KennythePirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan for any 8:00 AM opening or 8:00 AM Extra Magic Hour
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Updated 6/30/14
If you are planning to go to Animal Kingdom on an Extra Magic Hour day, you are choosing the absolute worst day to visit. Â With this plan, you’ll avoid waiting in lines, even with the park being at its busiest.
I recommend that you arrive 15-30 minutes before this park opening. Â If you arrive and see the turnstiles already full, you might want to use the Rainforest Cafe entrance.
This plan was designed to be able to see all the major shows, ride every ride and meet every character in one day from 8:00 to 5:00 PM without much backtracking or rushing around. Â Because you are using the Extra Magic Hour or regular 8:00 AM opening, you’ll have time to re-ride Expedition Everest, Dinosaur, Primeval Whirl and Triceratop Spin without using Fastpass+ for them. Â If the park closes at 6:00 PM or later, you could easily re-ride Kilimanjaro Safaris just before closing to get a different experience. Â There is usually no wait before closing.
What should I do about Kali River Rapids?
If you choose to ride Kali River Rapids, you might want to consider bringing a change of clothing along. Â Ponchos don’t help very much on this ride! Â There are free lockers available to store your valuables and change of clothing. Â Your shoes will get soaked, so you might consider wearing flip flops on this ride.
Why is Kilimanjaro Safaris first on the list? Â
Because the animals are moving about and eating early in the day and you’ll get to save your Fastpass for another attraction. Â The worst time to ride the Safaris truck is mid-day because it’s hot and the animals are sedentary and hidden in the shade.
If you aren’t using FP+ for Finding Nemo the Musical, you should plan to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early.
If you aren’t using FP+ for Festival of the Lion King, you should arrive 30-45 minutes early.
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KennythePirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan for any 8:00 AM opening or 8:00 AM Extra Magic Hour | ||
Location | Selection | Time |
Africa | RIDE: Â Kilimanjaro Safaris. Â Head immediately to Kilimajaro Safaris and you’ll see the animals when they are the most active. | 8:00-8:30 AM |
Asia | RIDE:  Expedition Everest | 8:35-8:50 |
Re-ride Expedition Everest or restroom Break | ||
Dinoland | RIDE:  Dinosaur. | 9:05-9:20 |
Dinoland | RIDE: Â Primeval Whirl | 9:22-9:30 |
Dinoland | RIDE: Â Triceratop Spin | 9:32-9:38 |
Discovery Island | MEET:  Mickey and Minnie | 9:45 AM FP+ |
It’s Tough be a Bug | MEET:  Dug and Russell | Opens 10:00 AM |
Discovery Island | MEET: Â Dasiy Duck at the Discovery Island Landing | Opens 10:00 AM |
Do some shopping, take a break and get a snack. | ||
Dinoland | MEET: Â Goofy and Pluto | Opens 11:00 AM |
Dinoland | MEET: Â Donald Duck | Opens 11:00 AM |
Dinoland | The Boneyard – let your kids burn off some steam while you take a break. | |
Theater in the Wild | WATCH: Â Â Finding Nemo the Musical. Â If you chose to use your FP+ for Finding Nemo the Musical, you’ll find the return time to be 12:40 to 12:55 | 12:00-12:40 (arrive early 11:30am) |
Discovery Island | Grab some lunch.  I really enjoy the Flame Tree BBQ, Anandapur Local Foods Cafe and Yak and Yeti | |
Discovery Island Trail | MEET: Â Pocahontas | 1:40 PM Meet |
Harambe Theater | WATCH: Festival of the Lion King (the show is exactly the same as the old one, but the new theater is creating longer lines that there used to be. Use FP+ or arrive 30-45 minutes early. |
2:00-2:30 PM (Use FP+) |
Africa | RIDE: Â Wildlife Express Train | |
Conservation Station | MEET: Â Chip n Dale | |
Station | MEET: Â Rafiki | |
Conservation Station | Conservation Station and Petting Zoo | |
Africa | Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.  Walk the trails and discover the animals | |
Asia | MEET: Â Baloo and King Louie | |
Asia | WATCH:Â Â Flights of Wonder | 3:45-4:15 PM |
Asia | RIDE:  Kali River Rapids  Ride if you desire. By arriving around closing time you will experience a ZERO wait time. Leave your valuables in a free locker and bring a change of clothes | 4:30 PM or later FP+ |
Asia | Maharajah Jungle Trek and take in the DJ Anaan or Chakranadi show and get a snack. | |
Discovery Island | WATCH:  It’s Tough to Be a Bug. Watch the 3D show or do some shopping. Caution, young children may be scared by It’s Tough to be a Bug. | |
Dinoland | Dinoland Dance Party. Â The dance party lasts from 20 to 25 minutes, but you can enjoy it for as little or as much as you desire. | 5:00 PM |
Optional attractions Burudika Band Chakranadi DiVine DJ Anaan GiTar Dan Tam Tams of Harambe Viva Gaia |