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4.4 out of 5

"Extremely beautiful and unique hotel. Excellent Bellman, valet, wait service. Front desk help so so. No maid service. Savanah view maybe not worth it " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 23 Jan 2022

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Bay Lake stay

With a stay at this Bay Lake hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Disney's Hollywood Studios® is within 6 miles (10 km) and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

Full-service spa, fitness center

A full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. There's fun for all ages with a children's club and a theme park shuttle, and families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the express check-in, express check-out, and valet parking.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge ratings based on 23 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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5 out of 5

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2 out of 5

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4 out of 5

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4 out of 5
Extremely beautiful and unique hotel. Excellent Bellman, valet, wait service. Front desk help so so. No maid service. Savanah view maybe not worth it

Posted by on Jan 23, 2022

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Jan 22, 2022

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4 out of 5
I am a Disney Fan and love the whole concept and how the resorts are themed especially Animal Kingdom.

Posted by on Oct 30, 2021

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4 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 23, 2019

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5 out of 5
More than met our expectations!! Will definitely be coming back.

Posted by on Sep 8, 2019

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About the Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Location 2901 Osceola Pkwy, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Property Features

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A children's club, tour/ticket assistance, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. For a fee, parking is available. This 4-star Kissimmee hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 972 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 2001
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free theme park shuttle
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers 972 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Cable television is provided. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge has 3 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Activities

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a waterslide and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking on site

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include Swedish massages and massages. The spa is open daily.

  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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.

The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to My Disney Experience
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Car not required
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Animal Lodge
  • Disney's Animal
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Lake Buena Vista
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Lake Buena Vista
  • Disney's Animal Lodge
  • Kingdom Lodge
  • Lodge Animal
  • Lodge Animal Kingdom
  • Animal Kingdom Hotel Disney
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Buena
  • Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney
  • Disney Animal Kingdom Hotel
  • Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Disney Animal Kingdom Resort
  • Disneys Animal Kingdom Hotel
  • Disneys Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Hotel
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Kissimmee
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Hotel Kissimmee

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.