Least & Most Crowded Days to Visit at Animal Kingdom
Every day of the week ranked by real historical wait times — not guesswork. Lower average wait = fewer crowds.
Quietest day at Animal Kingdom: Wednesday (avg posted wait 18 min vs 27 min on Saturdays, last 90 days).
Weekends are busier: Saturday–Sunday waits averaged 27 min vs 22 min Monday–Friday (21% longer).
Worst day: Saturday (27 min avg posted wait, 9 min more than Wednesdays).
See also: crowd by month at Animal Kingdom →
How this is measured: average posted standby wait across every tracked Animal Kingdom attraction, aggregated by day of the week from 983,510 daily wait-time readings collected Feb 2026–Oct 2026. The all-time average is 25 min. How we collect wait data →
| Day | Avg wait | Crowd level | vs. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 27 min | 8 | +8% |
| Tuesday | 23 min | 3 | -9% |
| Wednesday · quietest | 22 min | 1 | -14% |
| Thursday | 23 min | 3 | -9% |
| Friday | 27 min | 8 | +8% |
| Saturday · busiest | 29 min | 10 | +14% |
| Sunday | 26 min | 6 | +2% |
Weekday vs weekend at Animal Kingdom (last 90 days)
The table above covers all our history. Recent weeks are what matter for a trip soon: here is each day over the last 90 days, with Monday–Friday and Saturday–Sunday averages.
| Day | Avg posted wait | Park-days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 24 min | 13 |
| Tuesday | 21 min | 12 |
| Wednesday | 18 min | 13 |
| Thursday | 20 min | 13 |
| Friday | 26 min | 13 |
| Saturday weekend | 27 min | 13 |
| Sunday weekend | 26 min | 13 |
| Monday–Friday average | 22 min | |
| Saturday–Sunday average | 27 min |
Crowds by day at Animal Kingdom: FAQ
Is Animal Kingdom busier on weekends or weekdays?
Weekends are busier: Saturday–Sunday waits averaged 27 min vs 22 min Monday–Friday (21% longer). Figures are the average posted standby wait across all tracked attractions over the last 90 days (90 park-days, through Oct 19, 2026).
What is the least crowded day of the week at Animal Kingdom?
Wednesday. Over the last 90 days, Wednesdays averaged a 18-minute posted wait at Animal Kingdom, the lowest of any day. Saturdays were the busiest at 27 minutes.
What is the worst day to visit Animal Kingdom?
Saturday. Over the last 90 days, Saturdays averaged a 27-minute posted wait at Animal Kingdom, the longest of any day and 9 minutes more than Wednesdays (18 min).
What is the best weekday to visit Animal Kingdom?
Wednesday was the quietest Monday–Friday day at Animal Kingdom over the last 90 days (avg 18 min posted wait); Friday was the busiest weekday (26 min).
Is Saturday or Sunday better at Animal Kingdom?
Sunday was quieter over the last 90 days: 26 min average posted wait vs 27 min on Saturday.