Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is located in Bay Lake, a neighborhood in Kissimmee, and is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Disney Springs™ is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios®. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Epcot® and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 15 min drive
Getting around
Kissimmee Station - 24 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 7 min drive
Harambe Theatre - 5 min drive
Chick-Fil-A - 7 min drive
Portillo's Kissimmee - 8 min drive
SMG Sunset Walk - 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 Swedish 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 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)
Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
Guest reviews say good things about the pool and helpful staff
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
TVs with cable channels and DVD players
Balconies or patios, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and coffee/tea makers
Languages
English, Spanish
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 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 crib
Free theme park shuttle
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
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
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Outdoor space
Balcony
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; to check in, go to My Disney Experience
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
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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.
How much does it cost to stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?
As of Jun 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge on Jul 10, 2024 start from $357.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Absolutely love Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House. Amazing customer service and the resort is one of our favorites at WDW. We were pixie dusted with an upgrade from resort view to savannah and are currently sitting on our balcony watching giraffes, zebras, antelope, and wild boar.