Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

4.0 star property
Luxury spa hotel near Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Lobby
Sports facility
View from property
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
3 restaurants, breakfast served

Overview of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

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2901 Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL, 32821
  • Popular LocationWalt Disney World® Resort3 min walk
  • Popular LocationDisney's Hollywood Studios®11 min drive
  • Popular LocationDisney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park18 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)33 min drive
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About the area

Kissimmee

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is located in Bay Lake, a neighborhood in Kissimmee, and is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. 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 Hollywood Studios®. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Walt Disney World® Resort - 3 min walk
  • Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park - 8 min drive
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 11 min drive
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 18 min drive
  • Epcot® - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Kissimmee Station - 24 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa - 7 min drive
  • Harambe Theatre - 6 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 7 min drive
  • Portillo's Kissimmee - 8 min drive
  • SMG Sunset Walk - 8 min drive

About this property

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Located close to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios®, 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 the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like mountain biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
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, express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say good things about the 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 bathtubs and showers
  • 55-inch TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5–30 for adults and USD 5–30 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 5–30 for adults, and USD 5–30 for children
  • 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

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

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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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 start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 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 Kissimmee hotel is located near the airport, 1.5 mi (2.5 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®. Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney Springs™ are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the lobby
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent - unique - expensive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Mound

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House. Amazing customer service and the resort is one of our favorites at WDW. We were pixie dusted with an upgrade from resort view to savannah and are currently sitting on our balcony watching giraffes, zebras, antelope, and wild boar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leyanys

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, a little bit overpriced.

8/10 Good

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Wayne Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like being isolated from the rest of the world
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had beautiful animals right outside our balcony every time we looked. Amazing. The giraffes were particularly stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!!