - Standard View

• Great for families: includes a full kitchen, living and dining areas, washer and dryer, and a balcony.

3 Bedroom Grand Villa - Savanna View

Savanna views can be enjoyed throughout this 2300 sq. ft. space—game room included.

1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

Sleeps up to 12 Adults

• Great for large families: includes 3 full bathrooms, a full kitchen, living and dining areas, game room, washer and dryer, and a balcony.

1 Bedroom Villa - Savanna View

1 Bedroom Villa - Value

1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa

• Great for large families: includes 4 full bathrooms, a full kitchen, living and dining areas, washer and dryer, and a balcony.

Views of Parking Area

• Great for families: includes 2 full bathrooms, a full kitchen, living and dining areas, washer and dryer, and a balcony.

2 Bedroom Villa - Savanna View

1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair

Sleeps up to 9 Adults

• Great for large families: includes 3 full bathrooms, a full kitchen, living and dining areas, washer and dryer, and a balcony.

2 Bedroom Villa - Standard View

Deluxe studios with club level services.

Deluxe Studio - Club Level

• Comfortable accommodations: includes a kitchenette with small fridge and microwave, and a balcony. Plus, enjoy access to the Kilimanjaro Club.

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Animal Kingdom Lodge Culinary Tours

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge offers two free tours of the restaurants around the resort. Not only are these Animal Kingdom Lodge Culinary Tours great afternoon diversions, but you also get to sample FREE food!

  Culinary Tour: Jiko and Boma        Cultural Tour: Sanaa

Culinary Tour: Jiko and Boma

The culinary tour of Jiko – The Cooking Place and Boma – Flavors of Africa is a FREE 30-minute excursion into the cultural aspects of these great restaurants. The tour begins in the lobby of Jiko and guests simply show up a few minutes prior to the 4:15pm start time. You do not even have to be staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge to participate.

The tour is led by a cultural representative who can share stories and first-hand experiences that bring to life the design elements and culinary selection of the two restaurants. Your guide will take you in and around both Jiko and Boma as the restaurants are busy preparing for dinner. As you tour the restaurants you will be able to sample a few small items. Typically guests get to sample a soup and one of the popular zebra dome desserts.

This tour is not a major event, but is a great addition to a day at Disney without going to the parks . This tour could also help you to decide where you want to eat dinner if you plan to dine at Animal Kingdom Lodge, but are not sure which restaurant best suits your tastes. Younger children may not enjoy the culinary tour as it is an informational session full of facts, history, and culture; however, it is a fun 30-minute diversion for those looking for a unique experience.

Cultural Tour: Sanaa

The cultural tour of Sanaa is a 30-minute FREE tour around the Sanaa restaurant. Guests wishing to participate simply arrive at Sanaa at the scheduled time of the tour. For times see the Animal Kingdom Lodge Recreation Calendar .

This tour is led be a cultural representative who will share personal stories combined with information about the design and history of the restaurant. This tour is held as Sanaa is preparing for the evening’s dinner, and guests are invited to sample a small taste of what is served. Typically the small sample includes breads and toppings for tasting.

The Cultural Tour of Sanaa is great for anyone interested in dining at Sanaa but unsure based upon the African-inspired menu. This is also a fun addition to a day at Disney without a park ticket , especially since there is so much to see and do around Animal Kingdom Lodge. This tour may not be well-suited for small children as it is informative in nature. This experience could be a good way to test if your child is prepared for other tour experiences around Walt Disney World if you are hoping to experience another tour during your visit.

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Moscow metro tour: architectural styles of the subway.

Duration: 2 hours

Categories: Culture & History, Sightseeing

This metro tour of Russia’s capital and most populous city, Moscow, is your chance to get a unique insight into the beautiful and impressive architecture of the city's underground stations. Admire their marble walls and high ceilings representing Stalin's desire for glory after World War 2, and see first-hand how the interiors change with the rise of new political eras. Your guide will lead you through the complex network, which is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems worldwide, with over two billion travelers in 2011.

Opened in 1935, Moscow’s underground system, now 190 miles (305 km) long with 185 stations, is today one the largest and most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world. On this Moscow metro tour, discover the impressive architecture of Moscow’s underground stations and learn how they reflect the Soviet era.

Getting around by metro, your local guide will take you through parts of Moscow’s infamous history. Stop at stations built during the time of the USSR (Soviet Union) that are praised as one of the most extravagant architectural projects from Stalin’s time. After World War 2, he was keen on establishing Stalinist architecture to represent his rising regime and a recognized empire. Learn how when his successor started the de-Stalinization of the former Soviet Union in 1953, the extravagancy of the architecture was toned down.

Discover how the unique character of each station reflected several different eras. While stations like Kievskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar have pompous halls and high stucco ceilings brimming with extravagant decorations, those built later, like Volzhskaya, are lightly adorned with sparse furnishings. Architect Alexey Dushkin and painter Alexander Deyneka were just two of the many artists who made these magnificent landmarks possible.

Revel in Moscow's glory days, as well as the years of scarcity, on this fascinating Moscow metro experience. Conclude your tour at one of the central stations in Moscow. If you're lucky, you may even find the secret entrance to the unconfirmed Metro-2, a parallel underground system used by the government -- a mystery which has neither been denied nor confirmed today.

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This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

The comforts of your home town and the environment you are used to are more of a rarity. Expect some challenging transport options, visits to local sites and areas that don't resemble anything at home.

You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

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These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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