Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

4.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property – evening/night
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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2901 Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL, 32821

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About the area

Kissimmee

Located in Kissimmee (Bay Lake), Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is within a 15-minute drive of Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios®. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Epcot® and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

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 hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a waterslide and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 972 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature hair dryers and bathrobes.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge has 3 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • 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
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Hotel Kissimmee

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marty

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nhu-an

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Doral

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit rundown, not enough live animals
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara

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

10/10 Excellent

KAREL, LANHAM

Travelled with family
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

Lucia

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Lauderhill

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

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

10/10 Excellent

Panpan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Ani

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien menos la comida.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

José Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Princine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Yumi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Beautiful lodge welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayanara, Fort Myers

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, and it was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. The moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a stunning view of the lodge’s beautiful architecture, inspired by African culture. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and offered breathtaking views of the savanna. Waking up to see giraffes, zebras, and other exotic animals right outside our balcony was truly magical. The lodge's attention to detail in decor and design made us feel like we were on a grand safari adventure. The dining options were exceptional, with a variety of restaurants offering delicious cuisine. Boma and Jiko stood out with their diverse and flavorful menus, catering to all tastes and dietary needs. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with a smile. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect, providing excellent service and valuable information about the lodge and surrounding areas. The amenities were top-notch, from the refreshing pools and well-equipped fitness center to the fun and educational activities for kids and adults alike. We particularly enjoyed the cultural storytelling sessions and the guided tours around the property. Overall, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge exceeded our expectations in every way. It’s a unique and unforgettable destination that combines luxury, adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing decor. Instantly felt that welcome to disney feeling and the front desk staff during check in was amazing. We got there really late and didn't get to enjoy much that night because of airline issues, however upon checking out our room- there was white antelope grazing outside our balcony. It was so neat we didn't care about the late night. The next morning we slept in until 9 because we were exhausted, but as soon as my daughter awoke and said there was giraffe outside we were all up and on the balcony. It was one of the neatest places we have stayed- all throught the USA.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024