Hey there Chelsey!
Thanks for visiting planDisney! It's so exciting to hear that you are starting out your New Year with a vacation to Walt Disney World Resort.
Chelsey, I know you mention your upcoming stay is at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. I am wondering if you're referring specifically to
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village? I ask because, as I write this, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is currently not one of the Resorts open and accepting reservations. I'm happy to share that Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village is one of my favorite Resorts, and I think you have an amazing stay awaiting you. We've enjoyed multiple vacation stays at the Resort, including an extended 10-day stay when I celebrated my 50th birthday. I found the views at the Resort breathtaking, and the foods so delicious. I still rave about the Bread Service.
The best suggestion I can offer to find out about recreation and dining offerings currently available at your Resort is to check out the
Disney Resort Hotels: Know Before You Go web page and take a look at the updates for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village. I encourage you to check for updates because the availability of offerings could change. For example, I understand that The Mara Quick Service dining location had been re-opened but has now just closed again. As I write this, I can see that Sanaa, Kidani Breakfast at Sanaa, Sanaa Lounge, and Maji Pool Bar are currently available. I highly recommend
Sanaa, and if you think you'll want to dine there, I'd encourage you to look into reservations. For activities, I see that Pools, Poolside Activities, Movies Under the Stars, Fitness Center, Community Hall, Sports Courts, and Playground are showing as currently available. I recommend checking for updates as your vacation arrival approaches so you can get the latest information for your Resort stay.
Chelsey, I hope you get to savor the vibes, views, and delicious foods at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village as much as we did!
Enjoy your Walt Disney World Resort vacation.
Jerry