IncludedCampfire Marshmallow Roasting
Gather at the nightly campfire area to roast complimentary marshmallows, with Mickey-shaped s’mores kits available for purchase.
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Savanna viewing, pools, playground, nightly campfire and kids’ activities.
Wake to savanna viewing, cool off with waterslides and water play, and fill the day with kids’ activities, campfires, movies, fitness and arcade fun. When you’re ready to roam, complimentary Disney buses put the theme parks and Disney Springs within easy reach, while Orlando’s beaches, space coast and major attractions make memorable day trips.
Included with your stay: complimentary Wi‑Fi, fitness-center access, pool access, Disney bus transportation to the parks, and savanna viewing from public overlooks.
IncludedGather at the nightly campfire area to roast complimentary marshmallows, with Mickey-shaped s’mores kits available for purchase.
Available for an additional fee: spa treatments, babysitting/childcare, Minnie Van or rideshare services, valet parking, and specialty paid activities like the Starlight Safari.

Watch hoofed animals and birds from the resort’s savanna overlooks, including the Arusha Rock Savanna Overlook reached from the Jambo House lobby.

Ride an open-sided vehicle after dark and use night-vision goggles to view the resort savannas on a guided nighttime animal experience.
Additional feeJoin Cultural Representatives from Africa for the free daily tour of Jiko and Boma, typically meeting around 4:00 p.m. at the Boma host stand.

Kids can enjoy traditional African-style face painting, offered daily in the afternoon outside The Mara or indoors when weather requires.

Settle in for the resort’s outdoor “Movies Under the Stars” programming, offered as part of the evening recreation schedule.

Let children burn energy at Hakuna Matata Playground near the main Uzima Springs Pool, designed for active family downtime.
Additional feePlay family-friendly video and prize-style games at Pumbaa’s Fun and Games Arcade during a break from the parks or pool.

Splash down the Uzima Springs Pool slide at Jambo House, part of the resort’s largest heated pool area with zero-depth entry.

Kids can dash through Uwanja Camp’s themed water-play zones with water cannons, a tipping bucket and interactive splash features.

Train at the 24-hour Zahanati Fitness Center at Jambo House or the Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center at Kidani Village.
Additional feeUnwind at Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center, where registered guests can access wellness amenities including a steam room and sauna.
Additional feeBook a paid massage or facial treatment at Zahanati, with options historically including Swedish, firm-pressure, aromatherapy and citrus facial services.
Additional feeRace through the signature mountain coaster at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the theme park next door to the resort area.
Additional feeWalk country pavilions, entertainment areas and dining districts around Epcot’s World Showcase, roughly 5.5 miles from the resort.
Additional feeHead to the movie- and Star Wars-themed park about five miles away, roughly a 10-minute ride by car or rideshare.
Additional feeCool off at Disney’s snow-themed water park, within about a 15-minute drive of the resort.
Additional feeRide the complimentary Disney bus to Disney Springs for outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment beyond the theme parks.
Additional feeDrive east to Cocoa Beach for Atlantic surf shops, the pier, fishing charters and kayak rentals about 70 miles away.
Additional feePlan a full-day outing to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, about 65 miles from the Disney area.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers a wide range of on-site activities, including savanna wildlife viewing from the Jambo House lobby overlook, two themed swimming pools with waterslides, a children's playground, a nightly campfire with marshmallow roasting, and daily kids' activities like face painting and cookie decorating. The resort also offers a paid nighttime Starlight Safari tour for guests who want an up-close animal experience.
Yes, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is marketed as a family-friendly deluxe resort. It welcomes guests of all ages, and there are no adults-only sections or towers at this property, making it well suited to families traveling with children as well as couples and solo travelers.
Yes, one of the signature free activities at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is savanna viewing, where guests can watch hoofed animals and birds roam naturalistic savannas visible from a floor-to-ceiling lobby window leading to the Arusha Rock Savanna Overlook. For an additional fee, guests can also book the Starlight Safari, a nighttime open-vehicle tour using night-vision goggles to spot animals after dark.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge features two themed swimming pools, each with zero-depth entry and a waterslide, plus a dedicated water-play area with water cannons and a tipping bucket for younger guests. The pools are wheelchair accessible and include pool umbrellas for shade, and access is limited to registered resort guests using a MagicBand or room key.
Yes, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge provides on-site fitness facilities, including a wheelchair-accessible fitness center with workout equipment. Guests can use these facilities as part of their stay, giving active travelers an easy way to keep up a workout routine during their Disney vacation.
Yes, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge includes a full-service spa that is wheelchair accessible, offering guests a place to relax with treatments during their stay. The spa complements the resort's fitness facilities for guests looking to unwind after a day of park-hopping.
Yes, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers a children's club along with supervised childcare and activities available for a surcharge, as well as babysitting or childcare services for a surcharge. Daily complimentary activities such as face painting and African wildlife-themed cookie decorating are also offered for younger guests, making it easy for families to keep kids entertained.
In the evenings, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge hosts a nightly campfire area where guests can roast complimentary marshmallows or purchase a s'mores kit, and the lobby fireplace offers a cozy gathering spot. Guests can also continue enjoying savanna views as the resort's wildlife settles in for the night.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge sits adjacent to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, about 1 mile away and roughly a 10-minute bus ride, with no direct walking path between the two. This makes it simple for guests to reach attractions such as Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest, Pandora – The World of Avatar, Na'vi River Journey, Kali River Rapids, and the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail.
Yes, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers a free theme park shuttle via Disney bus transportation to all four Walt Disney World theme parks as well as Disney Springs. Guests can also reach nearby attractions like Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Blizzard Beach using this complimentary transportation.
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