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Animal Kingdom Itinerary for Adults Without Kids

One-day plan: rope drop to close.

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Your day at a glance

Rope drop

Rope drop (park open)

Rope drop: Kilimanjaro Safaris

Morning

Park open–noon

Kilimanjaro Safaris, Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail (immediately after; animals still active)

Lunch

12:00–1:00pm

Tiffins Restaurant

Afternoon

1:00–5:00pm

Expedition Everest, Maharajah Jungle Trek

Dinner

6:00–7:00pm

Tiffins or Yak & Yeti

Evening

7:00–close

Pandora at dusk: bioluminescence viewing

Rope drop: Kilimanjaro Safaris

The first safari of the morning at rope drop is the single best thing you can do at Animal Kingdom. Animals are at peak activity, lighting is golden, and waits are minimal.

Morning plan

  1. 1Kilimanjaro Safaris
  2. 2Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail (immediately after; animals still active)
  3. 3Avatar Flight of Passage (Lightning Lane or remaining rope drop opportunity)
  4. 4Na'vi River Journey

Lunch

Tiffins Restaurant

Tiffins is Disney World's most art-forward restaurant: three rooms themed to specific exploration destinations, each with unique artwork. The food quality is among the best in all of Disney World. Book 60 days ahead.

Afternoon plan

  1. 1Expedition Everest
  2. 2Maharajah Jungle Trek
  3. 3Festival of the Lion King (world-class live show, check showtimes)
Pro tip: Adults who appreciate wildlife find the walk-through trails as rewarding as the rides. Schedule 45 minutes for both the Gorilla Falls and Maharajah treks.

Dinner

Tiffins or Yak & Yeti

Evening plan

  1. 1Pandora at dusk: bioluminescence viewing
  2. 2Avatar Flight of Passage evening ride
  3. 3Tree of Life awakenings (projection show, several times per evening)
On dates the park stays open after dark, the Tree of Life projection shows run every 10–15 minutes in the evening. Multiple stories are told. Stay for at least two cycles. The park usually closes at 6 or 7pm, so check the calendar for your date.

Lightning Lane priorities

  • 1.Avatar Flight of Passage
Pro tip
The Wild Africa Trek ($229–$239 per person before tax) is the best premium experience in all of Disney World for adults: a privately guided 3-hour trek with a rope-bridge crossing over the river, a safari-vehicle ride, and African-inspired snacks on the savanna. Worth every dollar.
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