Crowd Level
low
Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
74°F
Rain Days
14 days
Pros
Reasons to visit in September
- ✓Low crowds mean Kilimanjaro Safaris and Na'vi River Journey run well below their usual posted waits, even midday.
- ✓Avatar Flight of Passage, the park's headliner, is far more approachable in September than in busier months.
- ✓Wilderness Explorers and the Discovery Island Trails are pleasant to explore without fighting foot traffic.
- ✓Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station stays a hit with younger kids without the long character lines of peak season.
- ✓Festival of the Lion King has open seating more often since fewer guests are packing the theater.
Cons
Things to watch out for
- ✕Asia and Africa have almost no shade, and September afternoons routinely push into the 90s with brutal humidity.
- ✕Daily storms tend to roll through in the afternoon, which can shut down Kali River Rapids and outdoor trails with little warning.
- ✕Animal Kingdom often runs shorter operating hours than the other parks, so there's less runway to wait out a storm.
- ✕Maharajah Jungle Trek and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail animals often retreat from view in peak heat, leaving less to see midday.
- ✕Humidity makes the Discovery Island Trails and Oasis Exhibits far less comfortable to linger in during the afternoon.
Pro tip
Arrive at rope drop and head straight for Avatar Flight of Passage first, since it draws the longest line in the park even in a low-crowd month like September. By 9:05am you can be walking off the ride and over to Na'vi River Journey while it's still under 20 minutes. From there, hit Kilimanjaro Safaris before 10:30am, both because animals are more active in cooler morning temps and because the afternoon storms that roll in most September days can pause the ride. Save indoor or shaded stops like Conservation Station and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail for early afternoon when the heat and rain are worst, then come back out for Expedition Everest and Kali River Rapids after 7pm when temperatures finally drop and lines thin out further.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Animal Kingdom in September
No ticketed events at Animal Kingdom in September.
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.
Must-Do Rides
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Rides at Animal Kingdom
AttractionsWith crowds running low all month, September is a rare chance to work through Animal Kingdom's full lineup, from Kilimanjaro Safaris to Avatar Flight of Passage, without the usual gridlock.
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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