KennythePirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan for any 8:00 AM opening or 8:00 AM Extra Magic Hour

Attractions	Characters	Entertainment	Hours
Menus	Touring Plans

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.  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.  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.  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.  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.  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.  Ponchos don’t help very much on this ride!  There are free lockers available to store your valuables and change of clothing.  Your shoes will get soaked, so you might consider wearing flip flops on this ride.

Why is Kilimanjaro Safaris first on the list?  

Because the animals are moving about and eating early in the day and you’ll get to save your Fastpass for another attraction.  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.

Guests are allowed to choose any 3 of the following attractions:

Character Greeting at Adventurers Outpost – Mickey and Minnie DINOSAUR Expedition Everest Festival of the Lion King Finding Nemo – The Musical It’s Tough to be a Bug! Kali River Rapids (very low priority in cold weather months) Kilimanjaro Safaris Primeval Whirl

Kiosks Locations:

Creature Comforts – outside the store Across from Disney Outfitters – outside the store Expedition Everest Kali River Rapids Primeval Whirl

Reserve Fastpass+ for the following:

Meet Mickey and Minnie – 9:45 am range Festival of the Lion King – 2:00 pm show Kali River Rapids – 4:30 pm

Other Fastpass+ options:

Dinosuar Expedition Everest

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:  Kilimanjaro Safaris.  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:  Primeval Whirl	9:22-9:30
Dinoland	RIDE:  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:  Dasiy Duck at the Discovery Island Landing	Opens 10:00 AM
	Do some shopping, take a break and get a snack.
Dinoland	MEET:  Goofy and Pluto	Opens 11:00 AM
Dinoland	MEET:  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:   Finding Nemo the Musical.  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:  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:  Wildlife Express Train
Conservation Station	MEET:  Chip n Dale
Station	MEET:  Rafiki
Conservation Station	Conservation Station and Petting Zoo
Africa	Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.  Walk the trails and discover the animals
Asia	MEET:  Baloo and King Louie
Asia	WATCH:  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.  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

Kenny the Pirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan including characters for LATE Arrival

Attractions	Characters	Entertainment	Hours
Menus	Touring Plans

Updated 6/30/14

I usually recommend that guests arrive at least 45 minutes prior to park opening, but Animal Kingdom can be a great park for an afternoon visit when it closes at 6:00 PM or later.  Guests that can pre-arrange their Fastpass+ choices will find this to be a pretty easy park to tour in the afternoon.  Guests that aren’t able to pre-arrange their Fastpass+ choices aren’t advised to use this plan.  However, all attractions experience really low wait times in their last hour of operation.

This plan was designed to be able to see Finding Nemo the Musical, Ride all the rides and meet all the characters without much backtracking or rushing around with the park closing at 6:00 PM or later.

If you aren’t using FP+ for Finding Nemo the Musical, you should plan to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early.

Guests are allowed to choose any 3 of the following attractions:

Character Greeting at Adventurers Outpost – Mickey and Minnie DINOSAUR Expedition Everest Festival of the Lion King Finding Nemo – The Musical It’s Tough to be a Bug! Kali River Rapids (very low priority in cold weather months) Kilimanjaro Safaris Primeval Whirl

Kiosks Locations:

Creature Comforts – outside the store Disney Outfitters – outside the store Expedition Everest Kali River Rapids Primeval Whirl

Download the and print PDF version!

Reserve Fastpass+ for the following:

Kilimanjaro Safaris – 1:00 pm Expedition Everest – 2:30 pm Kali River Rapids – 5:00 pm or after

Other Fastpass+ options:

