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Disney's Animal Kingdom LodgevsDisney's All-Star Sports Resort
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge scores significantly higher than Disney's All-Star Sports Resort. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge comes in at 87 with praise from 11 reviews like DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Gayot
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
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2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $294/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "By far the most interesting Disney-run hotel—and the best choice for guests who aren't enamored of the company's mythology."
Fodor's "Entering the vast atrium lobby is like entering a cathedral with a roof formed of thatch rather than marble." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The impressive glass wall in the lobby overlooks a vast savanna that allows for random sightings of birds, giraffe, and other wildlife."
Rough Guide Star
"One of Disney’s most spectacular luxury hotels, where from some of the rooms... you can wake up to see wildlife grazing outside your window."
Michelin Guide "When booking a reservation at this horseshoe shaped lodge, ask for a Savannah View room, which offers vistas of Animal Kingdom's grazing animals from its private balcony."
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Ask for a Savannah View room, which offers vistas of Animal Kingdom's grazing animals from its private balcony.
Gayot "Adjacent to the Walt Disney World theme park, the resort is set next to 33 acres of tropical savanna that's home to about 40 species of wildlife."
The Telegraph9.0
"Africa comes to central Florida in this fantasy game lodge, where giraffes, zebras, and other grazing animals roam just beyond your window." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From your balcony at this African-themed Orlando lodge, you just might spot a giraffe, bongo, or wildebeest roaming the surrounding savannah." Full review
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Don't miss the safari at the resort's companion Animal Kingdom theme park.
Condé Nast Traveler "About 200 animals live on the property—and yes, they're visible from the guest rooms and the public viewing stations." Full review
Frommer's "No grander lodge ever existed on the African veldt, and the higher tariff returns to you in the form of a 24-hour safari." Full review
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Fodor's DK Eyewitness Frommer's Gayot
Oyster
Lonely Planet
1701 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830-1000
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Stay here if you want the quintessential Disney-with-your-kids experience." Full review
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For a little peace, request a room away from pools and other common areas.
DK Eyewitness "Sports fans will appreciate the oversized sporting equipment both inside and outside the buildings."
Frommer's "Depending on your point of view, at the Value resorts, Disney treats you either like a second-class guest or an average American family on vacation." Full review
Gayot "Giant whistles, football helmets, baseball bats, surfboards and other such props greet guests at this sports-themed resort."
OysterBudget
"The 1,920-room Disney's All-Star Sports Resort is one of three themed Disney budget properties within the resort." Full review
Lonely Planet "Five pairs of three-story buildings divided thematically by sport." Full review
