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® and Epcot® are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
Walt Disney World® Resort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
Epcot® - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
Getting around
Kissimmee Station - 24 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 7 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 7 min drive
Satu'li Canteen - 5 min drive
Texas Roadhouse - 19 min walk
Miller's Ale House - 8 min drive
About this property
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
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, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. For a fee, parking is available.
This 4.5-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
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers 972 air-conditioned 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.
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.
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 to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 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
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
55-inch TV with cable channels
DVD player
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
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; go to: [My Disney Experience]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
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 to 30 for adults, and USD 5 to 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.
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
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.
We should mention
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
How close is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to the airport?
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is 14.1 mi (31-min drive) away from the Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.
How close is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to the beach?
This hotel is 7.6 mi (17-min drive) from Beachcomber Beach and 10.6 mi (21-min drive) from Hideaway Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t offered at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 30 for adults, USD 5 and 30 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Is there a casino at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?
Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night, and valet parking for USD 33 per night.
Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have a pool?
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge features 2 outdoor pools.
Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have a restaurant?
Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.
Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have a spa?
This hotel has a spa, which features massages.
How close is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to downtown Kissimmee?
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is 12.6 mi away from Kissimmee.