Pool area at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge closing for lengthy refurbishment later this this year

Jun 07, 2018 in "Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge"

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Posted: Thursday June 7, 2018 7:53am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Uzima Springs Pool and Uzima Springs Pool Bar at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House will be closing for refurbishment later this year.

Pool area at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

The work is planned to begin on September 4 through to December 4, reopening to guests on December 5 2018.

During the refurbishment at Jambo House, the Samawati Springs Pool and Maji Pool Bar at Kidani Village will be available.

View all current and upcoming Walt Disney World refurbishments.

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nickysDec 07, 2018

Yes, it re-opened a month early.

Jeremy GeertsemaDec 07, 2018

Does anyone know if the pool has reopened?

Sunset7132Jul 07, 2018

Ty that madee Feel better . He the cost was so much more , but the magic with the animals is a new adventure daily . Ty

I wouldn't necessarily be concerned you missed a great opportunity. While the "Theme Park View" at the Poly is undoubtably more expensive, the Savannah rooms at AKL are arguably more magical. If if I had a friend or family member that was going to Disney World for the first and only time, I'd definitely choose your room over the one you passed up. It's it's all a matter of taste. And and you can't really go wrong either way.

Sunset7132Jul 06, 2018

Well I wish I knew all this before I turned it down . Damn

Sunset7132Jul 06, 2018

Savannah.. we just find the animals are more unique

Sunset7132Jun 24, 2018

Yes seriously , it was a one time deal,would have cost us $2540 for. $9800 room But after speaking with hubby we decided we enjoy the coziness of AKL and no view of the castle Compared to all The different animals we see with coffee in privacy in our savannah view Room , at first I kept looking back thinking im Nuts but ... i wanted to take the offer because wewill Never afford that poly view room at cost , but who cares ... we are happy

note2001Jun 24, 2018

I've read a couple reports of people getting upgrades within the Poly to stay in the Bungalows. Seems they aren't selling out as much as they had hoped these days. It might be that Disney is shuffling folk around to open up large groups of rooms to create deals on the less expensive (AKL) resorts while filling in the premier ones?

21stampsJun 24, 2018

That’s not why I’m asking, although yes I can’t imagine making that choice.. my question is because of the price difference of Poly TPV and most AKL rooms, I’m curious what type of room would be offered that type of upgrade, especially given the fact that Poly doesn’t have a ton of theme park view rooms, and they typically sell out.

note2001Jun 24, 2018

Careful... don't judge people's preferences. Those savanna critters are beyond cool. :cool: I adore the AKV savanna view rooms, but I've stayed in them so often I think I'd have taken the Poly, even a non-theme park view.

21stampsJun 23, 2018

Seriously? What kind of room are you staying in at AKL?

Sunset7132Jun 22, 2018

I was offered a theme park room at the poly for the same price I’m paying at AKL.. we took it.. and then changed our mind and rebooked at AKL . Nuthin Like the animals . Can swim anywhere

Hayley In WonderlandJun 11, 2018

I'm not a rude person anyway, I've worked in customer service since I left school so I know how crappy it can be. I have tried this but since I booked via a TA, there is nothing they will do to help, which is why I will likely have to wait until I am there to speak with them. It's frustrating since I know the TA won't be trying to help or speaking to them the way that I could.

crxbrettJun 08, 2018

I had to call Disney this morning for something completely unrelated to the Uzima pool closure. But without me even bringing the subject up, the extremely helpful and pleasant gal assisting me asked me if I I was aware that the pool was going to be closed on my stay. I told her I was and am going to just walk or bus to the pool at Kidani since my AKL lodge stay isn't long. She then offered to move me to the Boardwalk Inn free of charge, but I graciously turned the offer down.