High crowds
Animal Kingdom in July
July at Animal Kingdom means opening-hour safaris before the heat sets in, thick humidity on the exposed Africa and Asia trails, and a park that fills fast on a high-crowd summer schedule.
Updated Reviewed by ParkSwiz research
- 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.
- 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.
Special events
Events in July
No Animal Kingdom-specific events in July. Park hours and crowds follow the resort-wide calendar below. See what is running elsewhere at Walt Disney World.
Resort-wideFourth of July celebrationsSpecial fireworks shows
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Attractions
Attractions at Animal Kingdom
Every 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.
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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