Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Animal Kingdom is one of the four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks with a Safari zoological theme. What makes Animal Kingdom a fan favorite is its focus on animal conservation of 250 species within 500 acres, its African Safaris, and its adventures to the prehistoric age.

Some Things You Should Know

To visit the park, you need a valid park admission, then you have to make a park reservation using their Disney Park Pass system.
Keep hydrated! Pack water bottles, buy water or ask for a cup of water from one of their many restaurants.
Disney is strict with safety, if a child doesn’t meet a ride’s height requirement they will not be allowed to board, even if they’re only 1/2 an inch short.
Disney Rides: Download the Disney App for show times and attraction wait times.

Themed Lands

The park itself is divided into 6 areas:

The Oasis
Pandora – The World of Avatar
Africa
Asia
DinoLand U.S.A
Discovery Island

Fan Favorite Rides:

Pandora – The World of Avatar

Avatar Flight of Passage (A/Simulator)
Na’vi River Journey (Boat Ride)
Valley of Mo’ara

Discovery Island

It’s Tough to Be a Bug! (C)
The Tree of Life (C)
Discovery Island Trails

World Discovery

Kilimanjaro Safaris
Festival of the Lion King (Show)
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Wild Africa Trek
Wildlife Express Train

Asia

Exhibition Everest (R)
Kali River Rapids (You will get wet!)
Maharajah Jungle Trek
UP! A Great Bird Adventure

Dinoland U.S.A.

DINOSAUR
Finding Nemo (The Musical Re-Opens in the Summer) (C)
The Boneyard
Dino-Sue
Cretaceous Trail

Key

(C) – Classic Rides for Pre-K (A) – Older Families and Adults (R) – Roller Coaster

Hours & Information

Early Entry
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Park Hours
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Two people posing by Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park near Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

Safari scene with three giraffes at Animal Kingdom Theme Park near Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

Family taking selfie in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park near Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

Safari Ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park near Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

People posing with penguin toys at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park near Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

Child gazing through binocular at Theme Park near Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

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