Jambo, Jonathan! Welcome to planDisney! I'm excited to chat with you today about
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - this deluxe resort captured my heart when I had the opportunity to stay there for the first time just a few months ago! From the open savanna, delicious dining options, and exquisite lobby decor and theming, I fell in love with it and truly felt transported to Africa!
Jonathan, to access the resort as a resort guest, you can tap your
MagicBand at the guard shack to open the gate and drive on in from there. As long as you have a valid resort reservation linked to your
My Disney Experience account, you should have no problem allowing yourself entry this way. If for any reason you do have trouble, the security guard will come to verify your resort reservation (you can show them on the
My Disney Experience mobile app or provide your last name) and then allow you access.
Jonathan, while you're staying at this resort, if you have an opportunity, I highly recommend checking out some of the unique dining options like
Sanaa or
Boma - Flavors of Africa! The bread service at Sanaa was a highlight of my meal there and the scents of Boma are enough to entice any hungry traveler to experience this meal!
I hope this helps, Jonathan! Remember that as a guest at this deluxe resort, you can take advantage of
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours at select theme parks on certain nights. This is one of my favorite perks of choosing a deluxe resort hotel; the nighttime ambiance is even more magical, and I've been known to linger on Main Street, U.S.A. after closing to get some truly magical photos of the nearly empty park!
If you have any other questions we can help with as you plan for your vacation, come see us again real soon here at
planDisney!
Magic Awaits,
Alison