The kids got a real kick out of Disney's Animal Lodge resort. They kept telling us to be quiet so the giraffes outside our room (look closely and you'll see them) would come closer. It's neat at first, but you're not spending enough time the room to really enjoy it. With so much going on at Disney, Epcot, Universal, the water parks, etc. we'd only see the animals for about 30 minutes as we got ready to leave each morning. But if you're looking to avoid the crowds at the parks, and spend time at a cool themed hotel, the Animal Lodge is a good choice.