Disney Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village

Vacation Villas at Disney Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village

The Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of the most exceptional resorts in Disney World. To get the best experience of staying on this property, you will want to consider booking one of the Disney Animal Kingdon Villas Kidani Village. The Kidani Village only has Disney Vacation Club rooms in the Animal Kingdom Deluxe Resort having Deluxe Studios, 1 and 2 Bedroom Villas and even the largest room, the 3 Bedroom Grand Villa. Each of these Villas are very distinctive with African art and sculptures throughout. This is not your typical Disney Resort because you share your space with hundreds of animals roaming the Savanna outside of your windows.

When Disney decided to build the Animal Kingdom Resort, it was planned to roll out in 2 phases. The first building phase included the Jambo House or what most guests refer to as the Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge. This section of the resort houses all of the Standard Rooms but also has a number of DVC 2 Bedroom Villas as well. If you are looking at booking one of the 2 Bedroom Villas at the Animal Kingdom, you get more variety by having the option of staying in the main lodge or the Kidani Village.

How to get to your Villa

Driving up to the Animal Kingdom Villas, you will pass through the Guard Shack where you will be greeted and given directions. he first building you come upon is the Jambo House or Animal Kingdom Lodge. If you have booked one of the 2 Bedroom Villas, just park in the parking lot, located directly across from it and check-in. If you have booked in the Kidani Village, keep on driving. About 1/3 of a mile around the bend you will see another covered entrance. Checking in to the Kidani Villas is a simple process.

Once you have booked your Disney Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village Villa logging into the Disney Experience App or website allows you to go through the check-in process whenever you are ready. After this is done, you will be notified when your Villa is ready and you can use your magic band or Smartphone to enter the room. If you want to go through the regular check-in process instead, the Animal Kingdom Villas have their own separate check-in location for DVC. You will be greeted at the entrance and directed inside to one of the counters where you can get your room key. This is a very seamless process and makes staying in one of the Villas at the Animal Kingdom Lodge a real joy.

Room with a View at Disney Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village?

One of the more important choices you have when Reserving your Disney Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village is the view. Villas at the Kidani Village at Animal Kingdom Resort have a couple of different viewing options, a standard view gives you a view of the Pool or the Parking Lot and the Savanna View is the most spectacular with views of the animals. The Savanna view is what most guests are looking for when they visit but they also cost about 10% – 15% higher than the standard view rooms (depending on the season of course).

Important Note:

If you are staying on a budget, even if you book a standard view room, you still have access to all of the views by walking around the resort. It is important to keep this in mind when booking.

Let’s take a look at the layout of the Kidani Villas:

Deluxe Studio

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Deluxe Studio units are a great choice if you have a family of 4 or less and are not as concerned about the amount of space. Yes, these rooms are the smallest in the Disney Animal Kingdom Kidani Villas (about 366 sq ft) but they are also the least expensive. Configuration of the Studios are all the same no matter which view you choose. Studio Villas come with a Queen Size Bed and a double-sized sleeper sofa sharing the same room. The layout is similar to what you will find in a standard hotel room but with the added space to move around more freely. A beautiful, African style set of chairs and table, along with a dresser and flat-screen TV fill out the rest of the room. Studio Villas are equipped with a small Kitchenette with a granite counter, bar type sink, toaster, coffee maker, microwave and a mini-refrigerator. Bathrooms are stylish with a single sink in a long cabinet, large enough for 2 to get ready in front of the mirror. The toilet is located in a private area in the bath and you will also have a Tub/Shower unit. The Balcony overlooking the beauty of the resort is standard in the Studio Villas. Remember, the view might be one of the most important features you select when you book your Studio Villa.

