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Room Amenities

 Guest rooms recreates the feel of a South African wildlife reserve lodge. Rooms follow the Kraal African village design, a semicircle concept, offering a view of close to 100 grazing animals and 130 birds on the property and in the private savannas. Each of the standard guest rooms has either 2 queen beds, one queen bed and bunk beds or one king sized bed.  

      ·          Alarm Clock

·          Balcony/Patio

·          Ceiling Fan

·          Coffee Maker & Setup

·          Dial-Up Internet*

·          DVD Player (suites)

·          Hair Dryer

·          In-Room Wall Safe

·          Iron and Board

·          Mini-Refrigerator
Table & Chairs

·          Tea Setup

·          Telephone*

·          Television
  - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more

·          USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri)

·          Vanity Area

·          Voice Mail

  The following are available by calling Housekeeping, but supplies may be limited on some items: 

Bed Boards and bed rails, Pak ‘n Play Crib, hair dryers, extra pillows, blankets and towels

Resort Pools and Recreation

  Located off the Uzima Savannah, the Uzima Springs pool is the largest on Disney property, over 11,000 square feet. It is also a "Zero-Depth Entry" pool, meaning there is an entrance without steps. There is a 67-foot long slide and kiddy wade pool area.  The pool has many places to explore.  There are two-eighteen person Jacuzzis  located on either side of the pool.  Between them is small playground, and a small alcove that overlooks the Flamingo area of the Uzima Savannah.  The Uzima pool is open 24 hours, but the lifeguards go off duty at 10:00 PM and the slide also closes. The two spas close at midnight.  There is no quiet pool at Animal Kingdom Lodge. 

Zahanati Fitness Center is open from 6:00am to 9:00pm at no additional charge to Animal Kingdom Lodge guests 14 and over. Those 14-17 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Guests of other resorts may use the fitness center for $12 per day, based on availability. The purchase of a spa treatment includes use of the adjacent fitness center for the day of treatment.

 The Animal Kingdom Lodge has three separate savannas that are open 24 hours a day.  At night, the savannas are illuminated by artificial moonlight as if a full moon were ever present.   From left to right the savannas are named: Sunset, Arusha, and Uzima. Each savanna has its own unique look and feel. Not all savannas have all the animals. For instance, ostriches can only be found on the Sunset savanna, zebras are only located on the Arusha savanna, kudu are only found on the Uzima savanna. Giraffes are the only animal found on all three savannas.

 "Safari Guides" are at the outside viewing areas and can answer your questions about the animals and birds.

Altogether, more than 200 mammals and birds of nearly three dozen species populate the 33-acre area. The savannas surround the lodge on three sides. You can view the birds and animals from resort balconies or from several viewing points -- including a landscaped rock outcropping called the Arusha Rock kopje -- 24 hours a day.

There are a number of special programs offered throughout the day at AKL. Be sure to ask for a list when you check-in to the hotel. A sampling of the recent programs offered at the resort (all programs subject to change without notice):

 --flamingo feedings at the Flamingo Pond
--animal tracking at Arusha Rock
--Music of the Savanna in the Sunset Lounge
--wildlife games in the Sunset Lounge
--African games and crafts on the Uzima Pool Deck
--cultural safari in the Sunset Lounge
--animal viewing with Night Vision
--Adventure Camp for children 6-14 that includes ostrich   egg painting, private lodge tour and lunch      overlooking the savanna      

--Cookie decorating at Boma

 Outside, at the Arusha Rock, there is nightly African storytelling next to Ogun's Firepit. (Storytelling is held indoors in the event of inclement weather.) If you have the opportunity, take the time to speak with the storytellers

 Simba's Cubhouse  Hours: 4:30 pm to 12 midnight.  Supervised activities including toys by Hasbro, free play arcade games (2), arts and crafts, games, Disney movies, and Sony Playstations.  Price is $11 USD per hour, per child with a two-hour minimum. Advance reservations recommended. Simba's Cubhouse provides a complimentary dinner for children in the Cubhouse

Dining and Shopping

 The restaurants offer a blend of African, Malaysian, Indian, Chinese and French cuisine with a dash of English served with a hint of classical flair. The menu reflects the perfect blend of sweet and savory international tastes.

 Mara, the quick-service restaurant, open morning to night, offers great food and poolside dining.

Victoria Falls, a mezzanine lounge, serves specialty coffees and teas and a variety of beverages at night. This lounge overlooks Boma - Flavors of Africa.

 Uzima Springs is the Poolside bar.

 Jiko - The Cooking Place -- a casual restaurant, serving dinner, that features a taste of Africa in an atmosphere shaped by local traditions and customs. Focusing on simpler, lighter cuisine, it retains the spirit and refinement of a great restaurant while concentrating on the basics of cooking, with an emphasis on the freshest of products. The design represents an abstract view of Africa, with twin wood-burning ovens as the restaurant's icon.

Boma - Flavors of Africa, a very popular family restaurant open for breakfast and dinner, captures the essence of vibrant life in the African marketplace. This buffet provides guests the ability to savor the African experience, which has multicultural influences. The restaurant showcases an exhibit kitchen, wood-burning grill and rotisserie. The dining areas are under thatched roofs. Reservations for dinner are highly recommended!

Refillable mugs are available.  These are 16-oz, sturdy, dish dishwasher safe plastic containers with lids. Mugs are refillable for the length of your stay.  Beverages at the island include soft drinks, coffee, tea, iced coffee and tea, and hot chocolate (but not milk or fruit juice).

 Room Service - There is room service available to resort guests from 6 am until midnight

 Zawadi Marketplace is the retail shop celebrating the romantic and adventuresome spirit of Africa through the stories and cultures represented in its merchandise. Featured marketplace items include: Zulu baskets, hand-loomed fabrics and textiles, hand-carved masks, beaded gourds, hand-carved chess sets and an assortment of authentic accents. The marketplace has items in store for the Disney collector as well, including distinctive headgear, T-shirts, picture frames and more featuring the Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge logo

 Animal Kingdom Lodge Transportation