Welcome to planDisney Ingrid! Thank you for stopping by with your question. How exciting that you’ll be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! It’s one of my favorite resorts, with its incredible theming and unique cultural activities. I’d be delighted to share details about booking those creative experiences, like mosaic making and painting, so you can plan ahead and make the most of your stay!
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, guests can take part in unique recreation activities that highlight African inspired art and culture. Two of the most popular offerings are African Mosaic Art, held at Kidani Village, and Wild About Painting, held at Jambo House. African Mosaic Art typically takes place on Tuesday afternoons, with registration beginning just before the class, while Wild About Painting is usually offered on Wednesday afternoons with check-in starting shortly before the session. Both are considered paid recreation workshops and must be reserved in advance by calling 407-WDW-PLAY, as they cannot be booked online.
Although Disney does not post an official booking policy specific to these workshops, they fall into the same category as other
Enchanting Extras and resort experiences. That means the standard reservation window applies: bookings generally open 60 days in advance. If you are staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge, you can book not only for the first day of your trip but also for the entire duration of your stay once that 60 day window begins. Because space in the art workshops is limited, it is best to call as soon as possible once your window opens.
For your January visit, you will want to identify your check-in date and count back 60 days to know when you can first book. On that morning, call 407-WDW-PLAY and let the cast member know that you are staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge and wish to reserve a spot in either African Mosaic Art or Wild About Painting, or both. Having your resort confirmation details ready will help the process go smoothly.
In short, these activities can be booked beginning 60 days before your Animal Kingdom Lodge check-in, and resort guests enjoy the benefit of being able to secure spots for their entire stay at once. Calling promptly when your booking window opens gives you the best chance of getting into the art experiences you want.
I hope this information helps you prepare for an exciting visit to Walt Disney World Resort! Thank you again for visiting us at planDisney! Have a magical day!
Kay