Top Picks Near Animal Kingdom
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Value$110–190/nightGood poolbusWhy it works for teens
- 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 poolbusWhy it works for teens
- 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 Coronado Springs Resort
Moderate$235–420/nightGreat poolbusWhy it works for teens
- Pepper Market food court is excellent — most dining variety of any moderate
- Gran Destino Tower adds upscale hotel feel with a rooftop bar
- Lost City of Cibola pool complex is one of the best moderate pools
Know before you book
- Bus-only to all parks
- Large resort — significant walking distances
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These resorts sit nearer another park but still work well for teens (13–17). The ones with the easiest trip to Animal Kingdom come first.
B Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista
Good Neighbor$140–270/night · bus to Animal Kingdom
Hilton Curio Collection — design-forward hotel
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Deluxe Villa$700–1600/night · bus to Animal Kingdom
Top of the World Lounge — exclusive DVC member rooftop with Magic Kingdom fireworks
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 BoardWalk Inn
Deluxe$490–920/night · bus to Animal Kingdom
Atlantic City-style boardwalk with dining, entertainment, and street performers
Disney's BoardWalk Villas
Deluxe Villa$500–1200/night · bus to Animal Kingdom
15-min walk to EPCOT International Gateway
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
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What's the best budget resort near Animal Kingdom for teens (13–17)?
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort ($110–190/night) is the best budget option near Animal Kingdom for teens (13–17). Sports-themed decor appeals to older kids and sports fans.
Is it worth staying deluxe at Animal Kingdom with teens (13–17)?
At Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge: Savanna-view rooms look out on real African animals — giraffes, zebras, and more. It is bus-only to the parks, so for teens (13–17) the case for deluxe here is the resort itself (the setting, the pools and the dining), not a faster commute.
Which resorts near Animal Kingdom have the best pools for teens (13–17)?
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney's Coronado Springs Resort have the best pool options near Animal Kingdom. At Disney's Coronado Springs Resort: Lost City of Cibola pool complex is one of the best moderate pools.
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