Animal Kingdom
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Light 2/10
Rides
Live · 2:51pmNa'vi River Journey35m
Avatar Flight of Passage30m
Kilimanjaro Safaris15m
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain10m
Kali River Rapids5m
Wildlife Express Train5m
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Shows
Festival of the Lion King10:00a11:00a12:00p1:00p2:00p3:00p4:00p3:00p
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!11:00a12:00p1:00p2:30p3:30p4:30p3:30p
Feathered Friends in Flight!10:45a11:45a1:45p2:45p3:45p3:45p
Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight8:15a9:15a10:15a11:15a12:15pDone
This week
Crowd calendar- Today2Light8am–6pm
- Fri5Moderate8am–7pm
- Sat8Packed8am–8pm
- Sun5Moderate9am–8pm
- Mon4Moderate8am–6pm
- Tue3Light8am–6pm
- Wed3Light8am–6pm
Tables
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What can I do at Animal Kingdom with short waits right now?
Wildlife Express Train (5 min), Kali River Rapids (5 min), Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (10 min) and Kilimanjaro Safaris (15 min). Posted waits as published by the park, updated Nov 12, 2:52 PM EST and refreshed every few minutes. Parky can alert you when a longer line drops to your number.
Which rides should I prioritize at Animal Kingdom?
Avatar Flight of Passage: usually peaks around 57 min near 11 AM, shortest around 4 PM (39 min); Kilimanjaro Safaris: usually peaks around 51 min near 10 AM, shortest around 5 PM (10 min); Na'vi River Journey: usually peaks around 47 min near 11 AM, shortest around 5 PM (32 min); Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain: usually peaks around 35 min near 11 AM, shortest around 5 PM (14 min). Ranked by how long their posted waits usually get, from the last 111 days of waits Parky recorded. Ride them at their quiet hour, and Parky keeps a stamp for every ride you finish.
How crowded will Animal Kingdom be this week?
Thu, Nov 12: 2/10, light; Fri, Nov 13: 5/10, moderate; Sat, Nov 14: 8/10, packed; Sun, Nov 15: 5/10, moderate; Mon, Nov 16: 4/10, moderate; Tue, Nov 17: 3/10, light; Wed, Nov 18: 3/10, light. The lightest is Thu, Nov 12. Parky's forecast on a 1 to 10 scale where 5 is a normal day for this park, from park hours, event nights, Lightning Lane prices, school breaks and holidays, recomputed every night and graded against real waits.
What are the wait times at Animal Kingdom right now?
As of Nov 12, 2:52 PM EST, 6 Animal Kingdom rides are posting waits, averaging 17 minutes. The longest is Na'vi River Journey at 35 minutes. This page refreshes every few minutes; Parky's app updates live and can alert you when a wait drops.
What time does Animal Kingdom open today?
Animal Kingdom is open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM today (Thursday, November 12). Early entry starts at 7:30 AM for eligible guests. Hours can change; check the official app before you go.
When are lines shortest at Animal Kingdom?
At most parks the first hour after opening and the last hour or two before close post the shortest waits, while midday is busiest. Each ride page shows its own typical wait by hour from the last four weeks, and the week ahead above shows which days Parky expects to be lightest.
Is Parky affiliated with Disney?
No. Parky is an independent app. Posted waits come from the park's own published data and can lag or differ from what you find at the queue.
How crowded will Animal Kingdom be on Thursday?
Parky forecasts 2 out of 10 (light) for Animal Kingdom on Thursday, November 12, likely 2 to 7. Quieter than usual lately; Lightning Lane priced high.
How crowded will Animal Kingdom be on Friday?
Parky forecasts 5 out of 10 (moderate) for Animal Kingdom on Friday, November 13, likely 3 to 8. Longer park hours; Lightning Lane priced high.
How crowded will Animal Kingdom be on Saturday?
Parky forecasts 8 out of 10 (packed) for Animal Kingdom on Saturday, November 14, likely 5 to 10. Longer park hours; Saturday.
How crowded will Animal Kingdom be on Sunday?
Parky forecasts 5 out of 10 (moderate) for Animal Kingdom on Sunday, November 15, likely 3 to 8. Longer park hours; Lightning Lane priced high.
How crowded will Animal Kingdom be on Monday?
Parky forecasts 4 out of 10 (moderate) for Animal Kingdom on Monday, November 16, likely 2 to 7. Quieter than usual lately; Lightning Lane priced high.
How crowded will Animal Kingdom be on Tuesday?
Parky forecasts 3 out of 10 (light) for Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, November 17, likely 2 to 6. Quieter than usual lately; Lightning Lane priced high.
How crowded will Animal Kingdom be on Wednesday?
Parky forecasts 3 out of 10 (light) for Animal Kingdom on Wednesday, November 18, likely 2 to 6. Extended evening hours; Quieter than usual lately.