Overview

Embark on your Disney holiday on a safari adventure at this African-style lodge where many hoofed animals and birds roam free on three picturesque savannas. The main one being 30-acres. Located just two miles west of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, this amazing resort hotel offers you the chance to experience Africa in the middle of Disney. Guests are never far from giraffes and tiny gazelles, and you can watch antelope roam from tall lobby windows. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge experience the feel of an African wildlife reserve in the heart of the majestic African landscape. This 1293 room resort takes its unique horseshoe build from the traditional African village shape known as ‘kraal’. Magical moments await you as the resort’s amazing plain unfolds before you. As soon as you walk into the three-storey high lobby with its crackling fireplace, hand-carved wood furniture, and authentic African artefacts, you know you have arrived somewhere special! As the sun sets, outdoor patios flanking the lobby provide close-up views of exotic animals, including giraffes, ostriches, impalas and zebras. Many rooms overlook the beautiful savannah’s, from which you can spot the resort’s amazing animals, all of which roam free in their natural environment. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge offers great facilities one of which is the kids club, Simba’s Cubhouse, which allows the parents to have some quality time on their own, day and night. All in all, this is one of Disney’s most popular resort hotels, and you can clearly see why. Its authentic African treasures combine to celebrate the beauty and wonders of this vast continent in a way the whole family can appreciate and enjoy a Disney holiday. After a lovely day in the parks come back and relax with a movie under the stars! 

Dining

Jiko -The Cooking Place - This restaurant serves African cuisine along with South African wines, and is open for dinner only. Jiko’s specialty is creative American cooking with a blend of multicultural influences from the Mediterranean coast, India, and Europe including seafood, steak, chicken, and vegetarian offerings.

Boma - Flavors of Africa - Designed to replicate an African marketplace; Boma offers buffet-style breakfasts and dinners. Open kitchens allow guests to watch the culinary team prepare salads, vegetarian dishes, grilled seafood, and roasted meats inspired by the varied flavors of over 50 African countries.

Mara - Open daily from early morning till late evening, this quick-service food court serves hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and beverages to go.

Victoria Falls Lounge - A quiet spot overlooking Boma - Flavors of Africa, this lounge offers specialty coffees, teas, and other beverages.

Uzima Springs - Poolside - Cold beverages and a variety of frozen specialty drinks are served poolside next to the resort’s main zero-entry pool