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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park is home to six amazing resort hotels, so you don’t need to worry about sleeping in a hammock or up a tree during your stay here. But for a little bit more insight into these luxurious resorts and what they have to offer, “hakuna matata” (what a wonderful phrase) because here’s everything you need to know ...

8. Resorts The resort hotels include Coronado Springs Resort, three “All-Star” resorts, Animal Kingdom Lodge and Animal Kingdom Villas Jambo House and Kidani Village. Each of them differs enormously to the next in both theme and setting, from the African-inspired surroundings of the lodge and the villas to the not-so-subtle music, movies and sports décor of the All-Star resorts. Here ...

1. New Year The festive fun doesn’t end with the Happy Holidays. All things tinsel and trimmings continue into the New Year with, well, the New Year. So why not keep the party going at Disney Springs for New Year’s Eve, where you’ll be spoilt with a whole new world of awesome fun, from live entertainment to delicious cuisine and ...

4. After Summer Break Even the month of September can be a little cooler. But not only are you less likely to turn into a puddle with a pair of shades, don’t forget that the little Padawans will have all returned to Jedi Knight Schools around the world (and across the galaxy), too. This makes that period after the summer ...

3. Halloween Just because Disney World is a place where dreams come true, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t know how to bring to life the nightmare before Christmas – also known as “Halloween”! Not only are things like resort hotels and attractions given the most menacing of makeovers, even some of the characters are suited-up in spooky attire. But it ...

2. The Holidays There’s something somewhat festive about Disney World no matter the time of year, so how could it possibly get any more magical than it already is? Well, for starters, events like the parades and the illuminations are given the merriest of makeovers, and everything (and everyone, too) across the resort is delightfully-decorated in accordance with the Yuletide. ...

8. Off-Season At Disney World, there’s really no such thing as “off-season”. That said, there are of course quieter periods throughout the year, like the months between the Holidays and Spring Break (except for the weekends). So if you don’t want to experience the resort during its most chaotic times (though magnificent and magical they are), it’s worth visiting in ...

7. When It’s Cooler The Florida heat can be incredibly challenging, and, like many of those less-lovable Disney characters, it’s a villain in its own right. And a lot of guests won’t be at all familiar with Florida’s weather patterns or seasons, which is no surprise given that many come from countries far, far away all year round. So don’t ...

6. New Openings Naturally, such events – whether it’s a new attraction or a new land – will attract a lot of crowds from around the world. But wouldn’t it just be awesome to say you were here for its grand opening? With Disney World ever-changing, something new – whether big or small – is unveiled almost every year. 2018 ...

5. Marathons Disney World hosts all sorts of events, including a number of marathons throughout the year of varying distances, locations and themes. So if you want to feel the “buzz” in the air, or if you actually want to be an “incredible” sport and make a “dash” yourself, be their guest. So do the Hero’s Duty and win that ...