Best Disney Resorts Near Animal Kingdom for Kids (2026)

• Disney's All-Star Movies Resort

  Value
  $120–200/nightGood poolbus

  Why it works for kids

  • Giant Disney character icons make it feel like you're inside a movie
  • The Fantasia and Duck Pond pools are a hit with young kids.

  Know before you book

  • Bus-only transportation means longer travel times to all parks
  • Basic amenities — don't expect full-service dining or a spa

• Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  Value
  $115–195/nightGood poolbus

  Why it works for kids

  • Music-themed rooms and giant instrument sculptures throughout
  • Family suites sleep 6 with kitchenette
  • Calypso pool is fun for kids

  Know before you book

  • Bus-only to all parks
  • Limited dining — one food court

• Disney's All-Star Sports Resort

  Value
  $110–190/nightGood poolbus

  Why it works for kids

  • Sports-themed decor appeals to older kids and sports fans
  • Least expensive resort on Disney property
  • Surfboard City pool is a fun hangout

  Know before you book

  • No family suites — standard rooms only
  • Bus-only transportation

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

  Deluxe
  $370–900/nightGreat poolbus

  Why it works for kids

  • Savanna-view rooms look out on real African animals — giraffes, zebras, and more
  • Most unique theme park resort in the world — nothing else like it
  • Jiko and Boma are two of the best restaurants at Disney World

  Know before you book

  • Bus-only transportation — furthest deluxe from most parks
  • Savanna-view rooms cost a significant premium over standard rooms

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas — Jambo House

  Deluxe Villa
  $500–1400/nightGreat poolbus

  Why it works for kids

  • Savanna-view DVC rooms — unique in the DVC portfolio
  • Inherits Jiko, Boma, and Sanaa dining
  • Cultural representatives programming

  Know before you book

  • Bus-only transportation
  • Savanna-view rooms are a premium DVC booking

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas — Kidani Village

  Deluxe Villa
  $500–1400/nightExceptional poolbus

  Why it works for kids

  • Samawati Springs pool is separate from Jambo — less crowded
  • Sanaa restaurant for savanna-view dining
  • Most two- and three-bedroom villas of any DVC

  Know before you book

  • Separate from Jambo main building — shuttle between buildings
  • Bus-only transportation

These resorts sit nearer another park but still work well for kids (6–9). The ones with the easiest trip to Animal Kingdom come first.

• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

  Deluxe Villa

  $450–900/night · bus to Animal Kingdom

  Inherits Wilderness Lodge theming and amenities

• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

  Deluxe Villa

  $500–2800/night · bus to Animal Kingdom

  Cascade Cabins are lakefront standalone — unique to Copper Creek

• Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  Value

  $185–320/night · bus to Animal Kingdom

  Big Blue Pool is enormous and spectacular — one of the best pools on property

• Disney's Beach Club Resort

  Deluxe

  $510–950/night · bus to Animal Kingdom

  Stormalong Bay is the single best pool at any Disney resort — a mini water park

• Disney's Beach Club Villas

  Deluxe Villa

  $550–1200/night · bus to Animal Kingdom

  Stormalong Bay pool access — the best pool at any Disney resort

• Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

  Moderate

  $210–370/night · bus to Animal Kingdom

  Skyliner hub — connects to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios with easy transfers