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There’s more than one reason why this park is known as a “kingdom”. Sure, it’s home to animals from all circles of life, as well as lands like Africa and Asia and the world of Pandora, but it also has a huge selection of hotel resorts. With three “All-Star” resorts, the Kidani Village and Jambo House villas, Animal Kingdom Lodge ...

10. The Arcades After a day of exploring, and perhaps an hour of power-napping, get your head in the game by checking out your hotel resort’s arcade. With battles, sports, races, dances, puzzles and more, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. And be sure to give the classics some attention too. After all, the characters inside them could ...

9. The Pools The Florida heat is tough, and there’s often no better way to cool down than to literally soak in some fun. Enjoy epic waterslides or chill at the poolside in palm tree settings as you contemplate problem-free philosophies. All-Star Music’s pool is even guitar-shaped, while All-Star Movies’ Fantasia Pool and The Mighty Ducks-inspired Duck Pond Pool offer ...

8. The Food It’s fair to say that Animal Kingdom’s restaurants and other eateries are at the top of the food chain, and those at its hotel resorts are no exceptions. From tasty traditional bites and delicious pizza to mouth-watering Mayan culture-inspired plates and wildly-flavoursome African delicacies, your belly certainly won’t rumble in this jungle.

7. The Movies Relaxing at the poolside doesn’t necessarily mean you need to immerse yourself in the water from time to time. Instead, throw yourself into one of Disney’s classic heart-warming movies. All-Star Sports also offers such viewings out on its football field, and as these screenings are complimentary, you’re free to chill like Simba, Timon and Pumbaa under two ...

6. The Activities Exploring Disney World is a real workout, but doing it at your own leisure can be fun and relaxing. And with Animal Kingdom’s hotel resorts, there’s lots to choose from. Soak in the surrounding scenery on its jogging trails, or rent a bike if running isn’t for you. And if you’ve got buckets of energy like Vanellope, ...

5. The Campfires With plenty of adventures to be had in Animal Kingdom Park and beyond, you’ll no doubt have many stories to tell by nightfall. Animal Kingdom Lodge, Coronado Springs and Kidani Village and Jambo House offer complimentary campfires so that you can share them in the best setting. So get out those marshmallows, cosy up around the fire, ...

4. The Resorts’ Themes Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge plunges you into an African setting while hosting dozens of species of wildlife. But the All-Star resorts are rockin’ in their own ways too. For starters, All-Star Movies has giant Dalmatians outside (although you won’t find all 101), while All-Star Sports boasts equally-giant football helmets. And although the resorts differ in style, ...

1. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway – Disney’s Hollywood Studios You don’t need Big Thunder Mountain’s Runaway Railroad for a quick getaway. In 2019 – though no opening date has been announced yet – you can run away with all-time Disney favourites, Mickey and Minnie, aboard the Runaway Railway, set to replace Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ now-closed The Great Movie Ride. And ...

2. Disney Skyliner – Disney World Resort Disney Skyliner will be the new gondola lift system that will connect Disney’s Art of Animation, Pop Century and Caribbean Beach resorts as well as other locations with Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot, while connecting you even more with the magic. Select cabins will even be themed with some of your favourite Disney ...