Savannah View Worth it at Animal Kingdom Lodge?

[snowflakegirl]

When I was planning my recapture the magic trip two summers ago and managed to figure out a way to budget a trip to AKL, I decided that it wasn't worth it because at the time it was the difference between staying there or not. I figured there were plenty of places that I could see the animals without needing the savannah view. .Plus, how often were we going to be in the room?

We lucked into a partially obstructed savannah view. It was incredible. Our first night after a long day at the parks, we picked up a bottle of wine to sip before bed. We went out the balcony with our glasses and ended up spending 3 hours watching 6 giraffes 100 yards from our room! We had breakfast on the balcony a number of monrings (and I've ALWAYS been a park open to park close kinda girl) before heading to the parks.

We realized after we left that the next time we go we'll have to do the savannah view to guarantee we get it...we loved it too much to not have it again. it really was the icing on our already awesome trip. and is one of the things we still talk about...wine with giraffes and breakfasts with ankole cattle.

[luvdiznee]

Having just gotten back from here. I would have to say yes, as well that it is worth it. Especially if you plan to view it often. We had a Savannah view on our first stay and absolutely loved it. Now on our last, we did have the poolview. But that was enjoyable for me as well. For us it was no problem walking around the resort to get a view of the animals. And when we had dinner at Sanaa, we had a great view of the animals right from our table as well.

[brivers222]

I would like to give it another chance since back in '04 we stayed there and splurged to get a savannah view... only to find that the walk from the front door to our room was 20mins AND the only animials we saw our 4 days there was a bird on a rock... and I dubbed that my "Pet Rock" rather dissappointing... but i would give it a shot again... i miss the smell of the lobby!

[badkitty]

Having just gotten back from here. I would have to say yes, as well that it is worth it. Especially if you plan to view it often. We had a Savannah view on our first stay and absolutely loved it. Now on our last, we did have the poolview. But that was enjoyable for me as well. For us it was no problem walking around the resort to get a view of the animals. And when we had dinner at Sanaa, we had a great view of the animals right from our table as well.

Was the pool view noisy? I wasn't able to get a savannah view this time around with my AP but we have a pool view. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

[mrsgaribaldi]

We stayed there once without the view and still loved it. There were lots of places to sit outside and enjoy the animals. They also had night vision goggles that I really enjoyed using and you had to go outside to get them. It was great without the view, just a beautiful resort all together. Either way I think you'll love it!

[Mousemates]

the noise from the pool noticeably lessens the higher up you go...so if you think the noise might be an issue for you then you might include a request for a room just below the concierge level. We had a room overlooking the pool at the WL and got very little noise 4 floors up.

[EJS-Houston]

...the overwhelming consensus that Savannah View is worth it! I'll be there in 22 days; can't wait to experience a new facet of DisneyWorld.

[luvdiznee]

Was the pool view noisy? I wasn't able to get a savannah view this time around with my AP but we have a pool view. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

Poolview noise level was not a problem for us. And we were on the 4th floor. Yes, when you open the balcony door you certainly do hear the noise of "happiness". But when our balcony door was closed it was no problem at all. No noise.

It kind of reminded me of our stay at BWI. When you open the balcony doors you hear the people out there, but once closed, not an issue.

It is a beautiful resort! Just got an em to do a survey on our stay there. So I will be giving a lot of praise.

[dmosher]

I have to agree with everyone else. I don't honestly think I would stay at AKL without a savannah view, just wouldn't be worth it, and yes avoid the pool views if you can.

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