What are the perks of staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge?

Staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge also provides you with all of the perks of staying on-site, such as complimentary transportation, early theme park entry to every park daily, early booking of individual Lightning Lane attractions, a convenient location and full immersion in the Disney magic.



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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, according to many guests, provides a unique and fun location with views of animals, and is conveniently situated close to other Disney parks. The themed decor, including African artwork, is well-appreciated, but some found the rooms to be small and dark.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is an African-themed deluxe resort at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

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To make the most of your animal-viewing extravaganza, Guests will be provided with a night vision device! You'll be astounded by what you can see: zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and antelopes—plus ostriches and over 20 other exotic African species that freely roam across the savannas at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

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If you're after a cheap room at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and January.

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While Disney has found ways to extend the fun into the afternoon and evening hours, most of the animals viewed here are far more active, and therefore visible, in the morning. I strongly recommend you arrive at the park at opening time, or as soon afterwards as possible, to maximize your visit.

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Giraffes also graze the savannas at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge—where you can enjoy an up-close look at our resident giraffes.

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Like most Disney parks, the best time to visit Disney's Animal Kingdom is in January or September when the weather is mild, crowds are thin, and the prices have plummeted. Head to the Animal Kingdom first thing in the morning on the right day of the week, and you'll spot plenty of animals on Kilimanjaro Safaris.

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Animal Kingdom Lodge If you go for an evening meal to AKL (Jiko or Boma), go early to view the animals, around 5pm, because that's when the feeding troughs are filled, and it tempts the animals nearer the viewing areas.

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Both pools also require Magic Band or keycard access, limiting their usage to guests of the Animal Kingdom Lodge. While pool hours are flexible, varying by weather and season, both Uzima Springs and Samawati Springs are generally open from either 9AM to 9PM or 10AM to 10PM.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom As such, animal lovers will likely spend more time here than basic theme park lovers. What is this? During your first visit(s), you'll want to do as much as you possibly can. On an average day, you can experience all the ride-based attractions in six or seven hours.

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