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Hotel Information: This unique Lake Buena Vista resort is reminiscent of a wildlife-reserve lodge on the African savannah. Arriving guests are greeted in a three-story lobby with a crackling fireplace, hand-carved wood furniture, and authentic African artifacts. As the sun sets, two outdoor patios flanking the lobby provide close-up views of exotic animals, including giraffes, ostriches, impalas, and zebras.
Amenity highlights: Simba's Clubhouse provides supervised children's activities for ages 4-12 (surcharge), while the resort also has a children's pool, playground, and game arcade. The Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center has exercise equipment, a sauna and steam room, and offers additional spa services (surcharge). The resort also offers a zero-entry outdoor pool, which has a 67-foot-long slide and two spa tubs. Two restaurants provide African-inspired multi-cultural cuisine.
Insider tip: Public viewing areas in the early morning and just before sunsets allow guests to watch the animals of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge gathering to graze on the savannah. Guest services provides advice on the best times for wildlife viewing.
Rooms
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge guestrooms are all decorated with hand-carved wood furniture from Africa. Wood-paddle ceiling fans, earth tones, and wall hangings combine to evoke a safari atmosphere. All rooms have private furnished balconies, many with views of the pool, the resort, or the savannah. Guestrooms include high-speed Internet access (surcharge), compact refrigerators, and TVs with complimentary Disney and ESPN channels. Complimentary newspapers are delivered on weekdays. Kilimanjaro Club rooms offer bathrobes, turndown service, and access to an exclusive lounge that includes personalized front-desk and guest services. A daily Continental breakfast, midday snacks, and evening wine and cheese are among the complimentary amenities offered in the lounge. All guestrooms are smoke-free, including private balconies. |
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable/satellite TV
- Ceiling fan
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Extra towels/bedding
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - surcharge
- Iron/ironing board
- Refrigerator
- Shower/tub combination
- Telephone
- Television
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Renovation Notice
This hotel is constructing new villas through spring 2009 (completion date subject to change). During this time, guests may hear and/or see construction staff and equipment inside the resort as well as in the external areas of the property during daytime hours.
The hotel assures that it will make every effort to minimize construction noise and related disturbance.
This renovation information supersedes all other information in this hotel's description that relates to these hotel amenities.
Recreation
The most popular activity at this Lake Buena Vista resort is observing the exotic animals who wander the savannah-like grounds. Guests can stop by viewing areas to catch glimpses of giraffes, ostriches, impalas, and zebras. The large zero-entry pool offers a gently sloping entrance accessible to young children and guests without full mobility, while a 67-foot-long slide zips swimmers into the center with a splash. There is also a children's pool, 24-hour playground, game arcade, and two spa tubs on site.
Supervised children's activities for ages 4-12 are offered at Simba's Clubhouse, and include Disney movies, computer games, and dinner (surcharges apply). Guests of all ages can venture on a safari or watch the animals roaming about the savannah from the resort public viewing spaces. Complimentary programs include flamingo and pelican feedings, games with savannah guides, storytelling, night-vision tracking, and a horticulture show-and-tell.
The Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center provides treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights, and complimentary use of a sauna and steam room. Guests can also receive a variety of spa treatments (surcharge).
Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park are both one mile from the resort. Complimentary transportation is offered. The guest services desk can assist with reservations on any one of Disney's five tour-caliber golf courses, all located on Walt Disney World® Resort property. A nine-hole course is also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Swimming on site
- Sailing nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Bird watching on site
- Playground on site
Property Amenities
Two miles west of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, this African-themed resort borders a wildlife reserve. Complimentary activities include flamingo and pelican feedings, games with savannah guides, storytelling, night-vision tracking, and a horticulture show-and-tell.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge has a large zero-entry outdoor pool with a 67-foot-long slide, a separate children's pool, and two spa tubs. There is also a kids' club (surcharge), playground, and game arcade on site. The Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center offers exercise equipment, personal training, and spa services (surcharge). The Zawadi Marketplace sells African-themed gifts and souvenirs. Two restaurants serve multi-cultural cuisine.
The resort offers complimentary transportation via motorcoach to the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks.
Smoking is permitted only in designated exterior areas.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Arcade/game room
- ATM/banking
- Babysitting or child care
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Health club
- Kids' club
- Laundry facilities
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 5
- Number of rooms: 1293
- Parking (valet)
- Patio
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Sauna
- Security guard
- Shopping on site
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Television in lobby
- Tour assistance
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Know Before You Go
Resort Airline Check-In Service allows guests to check luggage and receive airline boarding passes at resort hotels. This service now accepts one bag per passenger for guests who fly AirTran, Alaska Airlines, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, Northwest, and US Airways. Guests with multiple bags must call Baggage Airline Guest Services (407-284-1231, 7 AM – 11 PM daily) to pay excess luggage fees before checking in. Otherwise, additional bags must be checked at the airport.
Guests flying on United Airlines who utilize Resort Airline Check-In Service are currently exempt from the airline’s excess luggage fees.
Guests flying on American Airlines who wish to check any bags must call Baggage Airline Guest Services to pay their airline baggage fees before checking in at the Resort Airline Check-In desk. Otherwise, guests must check in at the airport.
For all airlines, guests should ensure that their luggage is 50 pounds or less in order to use Resort Airline Check-In Service and that it complies with their airline’s baggage policy. Resort Airline Check-In desks cannot accept overweight or oversized luggage. Excess luggage fees vary by airline.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Valet parking: $10 per 24-hour period with in/out privileges
- Self parking: complimentary
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Jiko - The Cooking Place - Stylish restaurant serving creative American cooking with a blend of multicultural influences from the Mediterranean coast, India, Europe, and Africa. Includes seafood, steak, chicken, and vegetarian offerings. South African wines. Reservations strongly recommended. Nightly dinner.
Boma - Flavors of Africa - Designed to replicate an African marketplace with open kitchens and a thatched roof. Buffet-style dining that includes salads, vegetarian dishes, grilled seafood, and roasted meats inspired by the varied flavors of over 50 African countries. Reservations strongly recommended. Breakfast and dinner.
The Mara - Quick-service food court. Light fare such as hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, and pizzas. Open from early morning to late evening.
Victoria Falls Lounge - Quiet bar overlooking Boma - Flavors of Africa. Specialty coffees, tea, and cocktails. Open from late afternoon to late evening.
Uzima Springs - Poolside bar adjacent to zero-entry pool. Cold beverages, frozen specialty drinks, and cocktails. Open from mid-morning to early evening, weather permitting.
Room service - Available from early morning to late evening.
Address
2901 Osceola Pkwy
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
USA
Nearest major airport:
Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
Area:
Walt Disney World, Florida, United States of America
