Touring the Animal Kingdom is not as complicated as touring the other parks because it offers a smaller number of attractions. Also, most Animal Kingdom rides, shows, and zoological exhibits are oriented to the entire family, thus eliminating differences of opinion regarding how to spend the day. At the Animal Kingdom, the whole family can pretty much see and enjoy everything together. Since there are fewer attractions than at the other parks, expect the crowds at the Animal Kingdom to be more concentrated.
If a line seems unusually long, ask an Animal Kingdom cast member what the estimated wait is. If the wait exceeds your tolerance, try the same attraction again after 3 p.m., while a show is in progress at the Theater in the Wild in DinoLand U.S.A., or while some special event is going on.
Touring Plans for Parents and Families
We offer seven touring plans for parents and families, including itineraries for holidays and other peak attendence times. We developed many of these plans when preparing to visit the Studios with our own children (ages 2 through 8). Most plans offer a mid-day break of at least three hours back at your hotel. It's debatable whether the kids will need the nap more than you, but you'll thank us later, we promise.
Touring Plans for Adults
We offer five different adult touring plans, including itineraries for holidays and other peak attendence times. Because the Animal Kingdom has fewer attractions that other Disney parks, it's possible to see almost the entire park in a single day. It's possible to cover the highlights in less than a full day, too, and we've got plans for that.
Touring Plans for Seniors
We offer three touring plans for seniors, including itineraries for holidays and other peak attendence times. The plans are designed to reduce backtracking and waits in line. And each plan contains the Animal Kingdom attractions rated highest by seniors in the annual Unofficial Guide reader surveys.
Miscellaneous Touring Plans
A collection of miscellaneous plans for the Animal Kingdom, including one for Disney Cruise Line guests and Morning-only and Afternoon-only plans.
Choosing The Right Touring Plan For You
We offer fourteen touring plans for the Animal Kingdom, including plans for adults, parents with small children, and active seniors. Variations on these plans cover partial-day touring, such as when you have a free morning or afternoon on a travel day.
If your party consists of teens or teens and adults, start with the adult touring plans. Teens and adults almost always rate an attraction within one-half a star on our five-star scale, and the touring plans for both groups would be essentially the same.
We also offer a plan for families with children of all different ages, from pre-school through teens. This"Happy Family" touring plan allow the older children to separate (briefly) from the parents to ride roller coasters, before meeting up with the rest of the family again. We've also got touring plans for Disney Cruise guests, designed to cover the highlights of the park in a one-day shore excursion. Finally, if you don't see a plan that covers your needs, drop us a line and make a suggestion.
