Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge vs Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

A deluxe lodge inspired by U.S. national park hotels, with boat service to Magic Kingdom and adjacent Disney Vacation Club inventory.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Bus

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

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

• Boat

  Magic Kingdom Park

• 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 Wilderness Lodge

• Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming
• Boat service to Magic Kingdom from the resort dock
• Geyser Point Bar and Grill offers outdoor lakeside dining
• Boulder Ridge Cove Pool with waterfalls and Pacific Northwest theming
• Peaceful wooded setting away from resort bustle

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 Wilderness Lodge

• No monorail access, requires boat or bus to reach Magic Kingdom
• Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
• Standard rooms are on the smaller side for the Deluxe tier
• Limited transportation options compared to monorail resorts
• Some rooms lack balconies

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 Wilderness Lodge

• Geyser Point Bar & Grill

  Table Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Roaring Fork

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Territory Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Whispering Canyon Cafe

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Disney's Wilderness Lodge

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