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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Facts
"The lodge will be designed to evoke the profound adventure of the epic of life ... Dawn, dusk, the edge of light, an elegant journey to the pristine wilderness, ancient civilizations and vast landscapes."
-- Peter Dominick, design architect of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Location: Western edge of The WALT DISNEY WORLD®Resort, North of Highway 192 and West of DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM®Theme Park
Opening Date: April 16, 2001
Design Architect: Peter Dominick of Urban Design Group, Inc. - Denver, Colorado
Architect of Record: Glover-Smith-Bode, Inc. - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Landscape Architect: Herbert-Halback, Inc. / WDI - Orlando, Florida
Description: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is the most unique resort at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort. Inspired by the cultural splendor and picturesque beauty of a South African wildlife reserve, the 6-story deluxe resort features hand-crafted furnishings, African decor, and sweeping views of a 33 acre tropical savanna where exotic animals roam freely.
Acreage: 74 acres, 33 of which are animal savannas surrounding the resort building
Rooms: 1293 rooms, including 980 first class, 294 deluxe, 1 Presidential Suite, 1 Vice Presidential Suite, and 17 one-and two-bedroom Parlor Suites
The individual resort phases with opening dates and number of rooms are listed below:
* Phase I: April 16, 2001 - 754 rooms (open to guests)
* Phase II: May 15, 2001 - 139 rooms (open to guests)
* Phase III: July 15, 2001 - 400 rooms (open to guests)
The majority of rooms offer guests a view of the animals (mammals and birds) on the private reserve of the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Accommodations: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers many guests a view of more than 200 mammals and birds on the property's private reserve.
Accommodations, offered in a range of sizes, are finished in rich tapestries and vibrant colors.
Guest rooms feature jewel tones and hand-carved furnishings.
The Presidential Suite reaches new heights with a domed, hut-like living room.
Animals: Animal savannas are home to more than 200 mammals and birds representative of the African animal palette. Some examples are giraffe, zebra, Thomson's gazelle, ostrich, flamingo, African spoonbill, and sacred ibis.
Animal Savannas: The animal viewing area is comprised of 3 Animal Savannas (each covering approximately 10 acres). Please click here to read the "animal facts" on the individual mammals and birds appearing in the Savannas listed directly below (NOTE: Requires Portal Sign-In To Access "Animal Facts"). See also a list of animals arranged by mammals and birds by scrolling down to related articles below):
SAVANNA I / Uzima MAMMALS BIRDS
Giraffe (Reticulated) Common Pintail
Greater Kudu Yellow-billed Duck
Thomson's Gazelle Common Shelduck
Blesbok Sacred Ibis
Impala African Spoonbill
Bongo Greater Flamingo
Ankole-Watusi Cattle White Faced Whistling Tree Duck
. East African Crowned Crane
SAVANNA II / Arusha MAMMALS BIRDS
Giraffe (Reticulated) Blue Crane (Stanley Crane)
Grant's Zebra Helmeted Guineafowl
White-Bearded Wildebeest Vulturine Guineafowl
Patterson's Eland Eastern White Pelican
Ankole-Watusi Cattle .
. .
SAVANNA III / Sunset MAMMALS BIRDS
Giraffe (Reticulated) Marabou Stork
Nyala Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
Grant's Gazelle East African Crowned Crane
Ankole-Watusi Cattle Ostrich
Waterbuck Ruppell's Griffon Vulture
Red River Hog .
. .
Architectural Theming and Building Construction: Themed to capture the true essence and culture of Africa, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is designed to represent a wildlife reserve located in the middle of a majestic African landscape. Please see "Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Architecture" by scrolling down to related articles and learn more about the architecture and design of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Kraal: The building that reflects a horseshoe layout is based on the traditional kraal, or corral, design used in villages throughout Africa. The inhabitants of the African village constructed their kraal to keep their homes and livestock safe from harm.
*Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is built atop an extinct volcanic plume which serves as the source of a natural wellspring around which the local inhabitants constructed their kraal.
Main Building: The exterior of the main building has been constructed primarily of man made "bullet proof" materials to resist the harsh Florida climate. Some of the materials used include the following: fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), more than 80,000 pieces used, fabricated primarily in Mexico; concrete columns themed to look like tree/wood columns; fiber cement board which has been stamped to look like cedar board and battens.
Hidden Mickeys:
Resort front entrance--Fiber
Reinforced Plastic (FRP) totem pole
Front door--Rivet
Lobby--Chandelier
Lobby--Log columns
Lobby--Rockwork
Lobby vestibule--Leopard painting
Victoria Falls--Rockwork
Slide stairway--Pool deck rockwork
Rear of Slide--Pool deck rockwork
Flamingo overlook--Pool deck rockwork
The Mara--Pool deck wall
The Mara--Leaf painting
Jiko--Stream outside (looking through window from inside Jiko)
Jiko--Pizza oven
Boma--Chairbacks
Child activity area--Mural
Health Club--Elevator to health club
Arusha Rock--Carved giraffe
Arusha Rock--Animal overlook
Arusha Rock--Spiral staircase vine
Guest room--Corridor carpet
Guest room--Bedspreads
Deluxe Guest room--Drapes
Landscaping Fun Facts:
The following are Animal Kingdom Lodge fun facts:
130 Sand Live Oak trees have been located to the Animal Savannas.
36 specimen Sand Live Oaks have been salvaged for use at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, as well as for future projects.
