Animal Kingdom in January
Crowd levels, weather, events, and what to ride first.
low
Crowds
72°F
Avg high
52°F
Avg low
6
Rain days
What to expect at Animal Kingdom in January
Cool and pleasant — the most comfortable weather of the year.
Pros
- +Lowest crowds of the year after Jan 5
- +Pleasant temperatures
- +Value season pricing on resorts
- +EPCOT Festival of the Arts
Cons
- –Some rides closed for refurbishment
- –Shorter park hours
- –Water parks may be chilly
- –Marathon weekend (Jan 4–8) is crowded
Events in January
- ★Marathon Weekend (early Jan)
- ★EPCOT Festival of the Arts (mid-Jan start)
Rides at Animal Kingdom
With low crowds, you can likely hit most major rides without Lightning Lane.
Avatar Flight of Passage
Pandora - The World of Avatar
Discovery Island Trails
Discovery Island
Expedition Everest
Asia
Expedition Everest (Single Rider)
Asia
Feathered Friends in Flight!
Asia
Festival of the Lion King
Africa
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
Dinoland U.S.A
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Africa
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
Discovery Island
Meet Moana at Character Landing
Discovery Island
Na'vi River Journey
Pandora - The World of Avatar
The Oasis Exhibits
The Oasis
Tree of Life
Discovery Island
Wilderness Explorers
The Oasis
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! - NEW!
Discovery Island
Other months at Animal Kingdom
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