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10 Things You’ll Love About Animal Kingdom Resort Hotels

6. Restaurant Tours The Animal Kingdom Lodge offers free tours of two of its unique restaurants: Boma and Jiko. No reservations are necessary; simply arrive at the Boma entrance a little before 4:00. A guide will walk you through the restaurants and explain the heritage and flavors that go into the dishes and the ambiance. The tour is abo

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10 Things You’ll Love About Animal Kingdom Resort Hotels

6. Zahanati The on-campus Zahanati health club and spa is your go-to place for workouts, massages and facials. Though the spa has limited services it’s nice to have the convenience of not having to travel to a different resort if you’re looking for a basic massage or facial. Massages are available in-room as well.  Photo Credit: Disney

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10 Things You’ll Love About Animal Kingdom Resort Hotels

5. Dining There are plenty of authentic dining experiences available around the Animal Kingdom resort grounds. For table service, try Jiko, Boma, or Sanaa. Or for quick fare, try Mara (we loved the African Stew!). For the ultimate experience, you can reserve the Wanyama Safari, which includes a personalized safari along with VIP dining.

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10 Things You’ll Love About Animal Kingdom Resort Hotels

4. Pools The pool areas at Animal Kingdom resorts are among the most lush in all of Disney World. Surrounded by tropical foliage, the pool areas are complete with waterslides, zero entry and whirlpool spas. At Kidani Village there’s even an adventurous splash playground.

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10 Things You’ll Love About Animal Kingdom Resort Hotels

3. Simba’s Clubhouse Kids ages 3-12 adore Simba’s Clubhouse where they can play, watch movies, do crafts, and even eat dinner. Parents adore Simba’s too, for a relaxing evening alone while knowing their little ones are safe and having a blast. Photo Credit: d23.com

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10 Things You’ll Love About Animal Kingdom Resort Hotels

2. The Room Options However, rooms with a savanna view do have a higher price tag. Never fear, if you’d like to stay in an Animal Kingdom Resort, you do have many options, one if which is customizing your rate based on the outside view. When it comes to space, you can choose from standard hotel studios, one or two bedroom suites, and even

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10 Things You’ll Love About Animal Kingdom Resort Hotels

1. The Views Where else in the US can you see giraffes off of your balcony? The savannas around Animal Kingdom Resorts are home to over 200 animals and birds of 30 different species. Animal Kingdom Resorts are the ultimate in immersive and authentic experiences. You forget that you’re in Florida and feel like you’re in the heart of the Af

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10 Things You’ll Love About Animal Kingdom Resort Hotels

Just beyond Animal Kingdom Park lie the incredible Animal Kingdom Resort Hotels. Animal Kingdom Lodge is the hub of most of the action, while Kidani Village just its west offers a more laid-back atmosphere. The resorts are designed in a horseshoe layout, perfect for views of the exquisite landscape. The animals are the stars at Animal Kin

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4 Amazing Non-Park Restaurants at Walt Disney World

4. Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming This is quite honestly the best addition to Disney Springs, in my opinion. If you’re looking for good drinks, good food and a down-to-earth vibe, Homecoming is calling your name. The atmosphere will make you feel like you’re in a restaurant in the south surrounded by your friends and family. The drinks are t

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4 Amazing Non-Park Restaurants at Walt Disney World

3. Kona Café This restaurant is also housed inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and has recently become one of my favorite places to eat at all of Walt Disney World. I’ve heard that breakfast is to die for, and if character dining isn’t your thing then this is sure to be a must do for you. I had the pleasure of dining there for dinn

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