Loading Page...

Does Kilimanjaro Safari have a standby line?

Kilimanjaro Safaris has a Standby Lane and a Lightning Lane. There is no Single Rider Line. Like most attractions, standby lines typically are the lowest first thing in the morning and at the end of the evening. The middle of the day will see the longest lines.



People Also Ask

It is not necessary to pre-book this attraction; all Guests with theme park admission and a Disney Park Pass reservation for Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park may simply enter the standby queue. Use the My Disney Experience mobile app to check wait times on the day of your visit.

MORE DETAILS

As you can tell, most animals appear on both sides of the truck. However, all of the best animals (cheetahs, lions, hyenas and painted dogs) appear only on the left side. I recommend asking the attraction attendant if you can ride toward the front, and on the side that you choose.

MORE DETAILS

Kilimanjaro Safaris is far from a thrill ride, but it can get rough at times with the trucks bouncing up and down along the paths and bridges.

MORE DETAILS

Kilimanjaro Safaris is 110 acres whereas the entire Magic Kingdom park comes in at 107 acres. Disney were not messing about with animal welfare when it came to designing this attraction. The attraction itself makes up 20% of the entire Animal Kingdom park.

MORE DETAILS

A storyline based around poachers and featuring Little Red, a juvenile elephant, was used for years before changing to a storyline about a missing elephant. Eventually, even that storyline was removed from the ride as well. The focus of the Kilimanjaro Safaris ride is now completely on the real animals.

MORE DETAILS

As we all know so well, “kwaherini” means farewell. for the last time.

MORE DETAILS

We figured we could at least get to the queue and hang out there until they open back up. To our surprise, the Kilimanjaro Safaris does not shut down in thunderstorms! Apparently the only time it'll shut down is if it starts to flood. So yay!

MORE DETAILS

This attraction is intended for all ages. It is a slow ride but it is the main attraction at Animal Kingdom.

MORE DETAILS

Rebecca, the Kilimanjaro Safaris is an attraction that is included with your admission to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Anyone visiting is welcome to enjoy that particular attraction.

MORE DETAILS

Conservation fees are worked into the cost of your safari and gets transferred to national parks and private or indigenous landowners. By paying these tariffs you directly finance wildlife conservation and give local communities a tangible incentive to help protect Africa's magical ecosystems.

MORE DETAILS

People With Poor Physical Fitness: While fitness levels vary among individuals, it's important to recognize that Mt. Kilimanjaro is a strenuous climb. It requires days of hiking up the mountain under extreme conditions, so those who are not fit enough to endure such an experience should not attempt it.

MORE DETAILS