Crowd Level
low
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
53°F
Rain Days
5 days
Pros
Reasons to visit in February
- ✓Low crowd levels mean Avatar Flight of Passage waits are far shorter than the multi-hour lines it can pull in warmer, busier months.
- ✓Cool morning temperatures make Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and Maharajah Jungle Trek comfortable for lingering and animal-watching instead of rushing through.
- ✓Kilimanjaro Safaris animals tend to be more active in the cooler air, unlike the sluggish, shade-seeking behavior common in summer heat.
- ✓Festival of the Lion King and Feathered Friends in Flight! run without the packed, standing-room theaters typical of peak season.
- ✓No festival crowds or overlay closures affect Discovery Island paths this month, so the Tree of Life and Discovery Island Trails stay easy to wander.
Cons
Things to watch out for
- ✕Kali River Rapids riders will get genuinely cold given February's low temperatures, since the water splash doesn't let up just because the air is cool.
- ✕Presidents' Day weekend brings a noticeable crowd bump toward the back half of the month, tightening up Avatar Flight of Passage waits.
- ✕Pandora's shaded walkways help, but Africa and Asia's exposed trail sections still get uncomfortably warm by early afternoon on clear February days.
- ✕With DinoLand U.S.A. gone, there are fewer backup options if Expedition Everest or Kali River Rapids go down for technical delays.
Pro tip
Head straight for Avatar Flight of Passage at rope drop since low February crowds mean you can often walk on with a short wait if you're in line by 9:05am, then pivot to Na'vi River Journey next door before its posted wait climbs past 30 minutes. Save Kilimanjaro Safaris for right after, ideally before 10:30am, when cooler morning temperatures keep the animals active and visible instead of resting in shade. With DinoLand U.S.A. no longer available as a midday overflow option, this early sequence matters more than ever for avoiding backtracking across the park later.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Animal Kingdom in February
No ticketed events at Animal Kingdom in February.
That is usually good news — regular park hours, no early closures for a hard-ticket party. See what is running elsewhere at Walt Disney World.
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Must-Do Rides
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Rides at Animal Kingdom
AttractionsWith crowds running low this month, February is a rare window to ride Avatar Flight of Passage without the punishing waits it pulls the rest of the year, and to actually enjoy Kilimanjaro Safaris without a crush at the ropes.
Pandora – The World of Avatar
Asia
Africa
Pandora – The World of Avatar
Asia
Asia
Africa
Discovery Island
Discovery Island
Discovery Island
Conservation Station
Discovery Island
Conservation Station
Conservation Station
Discovery Island
Discovery Island
Africa
Africa
Conservation Station
Africa
Asia
Discovery Island
Africa
Discovery Island
Discovery Island
Discovery Island
Discovery Island
Africa
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