Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge vs Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Discover a AAA Five Diamond-rated resort that combines the ultimate in luxury accommodations with a dash of Disney enchantment. Located within Walt Disney World Resort, this lakeside retreat is an idyllic getaway with impeccably designed rooms and suites—along with exclusive amenities and In-Room Celebrations to delight all ages and interests.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

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  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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

• Only Forbes Five-Star hotel at Walt Disney World
• Dedicated Disney planning team and exclusive park access benefits
• Exceptional pool complex with multiple pools and lazy river
• Fine dining at Capa rooftop steakhouse with Magic Kingdom fireworks views
• Spacious rooms with luxury furnishings surpassing Disney-owned Deluxes

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

• Significantly more expensive than any Disney-owned hotel
• Located in Golden Oak, requires shuttle or car to reach theme parks
• Complimentary shuttle to parks runs on a fixed schedule, less flexible than Disney buses
• Does not feel as immersively Disney-themed as Disney-owned resorts
• Located in Golden Oak community, physically distant from all parks

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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Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

• Capa

  Table Service

  Steakhouse

  dinner

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