Animals in the Savannah at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge; giraffe
  • On Mar 19, 2025
    Susan from Nottinghamshire 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 will be staying for two weeks in Animal kingdom lodge. We do not eat unlimited amounts of food, especially at breakfast, and not prepared to pay a one-off buffet price. So, which restaurants serve breakfast that we only pay for what we choose?

    Jambo, Susan!

    Welcome back to planDisney! Thank you for visiting us with your question about your upcoming trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth. I love getting to help fellow Guests plan the perfect holiday to Disney Destinations, it's extra special when I get to chat with a fellow Brit!

    Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, wow, you are in for a WILD stay. My family loved staying at this resort, there really is nothing like waking up each day and being greeted by the wildlife on the Savannah. We loved spending time outside in the viewing areas by the lobby, speaking with Cast Members about the animals, they were so knowledgeable, and we learned so much!

    Now, let's talk about the most important meal of the day, breakfast. Whilst I love a buffet breakfast, I too, cannot do that every day for 14 days. the great news is that at Walt Disney World there is a range of different styles of restaurants to choose from. One of my favourite non-buffet options at Animal Kingdom Lodge is Sanaa, which offers quick service style breakfast that does not require reservations, this can be found in the Kidani Village section of the resort. I cannot mention Sanaa without suggesting the bread service available at lunch and dinner - I would fly over to Florida for that alone, it is perfect! Now, back to breakfast! At Jambo House, you will find The Mara, which offers a quick service style breakfast, too, which has classic breakfast options for the whole family. 

    I personally love all of the breakfast options at the other Deluxe Resorts, too. You do not need to be staying there to enjoy the restaurants. If you fancy a trip over to Disney's Wilderness Lodge, a short boat ride from the Magic Kingdom, you will find Roaring Fork, which is one of my favourite quick service options across all of Walt Disney World!

    I hope this answers your question, Susan. If I can be anymore help, please reach out to me. I'd love to help you as you embark on planning your holiday!

    Have a magical day,
    Matt
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Meet the Panelist: Matt, United Kingdom

Hi there! I’m Matt, a husband, dad to two adventure-loving boys, a HR professional, and a proud Disney adult from the UK. My Disney journey began with my first visit to Disneyland Paris as a child, and since then, I've had the joy of visiting every Disney theme park destination around the world. When we're not on a Disney vacation, we're busy planning the next one! I can’t wait to share my tips and experiences to help you create your own unforgettable Disney memories. Learn More About Matt

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