Disney World's WILDEST Hotel: Animal Kingdom Lodge Review | Room Tour, Jiko, Boma, Starlight Safari
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- It's time for another Mammoth Club staycation -- and this one is getting WILD! Molly and Alan are headed to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to explore the entire hotel from the giraffes to the signature dining. We're going on a full foodie tour (hello Jiko and Boma!) AND the nighttime Starlight Safari. PLUS check out a full room tour of a 1 bedroom savanna room villa.
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Im so impressed with Alan’s ability to describe flavors and textures of food. It’s like because he’s color blind his sense of taste makes up for it.
I completely agree!
Good point
Hearing Alan describe a giraffe as a potato on toothpicks was the best thing about this video, tbh💜💜🤣🤣
Y'alls videos are a home run for me every single time. I absolutely love these longer, more in depth vlogs. SO informative and helpful. Thank you for always putting out such quality!😊
Molly and Alan, I think it’s really great of you both to be so considerate of other guests in Jiko. Other vloggers I’ve watched in nicer dining atmospheres its so very obvious the people in the background are uncomfortable with being filmed. Keep up the good work, love y’all!
When Alan was narrating the giraffe eating I lost it 😂😂😂 and then when Molly chimed in it was so funny! Love you guys so much!
"Did you know that a group of Karens is called a complaint?" LOL
Happy Friday, Mam Fam! 🎉🎉🎉 This one will be fun, AKL is my favorite… the food alone is worth the trek much less the giraffe and zebra! 🦒🦓🦒🦓
I love how you guys are so courteous of those around you. I’m sure the nearby diners appreciate it! I know I would.🥰
Same 😂
Looks like you guys had a blast. Thanks for taking us with you! Hope Kronk and Ella weren't too lonely...😢
AKL was the best resort experience I’ve ever had! Waking up to the beautiful view of animals, the delicious food, the beautiful lobby, art and Christmas decor. It’s a magical experience and I dream of going back every day
I love the staycation videos so much! This one was no exception. Well done to the two of you! I’ve never stayed at AKL, but I have been there for Boma and the animals. It is gorgeous and it is on my bucket list.
Highly recommend staying there! We just stayed there on a recent trip, and oh my gosh I think it may be one of my favorite resorts 😍
Alan's rendition of David Attenborough. Nothing better.
I just got back to London from a 10 night stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and it was by far my favourite Disney Resort! So beautiful in every day, and I got lucky I got upgraded to a Savannah room for free!
Imagine your job at WDW is feeding the animals at AKL. A dream.
Hearing Alan’s David Attenborough impression is everything 😂😂
Living vicariously through you guys! Thanks for another amazing review ❤
I am constantly amazed at how talented you both are at describing food (well, talented at everything but I digress 😂). It’s such an underrated skill. I appreciate it. Another great video Molly & Alan!!!
I can't believe Molly hasn't done a video at Busch Gardens Tampa. you can pay like 40 bucks and hand feed the Giraffes on the Safari tour and the hyenas are usually sitting in the shade 2 feet from the glass that seperates us from them
Omg! Looking for animal kingdom videos and found you guys here, too!! Hiii!!! 🥰🫶🫶
I stayed here during my last visit to Disney and loved it.
Jiko wasn't open at the time, so I missed out there, but the other restaurants at the resort was amazing. Boma is the best breakfast in Disney.
Super sized Mammoth Club video on a Friday. It's a good day.
Watching/just listening to you and Alan while I work makes me so happy!! It’s such a joy to see other couples that are truly best friends, especially ones that are besting capitalism handedly living their best lives!!!
I love Alan and Molly together for a video. It is good to see an uplifting video of my favorite hotel. Jiko is the BEST! I love coffee on the balcony watching giraffes and zebras. I like the animal viewing from Kidana and i love the pool at Kidani. But Now, I want to stay at Jambo on my next trip. Once i am on the bus, i can relax and not worry if it takes 5 minutes or 15 to get to MK.
THANKS
48:17, Alan's shadow head nod, perfect! Loved this whole video, so immersive! Thanks.
