Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge takes its name from the incredible array of wildlife that shares the hotel grounds with guests. Feel as if you’re in Africa with zebras, giraffes, gazelles, flamingos, and many more creatures around you. Each room features a Wildlife Field Guide to help you learn about these species, and discovery programs with Animal Specialists are available for those who wish to discover even more.

Turn dining at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge into a magical experience for the entire family – you can choose from exclusive treats including lunch with an Animal Specialist or a Wanyama Safari and Dinner. During the former you can sit down to quiz an expert about all your favorite animals, while the latter includes a private safari tour followed by a gourmet dinner.

If you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon or long-anticipated vacation at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, the dedicated in-room celebration service can help you add that extra special something. Numerous packages including gifts, balloons, decorations, and refreshments can be booked in advance and arranged in your room at a time of your choosing.

It’s all about animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, with a couple of unique tour opportunities allowing you to get up close and personal with the animals. Book a "Sense of Africa" tour for a backstage wildlife park experience including breakfast and a private safari, or enjoy the magic of a "Starlight Safari" during which guests are given night-vision equipment to watch the animals’ night time routines. This is a regularly scheduled experience, usually available twice a day after dark.

Yes, guests who enjoy being active on holiday can find numerous opportunities for exercise at the hotel, including pool tables and outdoor tennis courts.

Yes, a complimentary bus shuttles visitors around the Disney World resort, with a stop at the hotel entrance, right in front of the Giraffe Trail guestrooms. Private transport around the resort is also available to guests who don’t want to drive themselves: the Minnie Van service operates between 6:30 am and 12:30 am daily and can be booked easily through the rideshare app Lyft.

You have great flexibility when it comes to choosing where to have breakfast. Select between a buffet of American classics and African favorites at Boma, a menu of inspired dishes like safari waffles at Sanaa, or a canteen-style breakfast at The Mara. Breakfast in bed is also an option thanks to in-room dining.

No, the check-in time is standard for all rooms and reservations. You can, however, arrive at the hotel before the designated check-in period, leave your bags and start enjoying the Disney World attractions right away.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is located at 2901 Osceola Pkwy, 7.8 km from the center of Lake Buena Vista. Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course is the closest landmark to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Yes, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers free Wi-Fi.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is 30.2 km from Orlando.

Yes, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge has a pool onsite.

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