More than 35,000 shrubs have been planted in the Animal Savannas.
More than 170,000 shrubs have been planted on Osceola Parkway.
There are 165 varieties of shrub material.
Plant material has been supplied from California and Arizona, with many species coming from Africa.
Seeds have been supplied from Africa.
Plant material from Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park, and the future Disney's POP Resort site has been salvaged for use at the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Approximately 23.86 miles of irrigation pipe have been installed.
Approximately 60,000 square feet of artificial rockwork will be constructed.
Restaurants: The following restaurants provide guests with unique dining experiences:
Jiko - The Cooking Place: This specialty restaurant features flavors of Africa with wood-burning ovens and an interactive kitchen. The design represents an abstract view of Africa where lighting will be of prime significance, changing frequently to reflect the various times of day - from dawn to dusk.
* "Jiko" is Swahili for "a cooking place."
* 235-seat casual restaurant
Boma - Flavors of Africa: This family restaurant captures the atmosphere of an African marketplace. The food will be prepared with a multi-cultural flair, sporting Malaysian, English, Indian, Chinese, and French influences.
* A "Boma" is an open and natural space, which provides a safe and sheltered area in the bush. At night, its golden light pours out as the fire and a constellation of candles in the Boma halo a table. Anticipate the best in African hospitality.
* 270-seat family restaurant
The Mara: This is a 186-seat quick-service restaurant.
* The Mara River in the southwest highlands flows southward for about 100 miles (160 kilometers), enters Tanzania, and turns westward to flow for almost another 100 miles (160 kilometers) into Lake Victoria.
Victoria Falls: This is a 75-seat mezzanine lounge that overlooks the Boma restaurant.
Zawadi Marketplace: Zawadi Marketplace is the 5,600 square foot retail shop that celebrates the colorful world of African art and culture. Here guests can find mementos of their journey, and observe native artisans demonstrating their crafts in a rich, dynamic market atmosphere. Authentic artifacts and handcrafted treasures are displayed amid the natural finishes, patterns, textiles, and materials making this shop a significant attraction in itself.
"The lodge will be designed to evoke the profound adventure of the epic of life ... Dawn, dusk, the edge of light, an elegant journey to the pristine wilderness, ancient civilizations and vast landscapes."
-- Peter Dominick, design architect of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Location: Western edge of The WALT DISNEY WORLD®Resort, North of Highway 192 and West of DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM®Theme Park
Opening Date: April 16, 2001
Design Architect: Peter Dominick of Urban Design Group, Inc. - Denver, Colorado
Architect of Record: Glover-Smith-Bode, Inc. - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Landscape Architect: Herbert-Halback, Inc. / WDI - Orlando, Florida
Description: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is the most unique resort at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort. Inspired by the cultural splendor and picturesque beauty of a South African wildlife reserve, the 6-story deluxe resort features hand-crafted furnishings, African decor, and sweeping views of a 33 acre tropical savanna where exotic animals roam freely.
Acreage: 74 acres, 33 of which are animal savannas surrounding the resort building
Rooms: 1293 rooms, including 980 first class, 294 deluxe, 1 Presidential Suite, 1 Vice Presidential Suite, and 17 one-and two-bedroom Parlor Suites
The individual resort phases with opening dates and number of rooms are listed below:
* Phase I: April 16, 2001 - 754 rooms (open to guests)
* Phase II: May 15, 2001 - 139 rooms (open to guests)
* Phase III: July 15, 2001 - 400 rooms (open to guests)
The majority of rooms offer guests a view of the animals (mammals and birds) on the private reserve of the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
POINTS OF INTEREST:
Accommodations: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge offers many guests a view of more than 200 mammals and birds on the property's private reserve.
Accommodations, offered in a range of sizes, are finished in rich tapestries and vibrant colors.
Guest rooms feature jewel tones and hand-carved furnishings.
The Presidential Suite reaches new heights with a domed, hut-like living room.
Animals: Animal savannas are home to more than 200 mammals and birds representative of the African animal palette. Some examples are giraffe, zebra, Thomson's gazelle, ostrich, flamingo, African spoonbill, and sacred ibis.
