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Jiko - The Cooking Place

Beef shortribs served with mushrooms, carrots and onions

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Disney's Animal Kingdom® Resort Area

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

African Cuisine

Fine/Signature Dining

$$$ ($35 to $59.99 per adult) More Information Beginning of tooltip content Range reflects the average price of adult dinner entrées (breakfast and lunch generally cost less), except Character Dining locations, buffet locations, dinner shows, and special dining events where range reflects the average adult price of entire meal and non-alcoholic beverages. Range excludes alcoholic beverages, taxes and gratuities except at dinner shows where beer and wine, taxes and gratuities are included. End of tooltip content

Some Dining Plans Accepted

When you book a Disney vacation, you may opt to purchase a Magic Your Way Vacation Package that includes one of our Disney Dining Plans. Each dining plan provides a set of entitlements you can redeem at select Walt Disney World dining locations.

Refer to your specific dining plan for the number of entitlements require per person for this location. Ranges mean that entitlements vary based on factors—including seating location, season or time of day. To learn the specific number of entitlements, you can call us, visit a location or check availability online.

Please note: Guests who wish to use their Disney dining plan for dinner shows must book category 2 or 3 seating.

Dining Plan Type

2017 Entitlements Required

	Dinner
Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan	N/A
Disney Dining Plan	2
Disney Deluxe Dining Plan	2

Dining Plan Type

2018 Entitlements Required

	Dinner
Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan	N/A
Disney Dining Plan	2
Disney Deluxe Dining Plan	2

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Jiko - The Cooking Place Guest Rating 4.5 out of 5

1741 Reviews

Vibrant spices, crackling wood-burning ovens and boutique South African wines transport you to the heart of Africa.

Assorted breads served with a trio of dipping sauces

African Cuisine

Discover a delicious blend of traditional African, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine. Steak, chicken, seafood, vegan and vegetarian dishes are infused with a uniquely bold blend of tantalizing flavors and fragrant spices.

Changing seasonally, the menu may include flavor bursting appetizers like imaginative brick oven-fired flatbreads and mouth-watering entrées such as oak-grilled filet mignon.

The children’s menu features pizza, grilled chicken or steak, and market-fresh fish served with ancient grains and vegetables.

Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days prior to your visit.

Savannah Sunset

Twin wood-burning ovens roar as subtly changing light mimics the warm red, orange and gold tones of an African sunset. Watch chefs prepare appetizers in the open show kitchen, and after dinner, stroll through the grounds of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to encounter more than 30 species of African wildlife in lush, natural habitats.

Reflections of elegance glimmering from a wine bottle and glass inside a classy dining space

Jiko Wine Tasting

Take off on a charming tour destined to please your palate as you travel through the wine regions of South Africa.

Smiling couples eating dinner in the booths at Jiko – The Cooking Place

Dress Code

At this Signature Dining experience, Guests are asked to adhere to the dress code.

Men may wear khakis, slacks, jeans or dress shorts and collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.

Women may wear capri pants, skirts, dresses, jeans or dress shorts.

Not permitted in the dining room are tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and shirts with offensive language or graphics.

Excited Guests watching while a giant eland cross paths with their vehicle during the Wanyama Safari

Wanyama Safari and Dinner

Exclusive to Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort, set out for private animal encounters and a multi-course meal at Jiko – The Cooking Place.

A mother, father, daughter and 2 sons enjoying a meal together inside Le Cellier Steakhouse at Epcot

Disney Dining on Thanksgiving Day

Indulge in one of the most beloved American traditions with a Thanksgiving meal at Walt Disney World Resort!

Come November 23, 2017, treat your tastes—along with family and friends—to a cornicopious feast, available at the following Disney dining locations:

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – Lunch and dinner
Biergarten Restaurant – Lunch and dinner
Chef Mickey’s – Dinner only
Coral Reef Restaurant – Lunch and dinner
Jiko - The Cooking Place – Dinner only
Le Cellier Steakhouse – Lunch and dinner
Olivia’s Cafe – Lunch and dinner
The Wave… of American Flavors – Lunch and dinner
Whispering Canyon Cafe – Lunch and dinner

Don’t miss your chance to savor the festive flavors of a one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving experience—book an online reservation today!

Please note that availability is limited, and that all dining events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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