1 Bedroom Villa

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One Bedroom Villas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kidani Villas will give you over double the space of a Studio Villa. At 807 square feet, just imagine the additional space you will have to move around in the large 1 Bedroom Units over a Deluxe Studio. No matter what your final decision is, you will be amazed by the dazzling display of African artifacts and designs that make the Disney Animal Kingdom Resort a special place to visit indeed. As you step through the main entrance of your 1 bedroom Villa, you immediately feel a sense of wonder and amazement by the visual appearance of the room. The room opens up into a large main area having a full-size kitchen with beautiful granite counters and all of your full-size appliances. Cabinets add a nice accent to the room and are full of every pot, pan, dish and cup you will need for your stay. Part of the counter hangs over in the kitchen area creating a small bar with 2 bar-stools, just perfect for 2 kids to eat their breakfast in the morning. A nice dining table with an African style bench on one side and 2 chairs on the other is perfect for sharing time together as a family with a meal or maybe to play a board game. The living space is large with a Queen Sleeper Sofa and a Twin Sleeper Chair with a rustic coffee table in the middle of the room. A large Entertainment area is located on one wall with a flat-screen TV for the children to enjoy their favorite Disney Programming. The One Bedroom Villas at the Kidani Village are in a private room with the ability to close a door between the living space. Having a King bed offers a restful night sleep but the bedroom also has a large dresser with a flat-screen TV mounted above for your own private viewing pleasure. A desk and chair along with another chair complete the room. Off of the Master Bedroom, a large Master Bath with a Jacuzzi Tub awaits for relaxation or a stand-up shower for a quick clean up and go. The Floor and Walls are completely tiled and African colors accent every space. The Toilet is in a separate room with a door for additional privacy. An additional shared full bathroom is located in the hallway down from the kitchen. This second bath comes complete with a tub/shower unit and a single granite top sink. The 1 Bedroom Villas come with a Washer and Dryer making it a perfect place to enjoy for long periods of time. Kidani 1 Bedroom Villas at the Disney Animal Kingdom Resort accommodate up to 5 guests during their stay.

2 Bedroom Villa

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Two Bedroom Villas at the Kidani Village are made by combining a Deluxe Studio and a 1 Bedroom Villa. Giving you a total of 1,173 Square Feet for up to 9 guests to share is plenty of space for a great vacation getaway.

Can I stay at the Disney Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village if I am not a DVC member?

If you book your stay a few months in advance, you should be able to book one of the Villas at the Animal Kingdom Kidani Village. The Villas are for Disney Vacation Club Members first and any leftover are rented on through the main Disney Reservation system.

3 Bedroom Grand Villa

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The largest rooms at the Kidani Village are the 3 Bedroom Grand Villas. Covering 2 full floors and offering 2,200 square feet of living space, the three-bedroom Villas at the Disney Animal Kingdom Kidani Village can easily accommodate up to 12 guests at a time. This Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa has entry access from the Hallway to the first floor and the second-floor rooms making it easy to keep everyone separate and make quiet entry and exits to not disturb others who may be sleeping in. The long balcony on the main floor covers the entire length of the villa. Two smaller balconies lead off of the 2 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. The Balconies are not very deep and are not large enough for a table but there are a number of chairs for you to sit and enjoy your coffee in the morning as you watch the Animals roam the savanna.

The main level entry opens into a nice Foyer with the stairs leading up to the second level on your right and a full bath with single granite sink and tub/shower unit on your right. The living room on the first floor is large with a sleeper sofa and sleeper chair along with another large chair, coffee table, and a flat-screen TV. A large fully equipped and well up to date kitchen is also located on this floor with full-size kitchen appliances and everything you need to cook and dine for the duration of your stay. The 3 Bedroom Grand Villa also has the Master Bedroom on the main floor. This large room has a King bed with 2 nightstands, a chair by the bed as well as a desk. Across from the bed is a dresser with a flat-screen TV mounted above. As with the 1 and 2 bedroom Villas, the Master Bath is decked out with a Jacuzzi Tub and a Stand-Up shower. The Vanity is long enough for 2 people but it only has one sink.

As you make your way up the stairs to the second level, you notice a nice 2nd living space with sleeper sofa, coffee table, and a flat-screen TV. On either side of this den space is a bedroom with 2 queen beds, desk, dresser, and a flat-screen TV. As mentioned before, each of these bedrooms have their own private balcony. Also, each of these bedrooms offers another full private bath is located across the hall with a tub/shower unit and a large single sink.

Laundry

Laundry facilities with a Washer and Dryer are located on the 1st floor.

Luxury Bathroom with Jacuzzi Tub

Something for Everyone

As you can see, there are plenty of options to fit the needs of any size family or party. Take a look at the details of each Villa in the Animal Kingdom Lodge Villa Quick Facts.