Nothing says Happy Easter like my favourite channel reviewing my favourite resort! Happy weekend MAM Fam 🐣
My husband and I stayed in a savannah view room on our honeymoon and it was one of the best parts of our trip! We bought one of the hand carved stautes of two giraffes with their necks intertwined and its one of our favourite souvenirs, we have it on our mantelpiece almost 5 years later. Thank you for doing such a brilliant job showing off this spectacular resort ❤
Having a laundry with littles is the best thing ever!! I cant wait to stay there!! Come on October!!
My wife and I are planning our January vacation to AKL and we wanted something to give us the best advice and lowdown on everything it offered. We are so excited to watch this together. Great video thank you so much!
That's what I love about Disney Resort Gift Shops. I'm just a kid in an adult body with money and mom can't tell me" no ,you can't have that."😄
Looooooooooove this resort! Boma is one of my favorite places to eat! Also, waking up and seeing A GIRAFFE outside your window?! Unreal. It’s the best!
Molly: “I’m resisting”
Alan: “I’m not”
🤣🤣 Big Alan energy 🤣🤣
I love this in depth video, please do more deluxe resorts ❤
I second this!!
Please do alllllll the resorts! 🤗
Allan: Jiko is predominantly South African cuisine. So if you're adventurous...
Molly: I'm getting the steak and mac and cheese.
I got Steak n Mac n cheese when we dined at Jiko for our Disneymoon❤
You both are incredible, each one of you brings a specific vibe to the table, which elevates our experience as your viewers. I've consumed a huge amount of your content the past couple of days, and not only I've found myself entertained, but got amazed by how informative and smart your comments, advices, tips are. I've been looking into this resort with interest, as I'm living far from the US, I kind of want the best experience possible for me and my family. However I also am a bit anxious, cause zoos tend to be an excruciating experience for me. Anyway, now at least I know what to expect, the good and the bad, thanks to you! you two rock and are marvelous entertainers!
You are the perfect combo! I love watching you two! I save videos to watch on Monday evenings after a long work day (Mondays are always the worst) and you never fail to put a smile on my face! How you journey and explain to your audience in detail what you’re seeing, feeling, touching, tasting is amazing!!! Thank you! I love giraffes 😊and hope my mini me and I will take the journey over to AK lodge for a hotel day ❤
Always curious where in Africa (the country or even the region) people are referring to. Like when you say the food is African, you went to Africa, a practice/tradition from Africa, etc. So many different diverse cultures 🙂
I have a stay coming up week after next at the Dolphin and just for fun I checked to see if anything else was available. I could actually get a room at AKL for less than I was paying at Dolphin. I didn't switch because walking distance to Epcot and HS is important to me but I was amazed. I once had a split stay at AKL/BW with 2 nights at AKL. They called me and asked if I wanted to upgrade to a 1 bedroom for just $50 more per night. Worked out great since last minute my son and his wife decided to join me. It wasn't considered a Savannah view because the view was of the people pens (those wooden structures behind Molly in the balcony views which is where they put people if they have to evacuate) so it really was a Savannah view for less. Loved the resort and would stay there again for a split stay.
LMAO. Every toddler mom’s ears perking up at 16:00 hearing Ms. Rachel
Beautiful! 🥰 Added to my must do list ✅ this is a good reminder to self to take time to explore and truly see what these resorts offer. The art here is amazing 🎉
Molly, just wanted to let you know how happy I am for you. I decided to not initially comment on your situation when you first transitioned to doing your own thing and working for yourself on your own channel. And though it's been a minute since all that happened, watching your video today made me smile. I was smiling because how happy you seem to be now. It definitely shows. Keep up the good work...oh and Arron, uh good job
Thanks for the reminder. We looked it up and found it. We rewatched this video and enjoyed it all over again. Re reviewed your Jiko descriptions. Sounds like a place to try out if we can get back to WDW again
I’m not paid to say this, but your sponsor also has DVC Resale Market and there are some crazy wicked deals on resale contracts, including AKV right now!! If you want to jump into DVC now would be a great time. We own at AKV and we love knowing we’ll stay there every year for decades to come! As always love your content and your energy!!!
