Hi Karen! Welcome to planDisney!
Oh boy! I'm so excited that you'll be staying at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge! This is a family favorite of ours and one that I have stayed at many times in the past. I actually have a trip planned for later this year at this resort and I cannot wait to be back! The stunning grand lobby and the animals just steps outside make this resort a unique experience.
One of the perks of staying at a Deluxe Disney Resort is having access to
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours on select nights. Currently, EPCOT is hosting these extra hours on most Monday evenings, while the Magic Kingdom will have them on many Wednesday nights. Your best bet will be to check out the
current park calendar to get an up-to-date schedule for when you plan to visit. Only Guests staying in deluxe resorts and other select resorts will be allowed to attend. I just returned from a trip where I took advantage of this perk at EPCOT. The extra hours allowed us to fit in a few extra rides with minimal wait times before heading back to our resort for the night.
You'll also have access to
Early Theme Park Entry to all four parks each day by staying in a Disney Resorts Hotel. This benefit is offered daily and gives you a chance to get a head start on your day before other Guests are allowed to enter. You'll be able to fit in a few extra attractions before wait times start to increase.
Karen, I hope this information helps you plan for your stay! Have a magical visit!
Happy planning!
Greg