Rides & attractions
Leading adventures ranging from immersive worlds to animal encounters.
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Na’vi River Journey
- Expedition Everest
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Kali River Rapids
- DINOSAUR
- Wildlife Express Train
Walt Disney World · Park guide
Adventure is out there
Animal Kingdom
Wildlife, Pandora, live entertainment and richly detailed lands create Walt Disney World’s most exploratory park experience.
Explore Animal Kingdom ↓A different kind of Disney day
Thrills and wildlife.
Wonder at a slower pace.
Animal Kingdom becomes much more than a short attraction list when trails, animals, shows and dining are given room in the day. We balance the headline experiences with the atmosphere that makes this park distinct.
Inside the Animal Kingdom story
Wild places.
Unexpected wonder.
Adventure, animals, quiet pauses and richly designed worlds make this a park to explore—not simply complete.
Some of the park’s most-loved options
Start with adventure.
Leave room to explore.
These attractions, meals, shows, trails and greetings are strong starting points. Current offerings, locations and schedules are confirmed for your travel dates.
Dining highlights
Popular choices that showcase some of Walt Disney World’s most distinctive park flavors.
- Tusker House Restaurant
- Tiffins Restaurant
- Satu’li Canteen
- Flame Tree Barbecue
- Nomad Lounge
- Yak & Yeti Restaurant
Shows & animal trails
Signature entertainment and exploration that are essential parts of the park.
- Festival of the Lion King
- Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!
- Feathered Friends in Flight!
- Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
- Maharajah Jungle Trek
Character meetings
Popular character experiences that complement the park’s adventurous spirit.
- Mickey and Minnie at Adventurers Outpost
- Donald Duck and friends at Tusker House
- Kevin on Discovery Island
- Seasonal and rotating greetings
- Character dining opportunities
Animal Kingdom · Good to know
Five choices for
a smoother adventure.
Wildlife, heat, trails and showtimes give Animal Kingdom a rhythm unlike the other parks.
Use the cooler hours
Morning is often a smart time for outdoor attractions and animal experiences.
Keep the trails
The walking trails hold many of the animal encounters that make this park different.
Let a show reset the day
A major indoor production adds shade, seating and a memorable change of pace.
Check the closing time
Pandora is beautiful after dark, but the park does not stay open late on every date.
Choose the exit route
Allow enough time for the bus, rideshare or parking-lot return instead of ending with another cross-park sprint.
Let exploration lead
The park is
part of the adventure.
Animal Kingdom becomes more memorable when wildlife, performance and richly designed paths receive time of their own.
Walk the animal trails
Quiet viewing moments and detailed habitats are central experiences, not detours from the rides.
Look around Pandora
The landscape, sound and changing light make the land feel different throughout the day.
Choose live storytelling
Music, movement and performance connect the park’s cultures and themes in a way attractions cannot.
Leave with a slower finish
A final trail, drink or Tree of Life view can be a better ending than one last cross-park sprint.
Your adventure, thoughtfully planned