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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Located near Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge welcomes families and adventure-seekers. Enjoy two outdoor pools with a waterslide, spa massages, on-site shops, three restaurants, an arcade for kids, and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

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About the neighborhood

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2901 Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL, 32821

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

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Located close to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios®, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge provides a poolside bar, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like mountain biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free theme park shuttle, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 972 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • 55-inch TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • 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

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Animal Kingdom Lodge
Animal Lodge
Disney's Animal
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Lake Buena Vista
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Kingdom Lodge
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Kissimmee
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Hotel Kissimmee

Frequently asked questions

Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 33 per night.

What time is check-in at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge located?

This family-friendly Kissimmee hotel is located near the airport, 1.2 mi (2 km) from Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios®. Epcot® and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing beautiful hotel, food, shopping, pool, we really enjoyed everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jambo house

Really nice Hotel and the staff super friendly Also nice when you enter the hotel you’re greeted with welcome home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Beautiful lodge welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yes!!!!

The absolute best experience from check in, atmosphere, food, games, experiences! The animals were amazing, the pools were so much fun, and the staff was amazing as well. We enjoyed just the right mix of relaxation and adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yes!!!!

The absolute best experience from check in, atmosphere, food, games, experiences! The animals were amazing, the pools were so much fun, and the staff was amazing as well. We enjoyed just the right mix of relaxation and adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the whole atmosphere and especially the savannah outlooks to see some of the animals right there on the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ADESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay but a bit expensive
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einzigartiges Ambiente
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel. Excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

KAREL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view for each room. we are so happy and had to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were roomy and beds comfy. Pool was nice to relax by.Waking up to animals outside our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MAKOTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
動物最高
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property; the animals around this place truly makes you feel like you’re in a Safari. I would definitely go back. Everything was so grand and beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Want a place to just relax Disney’s Animal kingdom Lodge is the place for you. This Hotel was just Beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best Disney properties. Had the savannah view and it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We just got back from a six night stay - amazing!! The resort has all the amenities you need, and waking up to animals right outside your room was a once in a lifetime experience we won't soon forget. Staff was all helpful, clean grounds and we loved the pool!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the lobby
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

PRASHANT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with premium beds and bedding and friendly staff. Great pool area and convenient shuttle to the WDW parks. Our room overlooked the Savannah and the zebras were so close we could here them ripping grass when they were grazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Artifacts the spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being able to get up and see animals while on the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastiano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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