Animal Savannas: The animal viewing area is comprised of 3 Animal Savannas (each covering approximately 10 acres). Please click here to read the "animal facts" on the individual mammals and birds appearing in the Savannas listed directly below (NOTE: Requires Portal Sign-In To Access "Animal Facts"). See also a list of animals arranged by mammals and birds by scrolling down to related articles below):
SAVANNA I / Uzima MAMMALS BIRDS
Giraffe (Reticulated) Common Pintail
Greater Kudu Yellow-billed Duck
Thomson's Gazelle Common Shelduck
Blesbok Sacred Ibis
Impala African Spoonbill
Bongo Greater Flamingo
Ankole-Watusi Cattle White Faced Whistling Tree Duck
. East African Crowned Crane
SAVANNA II / Arusha MAMMALS BIRDS
Giraffe (Reticulated) Blue Crane (Stanley Crane)
Grant's Zebra Helmeted Guineafowl
White-Bearded Wildebeest Vulturine Guineafowl
Patterson's Eland Eastern White Pelican
Ankole-Watusi Cattle .
. .
SAVANNA III / Sunset MAMMALS BIRDS
Giraffe (Reticulated) Marabou Stork
Nyala Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
Grant's Gazelle East African Crowned Crane
Ankole-Watusi Cattle Ostrich
Waterbuck Ruppell's Griffon Vulture
Red River Hog .
. .
Architectural Theming and Building Construction: Themed to capture the true essence and culture of Africa, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is designed to represent a wildlife reserve located in the middle of a majestic African landscape. Please see "Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Architecture" by scrolling down to related articles and learn more about the architecture and design of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Kraal: The building that reflects a horseshoe layout is based on the traditional kraal, or corral, design used in villages throughout Africa. The inhabitants of the African village constructed their kraal to keep their homes and livestock safe from harm.
*Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is built atop an extinct volcanic plume which serves as the source of a natural wellspring around which the local inhabitants constructed their kraal.
Main Building: The exterior of the main building has been constructed primarily of man made "bullet proof" materials to resist the harsh Florida climate. Some of the materials used include the following: fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), more than 80,000 pieces used, fabricated primarily in Mexico; concrete columns themed to look like tree/wood columns; fiber cement board which has been stamped to look like cedar board and battens.
Hidden Mickeys:
Resort front entrance--Fiber
Reinforced Plastic (FRP) totem pole
Front door--Rivet
Lobby--Chandelier
Lobby--Log columns
Lobby--Rockwork
Lobby vestibule--Leopard painting
Victoria Falls--Rockwork
Slide stairway--Pool deck rockwork
Rear of Slide--Pool deck rockwork
Flamingo overlook--Pool deck rockwork
The Mara--Pool deck wall
The Mara--Leaf painting
Jiko--Stream outside (looking through window from inside Jiko)
Jiko--Pizza oven
Boma--Chairbacks
Child activity area--Mural
Health Club--Elevator to health club
Arusha Rock--Carved giraffe
Arusha Rock--Animal overlook
Arusha Rock--Spiral staircase vine
Guest room--Corridor carpet
Guest room--Bedspreads
Deluxe Guest room--Drapes
Landscaping Fun Facts:
The following are Animal Kingdom Lodge fun facts:
130 Sand Live Oak trees have been located to the Animal Savannas.
36 specimen Sand Live Oaks have been salvaged for use at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, as well as for future projects.
More than 35,000 shrubs have been planted in the Animal Savannas.
More than 170,000 shrubs have been planted on Osceola Parkway.
There are 165 varieties of shrub material.
Plant material has been supplied from California and Arizona, with many species coming from Africa.
Seeds have been supplied from Africa.
Plant material from Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park, and the future Disney's POP Resort site has been salvaged for use at the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Approximately 23.86 miles of irrigation pipe have been installed.
Approximately 60,000 square feet of artificial rockwork will be constructed.
Restaurants: The following restaurants provide guests with unique dining experiences:
Jiko - The Cooking Place: This specialty restaurant features flavors of Africa with wood-burning ovens and an interactive kitchen. The design represents an abstract view of Africa where lighting will be of prime significance, changing frequently to reflect the various times of day - from dawn to dusk.
* "Jiko" is Swahili for "a cooking place."
* 235-seat casual restaurant
Boma - Flavors of Africa: This family restaurant captures the atmosphere of an African marketplace. The food will be prepared with a multi-cultural flair, sporting Malaysian, English, Indian, Chinese, and French influences.
* A "Boma" is an open and natural space, which provides a safe and sheltered area in the bush. At night, its golden light pours out as the fire and a constellation of candles in the Boma halo a table. Anticipate the best in African hospitality.
* 270-seat family restaurant
The Mara: This is a 186-seat quick-service restaurant.
* The Mara River in the southwest highlands flows southward for about 100 miles (160 kilometers), enters Tanzania, and turns westward to flow for almost another 100 miles (160 kilometers) into Lake Victoria.
Victoria Falls: This is a 75-seat mezzanine lounge that overlooks the Boma restaurant.
Zawadi Marketplace: Zawadi Marketplace is the 5,600 square foot retail shop that celebrates the colorful world of African art and culture. Here guests can find mementos of their journey, and observe native artisans demonstrating their crafts in a rich, dynamic market atmosphere. Authentic artifacts and handcrafted treasures are displayed amid the natural finishes, patterns, textiles, and materials making this shop a significant attraction in itself.