Love Amrula and coffee
Boma is the best breakfast- so excited to go on my vacation in November
Hey Molly and Alan good vlog and thank you and keep up the good work you do love jari
I could smell it when you walked! Precious memories have been made here for my family! Boma breakfast has become a tradition when we cruise! Well… It’s only been twice, but that’s a tradition right? Thoroughly enjoy these all of these.❤️
This Resort is MAGICAL. We stayed here for our Honeymoon. We booked Savannah and got a Surprise upgrade to CLUB LEVEL. We Loved the Pool and Hot tub being surrounded by FLAMINGOS.
And the pin board in the gift shop is HUGE! Largest pin board I have seen on Disney property
I used to watch you on another channel and was missing you....but, so happy I just found you! I loved this trip to AKL (I have been in a Boma coma many times). You and Alan are VERY watchable and I will be checking out all your videos now that I know about the Mammoth Club.
We stayed at AKL for our babymoon and loved it! It was the perfect resort for two adults to celebrate our pregnancy. It was our first deluxe resort and we we’re definitely spoiled.
So excited to visit here in July for our honeymoon. My husband is really looking forward to it now he's watched this so thank you!
I Love the Animal Kingdom lodge. Last time I stayed there was right before covid when they were closing everything. We stayed until the hotel was closed. I have some wonderful pictures of the lobby empty. It was so cool.
LOVED this so much!!! I absolutely love seeing you guys highlight all the things at a resort. My bucket list is to visit and stay at Kidani and enjoy the resort instead of the parks...okay, well maybe a day at AK like Molly. :)
This was such a fun vlog. We were on the fence about going to Boma for breakfast but after seeing the food choices we are definitely hoping to get a reservation .
AKL is AMAZING and I LOVE it! It really does always feel magical walking into that lobby. Also, I just wanted to drop a thanks for being considerate of other's when you film at the pools and signature dinning experiences. You guys are awesome!
AKL is absolutely gorgeous!!! I visited for the first time this past February and I was in awe of the resort itself and the animals, plus Boma was mind blowingly good. Hopefully I get to stay there one day.
Omg I was there last week for breakfast, it’s a stunning place.
Lovely video Molly & Alan.
Thank you for all the great videos!!!
My husband and I picked out AKL for part of our 25th Anniversary celebration trip. We chose to eat at Jiko our first night. Love the wine recommendations at Jiko, it’s amazing!
What an amazing Staycation! That night time safari was worth every penny! Thanks for taking us along! ❤
Molly and Alan, on the topics of safari’s you should do a video about “The Wilds” near Columbus, OH if you’re ever up that way. They have a tour where you go around in the back of a pick-up truck with a keeper. You get to pet/feed giraffes, feed rhinos, feed camels. It was a wonderful experience that would be a great addition to your channel. They also have yurts that you can spend the night in and wake up to a beautiful view of animals.
I’m in Cbus, and I definitely agree!!
LOVE this resort!! When my kiddo was DCP we got a great rate for a DVC studio for our anniversary! one of our best trips EVER and barely went to parks lol
“Are you buying pop tarts???”
“We have a toaster!”
😂😂😂
I had a savanah view room for hurricane Jeanne in 2004. With the blinds closed u couldn’t tell and we never lost power We lost and afternoon and the next day for which we were given 10
Year two day passes. A fellow guest says whenever hurricane strikes they go to Disney because they never lose power and they are built solidly.
Thank you I live your long hotel staycations, I don’t mind making bed or folding laundry while watching. Love you two together. Very entertaining
At a recent Jiko visit, they did not offer the refreshing towels. Off-menu item: ask about the jelly candy! It’s a little something extra to finish the meal.
WE stayed in a similar room in Wilderness Lodge... PERFECT for 5 person families esp. with teens!
My takeaway was that Alan likes that bench
😏
No, great video, always wanted to do AKL; that stuff about DVC at the end was particularly helpful
This is so much great information for our upcoming stay in January! Love the food recommendations! We will be eating breakfast at Boma and will make sure to taste all the yummy things you both got. Looking forward to more staycation videos!
You guys are great! Could watch you both all day!
Been in at that room. Or 2 bedroom and sometimes a grand villa for 15 years. Glad i own dvc.
Pretty flamingos! I had NO idea they were pink, because of the shrimp they ate!! Thanks for that knowledge tid bit!
