Guests will enter the lobby on the third floor of the resort, greeted by the rolling 30-acre plain unfolding before them through one of the resort's largest picture windows. From this window, guests can walk along the elevated kopje, or rock outcropping, and enjoy a nearly panoramic view of roaming animals and flowing streams. Throughout the rest of the lobby, guests will find examples of authentic architecture and design, from thatched ceilings to golden tones reflecting the richness and diversity of an African landscape. Rich wood tones surround a large mud fireplace and natural lighting will celebrate dawn and dusk with features that accentuate spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Accommodations, offered in a range of sizes, are finished in rich tapestries and vibrant colors.
Guest rooms feature jewel tones and hand-carved furnishings.
Complementing the guest accommodations is a festive marketplace shop as well as flowing swimming pools. Children will enjoy great adventures of their own in Simba's Clubhouse play area. Culinary traditions abound at the featured family restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The cuisine will be a blend of Malaysian, Indian, Chinese and French with a dash of English served with a hint of classical flair. The menu reflects the perfect blend of sweet and savory international tastes, from the roasted peanut soup of Ghana to the spicy richness of New Orleans gumbo.