Wait Times at Animal Kingdom
Disney's Animal Kingdom, which opened in 1999, is a cross between a traditional theme park and a zoo, integrating attractions and nature into one. In 2017, Pandora: the World of Avatar expanded the park and introduced its most popular attraction: Avatar Flight of Passage. The park is typically busiest during the holidays, & in the spring and early summer. See the Animal Kingdom Crowd Calendar for more details. Animal Kingdom single day ticket prices range from $109 to $164, and Genie+ is cheapest at the park.
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Animal Kingdom Typical Wait Times
What are wait times typically like at Animal Kingdom each day? The table below shows the recent average of wait times at Animal Kingdom, listed in 5 minute intervals.
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Animal Kingdom Summary Statistics
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Avatar Flight of Passage 25
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Best Hours to Visit
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Morning: 9:05 AM, Early Afternoon: 4:00 PM, Late Afternoon: 7:00 PM |
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Note that is not a crowd calendar. Click here for the Animal Kingdom Crowd Calendar
Animal Kingdom Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the busiest times at Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World?
Spring break, typically the week of Easter, the week of Thanksgiving, and the week after Christmas through New Year's Day.
- What rides have the longest wait times at Disney's Animal Kingdom?
The longest average wait times at Animal Kingdom are Avatar Flight of Passage at 92 minutes, Na'vi River Journey at 57 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 38 minutes, and Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at 28 minutes.
- What are the Animal Kingdom hours?
On most days, Animal Kingdom is the first park to open. During busier periods, the park opens at 8:00 AM (resort guest early theme park entry of 7:30 AM). On lighter days, the park opens at 9:00 AM (resort guest early theme park entry at 8:30 AM). Closing hours vary, but typically the park closes at or before 8:00 PM. Many guests choose to rope drop Pandora at park opening time. Note that the Kilimanjaro Safaris are not open during early theme park entry.
- Are any resort hotels near Animal Kingdom?
The closest Disney resort to DAK is the Animal Kingdom Lodge. While not directly connected to the theme park, the Lodge is only a couple minutes down the road.
- What lands are at Animal Kingdom?
Animal Kingdom is comprised of Oasis (the park entrance), Discovery Island, Dinoland USA, Pandora, Asia, and Africa.
- Are there Extra Magic Hours at Animal Kingdom?
No, because Extra Magic Hours did not return after the COVID-19 closure. However, Disney resort guests can enter the park one half hour before the general park opening every day.
What is the busiest day to visit Disney's Animal Kingdom??
The busiest day to visit DAK is Tuesday or Friday with a 44 minute average wait time. The least busy day is Wednesday with a 39 minute average wait time.
What is the best month to visit Disney's Animal Kingdom?
September is the best/least busy month to visit DAK with an average wait time of 32 minutes. December is the worst/busiest month to visit the park with an average wait time of 50 minutes.
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