Hi, Donna, and welcome to planDisney! Thanks for bringing your question to us about booking
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. I'm happy to help you figure out how to secure your reservation.
I'm happy to share that booking is available now for your dates. I visited the
Walt Disney World website to check availability for Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House and found rooms available that matched your arrival date. I found rooms with a Resort View, a Water View and a Savannah View, all with 2 queen beds for six nights beginning the day you arrive. Since you're hoping to have a view of the pool, a Water View is what you want to book. If you're getting a message saying booking isn't available, this could mean several things. The system could be down for maintenance, and you should try again in a few hours. Your rooms might not be available for your entire stay, and playing around with different dates will help you understand which nights aren't available. You also might have chosen a promotion that isn't available for your stay, and you'll need to select another offer. I hope these ideas will help you troubleshoot so you can book your rooms.
While you're planning for your trip, I hope you make time to enjoy everything Animal Kingdom Lodge has to offer. My favorite buffet on Disney property is there,
Boma - Flavors of Africa. It's so unique, I think it's worth trying for both breakfast and dinner. The zebra domes are a must get, and are also available at
The Mara, the quick-service restaurant there. You also might consider treating yourself to the
Starlight Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. It's one of the few ways Guests can view animals at night with a guide.
Donna, I hope you're able to get your rooms reserved and that you have a spectacular time. If you have other planning questions, please visit us again here at planDisney.
Let your dreams guide you!
Melanie