An African safari is as close as your balcony or terrace at the Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Catering to business travelers and vacationers alike, the resort property offers gourmet dining, Internet access and views of many African wildlife species.
Business Travelers Stay Connected with High Speed Internet Access
Business travelers staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge resort can access high speed Internet service in their rooms; club level rooms provide complimentary Internet access, as well as a DVD player and microwave. A table and chair provides a workspace in each guest room. A kiosk near the bell desk in the lobby provides a computer and printer for printing boarding passes.
Gourmet Dining at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Animal Kingdom Lodge offers dining choices for any budget or palate. The Mara, located on the first floor adjacent to the pool, offers soups, sandwiches, salads, pizza, and burgers in a casual atmosphere. Guests can choose to dine indoors or outdoors at one of several tables and chairs.
Boma offers a buffet style restaurant housed under thatched roofs. The restaurant serves up African food inspired by the culinary culture of more than 50 countries for breakfast and dinner.
Jiko is a gourmet dining experience, with a blend of flavors from African, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant serves a variety of seasonal vegan, vegetarian and meat-based dishes, such as berbere grilled lamb, chermoula roasted chicken, and Durban shrimp curry, along with conventional favorites. Business travelers can dine in the dining room, which provides views of the kitchen's twin wood burning ovens, or reserve a private dining room in the restaurant for meetings or corporate dinners.
Jiko offers an extensive wine list, including one of the largest selections of South African vintages in North America
Fitness Center and Pool for Health Conscious Travelers
Disney's Animal Kingdom Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center is lo offers saunas, free weights, treadmills, elliptical machines, and stair climbers. In addition, massage therapy and other spa treatments are offered.
Business travelers can swim a few laps in the 4,700-square-foot,outdoor pool, soak in one of two hot tubs or walk or run an outdoor trail on the property. Bikes are also available for rent.
Savanna Views Offer Glimpse of African Animals
One of the main attractions of the Animal Kingdom Lodge is its 43-acre wildlife preserve. Guests can enjoy savanna views that offer a chance to watch African wildlife including wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, reticulated giraffe, two species of antelope, cranes, stork, and ostrich. Savanna-view rooms offer views of the wildlife area; in addition, several indoor and outdoor viewing areas allow visitors to spot some of the various wildlife. Night vision glasses are also available from the hotel to catch a glimpse of the animals after dark.
2901 Osceola Parkway
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) W-Disney
Disclosure: My stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge was hosted by Disney.
Teresa Shaw - Teresa J, Shaw is a professional journalist with more than 12 years of experience. She travels for both business and pleasure several ...
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