Jambo, Michael!
Welcome to planDisney and Asante Sana (that means "thank you very much" in Swahili) for trekking by with your question. Our family loves both Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and staying at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The immersive experience of this Resort feels like we have been transported to a safari lodge, where we can continue seeing animals free to roam around all day. It's like an extension of our Animal Kingdom day.
Michael, the complimentary
Disney bus transportation runs between Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney's Animal Kingdom beginning 45 minutes prior to park opening and runs for one hour after the park closes. The exact times for each day depend on the park's operating hours. You can check the park's hours in your My Disney Experience app or on the
theme park calendar.
You can also ask the
"Hey Disney" device in your room. It's the electronic with the Mickey ears that I like to call your very own magic wand. Simply say, "Hey Disney, show me what you can do!" And whether you need to order supplies to your room, ask for park operating hours, want to play a round of Disney trivia, or even ask for a wake-up call from your favorite characters, it's magic at your fingertips - literally!
I hope this helps you, Michael! If you have any further Disney vacation planning questions, journey back here to see me, and I'll be so happy to help you. All you've got to do is look left, then you gotta look right. I'll be right here, standing in the spotlight!
Kwaheri (it means "goodbye" in Swahili),
Keri