Hi there David, welcome to planDisney! Thank you for reaching out with your question. Staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge with your family sounds like such a special trip, and I’d love to help you figure out the best way to book your rooms so you can be close to each other.
When I start planning our trip, my first step is to jump on the Walt Disney World website and use the Build Your Vacation tool at the top of the
Walt Disney World Resort homepage. There you are able to enter your vacation dates, total number of adults and children in your party (if any) and you can search all resorts or just one if you have a favorite. You are then able to see the cost per night and can select the package option if you'd like. The page will then populate the total cost of resort and tickets. Before checking out, you'll be able to select a base ticket or the Park Hopper Option!
In order to reserve rooms at multiple resorts, they will need to be booked separately as each resort will require its own reservation. One option to do this is to use the Build Your Vacation tool. Once you've completed your first booking, repeat the steps and book your next resort. When I have needed multiple rooms in the past, I find the easiest and most convenient way to book is to call
Disney Resort Hotel Reservations and have a Cast Member book the resorts then link your reservations together.
You can also request adjoining or nearby rooms for your stay either during the
online check-in process or by calling Disney Resort Hotel Reservations—which I personally recommend for the best chance of securing your request. Though Cast Members do their best to accommodate guests' requests when rooms are assigned, they are not guaranteed.
David, I hope you find this information helpful as you prepare for an exciting visit to Walt Disney World Resort! Thank you again for visiting planDisney. Have a magical day!
Kay