Disney Cruise Travel Day & AKL Standard View. Is It Worth It? | Disney Cruise Vlog 2026 - Episode 1

Oh Hello! Welcome back to Richard Vlogs Disney... and welcome to Episode 1 of a brand new vlog series! Today we are kicking off our latest Disney adventure, starting with our travel day from London to Orlando before we set sail on the Disney Treasure! In this episode, we fly economy with British Airways from London to Orlando, make a quick stop at Target on the way to the resort (where Roberta buys yet another blind box!), and head straight to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. When we arrive, we get a huge surprise: an upgrade to a Savannah View room! Even with the surprise upgrade, we still break down the resort options and answer the ultimate question: do you actually need to pay for a Savannah View, or is a Standard View room worth it? We spend plenty of time exploring the resort, eating at The Mara, showing off the pool, seeing lots of animals up close, and soaking in the atmosphere of the main lobby. Later, we head over to Disney Springs to try Six Ravens before wrapping up with our final thoughts on the resort and checking out to head to the port to board the beautiful Disney Treasure! Which room view do you prefer at Animal Kingdom Lodge? Let us know in the comments below! If you love theme park vlogs, trip reports, and honest resort reviews then Hi, I'm Richard, a lifelong theme park fan turned Disney adult! I've decided to share my passion with all of you through these vlogs. Join me on all of my future trips by subscribing to this channel! I have so much planned, I can't wait to show you! Follow me on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richardvlogsdisney Subscribe! - https://tinyurl.com/2apmwpvy Is Animal Kingdom Lodge Standard View Worth It? | Disney Cruise Travel Day 2026 Notes: All opinions in this video are mine and do not represent the views or opinions of anyone related to British Airways, The Walt Disney Company, or any other company. All footage used in this vlog has been shot by me on my Osmo Pocket 4 Pro unless otherwise stated. The intro music features audio from the 1928 short film Steamboat Willie, which is in the public domain.