Jambo (hello), Jennifer!
Your magical visit to the
Walt Disney World Resort is HERE! It looks like you’re arriving any day now, so I hope you have everything in order and are feeling ready for this special trip.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will no doubt exceed all your expectations – it's such a gorgeous resort seeped in authentic African culture, artifacts, and activities which will make a lovely home for your family during your vacation. Did you know this resort has the MOST activities for kids of any Disney Resorts Collection hotel? Find the schedule listed on the activity boards in the main lobby of each section of the resort; I suggest you take a photo of this to reference later.
Hakuna matata (no worries) – if you selected
MagicBands online for your family at a pre-arrival rate and they have not yet shipped to your home (you would have received a shipping email and tracking number) they will default to being held for you at the resort. MagicBands ordered online eleven (11) or more days prior to your arrival date will ship to your home; orders from ten (10) to six (6) days prior ship to your resort’s front desk. Please know they will be magically waiting for you when you arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, just stop by the front desk to inquire and the friendly Cast Members can also answer any further questions you have about these fun accessories which have become a staple of a classic Disney vacation.
If your plans involve stopping by a theme park before you arrive at your resort, there are a few other ways to access the magic, Jennifer. You can set up
Disney MagicMobile Service or ask for a physical Key to the World Card at the Guest Relations window at the entry of a theme park. Once you receive your MagicBand, these
other methods of entry will continue to work interchangeably, with everything connecting to your My Disney Experience Account.
There are so many hidden gems at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, I hope you can take some time to explore this stunning resort! I love the rocking chairs on a covered patio, overlooking the savannah, accessible just to the right of the main exit from Jambo House to the savannah on the main lobby level. I’ve also had some quiet moments by the fireplace nearby. Don’t miss
Victoria Falls Lounge, a secret spot tucked away which overlooks
Boma and has incredible appetizers and drinks.
I hope this eases your mind about your MagicBand order meeting you at the resort and gets you ready for an incredible adventure together! There’s
so much going on at the Walt Disney World Resort right now, I know you’re in for a vacation of a lifetime.
If you have any questions during your trip, Cast Members are available to support you every step of the way. Stop by the
Guest Experience Team, under the blue umbrellas, in the theme parks for any technical questions or needs about your MagicBand too.
Kawherini (go well),
Amy