Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Have you ever wanted to go on a photo safari in Africa and to stay in a lodge where you could watch animals graze on the savanna from your room? Well, for those of you who can’t make the trip to Africa, you’ll want to consider booking a room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The authentic thatched roof, spacious lobby with cozy sitting areas, African treasures and a fireplace welcome you to your African experience. The 33-acre savanna just outside will delight both you and your children. You can see 36 species of animals and 26 species of birds which … Continue reading

Should You Stay Inside or Outside Disney World?

When you book your vacation to Disney World, one of the first things you have to think about beyond transportation is ‘where do I stay?’ I’ve been to Disney World a half dozen times and I’ve stayed both ‘inside’ the world and outside of it as well. Hands down, if you were to ask my preference, I would admit to being far fonder of the World hotels whether it’s The Boardwalk, the Grand Floridian or the Animal Kingdom Lodge. But staying inside the ‘World’ is an expensive proposition. Hotel rates run from around $75 to $2,000 dollars a night. (Yes, … Continue reading

Disney’s The Week in Review – September 16-22

Our week in Disney’s (Unofficial) Blog was a bit brief, but we did manage to cover a few interesting stories. Monday, September 18 The Santa Claus 3: The Escape Clause is due to open on November 5th and it’s the third film in the Disney franchise that began back in 1994. These family fun movies are a real treat at our house and we’re looking forward to the continuing adventures of Scott, Charlie and the rest of the North Pole gang. Tuesday, September 19 We discussed a review of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – A Review and why you should … Continue reading

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – A Review

Are you considering a trip to Disney World soon? Are you looking at all the different Disney World resorts and trying to figure out which one will be the best to stay at for you and your family? Let me share with you my experiences staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in October of 2005. Deluxe Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is considered one of the deluxe resorts and it’s actually located the furthest from all the theme parks save for the Animal Kingdom itself. The Lodge offers Savannah view rooms that look out over part of the Animal Kingdom’s … Continue reading