Giraffes at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • On Feb 10, 2026
    Annabeth from MN Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello. We are staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge in May and have family staying at another resort. Are they able to come hang out with the kids at the pool?

    Jambo, Annabeth. It's so nice to meet you!

    So I'm going to have to watch myself here because I could talk about Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge for hours and easily make this entire response a love letter to the resort. So I'll give myself a few sentences to proclaim my love for it, and then move on. A poem, perhaps? Yes, I think that's it:

    Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge: A Love Poem

    I fell for you in the hush of the savannas,
    in the grand, beautiful sweep of your lobby light.
    Between Jambo House and Kidani Village,
    your views stole my breath,
    and your food, the best at Walt Disney World, sealed my heart.

    Okay, now that that's out of the way, let's get to what brought you here: an answer to your question. While your family is usually welcome to visit you at the resort, they will not be allowed to use the pools since they are reserved only for Guests staying at the resort. However, you can have them visit your room, enjoy the views of the savannas, and eat food at the delicious restaurants, which, as I stated in my poem, are truly among the best, if not the best, in the entirety of the Walt Disney World Resort.

    When your family comes to visit, just be sure to give them your room number, as they will likely be asked for the details of the Guests they are visiting at the security booth. Furthermore, it's important to note that at certain, busier times, capacity at the resorts is limited and restricted to the Guests staying at the resort. You can inquire about this at the Front Desk on the date you're looking to have them visit.

    Annabeth, enjoy your time at this truly stunning resort. If you have any other questions, I'm here for you!

    May your mornings be filled with giraffe sightings and your evenings with the glow of the savanna*,
    Matt

    *Oops, there I go again!
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Meet the Panelist: Matt, New Jersey

Well, hello there! I'm Matt, and I'm a Disney-loving husband, teacher, and uncle from New Jersey. You can often find me tasting my way around an EPCOT festival, checking off another hotel on my Disney Resorts Collection Hotel bucket list, or conquering all of the Disney Mountains. I can't wait to help you discover the moments that become part of your symphony of memories on your next Disney vacation. Learn More About Matt

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