Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas
2901 Osceola Parkway
Bay Lake, Florida 32830
Phone: 407-938-3000
Fax: 407-938-4799
Rooms Dining Recreation Shopping Transportation Childcare Resort Map 
Activities VIP Tips
Disney Deluxe Villas Resort Classification
Located in the Animal Kingdom resort area
Check In: 4:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas is a part of the Disney Vacation Club and Disney Deluxe Villas resorts, and likely the closest thing to a true African journey without crossing the ocean. Most importantly, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas has an elaborate African safari theme. Throughout the hotel, there are alcoves with glass windows that provide views of the savannas and its wildlife. Each area has its own savannas, and guests staying in a savanna view room can literally view the animals from their balconies. In addition, be sure to check the schedule for many extra activities including bead art, story time, night-vision viewing, and more.
For the safety of the animals, balloons are not allowed inside the Animal Kingdom resorts. Any balloons brought to the resorts will have to be checked with Bell Services for the duration of the guest’s stay. They will be returned upon departure.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Rooms
In addition to Resort View rooms, there are two views available, pool and savanna (which overlooks one of the exclusive Lodge savannas). Kidani Village offers more spacious accommodations than rooms available as part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. There are 492 Villas located in the Kidani Village (separate building from Animal Kingdom Lodge) and 216 Villas on the 5th and 6th floors in the main Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge which is also referred to as the Jambo House.
Studios
Deluxe Studios sleep four guests plus an infant (under 3 years of age)
Views offered: Resort, Savanna Value (Jambo House only)
Deluxe Studio – Club Level (Jambo House only)
One queen bed and one double sleeper sofa
Toaster
Microwave
Hair Dryer
DVD Player
Iron & ironing board
High Chair
Pack ‘n Play Crib
Coffee Maker
Mini-refrigerator
In room safe
Complimentary wireless Internet (WiFi)
Flat Panel TV – ABC, Disney Channel, Check the TV channel guide for more
One Bedroom Villas
One-Bedroom Villas sleep up to five guests plus an infant (under 3 years of age)
Views offered – Standard, Savanna & Value (only available at Jambo House and Sleeps up to 4 guests plus an infant)
One Bedroom Villa – Kilimanjaro Club Concierge (Jambo House only)
One King Bed, one double sleeper sofa and a twin sleeper chair – (Standard, Savanna & Club Level)
One King Bed and one double sleeper sofa – (Value)
Toaster
Fully Equipped Kitchen With Refrigerator
Microwave
Hair Dryer
DVD Player
High Chair
Iron & ironing board
Coffee Maker
Pack ‘n Play Crib
In room safe
Whirlpool Tub
Complimentary wireless Internet (WiFi)
Flat Panel TV – ABC, Disney Channel, Check the TV channel guide for more
Two Bedroom Villas
Two-Bedroom Villas sleep up to nine guests plus an infant (under 3 years of age)
Views offered: Standard, Savanna & Value (Jambo House)
One Bedroom Villa – Kilimanjaro Club Level (Jambo House only)
Two Bedroom Villa – One king bed, two queen beds, one queen sleeper sofa & one twin sleeper chair (Kindani Village)
Lock-off Two Bedroom Villa – One king bed, one queen bed, one queen sleeper sofa, one double sofa & one twin sleeper sofa (Jambo House – Standard & Savanna Views. The Lock-off Two Bedroom Villa Value does not include a twin sleeper chair and sleeps up to eight guests plus an infant)
Toaster
Fully Equipped Kitchen With Refrigerator
Microwave
Hair Dryer
DVD Player
High Chair
Iron & ironing board
Coffee Maker
Pack ‘n Play Crib
In room safe
Whirlpool Tub
Complimentary wireless Internet (WiFi)
Flat Panel TV – ABC, Disney Channel, Check the TV channel guide for more
Grand Villas
Three-Bedroom Grand Villas sleep up to twelve guests plus an infant (under 3 years of age)
Views offered: Standard (Kidani Village only) & Savanna
One king bed, four queen beds and one queen sleeper sofa
Fully equipped kitchen
Dishwasher
Dishes, glasses, and utensils
Pots and pans
Refrigerator
Stove and oven
Toaster
Microwave
Washer and dryer
Whirlpool tub
Coffeemaker
DVD player
Iron and ironing board
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Portable crib
Complimentary wireless Internet (WiFi)
Flat Panel TV – ABC, Disney Channel, Check the TV channel guide for more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Dining
Jambo House
Boma – Flavors of Africa – Full Service buffet-style restaurant
Jiko – The Cooking Place – Full Service restaurant
The Mara – Quick Service Location
Uzima Springs Pool Bar
Victoria Falls Lounge – located above Boma
Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar – Near Jiko
In-Room Dining Available 6am to midnight
Kidani Village
Saana Restaurant – Full Service restaurant serves African cuisine with Indian flavors for lunch and dinner
One Lounge
Maji Pool Bar – with limited quick service food options, as well as a private dining option available by phone order; food is prepared in the Sanaa kitchen and delivered poolside for a $3 fee plus 18% gratuity. Disney Dining Plan credits can not be used, but cash, credit card or room charge are accepted as payment.
