What are the current wait times at Animal Kingdom?
Animal Kingdom wait times are typically highest in the morning for Pandora attractions. Avatar Flight of Passage regularly exceeds 90 minutes during peak hours.
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Animal Kingdom Wait Times
Disney's Animal Kingdom Toll Plaza, Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747Updated Oct 10, 11:13 PM
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24 attractions
Avatar Flight of Passage
Attraction
Closed
Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station
Attraction
Closed
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Attraction
Closed
Jumping Junction
Attraction
Closed
Kali River Rapids
Attraction
Closed
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Attraction
Closed
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
Attraction
Closed
Meet Moana at Character Landing
Attraction
Closed
Na'vi River Journey
Attraction
Closed
Zoogether Day Gathering Spot
Attraction
Closed
Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
Attraction
Closed
Adventures with Kevin on Discovery Island
Show
Closed
Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight
Show
Closed
Beats and Strings
Show
Closed
DiVine
Show
Closed
Eco-Rhythmics
Show
Closed
Feathered Friends in Flight!
Show
Closed
Festival of the Lion King
Show
Closed
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
Show
Closed
Harambe Village Street Band – Burudika
Show
Closed
Kora Tinga Tinga
Show
Closed
Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe
Show
Closed
Tree of Life Awakenings
Show
Closed
Viva Gaia Street Band!
Show
Closed
How to read Animal Kingdom wait times
Animal Kingdom wait times peak on Avatar Flight of Passage, then Expedition Everest and Na’vi River Journey. The list above is the current posted standby wait for attractions Standby tracks.
Rope drop is the Flight of Passage window. Kilimanjaro Safaris is usually better early, when animals are active and the posted wait is still building.
Book eligible Lightning Lanes at Animal Kingdom
If you already hold Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Booking Assist can watch eligible rides here and book available return times after you link My Disney Experience. Availability is never guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Animal Kingdom for short lines?
Rope drop is crucial for Flight of Passage. Late afternoon also offers shorter waits as crowds thin out. Kilimanjaro Safaris is best early morning when animals are most active.
Which Animal Kingdom rides have the longest wait times?
Avatar Flight of Passage consistently has the longest waits at Animal Kingdom, often 90-120 minutes. Expedition Everest and Na'vi River Journey also draw significant crowds.
When is the best time for Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Early morning (first 2 hours after park open) offers the best wildlife viewing and shorter waits. Animals are most active before the heat of the day.
