The longest average wait times at Animal Kingdom are Avatar Flight of Passage at 92 minutes, Na'vi River Journey at 57 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 38 minutes, and Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at 28 minutes.

In 2026, the "longest wait time" title at Disney's Animal Kingdom underwent a historic shift. For years, Avatar Flight of Passage consistently held the record, frequently seeing waits of 120 to 180 minutes. However, in early 2026, the attraction DINOSAUR broke all-time records during its final weeks of operation before closing permanently for the "Tropical Americas" reimagining. On February 1, 2026, the standby wait for DINOSAUR surged to a staggering 265 minutes (over 4 hours) as fans flocked to experience the ride one last time. Under normal operating conditions in 2026, Avatar Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey typically command the longest daily waits, often peaking mid-day. Expedition Everest also sees high numbers, especially if one of the other major thrill rides is down for maintenance. To avoid these 2+ hour queues, most savvy 2026 visitors utilize the Lightning Lane Premier Pass or early entry benefits afforded to on-site Disney Resort guests.