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Orlando, Florida, United States

Animal Kingdom wait times

Crowds today
61%
Tomorrow
69%
Rides tracked
7
All rides at Animal Kingdom ↓
park time

30minUsual average queue here

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Animal Kingdom is forecast at a 61% crowd level today, which is moderately busy. Its lines average 30 minutes across the days we have recorded.

Queue times are read from Animal Kingdom's own live feed every few minutes. The typical figures each ride is compared against - its usual wait, the hour it eases, its quietest and busiest readings - come from this ride's own recorded history, not from other parks.

The longest queue

Avatar Flight of Passage.

It usually holds the longest line at Animal Kingdom. Ride it first thing, or late in the day.

Usual wait for Avatar Flight of Passage
55min
Park average
30min
Avatar Flight of Passage queue times →

Short waits

1 of 6 rides.

That many usually queue for ten minutes or less, so most of the day is spent riding, not waiting.

Usually 10 min or less
1/ 6

About Animal Kingdom and live queue times

Disney's Animal Kingdom blends a full theme park with a working zoo. The park sits at Walt Disney World and is the largest of the four by area. Signature attractions include Avatar Flight of Passage, Na'vi River Journey, Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and the Festival of the Lion King show. Pandora – The World of Avatar regularly posts the longest wait times in the park.

All rides at Animal Kingdom

7

Rides with enough recorded history have their own page - tap for the typical-day pattern and reliability.

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Quick comparisons with Animal Kingdom

Frequently asked: Animal Kingdom

How long are the lines at Animal Kingdom today?

Live wait times at Animal Kingdom vary through the day and by season. Across its recorded history the park averages 30 minutes. Most signature rides see 30-60 minute waits during peak hours (11am-3pm), while early mornings and the last hour before closing are typically the quietest. Check the live Animal Kingdom wait times page for up-to-the-minute queue times on every ride.

How busy is Animal Kingdom today?

Animal Kingdom is forecast at a 61% crowd level today, which is moderately busy - about a normal day for this park. The live board shows what every ride is running right now, and the Animal Kingdom crowd calendar has the same figure for every other date.

Will Animal Kingdom be busy tomorrow?

Tomorrow is forecast at a 69% crowd level at Animal Kingdom - busier than a normal day here. Today is forecast at 61%, so tomorrow looks busier. See the Animal Kingdom crowd calendar for the rest of the month and the quietest upcoming days.

What time does Animal Kingdom open and close?

Animal Kingdom's opening hours change seasonally, typically opening between 9:30am and 10:30am and closing between 5pm and 8pm. Late-opening events and firework nights run later still. Check the Animal Kingdom opening times calendar for today's exact hours.

Which rides are closed at Animal Kingdom today?

The live board on this page shows which rides are closed right now, and updates itself. Closures are normal here: on a typical day there are about 3 ride closures at Animal Kingdom (a ride going down, however briefly), and over the last 60 operating days the park lost around 23% of ride hours to them. Wildlife Express Train has been open only 77% of operating hours. The Animal Kingdom ride reliability page ranks every ride, and a reopen alert tells you the moment a shut ride comes back.

When is the best time to visit Animal Kingdom?

The quietest days at Animal Kingdom are usually mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday) outside school breaks, with weekends and public holidays and school breaks being the busiest. For the shortest lines, arrive at opening and head to the biggest rides first. Our Animal Kingdom best time to visit tool analyses historical wait times to recommend the quietest upcoming days.

How can I avoid long lines at Animal Kingdom?

Three proven tactics: 1) arrive before the gates open and sprint to the biggest ride first, 2) ride popular attractions during lunch hours (12pm-1pm) or the final hour before closing when families start leaving, 3) check the live wait times to dynamically plan your next ride. Animal Kingdom crowds follow predictable patterns - the best time to visit tool breaks these down day by day.

Where is Animal Kingdom located?

Animal Kingdom is located in Orlando, Florida, United States. Full address details, directions and opening hours are available on the park's official website.

Are Animal Kingdom wait times live and accurate?

Yes - wait times on this page come directly from Animal Kingdom's own ride system, the same data shown on the park's official app and in-park signs. They refresh every few minutes. Parks occasionally over-estimate lines by 5-15% to manage expectations, so actual walk times are sometimes shorter than posted.