Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is by far the most unique hotel on property. You WILL feel like you are in Africa as soon as you see the entrance sign surrounded tall grasses that you might see in a Savannah.
As we drove in I felt like we were very separate from the rest of the property and I didn't really like that. Of course you are 5 minute bus ride to Animal Kingdom but all the parks are a bit of a hike. The lobby was very similar in height and look to Wilderness Lodge but that is where the similarities end. Lots of interesting artwork and such to look at. The gift shop is just off the right of the lobby and down from that is the staircase down to the sit down restaurants.
We had a Savannah view room and it did not disappointment. The zebras were just below us and I could hear them ripping up the grass to munch on! The room was a bit darker than I like but it was just fine for this trip. Bathrooms had all the usual things in it, nothing unusual.
One thing that did bother me but probably only because I was just starting to have morning sickness was the constant wood smoke smell. As soon as you step off the bus it hits you. Like I said it was probably due to morning sickness and nothing else.
The animal look out areas were great. And I wish we had gone to fire pit but we didn't have time.
The pool was great. I really enjoyed walking in and out of the pool rather than climbing up the ladder. It's a zero entry pool which was kind of looks like a lake surrounded by rocks. Right near the pool is the quick service food court. It was convenient as you could just run in to fill your mug up while we were relaxing by the pool.
Pros
- Most unique hotel on property
- Wild life surrounds you
- Zero entry pool
- Price wasn't that bad compared to other Deluxe resorts
Cons
- How far away you are from the rest of the "world"
- Wood smoke smell (well if you are pregnant it might bother you
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