Resort category: Disney Vacation Club
WDW Prep Favorite: No
Pros: Dedicated buses, less expensive than most Deluxe Resorts, great on-site restaurants, 1 of the most gorgeous WDW resorts, Savanna View rooms have view of animals, on-site childcare for kids 4-12 available, during less busy times upgrades are often possible
Cons: Not within viewing or walking distance of any theme parks, Standard View could be disappointing, rooms are smaller than average Deluxe Rooms, on-site restaurants are African and may not appeal to everyone
Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Studio - Value | Queen | 4 | |
| Deluxe Studio - Standard View | Queen | 4 |  |
| 1 Bedroom Villa - Value | King | 5 |  |
| Deluxe Studio - Savanna View | Queen | 4 | |
| 1 Bedroom Villa - Standard View | King | 5 | |
| 1 Bedroom Villa - Savanna View | King | 5 | |
| Deluxe Studio - Club Level | Queen | 4 | |
| 1 Bedroom Villa - Club Level | King | 5 | |
Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House room prices
Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House resort map
Scheduled refurbishments
Name: Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House
Description: Value Studio rooms will be closed for refurbishment
From: December 1, 2019
To: March 31, 2020
Other info
Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House Recreational Calendar
Every Walt Disney World resort offers regularly scheduled activities for guests. The Recreational Calendars are published monthly and list everything that has been planned. The calendar below is an example of what to expect but check with the front desk for the schedule during your trip.
How to get from Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House to anywhere at Disney World
| wdt_ID | Starting Point | Ending Point | How to get there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All-Star Movies | All-Star Music | Follow these steps:
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| 2 | All-Star Movies | All-Star Sports | Follow these steps:
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| 3 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom | Follow these steps:
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| 4 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House (main bldg) | Follow these steps:
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| 5 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village | Follow these steps:
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| 6 | All-Star Movies | Art of Animation | Follow these steps:
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| 7 | All-Star Movies | Bay Lake Tower | Follow these steps:
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| 8 | All-Star Movies | Beach Club Villas | Follow these steps:
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| 9 | All-Star Movies | Beach Club | Follow these steps:
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| 10 | All-Star Movies | Blizzard Beach | Follow these steps:
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Dining options at Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House
Breakfast
The Mara (breakfast)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.79/$6.99
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Nice spot to grab items to go or a hot breakfast, including Mickey waffles
Cons: Gets very busy during peak times
Boma Flavors of Africa (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $27.00/$16.00
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Delicious food (one of the best restaurants at Disney World)
Cons: Small tables that are often close together
Lunch
The Mara (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$6.99
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Wide variety of options on the menu, including the very popular Zebra Domes which make a tasty dessert
Cons: Gets very busy during peak times
Dinner
The Mara (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $11.99/$6.99
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Wide variety of options on the menu, including the very popular Zebra Domes which make a tasty dessert
Cons: Gets very busy during peak times
Jiko – The Cooking Place (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $41.00/$12.00
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: One of the best restaurants at Disney World with delicious food and great ambiance
Cons: Expensive (but to most people, it's worth every penny)
Boma Flavors of Africa (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $45.00/$26.00
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Fantastic food and a great way to sample African foods (save room for great desserts though, including the popular Zebra Domes)
Cons: Small tables that are often close together
Everything Else
Uzima Springs Pool Bar
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$10.49
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Standard bar menu available, as well as some African imports
Cons: Disney Dining Plan credits not accepted
Victoria Falls Lounge
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $12.00/$0.00
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Quiet spot to grab delicious appetizers and a drink (including some African options)
Cons: Disney Dining Plan credits not accepted
Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $10/$0
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Extensive drink list, including a nice wine selection (many of them are from Africa)
Cons: Limited seating
Dining options at Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village
Breakfast
Sanaa (breakfast)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.99/$6.29
Location: Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: 1 of the best Table Service restaurants at Disney World however breakfast is a Quick Service with the same savanna views
Cons: Getting there can be kind of a chore if you aren't staying at the resort (driving is fastest, but you can take a bus to Animal Kingdom Lodge and get off at the Kidani stop)
Lunch
Maji Pool Bar (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.79/$6.99
Location: Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Convenient spot to grab a drink and food, private dining menu available here
Cons: Service can be slow
Sanaa (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $18.00/$11.00
Location: Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: 1 of the best restaurants at Disney World with great service, fantastic food (be sure to get the bread service!), and savanna views
Cons: Getting there can be kind of a chore if you aren't staying at the resort (driving is fastest, but you can take a bus to Animal Kingdom Lodge and get off at the Kidani stop)
Dinner
Sanaa (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $26.00/$11.00
Location: Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: 1 of the best restaurants at Disney World with great service, fantastic food (be sure to get the bread service!), and savanna views
Cons: Getting there can be kind of a chore if you aren't staying at the resort (driving is fastest, but you can take a bus to Animal Kingdom Lodge and get off at the Kidani stop)
Everything Else
Maji Pool Bar
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.00/$6.00
Location: Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Convenient spot to grab a drink and food, private dining menu available here
Cons: Service can be slow
Sanaa Lounge
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $10.00/$10.00
Location: Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Nice ambiance, ability to grab a drink and order the super popular bread service that's also served inside the restaurant
Cons: Getting there can be kind of a chore if you aren't staying at the resort (driving is fastest, but you can take a bus to Animal Kingdom Lodge and get off at the Kidani stop)
