Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge in Orlando, FL

My 11 year old daughter stayed in a Value Studio in Jambo house for 11 nights total starting Dec 8, joined by my 14 year old daughter and husband for the last 3 nights. We had lucked in 11 months earlier to booking the full stay through a DVC confirmed reservation and I had been looking forward to the trip all year. My 11 year old got very sick with stomach flu/congestion/high temperature on night one. Though we managed a couple of hours in theme parks once the worst had passed, she was so tired we spent 90% of our time in the hotel. Thank goodness this hotel is my favourite place in the world. While she slept in, I was able to enjoy gourmet breakfasts at Saana, where I watched the sun come up and the animals wake up from the floor to ceiling windows 6 days. It became my routine. While she napped or played online games from her sick bed I went to the lobby, enjoyed the Christmas decore and music, sat by the fire with a Gingerbread martini, had a quiet drink at Victoria Falls, people watched and animal watched. We did not luck into a Savannah view but had a lovely view of the pool from our balcony, and the flamingos. Just past the infos occasionally a giraffe would saunter by or stop for a snack. I spoke with so many of the staff and learned about all the places I want to go in Africa. Everyone was so helpful and pleasant. I did multiple pharmacy, groceries and even a full wardrobe order for my husband who arrived without his bag - no issues whatsoever (yes they charged $6 an order if they had to hold it, but mostly I met the delivery people at the door and it was so easy). Since the wifi was good I could wander the hotel or sit in the hot tub confident my daughter could text me if needed. Lovely pool, perfect hot tubs, amazing dinner at Boma with the husband and older daughter (the little one was still sticking with ramen, soup and toast in the room, facilitated by the kitchenette in the studio). Easy bus transportation when we did want to go somewhere. Already dreaming of going back. And now I know for sure I could spend a week or two At this hotel and never get bored, even without setting foot in a theme park.

I stayed here for a few day. It’s very nice. And you can see a lot of animals. It’s pretty expensive. But the lobby is pretty awesome and the people are very nice. The rooms are standard and the walls are thin.

Different experience in Disney World Resort Usual Disney hospitability with different favor viewing balconies were great too watch animals from Rooms were spacious and comfortable Events in hotel locations were fun and convenient Overall positive experience with young grandchildren

The lobby is lovely! For an animal enthusiast this resort is perfect for you! Your room has a view of animals and they are fairly active. Now, the downside to this massive resort is the rooms' layout. If you are unlucky with a room towards the end of the hall, you could easily walk 10 minutes. Luckily on the way is view of animals 😃

Bucket List Destination Checked Off the List! Worth every penny and time!!! The rooms were decent and very clean. The balcony overlooking the Sahara is amazing. I loved sitting and watching the animals eating just feet from our room. The pool is spacious, clean and warm. The hot tubs weren't clean which was a little disappointing but you are surrounded by nature so it's forgivable.