Disney's Animal Kingdom
Theme park · FL, US
Disney's Animal Kingdom in FL, US. Operated by Walt Disney World.
About
Avatar Flight of Passage is the main concern: a motorbike-style restraint that locks from behind, with a test seat at the entrance; scooting forward helps. Everest is a standard lap bar; the safaris and boats are roomy.
Rides and attractions
- Animal Care at Conservation Station
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station
- Discovery Island Trails
- Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain Single Rider
- Feathered Friends in Flight!
- Jumping Junction
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
- Meet Moana at Character Landing
- Na'vi River Journey
- The Oasis Exhibits
- Tree of Life
- Wilderness Explorers
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
- Dug & Russel's Wilderness Explorer Clubhouse
- Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
- Kali River Rapids
- Maharajah Jungle Trek
- Meet Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
- Wildlife Express Train
At the park
- Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
- Kali River Rapids
- Colobus Monkeys
- Gorillas
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
Shows and experiences
- Caring for Giants
- Savor the Savanna
- Up Close with Rhinos
- Wild Africa Trek
- Festival of the Lion King
- Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
- Wildlife Express Train
- Donald's Dino Bash Truck
- Harambe Theatre
- Pandora Drummers
Events
- Earth Week celebration
- EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
- Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Merry Menagerie
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
- Holidays at Animal Kingdom
Places to eat
- Arusha Savanna
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Boma
- Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar
- Dawa Bar
- Dino Diner
- Dino-Bite Snacks
- Discovery Island Trails
- Drinkwallah
- Dug & Russel's Wilderness Explorer Clubhouse
- Eight Spoon Cafe
- Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- Flame Tree Barbecue
- Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
- Harambe Fruit Market
- Harambe Market
- Harambe Popcorn
- Isle of Java
- Jiko
- Kali River Rapids
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery
- Maharajah Jungle Trek
- Meet Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
- Na'vi River Journey
- Nomad Lounge
- Pizzafari
- Pongu Pongu
- Rainforest Cafe
- Restaurantosaurus
- Satu'li Canteen
- Smiling Crocodile
- Starbucks
- Tamu Tamu
- Tamu Tamu Refreshments
- Terra Treats
- The Feeding Ground
- The Mara
- The Oasis Exhibits
- Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks
- Tiffins
- Tiffins Restaurant
- Trilo-Bites
- Tusker House Restaurant
- Upcountry
- Uzima Savanna
- Uzima Springs Pool Bar
- Wilderness Explorers
- Yak & Yeti Bahktapur Market
- Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe
- Yak & Yeti Quality Beverages
- Yak & Yeti Restaurant
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
Before you go
- Outside food
- Disney allows outside food and drink; no glass and no large coolers.
- Bag policy
- Bags are allowed; security screening at the entrance. Bags over 24 by 15 by 18in are not permitted.
- Loose articles
- Secure items before Everest and Flight of Passage; Kali River Rapids gets you wet.
- Lockers
- Lockers near the entrance: small about $10/day, large about $12/day.
- Mobility
- Wheelchairs about $12/day, ECVs about $50/day plus a $20 deposit; leafy park, lots of walking.
- Disability access
- Disney's Disability Access Service (DAS) — DAS limited to developmental disabilities since 2024; register by video chat 2 to 60 days ahead.
- Sensory
- Sensory Experience Details per ride; the Baby Care Center and quiet natural trails offer breaks.
- First aid
- Near the entrance of the park, just past the main gates. — Registered nurses during park hours; basic first aid; OTC remedies; quiet rest area; medication refrigeration; help arranging transport to urgent care. — Throughout the park, marked on the park map. — AdventHealth urgent care at Lake Buena Vista; complimentary transportation available.
- Tip
- Head to Avatar Flight of Passage at opening; it posts the longest wait in all of Disney World.
- Tip
- Ride Kilimanjaro Safaris early or late when animals are most active.
- Quiet spot
- Rafiki's Planet Watch (via Wildlife Express Train) — Quieter backstage area — a genuine respite from the main park, though it requires a short train ride.
- Quiet spot
- Discovery Island trails near the Tree of Life — Shaded discovery paths with seating and significantly lower noise than the main pathways.
- Quiet spot
- Baby Care Center near the park entrance — Air-conditioned and calm; welcomes older children with hidden disabilities.
Facilities on the park map
1 changing table, 2 first aid station, 1 interactive play, 27 restroom, 18 water fountain.
Where to stay
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney's Coronado Springs
- Disney's All-Star Movies/Music/Sports
- Disney's Beach Club Resort
- Disney's BoardWalk Inn
- Disney's Contemporary Resort
- Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney's Wilderness Lodge
- Disney's Yacht Club Resort
- Disney's Old Key West Resort
- Disney's Riviera Resort
- Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
- Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
- Disney's All-Star Music Resort
- Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
History
- Opened
- 1998
- Park opened
- Asia opened
Nearby
- Safari So Good Arcade