I am so glad I booked dinner at Boma for our trip in may. I wasn’t going to but I did and Molly has me heading for the butternut squash soup first!
We absolutely loved staying at AKL!! I wish we had done the nighttime safari. Zebra domes are so good, and they need them in Animal Kingdom Park, too.😊
AKL is my fave resort as well, and I love Victoria Falls lounge! That goat cheese dip is possibly the best dish offered on all property 🤤
We had a staycation at AKL early January and it was the best! Thank you so much for all the tips! We even did the Medallion rubbing thanks to you ❤
I absolutely loved the video. I have breakfast reservations at Boma in 4 weeks and can't wait.
My husband and I had the same choices at Jiko, just amazing food! Absolutely agree with the review! The short rib was fantastic!
I was rooting for them to try that fillet with cocoa crust 🤤🤤
Boma, Sanaa, Jiko, the best dining choices at any of the resorts👍🏻👍🏻
DVC members there since 2007
Nighttime Safari was amazing to do for my family two weeks ago. Watch out for the mosquitos though. We love DVC!
Was there a few days ago. Had a savanna view room. Awesome experience for sure. But doesn’t has the Disney feel for sure.
Great video. Added more items to the bucket list. The night time safari and Jiko. Thank you do much.
Nice video! AK is definitely my favorite Disney hotel.
Happy Good Friday and Happy Easter to you both (tell max). Alan I love your voice overs and Molly trying to match you 😂. Your deliverance of all matching hotels etc. Is just awesome nobody else does it or ur way that stands out where u listen. I live thru u guys I had always dreamed of going to WDW but I'm alone now and old will prob never go. But I do have the original DISNEYLAND I would live to run into u all one day. ❤ 😍 😘 🤗
Whoooohooo! Happy Friday! Enjoying your beautiful weekend! 🥰
The giraffes are hitting a Scooby snack!😂 Thank you, Molly & Allen I did enjoy eating at Jiko. The food was excellent! I never stayed at animal kingdom.
Welcome to DVC life!!! It’s a great place to be. 😊 AKLV is one of my home resorts, and I have stayed there many times. It’s an excellent choice! Would love to see the three of you do a one or two bedroom vid with Alan doing a cooking segment plus regular trio shenanigans at the resort!
i have a crush on alan's giraffe narrator character - you both are so fun!!
When my son and I stayed at animal Kingdom, The giraffes gathered at night right under our balcony and lay down there for the night. I have a bunch of pictures. I think there was a heater or something nearby and that's why they came near our room. We had a Savannah view room, It was great
Just booked myself a staycation. Love this resort!
I just did some research and you save so much renting points. I could get a 1 bedroom savannah view for around 600$ less then a regular savannah view and a studio with even bigger savings. Plus the fact with a kitchen you can save on dinning and store leftovers
We normally stay at the Grand Floridian but next time will definitely have to change things up and go to Animal Kingdom Lodge!!!
If you ever make it out to Colorado, you can feed the giraffes at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs.
Oooohh nice shoe shot at dinner👏👏👏👏 Those are beautiful❤❤❤
I love the giraffes😍😍😍😍
I need to stay there one day❤
Love this video.... Bucket list item for me to stay at AKL
I love seeing all the staycation videos!!! Can we see more of these pleaseeee!! Keep up the amazing work with Al the vids!! Big fans
Awesome video!!! It just so happens I’ll be visiting Animal Kingdom lodge in two weeks on my Disney trip. Much appreciated and perfect timing before my visit! Thank you!
I agree with you Alan. I have never been to DISNEY WORLD without the Pop Tarts. I take them from home or buy them there but they are a must on vacation. My preference is unfrosted cinnamon sugar but I think that they have been discontinued. I also like strawberry unfrosted and cinnamon frosted . Glad you enjoyed your stay at AKL....
Molly and Alan always do the best reviews with all the details. AKL is one of my fav resorts. I have to try Jiko looks so good.💐
I ❤y’all’s channel. And I can’t wait to go to Disney World again!
What a fantastic review, we stayed there back in Jan 2020, room 3215. So many great memories, we also attended the Starlight Safari. 🙂
We own points there. It is destination alone and we have enjoyed a staycation there. Great food, pool and the savanna view is amazing.