Crowd Level
high
Avg High
92°F
Avg Low
75°F
Rain Days
18 days
Pros
Reasons to visit in July
- ✓Kilimanjaro Safaris is best done right at rope drop in July, when both animals and temperatures are more active and bearable.
- ✓Pandora - The World of Avatar offers shaded, misted queues that make waiting for Avatar Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey more tolerable in the heat.
- ✓Kali River Rapids is a genuine way to cool off midday, unlike anything at the other three parks.
- ✓Indoor, air-conditioned options like Conservation Station's Animal Care and Bluey's Wild World give families a real heat break.
- ✓Festival of the Lion King runs in the air-conditioned Harambe Theatre, making it an easy midday escape from the sun.
Cons
Things to watch out for
- ✕Midday heat on the exposed Asia and Africa trails, including Maharajah Jungle Trek and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, can be brutal with little shade.
- ✕Kali River Rapids riders will get soaked and then bake in 90-plus degree heat afterward, which some guests find miserable rather than refreshing.
- ✕Crowd levels run high all month, so headliners like Avatar Flight of Passage still post long waits even in the evening.
- ✕Afternoon thunderstorms are common and can shut down outdoor attractions and trails with little warning.
- ✕The park's relatively early closing hours in July limit how much cooler evening touring time you actually get.
Pro tip
Arrive before rope drop and head straight to Kilimanjaro Safaris, then walk over to Avatar Flight of Passage by 9:05am before Pandora's queue builds. Save Kali River Rapids for the hottest stretch of the afternoon, around 1pm, since getting wet actually helps in July heat, then retreat into the air-conditioned Conservation Station or catch Festival of the Lion King to wait out the midday sun. With high crowds all month, plan to be back near the entrance area by 6pm if you want a shot at shorter lines for Na'vi River Journey or Zootopia: Better Zoogether before close.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Animal Kingdom in July
No ticketed events at Animal Kingdom in July.
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
AttractionsEvery ride and trail at Animal Kingdom is open for touring in July, but with high crowds all month, smart sequencing between the safaris, Pandora and the animal trails matters more than usual.
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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