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What Readers Are Saying About Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village

This was our first time staying at Kidani. We loved the location and view.

Jennifer

December 16, 2021

Kidani Village is gorgeous and comfortable and we will never stay there again unless we have our own vehicle! We also loved the Kidani pool (the lifeguards were especially fun) and the Maji pool bar has excellent food.

Kidani Village is gorgeous and comfortable and we will never stay there again unless we have our own vehicle! We also loved the Kidani pool (the lifeguards...

Stefanie H

June 12, 2021

We loved our 2BR villa at Kidani Village. We had tons of space to spread out. The massive balcony was amazing and the kids loved watching for animals. The themeing was so beautiful and we really felt removed from the parks while at our resort. That was really relaxing.

We loved our 2BR villa at Kidani Village. We had tons of space to spread out. The massive balcony was amazing and the kids loved watching for animals. The...

Christine C

June 8, 2019

Stayed at Villas, which were very spacious, comfortable, and clean. The staff were outstanding - perhaps the most service oriented that I have ever encountered, and I've been to many excellent hotels world-wide.

Stayed at Villas, which were very spacious, comfortable, and clean. The staff were outstanding - perhaps the most service oriented that I have ever...

Edward F

May 20, 2019

Rooms

Studios here are about 50 square feet larger than those at Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House next door.

Room with Queen Bed(s) and en-suite bathroom
Balcony or patio
Dresser with drawers
Full-length mirror
Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
Flat-panel TV
Mini-fridge
Coffee maker and starter supply of coffee pods
Starter supply of disposable kitchenware: paper plates, bowls, and cups; plastic forks, knives, and spoons
Ironing board and iron
Hair dryer
Digital thermostat
In-room safe
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap

The best views in Kidani Village are from the north-facing rooms on the south side of the resort.

The one- and two-bedroom villas here are larger than those at Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House next door. The grand villas, however, are slightly smaller here.

Room with King Bed and en-suite bathroom
Double-Size Sleeper Sofa
Balcony or patio
Four chairs
Dresser with drawers
Full-length mirror
Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
Flat-panel TV
Mini-fridge
Full-size refrigerator
In-room washer and dryer
Coffee maker and starter supply of coffee pods
Full set of kitchen and cooking utensils, including flatware, pots, pans, plates and bowls.
Ironing board and iron
Hair dryer
Digital thermostat
In-room safe
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap

The best views in Kidani Village are from the north-facing rooms on the south side of the resort.

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Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village 1-Bedroom Master Bedroom

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Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village 1-Bedroom Living Room

Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village 1-Bedroom Kitchen

Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village 1-Bedroom Living Room

Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village 1-Bedroom Living Room Couch and Table

Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village 1-Bedroom Living Room Table, Dresser, TV, and Chair

Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village 1-Bedroom Master Bathroom

Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village 1-Bedroom Bathroom

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Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village 1-Bedroom 7826 View

Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village Grand Villa 7464 View

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2 Pools

The Samawati Springs Pool is excellent, with an extensive play area that we've run through more than once as adults. A short walk away at Jambo House is the huge Uzima Springs Pool and is surrounded by lush landscaping.

Arcade

Community Hall arcade is just off the main lobby, and has ping-pong, video games, and sports equipment available for sign-out.

Outdoor Movies

Free Disney Movies Under the Stars are shown most evenings, weather-permitting, near the Pembe Overlook.

Fitness

The Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center has weights, treadmills, and other equipment for your workout. Hours are typically 6 AM to 9 PM.

Campfire Activities

The Pembe Overlook has a really nice campfire area. At night, Disney hosts marshmallow roasts. It's really great during the cooler months of the year.

Early Theme Park Entry

Disney resort guests get into each theme park 30 minutes earlier than off-site guests, every day.

Buy Individual Lightning Lane Early

Those staying at Disney's Deluxe and Deluxe Villa hotels can buy Lightning Lane via Individual Purchase at 7:00 a.m. each day. Others cannot make that purchase until the official park opening time.

Extended Evening Theme Park Hours

Disney's Deluxe and DVC resort guests get two extra hours in select theme parks on certain days of the week. The schedule changes, so check with the front desk.

2 Pools

Arcade

Community Hall arcade is just off the main lobby, and has ping-pong, video games, and sports equipment available for sign-out.

Outdoor Movies

Free Disney Movies Under the Stars are shown most evenings, weather-permitting, near the Pembe Overlook.

Fitness

The Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center has weights, treadmills, and other equipment for your workout. Hours are typically 6 AM to 9 PM.

