This is the last of five installments of posts featuring photos I took at Walt Disney World this year. I previously shared my photos of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom. This post will feature photos of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, where I stayed.
I had wanted to stay at the AKL for years. The concept of the hotel is that you are staying at an African lodge overlooking the savanna. Giraffes, zebras, and other animals roam around just outside your window. Unfortunately, as you can see from the photo above, few of the animals actually came very close to our window. I did have my telephoto lens with me, but it was disappointing to have better views of the animals from the public viewing area down below than from my own room.
Above, you can see the savanna framed by the balcony.
A unique view of the lobby and the window that looks out onto the savanna. The ornate architecture is this hotel’s specialty.
A sunrise from a small balcony near the elevator. You can see the pool in the background. I never actually made it out there.
This is a bridge that connects one side of the lobby to the other. From here you get another high up view of the lobby and a great view of the window out to the savanna (below).
Dusk is a great time to explore the exterior of the resort. There are a number of places to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.
Up close an personal with the antelope and zebras. While you are looking at the wildlife, cultural representatives from Africa are on hand to chat with you and answer any questions.
The architecture of the exterior of the resort is just as beautiful as that of the interior.
Above is the the Victoria Falls lounge, where guests can enjoy a drink or a snack.
A short walk to Kidani Village, where Disney Vacation Club members stay, offers a different esthetic. Above and below, the intricate designs of the lobby.
Wildebeests at the savanna.
The Jambo House lobby at night.
On my last morning, I snapped a few photos of the animals before heading out.
