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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

4.5 star property
Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

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Property amenity
Exterior
Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
2901 Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL, 32821
  • Popular LocationDisney's Hollywood Studios®11 min drive
  • Popular LocationDisney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park18 min drive
  • Popular LocationEpcot®19 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)39 min drive

Room options

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Exterior
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per night
$216 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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About the neighborhood

Kissimmee

Bay Lake stay.With a stay at this Bay Lake hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Disney's Hollywood Studios® is within 6 miles (10 km) and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Walt Disney World® Resort - 3 min walk
  • Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park - 8 min drive
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 11 min drive
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 18 min drive
  • Epcot® - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Kissimmee Station - 24 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa - 7 min drive
  • Harambe Theatre - 6 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

Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

A children's club, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Kissimmee hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 972 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 2001
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers 972 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Cable television is provided. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include Swedish massages and massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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; to check in, go to My Disney Experience
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 5–30 for adults, and USD 5–30 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 33 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lake Buena Vista
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Hotel Kissimmee

Frequently asked questions

How close is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to the airport?

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is 13.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

How close is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 7.2 mi (12-min drive) from Beachcomber Beach and 10.6 mi (19-min drive) from Hideaway Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 30 for adults, USD 5 and 30 for children.

Is there a casino at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night, and valet parking for USD 33 per night.

Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have a pool?

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to downtown Kissimmee?

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is 12.6 mi away from Kissimmee.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayman

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

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent - unique - expensive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Mound

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leyanys

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, a little bit overpriced.

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Wayne Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like being isolated from the rest of the world
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had beautiful animals right outside our balcony every time we looked. Amazing. The giraffes were particularly stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!!