Disney'S Animal Kingdom Lodge in Lake Buena Vista, FL

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Location. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is an African-themed wildlife reserve located two miles from Disney's Animal Kingdom. Guests are within one mile of Disney's Blizzard Beach water park, six miles from Disney-MGM Studios and eight miles from Epcot Center. Complimentary transportation is provided to the local theme parks.
Hotel Features. Featuring thatched roofs and African artifacts, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge sits on a 33-acres of savannah where giraffes, gazelles and zebras graze freely. Three dining options include African fusion cuisine at Jiko-The Cooking Place, a food court called The Mara and Boma-Flavors of Africa. A poolside bar prevents lazy sunbathers from lifting a finger. Pampered guests experience aqua-therapy and massage treatments in the Zahanati Massage and Fitness center. Guests can lounge at the outdoor pool area featuring a 67- foot slide, zero-depth entry pool and two spa tubs. Family activities include flamingo and pelican feedings, games with savannah guides, cultural safaris, storytelling and a horticulture show-and- tell. Children can enjoy supervised activities in Simba's Cubhouse, featuring a children's pool, playground and game arcade.

Guestrooms. Safari-themed guestrooms feature African wall hangings, earth-toned linens and balconies with views of the savannah or pool. Other amenities include dial-up Internet access and personal safes. Guestrooms with bunk beds are available for traveling families. Each room contains a private balcony with views of the savannah, pool or resort grounds.

Expert Tip. One of the hotel's activities passes out night vision goggles for late night animal tracking.

Disney's Magical Express:
Guests of the resort are eligible for complimentary Disney's Magical Express Service. Motor coaches take guests from Orlando International Airport to the resort hotel. Disney also picks up and delivers guests' luggage to their selected accommodations. Complete details and instructions will be provided on the confirmation page, at booking.
Guests of the resort may also take advantage of complimentary transportation to and from Disney theme parks, water parks and the Downtown Disney Area.
 
Renovation Notice:
The hotel is currently undergoing construction of new villas. Construction will occur in phases with an anticipated completion date of Spring 2009. During this time, guests will see and hear some construction activity in and around the resort during daytime hours. This date is subject to change.

Surrounding Area

DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM 2 MI

Room Information - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Bed Type:  Short Description: Pool View Bunk Bed Long Description: One queen bed and one bunk bed. Private furnished balcony with pool or Flamingo Pond view. Half-wall separates queen bed and bunk bed. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Cable/satellite TV with complimentary Disney and ESPN channels. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Ceiling fan and air conditioning. In-room safe. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Pool View Long Description: One king bed and one day bed, or two queen beds. Private furnished balcony with pool or Flamingo Pond view.  High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Cable/satellite TV with complimentary Disney and ESPN channels. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Ceiling fan and air conditioning. In-room safe. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Savannah View Bunk Bed Long Description: One queen bed and one bunk bed. Private furnished balcony with Savannah view. Half-wall separates queen bed and bunk bed. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Cable/satellite TV with complimentary Disney and ESPN channels. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Ceiling fan and air conditioning. In-room safe. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard View Long Description: One king bed and one day bed, two queen beds, or one queen bed and one bunk bed. Private furnished balcony with parking lot or no view. Sleeps four people. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Cable/satellite TV with complimentary Disney and ESPN channels. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Ceiling fan and air conditioning. In-room safe. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Savannah View Long Description: One king bed and one day bed, or two queen beds. Private furnished balcony with Savannah view. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Cable/satellite TV with complimentary Disney and ESPN channels. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Ceiling fan and air conditioning. In-room safe. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard Room - Club Level Long Description: One king bed and one day bed, or two queen beds. Private furnished balcony with Savannah or pool view. On floors 4 or 5. Bathrobes. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Compact refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Cable/satellite TV with complimentary Disney and ESPN channels. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Turndown service. Ceiling fan and air conditioning. In-room safe. Nonsmoking. Access to an exclusive lounge that includes personalized front-desk and guest services. Club lounge offers complimentary daily Continental breakfast, midday snacks, and evening wine and cheese.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 11:00 AM.

Area Activities

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park - 1.0 mile
Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course - 1.0 mile
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 2.0 miles
Disney-MGM Studios - 6.0 miles
Epcot® - 8.0 miles
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park - 10.0 miles
Downtown Disney® Area - 10.0 miles
Magic Kingdom® Park - 12.0 miles
Ripley's Believe It or Not - 15.0 miles

Driving Directions - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

From Orlando International Airport (MCO):
Turn right onto S Access Road and go South on Boggy Creek Road.
Take SR 417/Central Florida Greenway, there will be a toll.
Take Exit 3 and turn right onto Osceola Pkwy.
Stay on Osceola Pkwy following signs to Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
Follow signs to Animal Kingdom Lodge.