Hello, Erika!
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
A first trip combined with a birthday celebration at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge?! That sounds FANTASTIC!
My husband and I love this Disney Resort hotel
so much that we're planning to come back as soon as possible. Its restaurants are among the best at the Walt Disney World Resort, and I'm sure you're going to have a yummy meal at
Boma - Flavors of Africa.
If you're not a member of the
Disney Vacation Club (yet!) and you booked your room through the Walt Disney World Resort, you will receive daily Mousekeeping services like you would at any other Disney Resort hotel.
If you're a Disney Vacation Club member using points or a member-discounted cash reservation, you will receive the cleaning services offered by the Disney Vacation Club.
That means that you will receive daily trash removal, and trash & towel service on the fourth day (for 7-night stays or shorter). Full cleaning services are included with stays longer than eight nights.
As a Disney Resort hotel Guest or Disney Vacation Club Guest, you will also have access to
many cool benefits. You will be able to use Disney's Magical Express, have early access to FastPass+ reservation, enjoy Resort Transportation, and receive complimentary MagicBands!
If you have a chance, you can also visit
Jiko - The Cooking Place at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. It's my favorite restaurant at the Walt Disney World Resort. Our last dinner there started with a fresh-baked bread topped with a heavenly confit tomato. It also has the most extensive African wine cellar outside of Africa, so it's perfect for celebrating a birthday!
If more questions pop up before this
EPIC vacation, please, come back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! It's an honor to help you imagine your first Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
May the magic be with you,
Julie