Are you wondering what rides are at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World? If we’re not including shows and interactive experiences, there are currently seven Animal Kingdom rides to experience and enjoy.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park is the largest theme park covering over 580 acres. Don’t let the size put you off visiting as it’s easier than you think to see everything on your list.
As part of your Disney World planning, whether you’re visiting Animal Kingdom with toddlers, young children, teenagers, or just adults, there are rides and attractions to suit the whole family. You may want to check out this handy height requirements guide and look at when it’s the best time to visit Walt Disney World before you travel.
Selected Animal Kingdom rides do have an individual Lightning Lane entrances. The availability of Lightning Lane attractions do vary according to date and demand so it’s best to check the updated lists in the My Disney Experience app before you travel.
Avatar Flight Of Passage
You’ll find Avatar Flight Of Passage in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. This is one of the newest additions to the park being introduced in 2017. The ride has a height requirement of 44 inches (112 centimeters) or taller and is classed as a thrill ride.
I would compare Avatar Flight of Passage to being similar to Soarin’ at Epcot but much more thrilling. Your ride seat is atop a mountain banshee which you sit on much like a motorbike.
With your 3D glasses, you take off on flight over Pandora’s stunning landscape. There are swoops and turns in this ride, something to consider if you suffer from motion sickness.
DINOSAUR
You’ll find DINOSAUR in Dinoland U.S.A. The ride has a height requirement of 40 inches (102 centimeters) or taller.
DINOSAUR is classed as a scary ride in Animal Kingdom due to having loud sounds in the dark. You travel back in time on a prehistoric race to rescue a dinosaur before the meteor strikes.
This Animal Kingdom ride includes ride photography, which you can view at the end of the ride and access on the My Disney Experience mobile app.
Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
You’ll find Expedition Everest in the Asia area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. This is a thrilling roller coaster ride at Disney World with a height requirement of 44 inches (112 centimeters) or taller.
This roller coaster ride takes you to the top of the mountain building up speed and taking twists and turns. At the top of the mountain the track is broken, so you come to a stop! Soon the ride takes a turn and you travel backwards in the darkness back down the mountain.
Spotting the yeti along the way, the track changes again and you begin travelling forwards at speed back to the bottom of the mountain.
Expedition Everest includes ride photography, which you can view at the end of the ride and access on the My Disney Experience mobile app.
Kali River Rapids
You’ll find Kali River Rapids in the Asia area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. If you meet the 38 inches (97 centimeters) height requirement, and like getting wet, Kali River Rapids is for you!
This fun water ride in Animal Kingdom is designed to have you going back for more. One of the seats in the ten person raft gets you wetter than all the rest!
You wont know if you’re sitting in it until you’re on the ride. It’s a fun water raft ride that’s still gentle enough for the whole family.
It’s advised to use the lockers nearby this Animal Kingdom attraction if you don’t want your belongings getting wet. There isn’t anywhere to store bags aside from between your legs on the ride.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
You’ll find Kilimanjaro Safaris in the Africa area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. There is no height requirement for this ride and is suitable for all the family.
You will board your open air vehicle as you travel around the Harambe Wildlife Reserve. The reserve is home to over 30 species of animals which live across the 110 acres.
Kilimanjaro Safaris lasts around 18 minutes. Not only is it a great excuse to sit down for a while, but it’s amazing to see animals up close and in their natural environment.
How many animals will you spot? You might see cheetahs, crocodiles, elephants, hyenas, zebras, lions, giraffes and many more.
Na’vi River Journey
You’ll find Na’vi River Journey in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. This is one of the newest additions to the park being introduced in 2017. There is no height requirement for this ride and is suitable for all the family.
You will take a mystical and gentle boat ride deep into Pandora’s bioluminescent rainforest. You’ll glide through caves as you listen to the rainforest sounds of the creatures.
TriceraTop Spin
You’ll find TriceraTop Spin located in Dinoland, U.S.A. There is no height requirement for this ride and is suitable for all the family.
You may compare this Animal Kingdom ride to the Magic Kingdom ride The Magic Carpets of Aladdin or the Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride.
The four person triceratops gondola will take you up and down with your controls as you fly through the sir (not too high of course).
After all that excitement for these Animal Kingdom rides, it’s probably time to refuel with some of the amazing food and drink you can find at Animal Kingdom. Check out some of these great Animal Kingdom restaurants, and quick service restaurants at Animal Kingdom.
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