Dinosuar Festival of the Lion King Finding Nemo the Musical

KennythePirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan for late arrival
Location	Selection	Time
Africa	RIDE:  Kilimanjaro Safaris.  Reserve a FP+ in advance to ride the Safaris at Noon	1:00 FP+
Africa	Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.  Walk the trails and discover the animals
Africa	RIDE:  Wildlife Express Train
Conservation Station	MEET:  Chip n Dale
Station	MEET:  Rafiki
Conservation Station	Conservation Station and Petting Zoo
Asia	MEET:  Baloo and King Louie
Asia	RIDE:  Expedition Everest Use the FP+ you reserved	2:30 FP+
Theater in the Wild	WATCH:   Finding Nemo the Musical.  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	3:00-3:30 PM
Discovery Island Trail	MEET:  Pocahontas	3:30 begins next 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.	4:00-4:30
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!	5:00 FP+
Asia	Maharajah Jungle Trek and take in the DJ Anaan or Chakranadi show and get a snack.
Dinoland	RIDE:  Triceratop Spin
Dinoland	RIDE:  Primeval Whirl
Dinoland	RIDE:  Dinosaur.
Dinoland	MEET:  Goofy and Pluto
Dinoland	MEET:  Donald Duck
Discovery Island	MEET:  Daisy Duck
It’s Tough be a Bug	MEET:  Dug and Russell
Discovery Island	MEET:  Mickey and Minnie
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.
Optional attractions Burudika Band Chakranadi DiVine DJ Anaan GiTar Dan Tam Tams of Harambe Viva Gaia

 

Kenny the Pirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan including characters for Families with Little Children

Attractions	Characters	Entertainment	Hours
Menus	Touring Plans

Updated 6/30/14

The most important part of a great day at Animal Kingdom with no waits is to arrive at least 45 minutes before park opening.  If you arrive a little later 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 only the rides that a small child would enjoy and meet every character in one day from 9:00 to 5:00 PM without much backtracking or rushing around.

Why did I place Kali River Rapids so late into the day?  Because I don’t like to walk around the park wet all day.  It causes chaffing and irritation.  If you choose to ride earlier, you might want to consider bringing a change of clothing along.  Ponchos don’t help very much on this ride!

Why is Kilimanjaro Safaris first on the list?  Because the animals are moving about and eating early in the day and you’ll get to save your Fastpass for another attraction.  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.

Guests are allowed to choose any 3 of the following attractions:

Character Greeting at Adventurers Outpost – Mickey and Minnie DINOSAUR Expedition Everest Festival of the Lion King Finding Nemo – The Musical It’s Tough to be a Bug! Kali River Rapids (very low priority in cold weather months) Kilimanjaro Safaris Primeval Whirl

Kiosks Locations:

Creature Comforts – outside the store Disney Outfitters – outside the store Expedition Everest Kali River Rapids Primeval Whirl

Download the and print PDF version!

Reserve Fastpass+ for the following:

Meet Mickey and Minnie – 10:15 am range Finding Nemo the Musical – 1:00 pm show Festival of the Lion King – 3:00pm show

Other Fastpass+ options:

Dinosuar Expedition Everest Kali River Rapids – 4:00 pm or after

KennythePirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan including characters for Families with Little Children
Location	Selection	Time
Africa	RIDE:  Kilimanjaro Safaris.  Head immediately to Kilimajaro Safaris and you’ll see the animals when they are the most active.	9:00-9:30 AM
Africa	Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.  Walk the trails and discover the animals	9:30-9:45 AM
Discovery Island Trail	MEET:  Pocahontas	09:50:00 AM
It’s Tough be a Bug	MEET:  Dug and Russell	10:05:00 AM
Discovery Island	MEET:  Mickey and Minnie  USE FP+	10:15 AM FP+
Discovery Island	MEET:  Daisy Duck
Dinoland	RIDE:  Triceratop Spin
Dinoland	MEET:  Goofy and Pluto	10:55:00 AM
Dinoland	MEET:  Donald Duck	11:00:00 AM
Dinoland	The Boneyard – let your kids burn off some steam while you take a break.
Discovery Island	Grab some lunch.  I really enjoy the Flame Tree BBQ, Anandapur Local Foods Cafe and Yak and Yeti.
Theater in the Wild	WATCH:   Finding Nemo the Musical.  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	1:00-1:30 PM
Asia	MEET:  Baloo and King Louie
Africa	RIDE:  Wildlife Express Train
Conservation Station	MEET:  Chip n Dale
Station	MEET:  Rafiki
Conservation Station	Conservation Station and Petting Zoo
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.	3:00-3:30 PM
Asia	WATCH:  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+
Dinoland	Dinoland Dance Party.  The dance party lasts from 20 to 25 minutes, but you can enjoy it for as little or as much as you desire.	05:00:00 PM
Asia	Maharajah Jungle Trek and take in the DJ Anaan or Chakranadi show and get a snack.
Optional attractions Burudika Band Chakranadi DiVine DJ Anaan GiTar Dan Tam Tams of Harambe Viva Gaia

