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 Kidani Village 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, enjoy campfire activities and watch movies under the stars, whilst there's plenty of great African wine bars for couples to enjoy some unique wines and a chilled night in safari-style surroundings.
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 Kidani Village 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 this resort can be booked with either Resort or Savanna View. Resort view offers views of the landscaping, parking or pool areas.
One Bedroom Villas feature 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.
Two Bedroom Villas are the same as above, with an additional bathroom, and second bedroom with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 9 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 1791 reviews
Rating summary
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Excellent (1063)
Very good (449)
Average (175)
Poor (61)
Terrible (43)
Mediocre accommodation.
Jan 24, 2025marinaBrightonBrighton, United Kingdom
I don’t understand how this hotel warrants a de-luxe status as having stayed at the Grand Floridian ( also classed as a de- luxe) there is no comparison whatsoever. The rooms at Kidani Village are designed for vacation guests and for two people they are fully equipped, clean with an extremely comfortable bed. The rooms however are dark,dated… Read more
I don’t understand how this hotel warrants a de-luxe status as having stayed at the Grand Floridian ( also classed as a de- luxe) there is no comparison whatsoever. The rooms at Kidani Village are designed for vacation guests and for two people they are fully equipped, clean with an extremely comfortable bed. The rooms however are dark,dated and tired offering no Disney ambiance throughout . The receptionist who booked us in blatantly lied about the distance to our room, a long walk down corridors reminiscent of the Shining! There is no personal touch at the KVL and any requests to house keeping were refused ( room location and extended check out). The transport was very good from both park and hotels but you can only use bus transport from this hotel. I would not recommend this hotel nor would we return. Read less
Not here!
Jan 14, 2025KTR52
Do not choose this “deluxe resort”! It ain’t!! Rooms are very very small—cannot comfortably accommodate 4 people. Closet is about 12”—for 4 people! Really? Sheesh 🙄 VERY disappointed 😔 The carpets down the hallway are fraying! This is a 3 star hotel at best. Staff is very kind—that was a plus!
Generally amazing!
Jan 11, 2025Chris G
5/5 - absolutely love it here. Cast Members are amazing, great covered parking, amazing food and views! Watching the animals at night is insane. You can view them without nightlenses with your cell cameras and it is just intoxicating. Must try the butter chicken and bread service!
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… Read more
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. Read less
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… Read more
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. Read less
Mediocre accommodation.
