Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
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Go wild with your Disney Tickets at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Explore the realm of creatures that inhabit our world and our imagination, a place full of animal adventures, loveable creatures and spectacular shows with over 30 attractions throughout six unforgettable lands.
Our guide to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
The fun gets wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Use your Disney Tickets to create your own adventure for an experience that roars with excitement. It’s a wildly playful adventure like no other. And it's yours to live.
Here you can Discover Pandora - The World of Avatar! a distant world where floating mountains defy gravity. Where nature comes alive and mystical rivers flow. Enjoy the unique opportunity to fly on the back of a banshee, travel deep into a bioluminescent rainforest and walk under floating mountains. Watch the Swotu Waya Na’vi Drum Ceremony with its unique sounds and rhythms from the ‘sacred place of song’, witness the magical glow when the night sky comes alive and enjoy exploring your magnificent surroundings with cascading waterfalls and colourful plant life on this unforgettable expedition.
Come and explore Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and discover:
Fun for Kids
- Go deep inside the Tree of Life to discover why 'It’s Tough to be a Bug!' (Inspired by Disney/Pixar’s A Bug’s Life) a 3D animated creepy crawly adventure.
- Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail: Explore a lush tropical forest inhabited by gorillas, hippos and exotic birds.
- Finding Nemo: The Big Blue...And Beyond: based on Disney and Pixar’s film Finding Nemo, this exciting stage show invites you to discover the familiar tale from a whole new point of view.
Big Thrills
- Avatar Flight of Passage: Fly on the back of a mountain banshee during an exhilarating 3D ride above this vast moon, only at Pandora – The World of AVATAR
- Expedition Everest: This thrilling journey through the treacherous Himalayas features hairpin turns, high speeds and a hair-raising drop while avoiding the clutches of the mythic Yeti!
- Kali River Rapids: Prepare to get soaked....really soaked!.. on a white-water rafting adventure through a lush jungle in the heart of Asia.
Family Fun
- Festival of the Lion King: Delight in a breathtaking celebration of the circle of life in this Broadway-style show - a true feast for the senses, with extravagant theatrics, classic songs and a spectacular finale!
- Na'vi River Journey: Embark on an exciting journey deep into a bioluminescent rainforest in search of the Na’vi Shaman of Songs. Travel through the glowing rivers of Pandora and witness incredible animal species and beautiful foliage.
- Kilimanjaro Safaris: Travel amongst free-roaming wildlife as your open-sided safari vehicle takes you across acres of an African-style savannah, rivers and rocky hills. No two safaris are ever the same. It's a wild adventure!
Your Disney Tickets allow you to experience all of the above wonderful attractions as well as many more at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – click on the ‘Rides’ tab for a full list of fantastic attractions.
Rides
Our guide to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Avatar Flight of Passage
Minimum Height Required: 113cm or taller

Kilamanjaro Safaris

Expedition Everest
Minimum Height Required: 113cm or taller

Kali River Rapids
Minimum Height Required: 97cm or taller

Na’vi River Journey

Finding Nemo - The Musical

The Bone Yard

It's Tough to be a Bug!

Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Explore a lush tropical forest inhabited by gorillas, hippos and exotic birds. Meander along winding paths amid a lush forest trail of African flora and fauna. Spot an adorable meerkat on a rocky perch or an impressive Grevy's zebra on the savanna—before coming face to face with a gentle troop of western lowland gorillas on a grassy hillside—who are just as curious to see you as you are to see them!

The Tree of Life

Festival of the Lion King

DINOSAUR
Minimum Height Required: 102cm or taller
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions for Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
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How big is Disney's Animal Kingdom?
Disney's Animal Kingdom is the biggest of the all the Disney Parks in the world and spans 580 acres. This is because it is home to many incredible and exotic animals from Africa and Asia, and boats its own savannah, where guests can see these animals in their natural habitat.
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Is Disney's Animal Kingdom worth it?
In a word - yes! In Disney's Animal Kingdom there are a variety of attractions and experiences to suit all tastes and ages including the jaw dropping land of Pandora - The World of Avatar, the irresistible Festival of the Lion King show and the thrilling excitement of Expedition Everest rollercoaster. We recommend spending at least a day in this incredible park, or more if your schedule allows.
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What is Disney's Animal Kingdom like?
Disney's Animal Kingdom is divided into different lands offering a wide variety of attractions, experiences and shows while also being home to hundreds of species of animals. Here you can board the Kilimanjaro Safari where an expert guide will drive you around telling you all about the animals you might encounter including zebras, hippos, lions and more. In Pandora - The World of Avatar you can fly on a Banshee in the jaw-dropping Avatar Flight of Passage 3D ride, whilst over in DinoLand U.S.A. you can go back in time to the late Cretaceous Period on an adventure without parallels. Throughout the day you will be able to meet iconic characters including: Timon, Kevin from UP, Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Lilo and Stitch, Pooh, Eeyore, Rafiki and much more.
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Where can I see Disney characters in Animal Kingdom?
Characters can be seen all around Disney's Animal Kingdom including Lilo & Stitch, Kevin and Dug, Timon, Pochahontas, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald Duck and Daisy amongst others. For up to date information on locations and times for the character encounters you can refer to the My Disney Experience site or app.
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When do they feed the animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom?
The best times to view the animals are either during feeding time at around 4-5pm or early morning/dusk as this is when the animals are likely to be the most active.
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Are there snakes in Disney's Animal Kingdom?
Disney's Animal Kingdom is home to a variety of animals, including a limited number of snakes which can be seen at Conservation Station in Rafiki's Planet Watch and Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.
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How long is the Kilimanjaro Safari ride in Disney's Animal Kingdom?
The Kilimanjaro Safari Expedition ride is situated in the Africa land of Disney's Animal Kingdom. The experience is around 18 minutes long and jeeps will run continuously throughout the day. The best time to experience this ride will be either early morning or in the evening when the animals will most likely be more active outside of the midday heat.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park Reviews
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Pandora, expedition Everest and Safari.
Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 21 Sep, 2023
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Great experience and amazing day.
Liam Butchard reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 19 Sep, 2023
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Love, love, love AK! Great rides here and brilliant food options. Don't miss the shows - they are so good! So many hidden areas to discover. Love the random entertainment dotted around the park.
Hannah Potgieter reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 18 Sep, 2023
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Very good park and lots to enjoy
Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 17 Sep, 2023
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Great themeing throughout the park
Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 17 Sep, 2023
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