Campfire Activities

The Pembe Overlook has a really nice campfire area. At night, Disney hosts marshmallow roasts. It's really great during the cooler months of the year.

Early Theme Park Entry

Disney resort guests get into each theme park 30 minutes earlier than off-site guests, every day.

Buy Individual Lightning Lane Early

Those staying at Disney's Deluxe and Deluxe Villa hotels can buy Lightning Lane via Individual Purchase at 7:00 a.m. each day. Others cannot make that purchase until the official park opening time.

Extended Evening Theme Park Hours

Disney's Deluxe and DVC resort guests get two extra hours in select theme parks on certain days of the week. The schedule changes, so check with the front desk.

Practical Matters

Check In/Out Time

Check-in is 4:00pm
Check-out is 11:00am

Online Check-In

All Disney resorts participate in Disney’s Online Check-In program. If you’ve checked-in online and provided a mobile phone number or email address, you will receive your room number electronically. Then you can go straight to the room and use your smart phone or MagicBand to open the door, skipping the lobby altogether.

MagicBand

These rubber and plastic wrist bands can function as your room key, park admission, charge card, and more! MagicBands cost money, but if you'd like a free option you can use the official Disney World app on your phone or request an RFID-embedded card at the front desk.

Theme Park Tickets

Park tickets are best purchased online in advance either directly through Disney or via our Least Expensive Ticket Calculator. However, if you arrive without park tickets, head to the concierge desk in the hotel lobby.

Dining Reservations

Dining reservation are best made online in advance or on your phone or tablet during your visit. You can also use our Disney World Reservation Finder.

Laundry

Washers and dryers are availabile in laundry facilities at each Disney World hotel. Cost is $3 per wash, and another $3 per dry cycle. A small selection of soap, fabric softener, and dryer sheets are also sold, for around $1 each. Only credit/debit cards can be used for payment. For more information, see our Disney World Laundry Facilities page.

Lost and Found

If you lose something in a theme park or during your stay at a Disney-operated hotel, visit Disney's Lost and Found website or call (407) 824-4245.

Shopping

Disney hotels have gifts shops near their lobbies with a decent collection of Disney-branded souvenirs. You will also find basic pharmacy items such as sunscreen, aspirin, allergy and cold medicine, baby diapers and formula, shampoo, and the like. Resort hotels with Deluxe Villa rooms offer an assortment of groceries, as well.

Child Care

Disney recommends a third party company, Kid's Nite Out, to provide babysitting services at the resort hotels. See our Disney World Child Care page for more information.

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Destination	Bus	Car
Magic Kingdom	50 min	37 min
EPCOT	27 min	16 min
Hollywood Studios	24 min	16 min
Animal Kingdom	18 min	9 min
Disney Springs	29 min	22 min

Disney provides free bus service to all theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs. Buses run about every 20 minutes. It's almost always faster to drive your car if you have one, except to the Magic Kingdom.

If you have your own car, it's faster to drive yourself everywhere except the Magic Kingdom.

Surprisingly, you can't walk to the Animal Kingdom from the resort.

Getting to Another Hotel from Animal Kingdom Kidani Village Villas

Getting to Universal Orlando

Driving to the Resort

Getting to the Parks
and Disney Springs

Getting to Another Hotel
from Animal Kingdom Kidani Village Villas

Getting to Universal Orlando

The Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village is located in the Animal Kingdom Resort Area. All modern GPS apps, and Google Maps, will have clear driving directions to it. As a backup, look for Disney road signs directing you toward the Animal Kingdom once you're on property, and then look for signs for Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village once you're close to the Animal Kingdom. Kidani and the Animal Kingdom Lodge share the same entrance and exit.

Destination	Bus	Car
Magic Kingdom	50 min	37 min
EPCOT	27 min	16 min
Hollywood Studios	24 min	16 min
Animal Kingdom	18 min	9 min
Disney Springs	29 min	22 min

If you have your own car, it's faster to drive yourself everywhere except the Magic Kingdom.

Surprisingly, you can't walk to the Animal Kingdom from the resort.

You can walk between the Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House and Kidani Village. For all other resort destinations, the fastest option is an Uber, Lyft, or taxi. Disney's bus service is free but slow, and will probably require you to use an intermediate destination like Disney Springs, to get to your destination. And that can take a couple of hours each way if you're unluckly.

if you have a car, the easiest way to get to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and other tourist destinations is to drive. Alternatively, Mears Transportation operates shuttle services between the Disney hotels and other theme parks.