LOW CROWDS

Animal Kingdom in January

Cool and pleasant — the most comfortable weather of the year.

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Crowd Level

low

Avg High

72°F

Avg Low

52°F

Rain Days

6 days

Pros

Reasons to visit in January

  • Lowest crowds of the year after Jan 5
  • Pleasant temperatures
  • Value season pricing on resorts
  • EPCOT Festival of the Arts

Cons

Things to watch out for

  • Some rides closed for refurbishment
  • Shorter park hours
  • Water parks may be chilly
  • Marathon weekend (Jan 4–8) is crowded

SPECIAL EVENTS

Events in January

Marathon Weekend (early Jan)
EPCOT Festival of the Arts (mid-Jan start)

Must-Do Rides

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Avatar Flight of Passage
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Avatar Flight of Passage

Pandora – The World of Avatar

Kali River Rapids

Kali River Rapids

Asia

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Africa

Rides at Animal Kingdom

Attractions

With low crowds, you can likely hit most major rides without Lightning Lane.

Avatar Flight of Passage

Pandora – The World of Avatar

44"+

Kali River Rapids

Asia

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Africa

Na'vi River Journey

Pandora – The World of Avatar

Expedition Everest

Asia

44"+

Feathered Friends in Flight!

Asia

Festival of the Lion King

Africa

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

DinoLand U.S.A.

Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost

Discovery Island

Zootopia: Better Zoogether

Discovery Island Trails

Discovery Island

Expedition Everest (Single Rider)

Asia

Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail

Africa

Maharajah Jungle Trek

Asia

Meet Moana at Character Landing

Discovery Island

The Oasis Exhibits

The Oasis

Tree of Life

Discovery Island

Wilderness Explorers

The Oasis

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