Disney4me Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 Disney World is home to several different hotels — each with its own set of pros and cons. Ask us to choose our favorite, and our answer will probably be different every time. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge But, there’s one hotel that tends to stand out among the rest — Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. On most days, we’d probably say that Animal Kingdom Lodge is our favorite because of the impeccable dining, incredible theming, and oh yeah — the actual, real-life safari animals on the savanna. But, this hotel has two BIG issues. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a Deluxe Resort — which isn’t unique, but it’s the only Disney hotel where you’re going to find a FULL savanna with over 30 different species of African wildlife, a Starlight Safari tour, hotel rooms with savanna views, and incredible restaurants specializing in African cuisine. Animal Kingdom Lodge We’d recommend it to ANYONE in a heartbeat… BUT, if you’ve never stayed at this hotel before, we do need to warn you about this hotel’s transportation pitfalls. Animal Kingdom Lodge Animal Kingdom Lodge is extremely spaced out, which means you have to deal with the hotel’s internal bus loop. Essentially, at large Disney World hotels, the bus makes multiple stops throughout the resort property before leaving to go to a park. It circles the resort to pick guests up from different bus stops, instead of one centralized location. This can be a big time suck that can eat up a good chunk of time. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Not only that, but Animal Kingdom Lodge is the only Deluxe Resort in Disney World that strictly uses buses to get around. You don’t have the option of using any walking paths, monorails, boats, or the Skyliner. You’ll be paying a Deluxe hotel price but you’ll have less proximity to the theme parks than you would with other Deluxe resorts. Uzima Pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge But, if you’re planning on spending a good amount of time at Animal Kingdom, then this hotel absolutely makes sense for you. It’s fairly close to the park (shocking, we know) so if Animal Kingdom is where you plan on spending the most time (or you just really like Animals), this could still be the hotel for you. It can also be a great option if you’re driving your own car and want to utilize that instead of Disney transportation as well. Animal Kingdom Lodge No matter what resort you choose, just remember to look and see where it’s located inside the Disney bubble BEFORE you book it. That way, you’ll know where it’s situated in the midst of everything else on property. Okapi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. And, we’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! DFB Guides In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest updates from Disney World. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you stayed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge? Tell us in the comments.The post This Is My Favorite Disney World Hotel, But It Has 2 Big Issues first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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