Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge vs Disney's Pop Century Resort

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

A deluxe safari-style resort where guest rooms and public spaces overlook savannas with African wildlife.

Disney's Pop Century Resort

A large value resort celebrating late-20th-century pop culture, with Skyliner access shared across Hourglass Lake from Art of Animation.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's Pop Century Resort

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Skyliner

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Savanna views with real African animals from room balconies
• Unrivaled cultural and thematic authenticity among Disney resorts
• Outstanding dining lineup including Jiko, Boma, and Sanaa
• Largest African art collection in the United States on display
• Priced below most other Deluxe resorts for the quality offered

Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
• Best-value resort among the Value tier with superior amenities
• Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed and modern design
• Does not share bus service, one of the best bus experiences at Value tier
• Fun decades-themed theming from the 50s through the 90s

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Bus-only transportation to all parks, no monorail or boat options
• Feeling of isolation from other parks besides Animal Kingdom
• Hallways are extremely long, far walks from room to lobby
• Animals are not always visible from savanna view rooms
• Room construction noise may be ongoing during renovation periods

Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Standard rooms are small at 260 square feet
• No family suites, only standard double-queen or single-king rooms
• Skyliner can have long waits during peak park opening and closing times
• Theming can feel less immersive than Art of Animation next door
• No table service restaurant on property

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Boma - Flavors of Africa

  Table Service

  African, American

  breakfast · dinner

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• Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar

  Quick Service

  African

  snack

  View menu

• Jiko - The Cooking Place

  Table Service

  African

  dinner

  View menu

• Kidani Village Breakfast at Sanaa

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Maji Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  African, American

  snack

  View menu

• Sanaa

  Table Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Sanaa Lounge

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  snack

  View menu

• Sanaa To Go

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• The Mara

  Quick Service

  American, African

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Uzima Springs Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Victoria Falls Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Everything POP Shopping & Dining

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Petals Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Disney's Pop Century Resort

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