Our
stay was only one night, but it was a fantastic Saturday / Sunday and
we took full advantage of the spectacular amenities. The resort is
split between two lodges: The Jambo House (Main Lodge) and Kildani
Village. Each lodge has dinning, arcade, pool, fitness center and
spectacular views. It is about a 10 minute walk between the two
lodges, or a short complimentary bus ride. The only downside to
Kildani is there are no breakfast facilities; one must do a walkabout
to find food at the Jambo House.
Ashley,
Luke and I had a villa in Kildani Lodge that was perfect. It included
a master bedroom with top of the line master bathroom, full kitchen,
second full bath and living room with pull out couch and chair. For a
family, this is perfect. Everyone had there own space and plenty of
area to throw clothes and bathing suits in any direction without
disrupting high traffic or sitting areas.
Of
course the selling point of Animal Kingdom Lodge was our view of the
“African Landscape” sprawling with deciduous animals of the
African ecosystem. It was great to relax on our deck and see
Giraffes, Zebra, Cattle, Wildebeest, birds and many more animals
grazing the confines as if they were all alone.
We
spent much of our time in the pool area and this was our second
favorite amenity. Great water slide that is adult friendly and infant
water “park” that provides an atmosphere of great fun. Don’t
worry, lifeguards abound – and they are strict. Not that I had any
experience with them. Did I mention the outdoor food and beverage
area, otherwise knows as a bar? Can’t swim up to the bar, can’t
have a drink in the pool or for that matter near the pool – but it
provides an adult opportunity to relax in the sun with a cool drink
and know that your family is having a blast. Just be careful of your
proximity to the pool while holding a drink – the lifeguards will
get ya! Being in my early 30’s it was a little hard to swallow when
a teenage squirt tells me to back away from the pool. I tell you what
squirt, when you figure out how to wipe your butt and not leave skid
marks in those Fruit O’ The Looms, you can tell me to back away
from the pool.
We had
dinner Saturday night at the restaurant Sanaa and it was fantastic.
With Ashley being vegan, we were a little worried about the options
for her. Fortunately, we requested their vegan options and to our
surprise, they have a complete vegan menu. That made Ashley’s night
because she didn’t have to worry about her food and it made my
night because I didn’t have to hear the complaints regarding
limited food options. Good food, good wine and great kids menu.
We
will absolutely be visiting Animal Kingdom Lodge again. How can you
not have a wonderful vacation in the “Happiest Place on Earth”?
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Kingdom Lodge Quick Picks:
Family
Resort
Great
Amenities
Great
Pool and Fitness Center
Good
Eats – Vegan Friendly
Pricey
$$ in season
Watch
out in summer – it was 95 degrees in April.
Awesome
Animal Experience
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