Magical moments are ever happening here!

Nestled on 75 acres southwest of Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, lies some of the most truly magical accommodations in the world.

The place is Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, a 1,293-room, five-story oasis resort overlooking the serene beauty and splendor of a 30-acre African savannah, featuring deluxe facilities and luxury suites wrapped in the romance of a journey through time, treating its guests to a vacation world rich in culture and natural wonder.

Designed by Peter Dominick, designer of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge recreates the feel of a South African game reserve lodge. Rooms follow the kraal African village design, a semi-circle concept, offering many guests a view of close to 100 grazing animals and 130 birds on the property’s private savannah.

Like Disney’s other resorts, the Animal Kingdom Lodge has a distinctive theme carried throughout its architecture, landscape and interior designs. "We’re trying to capture an image that is not only symbolic of Africa but is culturally relevant," said project manager Jim Kwasnowski of Walt Disney Imagineering.

The visual treat begins on arrival, as guests enter the lobby on the third floor of the resort, greeted by the rolling 30-acre plain unfolding before them through one of the resort’s largest picture windows. From this window, guests can walk along the elevated kopje, or rock outcropping, and enjoy a nearly panoramic view of roaming animals and flowing streams.

Throughout the rest of the lobby, guests can find examples of authentic architecture and design, from thatched ceilings to golden tones reflecting the richness and diversity of an African landscape. Rich wood tones surround a large mud fireplace and natural lighting celebrate dawn and dusk with features that accentuate spectacular sunrises and sunsets. At night, incandescent lighting resembles the light of twinkling fire-flies and soft-glowing campfires.

Accommodations are offered in a range of sizes and are each finished in rich tapestries and vibrant colors. Guest rooms feature custom made jewel tones and hand-carved furnishings. A "Royal Suite" reaches new heights with a domed, hut-like living room fit for a king.

Complementing the guest accommodations is a festive marketplace shop as well as flowing swimming pools. Children can enjoy great adventures of their own in Simba’s Clubhouse play area.

Culinary traditions abound at the featured family restaurant of the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Guests are sure to discover "a taste of Africa," rich in the flavor of multi-cultural influences. The cuisine is a blend of Malaysian, Indian, Chinese and French with a dash of English served with a hint of classical flair. The menu reflects the perfect blend of sweet and savory international tastes, from the roasted peanut soup of Ghana to the spicy richness of New Orleans gumbo.