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Boma serves an African-inspired, marketplace-style buffet at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, from slow-roasted meats to the famous butternut squash soup and Zebra Domes. It's a longtime guest favorite, which makes dinner one of Walt Disney World's harder tables to land.

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What makes Boma special

Boma sits inside Jambo House at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and spreads dozens of dishes across an open, marketplace-style kitchen. The menu leans into African flavors, with carved meats, slow-simmered stews, curries, fresh salads, and house-made breads and chutneys.

Regulars come back for the butternut squash soup and the Zebra Domes, the bite-sized Amarula dessert that tends to disappear fast from the dessert station. It is a wide, varied spread, which makes it a reliable pick for groups and mixed tastes.

The room is warm and low-lit, styled after an African night market, and it pairs well with a stop at the lodge savanna viewing areas before or after your meal.

Why Boma is so hard to book

Boma has a loyal following built over years, and it seats a limited number of guests for dinner. It also sits at a resort rather than inside a park, so tables are in demand from both lodge guests and day visitors making the trip out.

Dinner and weekend times go first, and they often disappear soon after release.

Good to know before you book

Boma serves breakfast and dinner as all-you-care-to-enjoy buffets, and it's a strong option for families and larger groups. The variety also makes it friendlier than most buffets for different tastes and needs, though menus change seasonally.

How to catch a cancellation

Openings reappear as plans change, usually a day or two before a date. A freed table is claimed fast, so an alert beats checking by hand.

Tables reopen as plans shift, and a little know-how on hard-to-get Walt Disney World reservations goes a long way. Set an alert above and we'll email and text you the moment a table drops.

Boma - Flavors of Africa reservation FAQs

Why is Boma so hard to book?

Boma is one of Walt Disney World's most popular buffets, with a loyal following and limited dinner seating, so reservations often disappear soon after release. Park Drop watches around the clock for cancellations and newly opened tables.

When do Boma reservations open?

Walt Disney World dining reservations typically open 60 days in advance. Because Boma fills up fast, many guests set an alert to catch last-minute openings.

Can Park Drop alert me when a Boma table opens?

Yes. Choose your dates, party size, and time window above, and Park Drop will send you an email and text the moment a matching Boma reservation becomes available.

Is Boma a buffet?

Yes. Boma is an all-you-care-to-enjoy, marketplace-style buffet with African-inspired dishes, served at breakfast and dinner. Menus change seasonally, so confirm the details on Disney's site.

Which Boma meal is easier to get?

Breakfast tends to be a little easier than the popular dinner, and off-peak weekdays open up more often. An alert set for your date can catch either.

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