Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge vs Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Inspired by historic Saratoga Springs—a late-1800s’ New York retreat famous for its spas and horse racing—this charming, Victorian-style Resort hotel is nestled between rolling golf course greens and the shimmering Lake Buena Vista. Delight in stately Studios and multi-bedroom Villas, dazzling pools and a spa.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Boat service to Disney Springs is the most convenient of any resort
• Largest Disney Vacation Club property with extensive room variety
• Treehouse Villas offer a unique and secluded resort experience
• Congress Park section has rooms literally adjacent to Disney Springs
• Full spa and fitness center on property

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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Very large resort with extremely long walks between some sections
• Primarily a DVC property with limited cash booking options
• Dated theming compared to newer Disney resorts
• Bus-only transportation to theme parks; boat and walk options limited to Disney Springs
• Pool complex is spread out, with multiple smaller pools instead of one standout

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

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• Jiko - The Cooking Place

  Table Service

  African

  dinner

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• Kidani Village Breakfast at Sanaa

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

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• Maji Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  African, American

  snack

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• Sanaa

  Table Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

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• Sanaa Lounge

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  snack

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• Sanaa To Go

  Quick Service

  African, Indian

  lunch · dinner

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• The Mara

  Quick Service

  American, African

  lunch · dinner

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• Uzima Springs Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Victoria Falls Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Backstretch Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Chip 'n' Dale's Café at Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

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• On the Rocks Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• The Artist's Palette

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

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• The Paddock Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• The Turf Club Bar and Grill

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• The Turf Club Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

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