Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

T R AV E L M A G I C N E T W O R K - R E S O R T G U I D E Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Deluxe Resort - From Tiffany at Travel Magic Network. Personalized planning from first call to final itinerary. Step into a thatched-roof safari lodge wrapped around real savannas, where giraffes, zebras and antelope graze outside your balcony. It is the most immersive theming of any Disney resort - and the one guests talk about long after they go home. At a glance: Deluxe category · Animal Kingdom resort area · Transport: bus only · Standout: Savanna View balconies · Perks: Early Theme Park Entry, plus Extended Evening Hours on select nights for Deluxe guests The vibe Pools and the animals African safari lodge, through and through - a soaring Watch the savannas from overlooks at both buildings - thatched lobby at Jambo House, hand-carved art, dozens of species, with guides to point out who is who lantern light and savanna views from the hallways After dark, look for night-vision animal viewing and Feels peaceful and set apart from the parks - a retreat stories around the firepit - this resort rewards a slow to come home to, not just a place to sleep evening in Cultural representatives share stories, art and animal Uzima Springs Pool (Jambo): a huge 11,000 sq. ft. facts around the resort all day pool with a waterslide and a wading pool for little ones Samawati Springs Pool (Kidani): a 128-foot waterslide Rooms: Jambo House vs. Kidani Village and the Uwanja Camp splash area, a favorite with Jambo House is the main building - grand lobby, most younger kids dining, the big pool. Standard rooms sleep up to 4 Guests can use both pools, plus playgrounds, Kidani Village, next door, is quieter and mostly villas, campfire activities and movies under the stars with its own lobby, pool and Sanaa Getting around - the honest trade-off Savanna View is the splurge that matters: coffee on your balcony while giraffes wander past. Standard View Bus only to every park and Disney Springs - there is saves money, and the public overlooks still give you the no walking path, monorail, boat or Skyliner here animals The closest park is Disney's Animal Kingdom - a Villas (Disney Vacation Club, also bookable for cash) short bus ride; allow more time for Magic Kingdom and add space: Studios with a kitchenette, and 1-, 2- and 3- EPCOT days Bedroom Villas with a full kitchen, living room and A shuttle van and a walking path link Jambo House washer/dryer - most are at Kidani and Kidani Village, so dinner at the other building is Set up MagicBand+ for easy access - room door, easy parks, rides, dining plans and room charges, all on your Budget extra travel time and build in a resort day, and wrist the distance stops feeling like a drawback Dining - a destination in itself Who it is best for Boma - Flavors of Africa (Jambo): the beloved breakfast and dinner buffet - and the famous Zebra Animal lovers and families who will actually Domes spend time at the resort - mornings on the balcony are the whole point Jiko - The Cooking Place (Jambo): signature dining - oak-fired filet and South African wines Foodies - Boma, Jiko and Sanaa make this one of the best eating resorts at Walt Disney World Sanaa (Kidani): Indian-inspired African cooking and the must-order bread service, with animals outside the Villa groups who want kitchens, living space windows and room to spread out at Kidani The Mara (Jambo) covers quick service; lounges and Think twice if you want to walk or glide to a pool bars sit at both buildings park, or if you will be out from rope drop to fireworks every single day - the savanna is wasted on an empty room Florida tip from every packing list: pack rain gear - afternoon storms roll in fast over the savanna Not sure if a Savanna View is worth it for your trip? Ask me. Get a free quote at travel.magicnetwork.studio - Tiffany, Travel Magic Network Travel Magic Network · travel@magicnetwork.studio · travel.magicnetwork.studio