How do you get to Animal Kingdom by car?

From Interstate 4, take Exit 65, Osceola Parkway. Animal Kingdom has its own vast pay parking lot with close-in parking for the disabled. Once parked, you can walk to the entrance or catch a ride on one of Disney's trams. The park is connected to other Walt Disney World destinations by the Disney bus system.



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I'm pleased to tell you that the parking lot at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is right next to the park itself. Depending on how early you arrive, the walk to the park entrance may only take you a few minutes! At most, you can expect a 10-minute walk.

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Disney Bus Transportation Most areas throughout Walt Disney World Resort are accessible by complimentary bus transportation. The bus stop at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is located near the entrance, in front of the Giraffe Trail Guest Rooms.

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Geographically, Hollywood Studios is the closest park to Animal Kingdom, making for a quicker hopping experience than if you were to hop from EPCOT or Magic Kingdom. Just keep in mind that you could be held up at Disney's Hollywood Studios if your plans include riding Rise of the Resistance.

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Driving to Parks at Walt Disney World Parking at Disney World parks costs $25 for standard parking and $45 or $50 for preferred parking. Guests of Disney hotels enjoy free theme park parking as a perk of their stay.

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Total time to get into the Animal Kingdom once parked: 10 minutes.

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Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.

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Which is the best day to visit Animal Kingdom? Animal Kingdom is one of the only Disney theme parks which we recommend to visit certain weekend days. We typically see lower crowds on Friday and Sundays. Wednesday is another one of the best days to go to Animal Kingdom.

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While Disney has found ways to extend the fun into the afternoon and evening hours, most of the animals viewed here are far more active, and therefore visible, in the morning. I strongly recommend you arrive at the park at opening time, or as soon afterwards as possible, to maximize your visit.

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Animal Kingdom often closes earlier than other theme parks at Walt Disney World large due to its dual status as a home and refuge for many wild animals that require 24/7 care.

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If you are the kind of person who enjoys the park atmosphere between the rides, Animal Kingdom is incredibly immersive. If you're checking off rides and shows and your mind is in other parks you want to get to, Animal Kingdom can be a half day.

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Non-resort guests can book reservations up to 30 days in advance of each day of their theme park visit — starting at 7 a.m. Eastern Time. Disney's Animal Kingdom does have a tiered FastPass+ system, but the Animal Kingdom FastPass tiers are fairly simple.

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Animal Kingdom The longest wait there (on average) was Flight of Passage at 102 minutes. Na'vi River Journey followed with 64 minutes, and Kilimanjaro Safaris was next at 58 minutes.

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What rides are at Animal Kingdom? Animal Kingdom has a total of 15 rides and live shows: The Animation Experience at Conservation Station.

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Board the Wildlife Express Train for a peaceful 7-minute, 1.2-mile journey to Rafiki's Planet Watch, an area dedicated to the preservation and conservation of animals. Get a close-up look at the inner workings of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and enjoy fascinating educational activities for all ages.

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