Low crowds
Animal Kingdom in February
Cool mornings in the high 50s make Kilimanjaro Safaris and the walking trails genuinely pleasant, and low crowds mean Avatar Flight of Passage waits stay manageable most of the day.
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- 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 long lines it pulls 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.
Special events
Events in February
No Animal Kingdom-specific events in February. Park hours and crowds follow the resort-wide calendar below. See what is running elsewhere at Walt Disney World.
Resort-widePresidents' Day weekend
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Attractions
Attractions at Animal Kingdom
With 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.
Lightning LaneSingle PassMulti Pass (no tiers at Animal Kingdom)30 shown
- Festival of the Lion KingAfrica
- Gorilla Falls Exploration TrailAfrica
- Harambe Village Street Band – BurudikaAfrica
- Kilimanjaro SafarisAfricaMust-do
- Kora Tinga TingaAfrica
- Tam Tam Drummers of HarambeAfrica
- Wildlife Express TrainAfrica
- Expedition EverestAsia44 in or taller
- Feathered Friends in Flight!Asia
- Kali River RapidsAsia38 in or taller
- Maharajah Jungle TrekAsia
- Animal Care at Conservation StationConservation Station
- Bluey's Wild WorldConservation Station
- Butterflies – Disney AnimalsConservation Station
- Jumping JunctionConservation Station
- Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes FlightDiscovery Island
- Discovery Island TrailsDiscovery Island
- Eco-RhythmicsDiscovery Island
- The Oasis ExhibitsDiscovery Island
- Tree of LifeDiscovery Island
- Viva Gaia Street Band!Discovery Island
- Wilderness ExplorersDiscovery Island
- Zootopia: Better ZoogetherDiscovery Island
- Avatar Flight of PassagePandora – The World of Avatar44 in or tallerMust-do
- Na'vi River JourneyPandora – The World of AvatarMust-do
- Beats and Strings
- DiVine
- Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
- Tree of Life Awakenings
- Zoogether Day Gathering Spot
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