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Animal Kingdom Lodge

As you enter this resort, you will feel like you have just stepped into Africa.  Africa in Orlando? Amazing!! All the greeters you will meet are actually from Africa and some are even dressed in traditional African clothing.  The architecture of the lobby and the entire resort has an amazing African theme and are authentic African artifacts.

Step outside and you can walk several trails to view several types of animals. Your bedroom view looks over giraffes, zebras, or ostriches!  You can take your pick, a romantic atmosphere for couples, or a fun and exciting atmosphere for the kids. Either way, the experience will be amazing!

The travel channel calls this resort the #1 fun family resort vacation spot in the world! Click here for the article. To call this place a hotel would be a severe understatement.

General Information

African wildlife setting
1,293 rooms - Villas available
Located in the Animal Kingdom resort area
Resort category: Deluxe
Resort Transportation: Bus
Rates: Approximately $290 / night
Phone Number: 407-938-3000

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Room Information

African themed rooms
Features authentic handcrafted furniture
Most rooms have two queen beds and one daybed
Every single room has a balcony overlooking the savanna wildlife
Amenities: iron (with board), fridge, hairdryer, and daily newspaper (weekdays only)

Restaurants

Boma - Flavors of Africa
Sophisticated restaruant designed like an African marketplace
Offers many types of food from all over the world
Has a grand buffet diverse with food from over 50 different African countries
Open for breakfast and dinner
Meals usually run around $35 per person
Boma podium phone: 407-938-4722

Jiko - The Cooking Place
Sophisticated restaruant
Themed to feel like you are dining while enjoying a beautiful sunset in Africa
Serves all types of African delicacies
Offers a very large wine selection from South Africa
Open for dinner only
Meals usually run around $30 per person

The Mara
Quick and easy fast food / mini grocery store
Open all day for any meal
Meals usually run around $35 per person

Lounges

Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar -
serves South African wine
Uzima Springs -
poolside bar serving your common drinks
Victoria Falls -
serves tea, coffee, wines, cocktails, and more

Health Club / Spa

Zahanati Fitness Center - Phone number: 407-938-4715
Exercise equipment
Sauna
Spa Services

Shopping

Zawadi Marketplace
Gifts with African flare
Animal Kingdom Lodge themed character merchadise, clothing, pins, and more...

Swimming Pool

One extemely large swimming pool with slide
One kiddie pool
Two whirlpools

Arcade

Pumbaa's Fun & Games

Day Care

Simba's Cubhouse
Opens at 4:30 PM
Kids 4 - 12 only
Cost: $11 / hour

Playground

Hakuna Matata playground