KennythePirate’s Animal Kingdom Fastpass+ Enabled Touring Plan with Characters for Warm Weather Months

Kenny the Pirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan including characters for Warm Weather months

Attractions	Characters	Entertainment	Hours
Menus	Touring Plans

Updated 6/30/14

The most important part of a great day at Animal Kingdom with no waits is to arrive at least 45 minutes before park opening.  If you arrive a little later 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 9:00 to 5:00 PM without much backtracking or rushing around.

Why did I place Kali River Rapids so late into the day?  Because I don’t like to walk around the park wet all day.  It causes chaffing and irritation.  If you choose to ride earlier, you might want to consider bringing a change of clothing along.  Ponchos don’t help very much on this ride!

Why is Kilimanjaro Safaris first on the list?  Because the animals are moving about and eating early in the day and you’ll get to save your Fastpass for another attraction.  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.

Guests are allowed to choose any 3 of the following attractions:

Character Greeting at Adventurers Outpost – Mickey and Minnie DINOSAUR Expedition Everest Festival of the Lion King Finding Nemo – The Musical It’s Tough to be a Bug! Kali River Rapids (very low priority in cold weather months) Kilimanjaro Safaris Primeval Whirl

Kiosks Locations:

Creature Comforts – outside the store Disney Outfitters – outside the store Expedition Everest Kali River Rapids Primeval Whirl

 

Reserve Fastpass+ for the following:

Meet Mickey and Minnie – 11:30 am range Expedition Everest – 1:30 pm range Kali River Rapids – 5:30 pm or after

Other Fastpass+ options:

Dinosuar – 10:30 am range Finding Nemo the Musical – 1:00 pm show Festival of the Lion King – 3:00 pm show

KennythePirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan including characters for Warm Weather months
Location	Selection	Time
Africa	RIDE:  Kilimanjaro Safaris.  Head immediately to Kilimajaro Safaris and you’ll see the animals when they are the most active.	9:00-9:30 AM
Africa	Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.  Walk the trails and discover the animals	9:30-9:45 AM
Discovery Island Trail	MEET:  Pocahontas	9:50: AM
It’s Tough be a Bug	MEET:  Dug and Russell	10:05: AM
Dinoland	RIDE:  Dinosaur.  The posted wait time should be in the 10 to 20 minute range, and you’ll experience a short wait.   If you chose a Dinosaur FP+, take a ride using said FP+.  If you notice that the wait time is still low, you could switch Dinosaur for something else at the Kiosk or using Disney’s app.  Finding Nemo the Musical or Kali River Rapids would be good options.	10:10-10:30 AM
Dinoland	RIDE:  Primeval Whirl	10:30-10:45 AM
Dinoland	RIDE:  Triceratop Spin	10:45-10:55 AM
Dinoland	MEET:  Goofy and Pluto	10:55: AM
Dinoland	MEET:  Donald Duck	11:00: AM
Dinoland	The Boneyard – let your kids burn off some steam while you take a break.
Discovery Island	MEET:  Daisy Duck
Discovery Island	MEET:  Mickey and Minnie  USE FP+	11:30: AM
Discovery Island	Grab some lunch.  I really enjoy the Flame Tree BBQ, Anandapur Local Foods Cafe and Yak and Yeti
Theater in the Wild	WATCH:   Finding Nemo the Musical.  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	1:00-1:30 PM
Asia	RIDE:  Expedition Everest Use the FP+ you reserved	1:30-2:30 PM
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.	3:00-3:30 PM
Asia	WATCH:  Flights of Wonder	3:45-4:15 PM
Asia	MEET:  Baloo and King Louie
Africa	RIDE:  Wildlife Express Train
Conservation Station	MEET:  Chip n Dale
Station	MEET:  Rafiki
Conservation Station	Conservation Station and Petting Zoo
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	5:30 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.
Optional attractions Burudika Band Chakranadi Dinoland Dance Party DiVine DJ Anaan GiTar Dan Tam Tams of Harambe Viva Gaia

KennythePirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan including characters for Cold Weather months

Attractions	Characters	Entertainment	Hours
Menus	Touring Plans

Updated 6/30/14

The most important part of a great day at Animal Kingdom with no waits is to arrive at least 45 minutes before park opening.  If you arrive a little later 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 9:00 to 5:00 PM without much backtracking or rushing around.

Why is Kilimanjaro Safaris first on the list?  Because the animals are moving about and eating early in the day and you’ll get to save your Fastpass for another attraction.  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 to 45 minutes early.

 

Guests are allowed to choose any 3 of the following attractions:

Character Greeting at Adventurers Outpost – Mickey and Minnie DINOSAUR Expedition Everest Festival of the Lion King Finding Nemo – The Musical It’s Tough to be a Bug! Kali River Rapids (very low priority in cold weather months) Kilimanjaro Safaris Primeval Whirl

Kiosks Locations:

Creature Comforts – outside the store Across from Disney Outfitters – outside the store Expedition Everest Kali River Rapids Primeval Whirl

 

Reserve Fastpass+ for the following:

Meet Mickey and Minnie – 11:30 am range Expedition Everest – 1:30 pm range Festival of the Lion King – 3:00 pm show

Other Fastpass+ options:

Dinosuar – 10:30 am range Finding Nemo the Musical – 1:00 pm show Kali River Rapids – 4:00 pm or after

KennythePirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan including characters for Cold Weather months
Location	Selection	Time
Africa	RIDE:  Kilimanjaro Safaris.  Head immediately to Kilimajaro Safaris and you’ll see the animals when they are the most active.	9:00-9:30 AM
Africa	Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.  Walk the trails and discover the animals	9:30-9:45 AM
Discovery Island Trail	MEET:  Pocahontas	9:50: AM
It’s Tough be a Bug	MEET:  Dug and Russell	10:05: AM
Dinoland	RIDE:  Dinosaur.  The posted wait time should be in the 10 to 20 minute range, and you’ll experience a short wait.   If you chose a Dinosaur FP+, take a ride using said FP+.  If you notice that the wait time is still low, you could switch Dinosaur for something else at the Kiosk or using Disney’s app.  Finding Nemo the Musical or Kali River Rapids would be good options.	10:10-10:30 AM
Dinoland	RIDE:  Primeval Whirl	10:30-10:45 AM
Dinoland	RIDE:  Triceratop Spin	10:45-10:55 AM
Dinoland	MEET:  Goofy and Pluto	10:55: AM
Dinoland	MEET:  Donald Duck	11:00: AM
Dinoland	The Boneyard – let your kids burn off some steam while you take a break.
Discovery Island	MEET:  Daisy Duck
Discovery Island	MEET:  Mickey and Minnie  USE FP+	11:30: AM
Discovery Island	Grab some lunch.  I really enjoy the Flame Tree BBQ, Anandapur Local Foods Cafe and Yak and Yeti
Theater in the Wild	WATCH:   Finding Nemo the Musical.  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	1:00-1:30 PM
Asia	RIDE:  Expedition Everest Use the FP+ you reserved	1:30-2:30 PM
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.	3:00-3:30 PM
Asia	WATCH:  Flights of Wonder	3:45-4:15 PM
Asia	MEET:  Baloo and King Louie
Africa	RIDE:  Wildlife Express Train
Conservation Station	MEET:  Chip n Dale
Station	MEET:  Rafiki
Conservation Station	Conservation Station and Petting Zoo
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.
Optional attractions Burudika Band Chakranadi Dinoland Dance Party DiVine DJ Anaan GiTar Dan Kali River Rapids Tam Tams of Harambe Viva Gaia