This is one of few Disney resorts I still have yet to stay at and is on my bucket list. I’ve been fortunate enough to stay at almost every resort on property but this one has eluded me so far. Which is strange because it’s one of my favorites. It has a couple of restaurants on my best of lists (Sanaa and Boma), the theming and design is unbelievable, and there is an actual safari in the back that many of the rooms look out over.

Fortunately I live nearby, so even though we aren’t currently staying here we can still make a quick trip over to find some new pressed pennies. It was a bit rainy on the day I headed over but that wasn’t going to sour my visit.

Just look at this main lobby it’s gorgeous. There are so many details, authentic African artifacts and ambassadors anxious to share wonderful information and stories about their home. I could honestly spend an entire day here just checking it all out.

Eventually I did make my way out near the main pool area of the Jambo house building. Nearby you will find the Pumbaa’s Fun & Games arcade.

Just inside the arcade door is where the new fancy pressed penny machine was located. There used to be two 3-design machines in this location, however they were replaced with this 8-design model. The cabinet artwork is great, and I felt like it fit in perfectly with this resort.

The penny designs in this set include a few Lion King characters, as well as some with Mickey and friends ready to go on an African Safari. I do really like that all of the designs include the Animal Kingdom Lodge logo making sure you always remember exactly where you acquired this set.

With these new pennies safely stored away, it was just about time for my lunch reservation over at Sanaa. Do you have a favorite Disney Resort? Be sure to let me know down in the comments below. Thanks for joining me on this quick resort visit, and as always Keep on Pressing!

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