About Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is an African savanna-themed Deluxe Villa Resort located adjacent to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World. Guests staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge wake up to live giraffes, zebras, gazelles, and other exotic wildlife grazing on private 33-acre savannas just outside their balconies, creating an immersive safari experience unlike any other Disney resort.

The resort is split into two distinct villa locations: Jambo House, which shares the main lodge with the original hotel and features hand-carved African artwork throughout its dramatic six-story atrium lobby, and Kidani Village, a separate, more secluded building designed in a graceful curved layout that maximizes savanna views. Accommodations range from Deluxe Studios with kitchenettes (including the popular value-tier studios at Jambo House) to one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas, as well as Kidani’s spectacular Grand Villas that comfortably sleep up to twelve guests.

Dining at Animal Kingdom Lodge is widely considered the strongest at any Disney resort. Sanaa serves contemporary African and Indian cuisine alongside savanna views, while signature restaurants Jiko – The Cooking Place and Boma – Flavors of Africa offer some of the most acclaimed meals on Disney property. The resort also features two themed pool complexes, nightly storytelling around the fire pit, complimentary night-vision safari tours, and a daily cultural program led by African Cast Members.

Booking Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge through a DVC rental can save guests up to 70% off the standard Disney retail rate. Value Studios, Deluxe Studios, one-bedroom villas, two-bedroom villas, and three-bedroom Grand Villas are all available across Jambo House and Kidani Village, making this resort an outstanding choice for families seeking adventure, couples looking for an exotic getaway, and multigenerational groups wanting a truly one-of-a-kind Disney experience.