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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Overview of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

4.0 star property

4.4/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Personal protective equipment
2901 Osceola Pkwy, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationDisney's Blizzard Beach Water Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDisney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course7 min drive
  • Popular LocationDisney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park8 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)29 min drive

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About this area

Lake Buena Vista

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is located in Bay Lake, a neighborhood in Lake Buena Vista, and is near the airport and near the boardwalk. Disney Springs® is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot®. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park - 3 min drive
  • Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 8 min drive
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 9 min drive
  • Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Kissimmee Station - 26 min drive
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rainforest Cafe — 4 min walk
  • The Mara — 17 min walk
  • Denny's — 4 min drive
  • Cicis — 4 min drive
  • IHOP — 4 min drive

About this property

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Family-friendly Lake Buena Vista resort in Bay Lake, near Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
3 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa are available at this smoke-free resort. A theme park shuttle is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite. All 972 rooms offer free WiFi, balconies or patios, and TVs with cable channels. 24-hour room service, DVD players, and free weekday newspapers are among the other amenities available to guests.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers 972 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a waterslide and a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center. Services include Swedish massages and massages.

The spa is open daily.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 33 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free theme park shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–11:00 AM: USD 5-30 for adults and USD 5-30 for children
  • 3 restaurants and 1 1 coffee shop/café
  • 1 1 poolside bar and 1 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to My Disney Experience
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs (infant beds)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 30 for adults, USD 5 and USD 30 for children (approximately)
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 33 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

Property is also known as

Animal Kingdom Lodge
Animal Lodge
Disney's Animal
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Overall score and ratings

4.4

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 629 out of 980 reviews
5 - Excellent 64%
Rating 4 - Good. 204 out of 980 reviews
4 - Good 21%
Rating 3 - Okay. 91 out of 980 reviews
3 - Okay 9%
Rating 2 - Poor. 35 out of 980 reviews
2 - Poor 4%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 21 out of 980 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.2/5

Amenities

4.4/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Disney property was amazing. Our room was ready when we arrived and was beautifully decorated. We were close to food, pool and busses. Perfect location. Staff always smiled and acknowledged quest as they came and went. Perfect place to stay for views fun and quiet!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay so much!! Staff was all super friendly and helpful, lots of stuff to do on the property and so many beautiful animals everywhere! I was so excited to see giraffes outside as I was checking in! Can’t wait to stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While it’s great to see animals out of your windown( savanna rooms) it’s way over priced compared to the other resorts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo excelente pero deben abrir los demás restaurantes y dar más opciones de comida.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property !!! I loved every bit of it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022