Hi Mckall:
The Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of my family's favorite Disney Resorts. I'm not sure if you have kids, but you will find a variety of activities to keep you and any children in your party entertained.
Upon entering the Animal Kingdom Lodge, your family will be mesmerized by the dramatic lobby expertly themed and filled with African artwork, artifacts, a fireplace (at Jambo House), and huge windows. The pools are great at Animal Kingdom Lodge. AKL Jambo House is home to the 11,000 square foot Uzima pool. The pool boasts a 67-foot slide as well as a tyke-friendly wading pool area. AKL Kidani Village is home to the wonderful Samawati Springs pool and kids water playground.
As you check in, request an activity guide from the front desk for a schedule of organized activities. Although subject to change, we found the following programs, among many others, available during our last stay at AKL Jambo House: ceramics, cookie decorating, face painting, animal tracking, pin trading, African folktale storytelling, and trivia (similar activities are available at AKL Kidani Village). A highlight of our last stay was our kids taking part in the evening "Primal Parade," a noisy but quick march through the lobby led by a Cast Member where children banged drums and rattled shakers. The resort is home to a children's activity center, Simba's Cubhouse, which is generally open during late afternoon and evening hours for children 4-12 years old.
AKL is also laid out brilliantly with many windows along the hallways overlooking the savannas. As we walked to our hotel room, we usually stopped to watch the animals walking through the savanna. Don't forget to check out the delicious restaurants on-site, Jiko, Sanaa, and Boma. You may also want to join the
Wanyama Safari Resort Tour, available only to Animal Kingdom Lodge guests.
Enjoy your trip.