TheMouseForLess Resort Reviews

TheMouseForLess members review Walt Disney World resorts.

Animal Kingdom Lodge
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Submitted By: Joan Faux

Name Of Resort: Animal Kingdom Lodge

Date Of Stay: March 6-11, 2007

Type Of Resort: Disney Deluxe

Rate Paid During Your Stay: $269 + tax= $302.62 per night, Annual Passholders room only rate, booked through Linda Norton @ TMFL travel.

Room Sleeps: 4 (2 queen size beds) + 1 under 3 (in a crib)

Please Rate The Following On A Scale From 1-10 (10 being the best):

Theming: 10
Room Size: 10
Amenities: 10
Quality: 10
Cleanliness: 10
Transportation: 9
Recreation: 10
Value: 10

Over All Rating: 10

Don't Miss:

Room Location Suggestion: Savannah View room overlooking Arusha savannah - giraffes, zebras, antelope, lots more right outside your balcony - our room was 3321 - same floor as the lobby - *very* convenient.

The Mouse For Less Tip: Lots of outlooks located around the resort to view the animals, many activities (most at no cost) around the resort for children - check schedule in the lobby or near Boma restaurant. With the AP room only rate we saved $101 off the regular room charge per night - this savings alone made purchasing my AP worthwhile! (but I also got three trips to WDW in, and saved a lot through the DDE card and AP discounts at WoD too...)

Comments: AKL is our favourite resort (so far) on property - we look forward to staying there again. The resort is gorgeous, beautifully maintained - we loved walking through the lobby. Every CM we met there (Front Desk, greeters in the lobby, mousekeeping, maintenance, pool, restaurants, Bell Services...) was warm, welcoming and friendly. The savannah view is worth every penny (even if you paid full price!) The only little tiny thing about this resort is that you have to take the bus (or drive) to get anywhere else (that is why I rated transportation a 9). The resort is removed, and we actually liked that - you really feel like you are away from it all (nice on vacation). That said, it only took us 12 minutes for the drive to MK, and the buses came regularly. AKL does not share buses with any other resort which is also nice.

Submitted By: Crystal Elkins

Name Of Resort: Animal Kingdom Lodge

Date Of Stay: 2-13-06 - 2-17-06

Type Of Resort: Disney Deluxe

Rate Paid During Your Stay: $159 per night using Airline Employee Discount ( 50%).

Room Sleeps: King bed with daybed - 3

Please Rate The Following On A Scale From 1-10 (10 being the best):

Theming: 10
Room Size: 8
Amenities: 8
Quality: 9
Cleanliness: 10
Transportation: 8
Recreation: 9
Value: 8

Over All Rating: 9

Don't Miss: All of the different savannas!

Room Location Suggestion: Arusha trail

The Mouse For Less Tip: bell services was invaluable! Having stayed at ASM last time, it was great to not have to lug our luggage.

Comments: Especially if you love animals, treat yourself and do this at least 1 time. Also - plan to have 1 day to relax and enjoy the pool, hot tub and animals. The room service was also very nice and not that expensive if you just got sammies.

Submitted By: Cinderella

Name Of Resort: Animal Kingdom Lodge

Date Of Stay: Dec 9-Dec 11, 2005

Type Of Resort: Disney Deluxe

Rate Paid During Your Stay: $289.92--this included the $50 extra fee for 4 adults in one room + the resort tax. This was with the AP best rate program. The rack rate for value season for a savannah room is $280 before taxes for double occupancy.

Room Sleeps: 4

Please Rate The Following On A Scale From 1-10 (10 being the best):

Theming: 10+
Room Size: 9
Amenities: 10
Quality: 10
Cleanliness: 10
Transportation: 9
Recreation: 10
Value: 8

Over All Rating: 10+

Don't Miss: The resort--take the time to look around.

Room Location Suggestion: Definitely go for a savannah view--it was very much worth the money.

The Mouse For Less Tip: It wasn't cheap but it was more than worth the money.

Comments: I would recommend only staying at AKL when you have the time to enjoy the resort. We loved being able just to wander around. It is not worth the money if you are only sleeping there. Take time to check out all the animals. And definitely do the night vision goggles!!

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