In-Room Dining available 6am to midnight
Refillable mugs are available for purchase at The Mara and locations in Kidani Village for $15.49 plus tax. There is also a convenient soda refilling station located by Maji Pool Bar.
Unique Dining Experiences
Wanyama Safari and Dinner – Dinner (only)
Dine with an Animal Specialist – Lunch (only)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Recreation
Jambo House Recreation
1 Pool featuring zero-depth entry and 67 ft long water slide
Child pool
2 whirlpool spas
Hakuna Matata Playground
Arcade
Jambo House Campfire Activities
Nightly Movies Under the Stars – Uzima Pool
For a fun and more relaxing way to spend a day during your visit to Walt Disney World, each resort hosts Poolside Activities each day from 1:30 – 7:00 p.m.. Pool hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool. Activities and programs are subject to change. Although the activities vary by day and by resort, examples of what you might find include trivia, arts and crafts, dance parties, games, bingo, and more.
Kidani Village Recreation
1 Pool featuring zero-depth entry and 128 ft long water slide
2 whirlpool spas
Arcade
Fitness Center
Community Hall
Basketball (Half Court) and Shuffleboard Court
2-lighted Tennis Courts
Kidani Village Campfire Activies
Nightly Movies Under the Stars – Samawati Springs
For a fun and more relaxing way to spend a day during your visit to Walt Disney World, each resort hosts Poolside Activities each day from 1:30 – 7:00 p.m.. Pool hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool. However, activities and programs are subject to change. Although the activities vary by day and by resort, examples of what you might find include trivia, arts and crafts, dance parties, games, bingo, and more.
Uwanja Camp – Located near Samawati Springs Pool, is an animal observation site-themed water playground that includes 3 interactive areas for kids of all ages.
- Observation Station: For children ages 4 and younger, this play space invites kids to unscramble animal images, cross a rope bridge and frolic through a geyser and shallow pool.
- Departure Zone: For kids ages 5-7, this area includes a water tower, pulleys and squirting gardens.
- Base Camp: For kids 8 and older, this play area includes water canons and overflowing water buckets.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Shopping
Zawadi Marketplace at Jambo House stocks Disney character apparel and souvenirs as well as Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas logo merchandise. In addition, there is a large variety of African treasures that are fun and unexpected. You can also find snack foods, beverages (including adult beverages), magazines and books, and other general sundries.
Johari Treasures at Kidani Village offers authentic African-themed merchandise including Zulu baskets, hand-loomed clothing and hand-carved masks, snack food and breakfast options. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Johari Treasures also sells Disney-branded items like apparel, toys and Disney Character plush.
Look at all your vacation photos by visiting the Photopass page. These professional pictures can make a great souvenir for home!
Save money and buy official Disney Park merchandise and souvenirs before you leave home. Disney Shopping has autograph books, character plush, travel accessories and many items that will make your vacation even more magical. Shop before you leave home to save time and money!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Transportation
Complimentary Overnight Self-Parking
Transportation Times Between Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Jambo House and Disney Destinations
Disney’s bus service is available to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Magic Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom, as well as Disney Springs and the Disney water parks. There are two bus stops for this resort outside of the lobby area of Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House, and one at Kidani Village.
These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Consequently, please plan on up to a 20 minute wait for Disney transportation in addition to walking time to resort or theme park transportation stops.
Magic Kingdom – 22 minutes by bus, 35 minutes by car (with transfers)
Epcot – 18 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 15 minutes by bus, 16 minutes by car
Disney’s Animal Kingdom – 11 minutes by bus, 7 minutes by car
Disney Springs – 20 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
Blizzard Beach water park – 18 minutes by bus, 14 minutes by car
Typhoon Lagoon water park – 25 minutes by bus, 17 minutes by car
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Childcare
There are no on-site childcare options available for Disney’s All-Star Movies. However, Kid’s Nite Out, an in-room child care service, is available at all resorts for children 6 months to 12 years old. Services are available 24/7.
The Walt Disney World Dolphin offer a Children’s Activity Center option and you do not have to be a guest at that resort to use the Children’s Activity Center. Camp Dolphin
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas VIP Top Tips
This section is sponsored by the Disney experts at The Magic for Less Travel, Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
Strike up conversations with the Cast Members working here. Most of them enjoy talking about their country and it can be a very interesting experience, and it is like having your own personal guide into African life and the land.
Request a room close to the lobby. Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House has a U-shaped footprint around the main Arusha Savanna.
Walk past the Uzima pool on the left hand side by the spa to discover flamingos and a great overlook of the Uzima Savanna. Giraffes tend to enjoy eating in this area of the savanna.
The animals on the savanna tend to be more visible during feeding times like early morning and late afternoon.
Animal Kingdom offers transportation between Kidani Village and Jambo House allowing you to explore both areas of the resort, and enjoy both swimming pools and unique dining experiences.
Explore the artifacts and cultural pieces displayed throughout the resort. It is educational as well as fascinating to see actual pieces from different areas of Africa.