What’s included with your stay and what costs extra
Complimentary items with your room at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge include Wi‑Fi, access to the resort pools (Uzima Springs and Samawati Springs), fitness-center access, on-property savanna viewing, and complimentary Disney bus transportation to the four Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs. Extra costs you should expect: most meals and drinks (table-service and signature restaurants), spa treatments and specialty tours (for example the paid Starlight Safari), valet parking, and some supervised childcare/children’s-club services.
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Included basic services
All registered guests receive complimentary Wi‑Fi across the resort and complimentary use of the fitness centers (Zahanati at Jambo House and Survival of the Fittest at Kidani Village).
Standard on-site benefits that are part of a stay include access to the resort pools (MagicBand or room key required), savanna viewing areas, and complimentary Disney bus transportation to the four theme parks and Disney Springs.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the resort
- Fitness-center access (open 24/7) included
- Pool access (Uzima Springs and Samawati Springs) included for registered guests
- Complimentary Disney bus transportation to parks and Disney Springs
- Savanna viewing from Jambo House public areas
| Service | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Yes |
| Fitness center access | Yes |
| Theme-park bus transportation | Yes |
Pools, water play and pool bars
Both major pools—Uzima Springs at Jambo House and Samawati Springs at Kidani Village—are included for registered guests; pool access requires a MagicBand or room keycard. Pool hours vary by season and weather; posted hours at each pool entrance control access.
Each pool area has a pool bar that charges for drinks and food. Use of water-play areas and waterslides is included with your room but the pool bars (Uzima Springs Pool Bar, Maji Pool Bar) operate as paid outlets and do not accept all Disney Dining Plan credits.
- Uzima Springs Pool: included; larger Jambo House pool with a waterslide
- Samawati Springs Pool (Kidani Village): included; includes Uwanja Camp water-play area and a longer slide
- Pool bars (Uzima Springs Pool Bar and Maji Pool Bar): drinks/food cost extra
| Feature | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pool access | Yes | Requires MagicBand/room key |
| Water-play areas & slides | Yes | Included for registered guests |
| Pool bar food & drinks | No | Paid separately; hours posted at bar |
Dining: what’s paid and what’s not
Room rates do not include meals or drinks. On-site dining options range from the quick-service The Mara to buffet Boma – Flavors of Africa and the signature restaurant Jiko – The Cooking Place; all table-service restaurants recommend or require Advance Dining Reservations.
Room service is available 24 hours but is a paid service. The resort’s bars and pool bars charge for alcoholic and specialty beverages; some outlets do not participate in dining-plan credits.
- The Mara (quick-service): paid a la carte; open daily for breakfast–dinner
- Boma – Flavors of Africa (buffet): paid; breakfast and dinner service times posted
- Jiko – The Cooking Place (signature dinner): paid; signature dining with dress code and recommended reservations
- Room service: 24-hour but paid
| Restaurant | Type | Meals & cost |
|---|---|---|
| The Mara | Quick-service | Paid a la carte (open ~6:30 AM–11:00 PM) |
| Boma – Flavors of Africa | Buffet table-service | Paid (breakfast & dinner hours posted) |
| Jiko – The Cooking Place | Signature table-service | Paid; reservations recommended |
Spa, treatments and fitness extras
Fitness-center access is included for registered guests, and the on-site Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center is open 24/7 (accessible with a MagicBand). However, individual spa treatments (massages, facials, in‑room massages and specialty treatments) are paid services.
The Zahanati facility includes a steam room and sauna; there is an age requirement to use the facility—guests must be at least 14 years old, and those 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
- Fitness centers (Zahanati and Survival of the Fittest): included
- Spa treatments (massage, facial, aromatherapy): extra cost
- Steam room and sauna at Zahanati: facility included, treatments extra
- Age policy: 14+ to use Zahanati; <18 must be accompanied
| Service | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gym/fitness-center access | Yes | Open 24/7; included for registered guests |
| Massage & facial treatments | No | Paid add-ons |
| Spa amenities (steam/sauna) | Yes (facility) | Use included; treatments cost extra |
Transportation and parking costs
Complimentary self-parking is provided for registered Walt Disney World resort guests. Valet parking is available as a paid option; availability and current nightly charge should be confirmed with the resort at check-in.
Complimentary Disney bus transportation to the four theme parks and Disney Springs is included. Optional paid transport includes Minnie Van service and third‑party rideshare or private shuttle services.
- Self-parking: complimentary for registered guests
- Valet parking: available for an additional fee (check current rate and availability)
- Disney bus to parks & Disney Springs: complimentary
- Minnie Van and rideshare: paid options
| Transport/parking | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-parking | Yes | Complimentary for registered guests |
| Valet parking | No | Paid option; availability not guaranteed |
| Disney bus to parks | Yes | Complimentary |
Kids, childcare and paid activities
The resort offers daily complimentary family activities (examples include nightly campfires with complimentary marshmallows, face painting and cookie-decorating) for guests. Those specific daily activities listed by the resort are free.
Paid extras include supervised childcare, a children's club and specialty tours such as the Starlight Safari (a paid nighttime vehicle tour of the savannas). Babysitting and supervised childcare services carry additional charges.
- Complimentary evening campfire and some kids’ activities (face painting, cookie decorating)
- Children’s club and babysitting: surcharge applies
- Starlight Safari (savanna tour): paid experience
| Activity | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nightly campfire (marshmallow roasting) | Yes | Complimentary marshmallows; kits may be purchased |
| Children's club / supervised childcare | No | Available for an additional surcharge |
| Starlight Safari | No | Paid nighttime savanna tour |
Fees, policies and helpful booking notes
Standard check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m.; express check-out is available for most major card types. The reservation holder must be at least 18 years old and present a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Pets are not permitted; ADA-defined service animals are welcome at no extra charge. Special requests at check-in are subject to availability and may incur charges.
- Check-in: 3:00 p.m.; check-out: 11:00 a.m.
- Reservation-holder minimum age to check in: 18 (photo ID & card required)
- Pets: not allowed (service animals permitted)
- Special requests may incur additional charges
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | 3:00 p.m. / 11:00 a.m. |
| Minimum age to check in | 18 years (ID & credit card required) |
| Pet policy | No pets; ADA service animals allowed |
