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 Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot®. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course - 7 min drive
ESPN Wide World of Sports - 8 min drive
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 9 min drive
Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 10 min drive
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park - 10 min drive
Getting around
Orlando Station - 27 min drive
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Rainforest Cafe - 4 min walk
The Mara - 17 min walk
Sakura Asian Fusion - 4 min drive
Denny's - 4 min drive
Cicis - 4 min drive
About this property
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
4-star family-friendly resort near Walt Disney World® Resort
Located close to Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge provides a poolside bar, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 onsite restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
2 outdoor pools with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free theme park shuttle, and valet parking (surcharge)
Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in
A porter/bellhop, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
Guest reviews say good things about the family-friendly amenities, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 972 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
Childcare services and free infant beds
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
55-inch TVs with cable channels and DVD players
Balconies or patios, mini fridges, and ceiling fans
Languages
English, Spanish
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
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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 coffee shop/cafe
1 poolside bar and 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 (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 (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
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.
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 are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession
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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
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)
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Frequently asked questions
Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.
Is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?
Self parking is available for USD 25 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 33 per night.
What time is check-in at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?
Check-in is from 3 PM - midnight.
What time is check-out at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge located?
This family-friendly Lake Buena Vista resort is located near the airport, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios®. Epcot® and Disney Springs® are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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This was my first time staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. I have stayed at other Deluxe hotels (Yacht Club, Wilderness Lodge, Contemporary, Grand Floridian) and this was by far the best hotel for theming and attention to detail. It may not be as convenient as other hotels (only bus transportation) but it is worth the stay!
The hotel was great & food was delicious. Loved the animals outside our room patio. The only drawbacks were very cheap toilet paper, towels at pool were extremely small and it would have been nice to have some water bottles on our room as a welcome… even if you charged for them. So e of us travel far and get in late and the store on site is closed and super thirsty.
