Animal Kingdom wait times
Animal Kingdom is forecast at a 76% crowd level today, which is busy. Its lines average 26 minutes across the days we have recorded. Most lines here ease around noon.
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.
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
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Animal Kingdom - frequently asked questions
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 26 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 76% crowd level today, which is busy - busier than a normal day here. Its lines typically ease around noon. 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 78% crowd level at Animal Kingdom - busier than a normal day here. Today is forecast at 76%, so tomorrow looks much the same. 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.
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.