Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge vs Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

A deluxe nautical resort beside Beach Club on Crescent Lake, with easy walking access to Epcot's International Gateway.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney's Yacht Club 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 Yacht Club Resort

• Boat

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Walk

  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 Yacht Club Resort

• Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney
• Walking distance to EPCOT and boat to Hollywood Studios
• Yacht Club Marketplace and Yachtsman Steakhouse on property
• More nautical, adult-oriented atmosphere than neighboring Beach Club
• Easy access to BoardWalk dining and entertainment district

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 Yacht Club Resort

• Very expensive even by Deluxe resort standards
• Smaller pool at Yacht Club itself, relies on shared Stormalong Bay
• Rooms can feel dated compared to more recently renovated Deluxes
• No monorail access, bus or walk required to Magic Kingdom
• Nautical theming may not excite young children as much as other resorts

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Boma - Flavors of Africa

  Table Service

  African, American

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• 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 Yacht Club Resort

• Ale & Compass Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Ale & Compass Restaurant

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Ale & Compass Restaurant To Go

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Crew's Cup Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Martha's Vineyard

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• The Market at Ale & Compass

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast

  View menu

• Yachtsman Steakhouse

  Table Service

  American, Steakhouse

  dinner

  View menu

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Disney's Yacht Club Resort

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