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Checking Into Animal Kingdom Lodge! Savanna View Room Tour, Pool Day, AND JIKO Dinner Review

Kyle Pallo
Kyle Pallo
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👁️ 105K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 37:43

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a one-night staycation at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, focusing on the immersive atmosphere and various resort amenities. After checking into a third-floor Savannah View room, they highlight the room's themed decor, slow-closing drawers, and the ability to view animals like giraffes and zebras directly from their balcony. The vlog follows their transition to the pool area, where they enjoy quick-service meals and specialty drinks while observing flamingos and the resort's themed landscaping. The experience concludes with a detailed review of dinner at Jiko, a signature dining location. They describe the restaurant as a quiet, intimate setting and provide feedback on several dishes, including the giraffe bread, tomato water salad, and cocoa-crusted venison. The creators conclude that the resort offers a highly immersive and relaxing environment, specifically praising the quality of the dining experience and the unique views of the savanna.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is way more themed than the Wilderness Lodge by far

this is a very very themed room for the standards of the re-theming of the Disney rooms these days

this dinner was crazy y'all absolutely crazy

this really is a dream come true staying here

Creator's Tips & Advice

Upgrade to a savannah view room to see animals up close
Order bread service from Boma via mobile order
Visit during Christmas to see the beautiful Christmas tree

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding the roomThe best part about your Disney vacation is finding your room for the first time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the room tour like at Animal Kingdom Lodge?
QHow is the pool area at Animal Kingdom Lodge?
QWhat is the dining experience at Jiko?

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