Top 10 Longest Waits at Animal Kingdom
| Rank | Attraction | Park | Avg Wait | Peak Wait | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Avatar Flight of Passage
Avatar Flight of Passage is an attraction in Pandora - The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom.
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Animal Kingdom | 45m | 145m | 8.5% |
| 2 |
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Kilimanjaro Safaris is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. It lasts about 20 minutes.
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Animal Kingdom | 32m | 105m | 12.4% |
| 3 |
Na'vi River Journey
Na'vi River Journey is an attraction in Pandora - The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom.
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Animal Kingdom | 32m | 85m | 7.8% |
| 4 |
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
Join the globetrotting couple as they prepare themselves for their next grand expedition.
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Animal Kingdom | 25m | 70m | 8.2% |
| 5 | Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station | Animal Kingdom | 21m | 60m | 5.9% |
| 6 |
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is an attraction in Asia at Animal Kingdom.
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Animal Kingdom | 20m | 100m | 4.3% |
| 7 |
Kali River Rapids
Kali River Rapids is an attraction in Asia at Animal Kingdom. It lasts about 4 minutes.
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Animal Kingdom | 14m | 80m | 31.2% |
| 8 |
Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! is a theater show inside the Tree of Life in Discovery Island at Animal…
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Animal Kingdom | 12m | 40m | 3.7% |
| 9 |
Wildlife Express Train
Wildlife Express Train is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom.
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Animal Kingdom | 7m | 40m | 28.2% |
| 10 |
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom.
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Animal Kingdom | 5m | 5m | — |
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Start PlanningHow We Measure the Longest Waits at Animal Kingdom
This page ranks the 10 busiest attractions at Animal Kingdom using real wait time data collected every 5 minutes throughout each operating day. Average wait reflects the typical standby wait across all sampled hours, while peak wait shows the single highest recorded standby time in the measurement period.
Currently, Avatar Flight of Passage holds the longest average wait at 45 minutes, with a peak of 145 minutes. Rounding out the top spots, Kilimanjaro Safaris averages 32 minutes.
The Trend column shows how each ride's average wait has shifted compared to the prior period. A rising trend means crowds are growing, while a falling trend signals easing demand. Use these insights to time your visit or leverage Lightning Lane to skip the longest queues.
Data is sourced from the ThemeParks.wiki API and refreshed automatically. Sample counts vary by ride operating hours and seasonal closures.
Longest waits FAQ: Animal Kingdom
Which attraction has the longest wait at Animal Kingdom?
Over the last 30 days (October 10 to November 9, 2026), Avatar Flight of Passage had the longest average posted standby wait at Animal Kingdom: 45 minutes, with a highest single reading of 145 minutes.
What are the longest lines at Animal Kingdom?
Ranked by average posted standby wait over the last 30 days, the longest lines at Animal Kingdom are: Avatar Flight of Passage (45 min avg), Kilimanjaro Safaris (32 min avg), Na'vi River Journey (32 min avg), Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost (25 min avg), Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station (21 min avg). The full top 10 with peak waits and trends is in the table on this page.
What was the longest wait at Animal Kingdom in the last 30 days?
Among the attractions on this list, the highest posted standby wait we recorded in the last 30 days was 145 minutes, for Avatar Flight of Passage. Its 30-day average was 45 minutes.
Are waits at Animal Kingdom getting longer?
Of the 10 attractions on this list with data for both periods, 3 averaged longer waits over the last 30 days than the 30 days before, and 6 averaged shorter waits. See the Trend column for each attraction.
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