Jambo Brian!
Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is stunning! I love everything about this resort. It may seem impossible, but it's relaxing and adventurous at the same time. The lobby is beautiful, the views overlooking the savanna are amazing, and the food options are incredible.
Jiko - The Cooking Place,
Boma - Flavors of Africa, and
Sanaa in nearby Kidani Village are three of my favorite restaurants in all of Walt Disney World!
You may already love this resort for the same reasons. In my mind, and maybe in yours, the only thing that keeps me from staying at this resort over and over is transportation. You are quite a distance from every park (even the entrance to
Disney's Animal Kingdom), and you have to rely on buses to get everywhere. While
Disney bus transportation is great, it can be time consuming, and crowded.
I can't wait for
Minnie Van Service to resume. It's so convenient, especially if you have an early dining reservation before the parks open, or if you want to try out a fantastic restaurant at another Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. We all know it's coming, but there still hasn't been an official announcement as to when we'll see these polka dot vehicles back on the road. I'm sending some virtual pixie dust and crossing my fingers in hopes they'll be available to add to the magic of your visit this fall.
Hope this helps. Have a magical vacation!
Diane