Hello Lana! Welcome to the Disney Parks Mom´s Panel.
What a great age (7 and 9 years) and time of the year to visit Walt Disney World for the first time.
The Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Wilderness Lodge are two of the best themed resorts at Walt Disney World. Both resorts feature
Deluxe rooms and
Deluxe Villa rooms. These are great options for families that spend some time at their resort and enjoy elegant and unique settings.
As its name suggest,
Disney´s Animal Kingdom Lodge is located really close to Animal Kingdom theme park and connected by a short bus ride.
The whole resort decoration and theme is about Africa integrating four savannas as part of the resort experience. Some rooms have view to one of the savannas, as well as most walking areas, restaurants and outdoor settings.
It also features two pools with water slides, great outdoor activities and three amazing restaurants - Jiko (Signature), Boma (buffet) and Sanaa - each with a unique African culinary experience.
Disney´s Wilderness Lodge, connected to the Magic Kingdom by bus or boat, allows guest to change pace and relax in a magical woods-like environment.
Also features a beautiful pool and "Geyser", awesome outdoor activities and a great Signature restaurant - Artist Point. Wilderness guest are very close to Mickey´s Backyard BBQ and Hoop-De-Doo Musical Revue, two great dinner shows.
Happy to help you plan a magical Disney vacation.
Miguel