Balcony at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge; sunset
  • On Jul 16, 2025
    Patricia from NJ Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House. Our resort day is Wednesday. Does Jiko still have the African Wine Class on Wednesdays, and if so, how do I make a reservation? Thank you!

    Hello there,  

    Welcome back to planDisney. Patricia thank you for dropping in with your question about about Enchanting Extras available at your resort this summer. 

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has the one of most impressive lobbies I’ve ever seen. While visiting the Walt Disney World Resort scheduling yourself a resort day is an excellent idea. It also gives you a little bit of time to reset and get ready for the next park day. Hanging out at the resort pool is always part of that day for my family. And we like to check to see if Community Hall has any things going on that our family would enjoy. Including ditching our children and doing some more adult friendly options. Sometimes my wife and I enjoy a meal out, just the two of us. And sometimes we go out for drinks at our resort bar. Jiko in the past had a wine class on Wednesdays, however it is not currently available. I did locate a different type of activity on Wednesdays as well. Wild About Painting, allows you to reconnect with your inner artist and take inspiration from Animal Kingdom Lodge while you paint your very own masterpiece. This experience is available on Wednesday Wednesdays from 1 PM to 3 PM and registration opens at 12:45 PM. The classes are $45 per person plus tax. Prices are subject to change. You can also make reservations in advance by calling reservations. If you do intend on doing this, make sure that you save some space in your luggage for your colorful keepsake to have safe trip back to Jersey. 

    If you have your heart set on a wine experience I have some good news for you. If you plan on visiting Disney Springs during your visit, you can actually make a reservation for a wine experience with professional George Miliotes. This 90 minute experience is available on select afternoons in a relaxed setting. You will learn how to taste wines with one of the 281 master sommelier’s in the world. This experience is available at Wine Bar George and the owner George will be hand picking each of the wines you’ll be tasting, which vary by event. And when it comes to selection, Wine Bar George has over 200 types of wines. 

    I hope this information is helpful and that it is something you can use during your August visit. If you have any other questions before your stay visit us again at planDisney.com.

    See ya real soon, 

    Jeremy A.
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Meet the Panelist: Jeremy, New Jersey

Bright Suns travelers! I'm Jeremy from Jersey, a lifelong Disney fan. Father to 3 amazing kids, and husband to my wife of 16 years. I've been sharing the Walt Disney World Resort with my family for 19 years to join in the wonder and joy the parks have brought me my entire life. Consider me here to help with all you travel questions from Batuu to Cinderella Castle. Whether it's teenagers, toddlers, or your middle-aged cousins. Helping you find your version of magic is my mission. Learn More About Jeremy

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