Imagine your home comforts transported to the middle of an African safari adventure - well here we have it. With studios and villas fully equipped with catering facilities and space to enjoy as a family, the Jambo House offers a great option for families and groups at Disney's Animal Kingdom. With lush surroundings and beautiful savannahs, you'll be transported to another world when you step through the front doors. From restaurants, viewing platforms, and possibly even your room, you can watch zebra, giraffes and gazelles roam free and graze in their natural environments. Delight in dazzling pool areas and sumptuous dining options at this beautiful resort. Little ones can get involved in animal programmes, compete in the games room and fly down the slide into the pool. From savoury African specialities to American classics, there's food to fuel the whole family here, and if you're a wine fan, why not try an African flight in Sanaa Lounge.
Amenities
Tennis
Disney Dining Plan
Babysitting service
Wheelchair access
Families
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Free Parking
Free transport to theme parks
Games Room
Internet Access
Where is it
Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort area. Transfer time from airport: approx 30 minutes.
Hotel information
Deluxe Studios and Villas located in the Jambo House area of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. All feature complimentary WiFi access, a patio or balcony, air-conditioning, flat-screen TV with Disney Channel, tea/coffee making facilities, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.
Deluxe Studios include a kitchenette with microwave, and 1 queen-size bed plus a double-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Please note: Rooms at the resort can be booked with either Resort or Savanna View. Resort view offers views of the landscaping or parking areas.
One Bedroom Villas feature up to 2 full bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, living and dining room with 1 queen-size sleeper sofa and 1 twin-size sleeper chair, washer and dryer, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel has Disney Bus Transporation to access all areas within Walt Disney World Resort.
Complimentary self-parking. Valet parking $39 per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Sanaa (East-African cuisine overlooking the savannah, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Jiko – The Cooking Place (speciality African restaurant, open for dinner). Boma – Flavours of Africa (family restaurant, all-you-can-eat buffet, open for breakfast and dinner). Maji Pool Bar (serving drinks and light bites). The Mara (quick-service dining). Victoria Falls Lounge (intimate bar). Sanaa Lounge (unique African wines, speciality drinks, and Indian-influenced appetizers). Uzima Springs Pool Bar. Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar.
Samawati Springs Pool located at the villas, with water slide and water playground. Uzima Springs pool located at the main lodge, with waterslide. Poolside activities. Community hall with ping-pong, pool table, video games and billiards. Tennis. Pickleball. Shuffleboard. Games arcade*. Playground. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars. Campfire activities. Health club with fitness centre and spa services*. Animal programmes*. 30-acre savannah.
Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Minnie Van service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.
Maximum stay 21 nights.
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: Rollaway beds are no longer available.
Based on 1789 reviews
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Terrible experience not worth the money
Dec 17, 2024S4594RPnicolew
Terrible experience at this resort and the cast members were not helpful at all. We’ve been to several Disney resorts and this was the worse experience. We were told false information about the room accommodations and when we arrived, they refused to rectify the situation. Instead they pointed the finger to everyone else. We called and sent…
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Terrible experience at this resort and the cast members were not helpful at all. We’ve been to several Disney resorts and this was the worse experience. We were told false information about the room accommodations and when we arrived, they refused to rectify the situation. Instead they pointed the finger to everyone else. We called and sent several emails. The first response also included false information and then we didn’t hear anything back for over a week after we checked out which included additional false information. The room was not what we wanted and the experience was terrible. And other than a few birds and deer, we didn’t even see any animals even though we were told we had the best view—-another lie. I don’t recommend this resort.
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Don’t buy into the hype that it’s too far away
Dec 13, 2024KendraKellyOrangeville, Canada
Honestly, this hotel is the most escapist one we’ve stayed at on Disney property. After a split stay at four different DVC properties we finished our vacation with Kidani and it was the hotel where all our Disney “tactical military mission” stressors evaporated. The pool is so exotic feeling (and in our opinion beats the one over at Jambo) and the…
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Honestly, this hotel is the most escapist one we’ve stayed at on Disney property. After a split stay at four different DVC properties we finished our vacation with Kidani and it was the hotel where all our Disney “tactical military mission” stressors evaporated. The pool is so exotic feeling (and in our opinion beats the one over at Jambo) and the music, smells and decor completely transport you to an African lodge. The only reason we give it four stars has nothing to do with the transportation (which really isn’t challenging at all unless you’re someone who loves to rope drop), but because the rooms are showing need for refurbishment (which is scheduled to happen soon) . Once that happens this hotel will be back in our top 2.
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7-nights with family at Kidani 2-bedroom villa
Oct 20, 2024Chseman
Just returned from a 7-night trip in a 2-bedroom villa in Kidani Village.
Pros:
- beautiful lobby and grounds very well maintained
- best food at WDW - we are at BOMA several times as well as QS for breakfast at Mara
- beds are very comfortable
- buses were consistent and we never waited more than 7 minutes
Kidani pool was awesome. Kids…
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Just returned from a 7-night trip in a 2-bedroom villa in Kidani Village.
Pros:
- beautiful lobby and grounds very well maintained
- best food at WDW - we are at BOMA several times as well as QS for breakfast at Mara
- beds are very comfortable
- buses were consistent and we never waited more than 7 minutes
Kidani pool was awesome. Kids loved it!
- 2-bedroom villa layout was great for our family of 6
Cons:
- the room was EXTREMELY outdated and in need of desperate refurbishment. If this were a Marriott, I’d be disappointed. When paying $10,000+ for a week, Disney needs to be better
- this property is very far from anything
Overall, great trip but we will be staying elsewhere next time (Boardwalk or Bay Lake)
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Five star visit for a third time
Sep 1, 2024L5115MFjohns
Third timing staying at Kidani Village. Such a wonderful experience again. Room comfortable and well looked after. Kids (5 and 2) loved the arcade and community rooms, as well as the wonderful pool. Staff exceptional. Special shout out to Wes at the Maji bar for being so good (and making my cocktail that wasn’t on the menu) and Hailee in the…
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Third timing staying at Kidani Village. Such a wonderful experience again. Room comfortable and well looked after. Kids (5 and 2) loved the arcade and community rooms, as well as the wonderful pool. Staff exceptional. Special shout out to Wes at the Maji bar for being so good (and making my cocktail that wasn’t on the menu) and Hailee in the Community Room for sharing my love of the Bulls. Please pass on my thanks. We will be back.
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Very disappointed
Aug 16, 2024Ron S
We are DVC Members since 1996 and we booked a 3 bedroom with points for this weekend. It is now 7:48 pm and our room is STILL not ready 😢. Very sad as we are here all day at the parks with my children and 5 grandchildren and we cannot get into our rooms. Disneys great customer service has deteriorated over the years. They don't even care that we…
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We are DVC Members since 1996 and we booked a 3 bedroom with points for this weekend. It is now 7:48 pm and our room is STILL not ready 😢. Very sad as we are here all day at the parks with my children and 5 grandchildren and we cannot get into our rooms. Disneys great customer service has deteriorated over the years. They don't even care that we are sitting with twin 3 year olds and no place to go. Sad!
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Terrible experience not worth the money
