Welcome to the Animal Kingdom Lodge!
We have some great posts up over on the Blog ! Find out some of the best ways to relax at the AKL!
What makes the Animal Kingdom Lodge unique among the WDW Resort hotels? Find out what we think!
Do you have a favorite vacation planning resource? Find out more about our favorite planning resources on the blog!
We love grabbing a quick bite at Mara! And don't forget about the incredible cultural programs at the Animal Kingdom Lodge!
We have a list of the Top 10 Things To Do at the Animal Kingdom Lodge
How do you like to spend a resort day at the Animal Kingdom Lodge? We have some ideas on the blog for the Top 5 Ways to Spend a Resort Day!
And if the kids are looking for something fun to do, we have some ideas!
Did you know you can catch a movie under the stars at the Animal Kingdom Lodge? Check it out on the blog!
Online Check-in is now available 60 days in advance of your resort stay.
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What is the AKL Resort?
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is an African-themed "deluxe" resort in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida, USA. It is located very close to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park and has uniquely situated itself amidst 33 acres of savanna land--and the 200 species of animals that call it home! That's right--guests at AKL have the opportunity to view and observe a private animal reserve, populated with hundreds of indigenous African animals, directly from their hotel room balconies. This experience is unparalled anywhere outside of the African plains.
View of Arusha Savanna
From Lobby
In addition to the unbelievable opportunity to wake up to the sound of zebras munching breakfast outside of your window, Animal Kingdom Lodge guests are provided a luxurious resort hotel setting, with a AAA Four Diamond rating. The Resort is complete with top-notch service, unique restaurants--including the largest collection of South African wines in North America, a multi-service, award winning massage and fitness center, a zero-entry pool, two jacuzzi hot tubs, a tricked out kids' zone and babysitting center, and fun and educational activities for adults and children.
As if all that wasn't enough, the Animal Kingdom Lodge is also home to the Deluxe Villas of the Disney Vacation Club. Guests staying in the studios, one, two and three bedroom villas not only have access to all of the facilities available at Jambo House, but enjoy the expansive amenities of Kidani Village.
We hope you'll enjoy AKL as much as we do, and are taking this opportunity to give you a little overview of the resort. Feel free to check out and make comments on the Animal Kingdom Lodge image galleries; and discuss your upcoming trip, or ask questions about AKL and Walt Disney World!
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AKL Map

AKL rooms

AKL rooms 2

AKL Rug in Boma waiting area

Animal facility

Animal pens

Animal viewing area

Animal viewing guide

Arusha Savanna

Arusha Savanna 1

Back of lobby

Bridge over lobby

Bus Stop sign

Front of lobby

Hallway display

Hallway display 1

Hallway display 2

Hallway display 3

Hallway display 4

Hallway display 5

Hallway sign

Hidden Mickeys in hallway carpeting

Hotel rooms and Savanna

Lobby 1

Lobby chandeliers

Lobby Chandeliers 1

Lobby detail

Lobby detail 2

Lobby seating areas

Pool area map

Presentation room and seating area

Savanna

Savanna animals

Savanna animals 2

Savanna Animals 3

Savanna art

Savanna signs

Savanna view

Savanna view 2

Savanna view 3

Savanna view 4

Seating area

Seating area 2

Seating area and presentation room

Seating area and presentation room 2

Second floor exit to Arusha savanna

Staircase from 2nd Floor

Staircase to second floor

Storytelling firepit

Storytelling firepit by Arusha savanna

Suite doors

View of pool area

View of pool area 1

View of pool area 3

View of pool area 4

AKL hallway

Animal facility

Another warrior shield

Art

Arusha rock

Arusha savanna and storytelling firepit

Arusha savanna view

Elevator

Elevator advertisements

Elevator advertisements 2

Front door art

Front door art notice

Hallway decor

Hallway display

Hidden Mickey

Lobby bridge

Lobby bridge 2

Lobby bridge 3

Lobby decor detail

Lobby elevator area chandelier

Lobby elevator waiting area floor

Lobby elevators

Lobby light fixture

Lobby picture window

Lobby view

Lobby view 2

Lobby view 3

Lobby view 4

Mask

More savanna

Outdoor viewing area

Pathway to bus stops

Railings and suites

Resident

Residents

Savanna

Savanna and construction view

Savanna art

Savanna views

Stairs to lobby from second floor

Storytelling area and arusha savana

Storytelling firepit and picture window

Vending and ice machines

Vending and Ice machines 2

View of restaurant area and pool

View of second floor from lobby

AKL approach

AKL approach 2

Entrance overhang

Entrance overhang 2

Entrance Plaza

Entrance Plaza 2

Entrance Plaza 3

Feeding truck

Security point

AKL check in and concierge desks

AKL children\'s waiting area

AKL Entrance

AKL hidden mickey

AKL mail slot and ATM

Arusha Viewing point

Lobby fireplace

Lobby fireplace 2

Magical Express bus stop

Viewing Spot

Viewing Spot Zebra Trail

Boma Tree

Decoration in Porte Cochere Outside

Garland in lobby

Gift wrapped package decoration in Zawadi Marketplace

Gold ornament on main tree

HUGE lobby tree

Leopard Print Ornament

Lobby tree bow

Lobby Tree

Ornament on main tree

Sconce Decoration

Tree in zawadi marketplace

Wreath in zawadi marketplace

Zebra ornament on main tree

Baby Okapi Born 10/1/2011 at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Somalis

DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2013

Mara Walkway Construction

Kidani Village Bus Screen

Jambo House Construction

Jambo House

Mara Walkway Construction

Kidani Village Bus Stop

DFB Guide to the 2014 Epcot Food and Wine Festival ebook

Culinary Exploration at the Animal Kingdom Lodge

Cultural Respresentative program

Cultural Representatives at AKL

DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2014 ebook

DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2015

2015 Christmas tree at Animal Kingdom Lodge

DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2016 e-book

Red lechwe at Disney\'s Animal Kingdom Lodge
