But it's not for nothing! Animal Kingdom closes earlier than the other Disney Parks purely for animal welfare. However…the Disney Park used to close even earlier, as early as 5 p.m., according to Disney Dining's own Jill Bivins.
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Typical Hours at Animal KingdomThe typical hours for Animal Kingdom are 8AM or 9AM to 7PM, but hours do vary beyond that.
Witness the majestic centerpiece of Disney's Animal Kingdom park as it comes alive at night like never before! Watch in wonder when the animal spirits within the great tree awaken during a mesmerizing showcase of colour and light.
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.
Objectively, the best days to visit Animal Kingdom are weekdays. Across the board, average daily wait times are lower Monday through Friday than they are Saturday or Sunday.
Animal KingdomThe 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.
And finally, we come to Animal Kingdom! At this park, the predictably busy day is Saturday. That's when you'll find the longest lines for the rides and the shows with full auditoriums. Do yourself a favor and plan to visit on a different day.
For anyone who has spent time in Animal Kingdom, you may notice some HUGE differences from the rest of Disney World's parks! In addition to the fact that it's got legit live animals, this is also the ONLY park that doesn't have fireworks. It's a policy that likely won't change, either, for good reason. Here's why!
Many Disney fans say that Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is a half-day park, and to a certain degree, I can understand that. Whether we spend half a day there or the entire day, I do four things every time I visit.
If you have Early Entry and are starting with something other than Avatar Flight of Passage, arrive 15 to 30 minutes before the start of Early Entry. You should expect only a short wait, but your hope is to be off your first ride in time to get on a second ride during Early Entry.
Like all of Disney's parks (and most theme parks), just because Magic Kingdom closes at some time doesn't mean you have to be out of the park by that time. The closing time is the when guests will stop being allowed to line up for rides.
For those with short trips, Disney After Hours is an excellent way to make the most of your time in the park, since you'll be able to get so much done in a short amount of time. So, if you're looking for a truly special and unforgettable Disney experience, we highly recommend giving Disney After Hours a try.