Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House

Stayed first at all star movies which was basic but very quiet..booked animal kingdom Savanah view club level as treat for last 2 days. Was a lot of money so expected great things.. Aesthically it was mind blowing. But that's where it stops. Yes the savanna view is lovely but 2k for a view of some birds and a brief zebra sighting? Very very noisy. Kids running outside in hall. Families laughing talking loudly. Was more like a kids holiday hotel. Also ppl on balconies all hours making lour noises, watching ipads on full at 3am. No consideration or courtesy for other guests unlike movies where people were much more polite and thoughtful. Worth the money? Def not

Had the best stay. The theming at this resort is incredible. From the main lobby to the grounds, it is all in the details. Being able to watch animals from your room is amazing if you can go for a Savannah view, if not there are lots of viewing areas around the resort! Make sure you check out BOMA for supper if staying here. So many great food options and so tasty. Wander the halls and explore - they have the largest collection of African artifacts here. If you are looking for a resort where you can just relax and enjoy, this is it!

The customer service was excellent. Our room over looked an area where animals ran wild. It was neat that. The room was very clean. The restaurants and bars located at the resort were very good. Very nice outdoor pool areas with food available.

We were very grateful for Jackie (front desk) for her help early in the morning. She helped us reconcile our Disney reservations/tickets….and make sure our Magic Bands were working properly Even better… she was so much fun and had us laughing. Such a great experience.

My husband and I stayed at Jumbo House for 3 nights. I specifically choose Jumbo House as we love Animal Kingdom and because I’m a South African living in US feeling a little homesick at times. Jumbo House did not disappoint, the lobby is stunning and has a great African feel and vibe . Seeing the animals (giraffes, different antelope and many more) from our balcony was super special. We had breakfast and dinner in Boma each day and I was able to eat many of my favourite dishes from South Africa , which was just wonderful. But the absolute highlight for me was meeting so many wonderful smart hardworking young people from Southern Africa - it felt truly like being home! Michael, Tina, Tsakani and Leonora from South Africa, Lala from Zambia and Admire from Zimbabwe were some of the wonderful hosts in Boma, who made us feel extra special. Stephen, Michelle and Nelson our servers (not from Africa, but we won’t hold it against them 😉) were great too! We can’t wait to come back! Thank you for spoiling us.

Hotel was beautifully appointed with a heavy thematic African motif. Our rooms were suites with a savana view from which we could look out on giraffes and other furry quadrupeds. The room was insanely far from the main ‘lodge’. A brisk 5-7 minute walk to the main desk/restaurants. This got old after walking 5-7 miles in the parks. Also allow 15-30 minutes for a bus to other parks, eg. Magic Kingdom, vs a 5-10 minute easy monorail ride if staying in the ‘loop’ hotels ( Polynesian/Contemporary/Grand Floridian. Room appointments were ‘thematic’ to African motif. Nice but a bit in need of refreshing. So under-lighted, could not even shave easily, and that was the brightest area. The room itself was, nice, but for price not a great value. Annoyingly half the usb chargers and 110v outlets were nonfunctional, as was the toaster. The staff was courteous, well trained. Generally gave correct information. Very accommodating. Pool and restaurants in hotel great with wide range of adult and kid-friendly foods, albeit Disney-level costs.

Impeccably-themed resort. The African touches are just amazing. Joe Rohde is at his best with the development of this resort. The Cast Members truly make your stay even more memorable. Jiko and Boma are excellent dining choices. I hold one star back before the rooms are due for a refresh. They can use a refurb as has recently occurred at other DVC properties. That said, the villas are still very nice and accommodating. The 1 bedroom is excellent for a small family. We will gladly stay here again … soon.

This hotel is absolutely amazing. We were there quite a few years ago and just wasn’t that wowed - this time wowed. We just had a regular room - which was great for the 4 of us! When we were there before we had a savannah view room which was nice and roomy but didn’t see a lot of animals. We saw so many animals this time it was breathtaking and amazing. Just relaxing to me to sit on my deck and watch them. The resort was immaculate - the staff was amazing especially Edwin. Pools are beautiful both with slides. It was just an amazing trip. Would highly recommend !

This is marketed as a premier resort. The room was fine. The pools were good. The service was very poor. We couldn’t get a bell hop to help with luggage when we arrived or when we left. There was no one working the front desk when we needed assistance. We were worked up to a fire alarm at 5am and were led out to a holding pen directly beside the hotel. We were never given an explanation of the reason for the alarm.