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Disney's Animal Kingdom LodgevsThe Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge scores significantly better than The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge comes in at #9 in Orlando with endorsements from 11 reviews including Gayot, Michelin Guide and Rough Guide.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
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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
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
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Lonely Planet
4510 North Fort Wilderness Trail, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $327/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
Insight Guides "Inspired by western national-park lodges, this pine lodge has a pioneer theme and a spouting Old Faithful-style geyser near the swimming pool."
Fodor's "Bringing a tent or RV is one of the cheapest ways to stay on WDW property, especially considering that sites in this 700-acre campground can accommodate up to 10." Full review
DK Eyewitness "For a more “back to nature” experience, campsites and cabins are scattered throughout a heavily wooded area."
Rough Guide "A 700-acre site where you can pitch your tent or hook up your RV, or rent an a/c six-berth cabin – a good deal for larger groups."
Michelin Guide "The ultimate in resort self-catering, this collection of log houses and cabins is complemented by campsites designed for pitching tents or hooking up trailers and mobile homes."
Frommer's "This 780-acre wooded enclave near Magic Kingdom consists of campsites, mobile home–style cabins with decks and grills that sleep six, and RV spots." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Located in a huge shaded natural preserve, Fort Wilderness caters to kids and families with its hay rides, fishing and nightly campfire sing-alongs." Full review
