About Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House
Surrounded by a lush savannah with over 200 hoofed animals and birds, Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House invites families to "step into the heart of Africa" without leaving the United States.
Featuring modern African decor, standard guest rooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House include Wi-Fi access. Pre-arrival Walt Disney World Resort itinerary planning is one of several additional services offered with the Club Level rooms.
The resort features an 11,000-square-foot pool with an exciting waterslide, as well as a animal observation site-themed water playground. Fully supervised activities are available for kids aged 3-12.
The resort offers a mix of fine dining and "quick service" restaurants, all of which feature African-inspired specialties and classic American favourites for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Guests can catch a complimentary bus to Walt Disney World, with stops at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and more.
Positive Reviews
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A room with a zoo.
Many guests, particularly ones with children, loved the savannah view rooms because they could see the giraffes and other African animals very well from their balcony. Though some guests were disappointed to find that the animals were not in view all the
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Excellent African food.
Many guests rave about both the upscale and "quick service" restaurants serving African cuisine as well as American classics, like cheeseburgers and fries.
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Lots of fun in the water.
Some kids really enjoy the enormous waterslide, while the younger or more timid swimmers appreciate the "natural watering hole" design, which allows for a very gradual approach to the water as opposed to leaping in. Many guests enjoyed the sunset campfire
Negative Reviews
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Longer commute to Walt Disney World.
Some guests use the resort as a base for visiting Walt Disney World because it offers a complimentary shuttle to the park. However, as the resort is some distance from the theme park, some guests did get weary of the commute.
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Some rooms need updating.
Several guests noted that the rooms are a bit smaller than you might expect, offering little to no storage for clothes. Many guests traveling with small children found living out of a suitcase to be a hassle. While many enjoy the African decor, some have
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Mixed reviews for the staff.
While many guests rave about about the friendly, helpful staff, more than a few have had negative experiences as well, including inadequate housekeeping and no apology for over-long waits in the restaurants.