Animal Kingdom wait time predictions
See the best time to ride Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest and Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom.
Animal Kingdom often opens earlier and closes earlier than the other parks, so timing matters more here. Flight of Passage lines stay long all day, while outdoor rides like Kali River Rapids and Everest react to heat and storms. The app shows you when each one is worth it.
Animal Kingdom headliners
- Avatar Flight of PassageConsistently one of Disney's longest lines
- Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden MountainOutdoor coaster; closes for lightning
- Kilimanjaro SafarisOutdoor; animals and waits vary by time of day
- Na'vi River JourneySlow-loading boat ride; long waits
- Kali River RapidsOutdoor water ride; busiest on hot afternoons
- Zootopia: Better ZoogetherIndoor show, good for a storm
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Every Animal Kingdom attraction we track
Rides & shows
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
- Kali River Rapids
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Maharajah Jungle Trek
- Na'vi River Journey
- Wildlife Express Train
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether
Character meets
- Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
Dining (where waits are posted)
- Nomad Lounge
- Rainforest Cafe at Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Tiffins Restaurant
- Tusker House Restaurant
- Yak & Yeti Restaurant
What you get for Animal Kingdom
- Live wait times for every ride, with a Ride now / Wait / Skip signal
- Predicted waits through the day and the best times to go
- Weather closure risk, and reopen forecasts when a ride goes down
- Single rider windows where available, and a full trip planner
Animal Kingdom questions
When is the best time to ride Flight of Passage?
Open Flight of Passage in the app to see its predicted wait through the day with the quietest windows highlighted.
Do Animal Kingdom rides close for weather?
Outdoor rides like Expedition Everest and Kali River Rapids usually pause for lightning nearby. The app shows a weather closure risk and estimates when they'll reopen.
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