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 – Temporarily Closed 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 | |
| 3 Bedroom Grand Villa - Savanna View | Queen | 12 | |
Resort Map
Scheduled refurbishments
Name: Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House - Temporarily Closed
Description:
From: March 31, 2020
To: September 26, 2021
Other info
How to get from Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House to anywhere at Disney World
| wdt_ID | Starting Point | Ending Point | How to get there |
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| 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) – Temporarily Closed
Quick Service
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge – Temporarily Closed
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, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Gets very busy during peak times
Boma Flavors of Africa (breakfast) – Temporarily Closed
Table Service
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge – Temporarily Closed
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) – Temporarily Closed
Quick Service
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge – Temporarily Closed
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, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Gets very busy during peak times
Dinner
The Mara (dinner) – Temporarily Closed
Quick Service
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge – Temporarily Closed
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. mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Gets very busy during peak times
Jiko – The Cooking Place (dinner) – Temporarily Closed
Table Service
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge – Temporarily Closed
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) – Temporarily Closed
Table Service
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge – Temporarily Closed
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 – Temporarily Closed
Quick Service
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge – Temporarily Closed
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, 0 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 – Temporarily Closed
Table Service
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge – Temporarily Closed
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, 0 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 – Temporarily Closed
Table Service
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge – Temporarily Closed
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
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
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
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
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
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
Location: Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, 0 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)
