Attractions At A Glance Animal Kingdom

When it’s time for fun in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, attractions are where it’s at! There’s something for everyone — from thrill rides to kid-friendly shows. Let’s take a look!

Animal Kingdom

Affection Section - Rafiki's Planet Watch

Location: Africa
Notes:
Petting zoo
Self-guided
For all ages
Access via Wildlife Express Train

Conservation Station - Rafiki's Planet Watch

Location: Africa
Notes:
Exhibits covering veterinary medicine, animal nutrition, and conservation
Self-guided

Festival of the Lion King

Location: Africa
Notes:
Broadway-style show featuring songs from the film, dancing, acrobats, and more
FastPass available and recommended during high-crowd times

Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail

Location: Africa
Notes:
Self-guided trails
See hippos, gorillas, birds, meerkats, and more
Can be hot in the afternoon

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Location: Africa
Notes:
Safari ride in open-air truck
Terrain can be rough
See giraffes, rhinos, lions, elephants, and more on African savanna
FastPass available and recommended

Expedition Everest

Location: Asia
Notes:
High-speed roller coaster with drops
Also moves backward
Home of famous Disco Yeti
FastPass available and recommended
Single Rider line available
Must be 44″ to ride

Finding Nemo: The Big Blue...and Beyond!

Location: Asia
Notes:
Musical featuring beautiful puppets, music, and storytelling

Kali River Rapids

Location: Asia
Notes:
White-water raft adventure
Prepare to be soaked
Lockers nearby to store personal items
FastPass available
Must be 38″ to ride

Maharajah Jungle Trek

Location: Asia
Notes:
Self-guided trails
May see tigers, tapirs, bats, birds, and more
Can be hot in afternoon

UP! A Great Bird Adventure

Location: Asia
Notes:
Bird show featuring bird tricks and training
Russell and Dug from UP! help teach audience about bird behaviors
FastPass available but not usually needed

Dino-Sue

Location: Dinoland USA
Notes:
Largest t-rex fossil ever found with 90% of her bones

Dinosaur – DinoLand USA

Location: Dinoland USA
Notes:
Very rough ride in open-air jeep
Travel back to the Cretaceous Period
Loud, dark, scary
FastPass+ available
Must be 40″ to ride

Primeval Whirl

Location: Dinoland USA
Notes:
Tilt-a-Whirl and mouse coaster combination
Can be erratic and painful for some guests
Open seasonally
FastPass available
Must be 48″ to ride

Location: Dinoland USA
Notes:
Nighttime show featuring water and light effects
Celebrates natural world and Disney animals from film
No fireworks or explosions
FastPass, Dining Package, and Dessert Party available

The Boneyard

Location: Dinoland USA
Notes:
Playground with slides, climbers, etc.
Self-guided
Dig Site where kids can uncover ‘fossils’

TriceraTop Spin

Location: Dinoland USA
Notes:
Spinner ride like Dumbo

Discovery Island Trails

Location: Discovery Island
Notes:
Small animal viewing areas along paths
Self-guided

It's Tough to Be a Bug

Location: Discovery Island
Notes:
3D film featuring Flik and Hopper
May be intense for kids
Periods of darkness and bright lights
Many spider effects
FastPass available

Meet Minnie and Mickey

Location: Discovery Island (Adventurers Outpost)
Notes:
Character meet and greet
Only place to regularly meet Mickey and Minnie together
In their safari outfits
FastPass available

The Tree of Life

Location: Discovery Island
Notes:
Park icon
Features 325 animal carvings
Can be seen from multiple vantage points including trails around its base
Self-guided

Zootopia: “Better Zoogether“ -- Coming Soon

Location: Discovery Island

Flight of Passage

Location: Pandora - The World of Avatar
Notes:
Simulator thrill ride
Must be 44″ tall to ride
FastPass+ available and highly recommended
Long Standby waits expected

Ride Vehicles

Na'vi River Journey

Location: Pandora - The World of Avatar
Notes:
Family-friendly boat ride
See bioluminescent plants
Highlight is the larger-than-life Na’vi shaman
FastPass available