Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park guide
In short
As of October 11, 2026, our catalogue lists 6 rides at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park: 3 with no height requirement and 3 thrill rides. 6 of its 12 rides, shows and character meets are indoors. Of the 18 places to eat we list, 1 offers character dining. In the next 12 months, our crowd calendar expects September, August, and January to be the least crowded.
Attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
| Attraction | Land | Type | Min height | Thrill | Length | Indoor / outdoor | Lightning Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival of the Lion King | Africa | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 30 min | Indoor | Multi Pass |
| Kilimanjaro Safaris | Africa | Ride | Any height | Mild | About 20 min | Outdoor | Multi Pass |
| Wildlife Express Train | Africa | Ride | Any height | Gentle | About 7 min | Outdoor | None |
| Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain | Asia | Ride | 44 in (112 cm) | Big thrill | About 4 min | Outdoor | Multi Pass |
| Feathered Friends in Flight! | Asia | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 25 min | Outdoor | Multi Pass |
| Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond! | Asia | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 25 min | Indoor | Multi Pass |
| Kali River Rapids | Asia | Ride | 38 in (97 cm) | Thrilling | About 5 min | Outdoor | Multi Pass |
| Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost | Discovery Island | Character meet | Any height | Gentle | About 2 min | Indoor | Not listed |
| Tree of Life Awakenings | Discovery Island | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 5 min | Outdoor | Not listed |
| Zootopia: Better Zoogether! | Discovery Island | Show | Any height | Gentle | About 10 min | Indoor | Multi Pass |
| Avatar Flight of Passage | Pandora - The World of Avatar | Ride | 44 in (112 cm) | Thrilling | About 6 min | Indoor | Single Pass |
| Na'vi River Journey | Pandora - The World of Avatar | Ride | Any height | Gentle | About 5 min | Indoor | Multi Pass |
Heights are Disney's posted minimums in inches, shown in centimetres too (1 in = 2.54 cm, rounded). The measurement at the ride is what counts.
Fireworks and shows
Our catalogue lists no fireworks or nighttime show at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park right now.
See today's show times at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park →Where to eat at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
| Place | Land | Type | Cuisine | Price | Signature dishes & menu | Ordering | Character dining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainforest Cafe at Disney's Animal Kingdom | The Oasis | Table service | American | About $15–35 per adult | Signature: Banana Fosters Pancakes, Bourbon Street Salmon & Coconut Shrimp, Awesome Appetizer Adventure, Sparkling VolcanoDisney's menu ↗ | Reservations recommended | — |
| Tiffins Restaurant | Discovery Island | Table service | International, Asian | About $35–60 per adult | Signature: Pork Belly Bao Buns, Gobi Manchurian, Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Regional Curry TastingDisney's menu ↗ | Reservations accepted | — |
| Tusker House Restaurant | Africa | Table service | African, Buffet | Over $60 per adult | Signature: Spit-roasted Tandoori Chicken, Doro Wat, Braised Beef Tajine, ShakshukaDisney's menu ↗ | Reservations recommended | Yes |
| Yak & Yeti Restaurant | Asia | Table service | Pan-Asian | About $15–35 per adult | Signature: Pork Pot Stickers, Firecracker Shrimp, Korean Fried Chicken, Mango PieDisney's menu ↗ | Reservations recommended | — |
| Creature ComfortsNo live open/closed status — check on site | Discovery Island | Quick service | Coffee, Bakery | — | Signature: Flat White, Pink Drink, Caramel Macchiato, Mickey Cinnamon RollDisney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations | — |
| Flame Tree Barbecue | Discovery Island | Quick service | Barbecue | About $15–35 per adult | Signature: Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork Sampler, Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich, Half Chicken, Key Lime Pie PopDisney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Harambe Market | Africa | Quick service | African, American | About $15 or less per adult | Signature: Tanzanian Meat Pie, Harissa Chicken Wrap, Savanna Salad, Kubwa Cookie, Frozen FlamingoDisney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Pizzafari | Discovery Island | Quick service | Italian, Pizza | About $15 or less per adult | Signature: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta, Chicken Caprese Baguette Sandwich, Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza, Marbled Swirled CheesecakeDisney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| Satu'li Canteen | Pandora - The World of Avatar | Quick service | Asian, Bowls | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
| The Smiling Crocodile | Discovery Island | Quick service | American, Southern | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations | — |
| Yak & Yeti Local Food CafesNo live open/closed status — check on site | Asia | Quick service | Asian | — | Signature: Sesame Chicken, Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich, Vegetable Tikka Masala, Mini Mango PieDisney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations | — |
| Dawa Bar | Africa | Lounge | African, Drinks | — | Disney's menu ↗ | — | — |
| Nomad Lounge | Discovery Island | Lounge | African, Asian, Latin, Small plates | — | Disney's menu ↗ | — | — |
| Thirsty River Bar | Asia | Lounge | Drinks, Snacks | — | Disney's menu ↗ | — | — |
| Yak & Yeti Quality Beverages | Asia | Lounge | Drinks, Asian | — | Disney's menu ↗ | — | — |
| Pongu PonguNo live open/closed status — check on site | Pandora - The World of Avatar | Snacks | Drinks, Snacks | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations | — |
| Warung Outpost | Asia | Snacks | Drinks, Snacks | About $15 or less per adult | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations | — |
| Zuri's Sweet Shop | Africa | Snacks | Sweets, Candy | — | Disney's menu ↗ | Walk-up, no reservations · Mobile order | — |
Prices are a rough guide per adult, from Disney's own price bands: up to $14.99, $15–34.99, $35–59.99, $60 and over.
Signature dishes are taken from each restaurant's page on Disney's site, checked on 2026-10-11. Menus and prices change often: Disney's site has the current menu.
Quietest months in the next year
The park's own crowd level from our crowd calendar, averaged over each month.
- SeptemberAbout level 4 of 10Seasonal estimate, lower confidence (past our holiday data)
- AugustAbout level 5 of 10Seasonal estimate, lower confidence (past our holiday data)
- JanuaryAbout level 5 of 10Seasonal estimate
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- When is the best time to ride Avatar Flight of Passage?
- It is number 1 in our order of rides to do first at opening at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, so go early. During the day, check its posted wait on our live page.
- When is the best time to ride Kilimanjaro Safaris?
- It is number 3 in our order of rides to do first at opening at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, so go early. During the day, check its posted wait on our live page.
- When is the best time to ride Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?
- It is number 4 in our order of rides to do first at opening at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, so go early. During the day, check its posted wait on our live page.
- Are posted wait times accurate?
- They are the park's own posted waits. Posted waits are often longer than the real wait, and they lag behind when a line grows or shrinks quickly.
- How often do the waits update?
- Updated every 5 minutes.