Does DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park require advance reservations?

Theme park reservations are not required for date-based tickets. For other admission types, theme park reservations may be required. These include student group tickets, sport and convention tickets, Florida Resident Disney Thrills tickets, Disney Military Salute Tickets, and Annual Passes. Check with WALT DISNEY WORLD ahead of your visit for complete details.

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Avatar Flight of Passage

Take flight on a winged mountain banshee for an unforgettable ride through a unique world.

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Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain®

Exhilarating drops, loops and curves await as you careen through ominous caves with a growling Yeti in close range.

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DINOSAUR

Every turn builds the suspense. Will you escape danger or face off with a prehistoric beast?

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Kilimanjaro Safaris®

Set off in an open-air vehicle for either a day or evening tour of the Harambe Wildlife Preserve’s flora and fauna.

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Festival of the Lion King

Enjoy an interactive, Broadway-quality show inspired by the hit movie, The Lion King, with unforgettable performances.

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Spend Less Time in Line

Create your best Disney day with the complimentary My Disney Experience app. Upgrade to Lightning Lane Single Pass or Lightning Lane Multi Pass for more than 40 attractions across the four Walt Disney World theme parks.

Pack Lightly

Keep things simple and portable, especially when traveling with kids. The last thing you want to do is juggle personal items around and feel weighed down. Streamline your necessities for a smoother day.

Stay Hydrated

Bring water, buy water or ask for free water and ice in a cup at any of the quick-service restaurants and eateries for your family. With all the excitement, someone might forget to stay adequately hydrated.

Check Height Restrictions

It is best to steer your kids away from experiences where you know they will not meet the height requirements, even if it is just half an inch. Safety comes first, and Cast Members will not budge on height requirements.

Prepare for Rain

This is Florida. Chances are it might rain. You cannot use umbrellas on rides, so be sure to pack ponchos for your whole crew. Buying ahead of time at a local big box store will save you money.

Schedule Some Breaks

It is smart to make time for breaks to avoid exhaustion or meltdowns. Everyone will feel refreshed by heading back to the hotel for an afternoon nap or cool dip in the pool.

Rider Swap or Switch

Let a Cast Member know about your need to ride switch to accommodate small children or guests with special needs. One guest will wait at a designated area with the non-rider while a second guest rides. The riders then switch.

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DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park FAQs

At DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park at WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort, you can explore throughout the day and into the night on an adventure into a world alive with magic. Visit a distant planet with floating mountains, or view thousands of animals in their natural habitats back on Earth — all without leaving Orlando.

You may want to visit the park’s newest land first: Pandora — The World of Avatar. Float down a mystical bioluminescent river and fly on the back of banshees that soar past floating mountains. In addition to the Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey attractions, it features out-of-this-world dining and shopping.

But to be sure, every land at DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM will transport you to hauntingly gorgeous realms you have only dreamed of seeing. In the first area, Oasis, you can enjoy a self-guided tour at The Oasis Exhibits, which features fauna such as wallabies, giant anteaters, exotic boars and even barking deer.

Your next port of call is Discovery Island®, the nexus of the park’s other lands and home to the iconic Tree of Life®. It also features a self-guided tour at Discovery Island Trails.

From there, it is a short distance to Africa, which has a self-guided tour at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Then, witness exotic creatures in natural environments by day or night at one of Orlando’s most unforgettable experiences, Kilimanjaro Safaris®. Africa also hosts one of the park’s most incredible shows, Festival of the Lion King.

Keep moving and you will come to Asia, where a legendary creature awaits you at Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain®. Keep an eye out for the vengeful Yeti as you race to escape the cursed mountain. Kali River Rapids® offers more white-knuckle thrills, or set a slower pace with a self-guided tour at Maharajah Jungle Trek®. This area also features Feathered Friends in Flight, where you can see birds from all over the world.

Throw in the park’s entertainment, special encounters and other enthralling features —plus the all-new Tropical Americas land debuting in 2027 with Indiana Jones and Encanto attractions — and it is easy to spend a full day or more exploring DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM Theme Park.

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You can also customize your Disney experience with a ticket plan that works best for you, including single- and multi-day packages with or without Park Hopper benefits.

Through the My Disney Experience app, you can purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass Entrance for more than 40 attractions across the four WALT DISNEY WORLD theme parks, as well as Lightning Lane Single Pass Entrance for highly demanded attractions. Lightning Lane Premium Pass includes all Lightning Lane attractions at a given park. When you purchase a multi pass, you can plan ahead and choose up to three multi pass experiences and arrival windows, and the option to make an additional selection after your first multi pass experience, plus photo perks. As a reminder, attractions continue to offer a traditional standby queue.

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