This hotel goes all out with its animal theme, from the main hall designed to look like a wilderness lodge to a savannah outback complete with live giraffes, zebras and other animals. My family... More

This hotel goes all out with its animal theme, from the main hall designed to look like a wilderness lodge to a savannah outback complete with live giraffes, zebras and other animals. My family would always make a special trip over to this hotel to eat at the Boma, a mix of African cuisine and classic, American buffet foods. Afterward once it got dark, we?d always sit by the large fire pit outback in the rocking chairs. (Yes, it is possible relax at Disney! Lol) The major disadvantage this hotel has though in my view is that guests without cars are dependent on the Disney bus system to get everywhere. There?s no park or attraction you can walk to from the lodge.
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A family from church took us for a tour of the place and then we had food at one of the restaraunts. We loved it. It was so over the top, but it was great. If I were a kid I would feel like I am... More

A family from church took us for a tour of the place and then we had food at one of the restaraunts. We loved it. It was so over the top, but it was great. If I were a kid I would feel like I am in the jungle. They also have an area where you can look at animals and at night with nigth vision goggles. Loved it, how cool is that? The food that I liked was really good. There was a pretty good variety of food, some I liked and some I didn't. But overall, I thought the food was excellent. I do not know what the cost for staying there is, but if it is fair, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
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This hotel, as the name suggests, has an African theme along with a variety of African food served in the restaurants located at the hotel. Some of the hotel rooms have a view of the animals at... More

This hotel, as the name suggests, has an African theme along with a variety of African food served in the restaurants located at the hotel. Some of the hotel rooms have a view of the animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom as well, providing a very interesting view for kids in your party as well. A fun place to stay.
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The theming of this Disney resort is that of an African Lodge. The rooms are spacious, decorated and kept beautifully. The staff is very obliging and always happy and helpful. The Animal Kingdom... More

The theming of this Disney resort is that of an African Lodge. The rooms are spacious, decorated and kept beautifully. The staff is very obliging and always happy and helpful. The Animal Kingdom Lodge is conveniently located only a short walk from Disney's Animal Kingdom. However the most spectacular aspect of the animal Kingdom Lodge is an event that happends every morning. If you book a safari view every morning as you wake you can walk onto you balcony and look down on a Savanna plain and seen the animals that roam there.
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Wife and myself stayed there 8-15 Sep. One of the few places that is actually better than the advertisements. Animals on a savannah outside your window. Super Staff..always ready to help. Great... More

Wife and myself stayed there 8-15 Sep. One of the few places that is actually better than the advertisements. Animals on a savannah outside your window. Super Staff..always ready to help. Great food..you must try the evening bouffet..OUTSTANDING! Super pool and relaxing atmosphere. Just walking into the lobby is an overwhelming experience! Just walking around the lodge is like going to a theme park...multiple viewing areas to see the animals. Can't say enough good things about this place. Definitely intend to go back..can't wait! Pros: GREAT ATMOSPHERE, VERY GOOD FOOD, RELAXING
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We booked a Standard View Room because we heard they usually offer a free upgrade if the hotel isn't full. At check-in, they told us they'd already upgraded us to a Pool View Room at no extra... More

We booked a Standard View Room because we heard they usually offer a free upgrade if the hotel isn't full. At check-in, they told us they'd already upgraded us to a Pool View Room at no extra charge. I asked how much more it would be for a Savannah View Room - only $10 more per night! So, for $60 more, we got a room that would have been $500 more for the week if we had reserved it in advance! Plus she let us pick the area of the hotel we wanted. Definitely ask for an inside Savannah view. Nothing like having breakfast on your balcony while the animals eat below. Peaceful. Like another reviewer said - DO NOT get a Pool View room. We went for a quiet swim close to midnight and parents had their kids screaming out there. Restaurants are fantastic, especially the breakfast buffet! Pros: View, Quiet Savannah Rooms, Great Food & Service Cons: Screaming kids @ pool
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I stayed this year and I had an excelent time the resort was beautiful the rooms very wonderful and inviting. The people were helpful and friendly. The view was amazing. DO NOT get a pool view if... More

I stayed this year and I had an excelent time the resort was beautiful the rooms very wonderful and inviting. The people were helpful and friendly. The view was amazing. DO NOT get a pool view if you intend on sleeping because its open TWENTY FOUR HOURS A DAY. I could not sleep because of children screaming at 11:30-12:30pm! I reccomend a savannah view its amazing to wake up to zebra and geraffes at your window being fed! Pros: beautiful rooms, excelent service, great setting Cons: 24hr pool, distance from MK!, hard matress
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Let's face it, Walt Disney World is an expensive vacation destination. So, if you are going to come here, make ALL of it memorable. By staying in the middle of a recreated African savannah, you... More

Let's face it, Walt Disney World is an expensive vacation destination. So, if you are going to come here, make ALL of it memorable. By staying in the middle of a recreated African savannah, you will be constantly amazed at the beauty and majesty of it's animals. Every morning, we were able to have coffee on our veranda and watch wildebeest, zebra and giraffe foraging. You are close enough to hear the sounds of their chomping. The atmosphere of the resort is truly in another world, a wonderful learning experience for each and every one. Pros: Atmosphere, Animals, atmosphere Cons: long walks to lobby
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I started out feeling disappointed that this hotel was a distance from the Magic Kingdom (a bus ride, as opposed to taking the monorail), but the Animal Kingdom won me over the second I walked... More

I started out feeling disappointed that this hotel was a distance from the Magic Kingdom (a bus ride, as opposed to taking the monorail), but the Animal Kingdom won me over the second I walked inside. The lobby is gorgeous, the views from each room are priceless and the breakfast buffet is one of the best I've ever had. Highly recommended. Pros: Incredible views
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Every morning we had breakfast with the animals and enjoyed coming back from the park in the afternoon for a quiet nap. Pool is giantic. Nice play are for small children. Disappointment in that... More

Every morning we had breakfast with the animals and enjoyed coming back from the park in the afternoon for a quiet nap. Pool is giantic. Nice play are for small children. Disappointment in that there are no walking trails, but touring the different areas in and around the Hotel you can get quite a bit of experise. It was worth every cents we paid for it. After the room was made we came back to these wonderful little creatures made out of towels and wash clothes. Pros: Animals, African Theme, Quiet Cons: Expensive, Out of the way, Massive but inside
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