At 500 acres, Disney's Animal Kingdom is five times the size of the Magic Kingdom and more than twice the size of Epcot. But like Disney's Hollywood Studios, most of the Animal Kingdom's vast geography is only accessible on guided tours or as part of attractions. Its size notwithstanding, the Animal Kingdom features a limited number of attractions. To be exact, there are seven, several walkthrough exhibits, an indoor theater, four amphitheaters, a conservation exhibit, and a children's playground. Read our full Animal Kingdom overview.
Animal Kingdom Touring Plans
Our Animal Kingdom Touring Plans are field-tested, step-by-step itineraries for seeing all major attractions with a minimum of waiting in line. They're designed to keep you ahead of the crowds while the park is filling in the morning, and to place you at the less crowded attractions during Animal Kingdom's busier hours. They assume you would be happier doing a little extra walking rather than a lot of extra standing in line.
Animal Kingdom Attractions
We have full touring tips, descriptions, author and reader ratings, ride restrictions for every attraction at Animal Kingdom. We also include many comments from Unofficial Guide readers and attraction backstory via the Disney Dish with Jim Hill.
Animal Kingdom Dining
Get a detailed overview of every full service and counter service restaurant, including ratings of quality, value, cost, as well as reader-survey responses. For full service restaurants, we list the setting and atmosphere, house specialities, our dish recommendations, where to find the menus online, and participation in the Disney Dining Plan.
Animal Kingdom Traffic Patterns
Because the park hosts large crowds with only a relative handful of attractions, expect for all the attractions to be extremely busy, and for Kilimanjaro Safaris and Expedition Everest to be mobbed. Most guests arrive in the morning, with a sizable number on hand prior to opening and a larger wave arriving before 10 a.m.
Animal Kingdom Cheat Sheets
We've created a series of color coded, one-page charts to show you the best times to visit every attraction in the Animal Kingdom. These cheat sheets are a great help if you'd like to adapt one of our touring plans to your specific needs. Think of these cheat sheets as pocket-sized insurance against encountering long waits in line.
Animal Kingdom Lands
Learn more about each land in the Animal Kingdom, including its attractions, entertainment, and dining options:
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Check out our Animal Kingdom Overview of how to get to the park and get oriented. We also have a park map and updates park hours and refurbishments.
