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ANIMAL KINGDOM ITINERARY a60
See Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and the head back to your hotel for an evening off.
FIRST THINGS
- Get up early and eat breakfast in your room
- Pack spare clothes in a plastic bag (because on one of the rides, Kali River Rapids, you will get soaked!)
- Be at the hotel Animal Kingdom bus stop by 6:50 am
AT THE PARK
- Arrive at the Animal Kingdom park by 7:30 am
- Get in line and await the opening
- After 8:00 opening, pick up a Times Guide and park map, go to Africa, and ride Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Stroll through the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail just outside the Safari exit
- While strolling, double check the time schedule against the shows on this list and revise your plans if needed
- Head to Asia, and fastpass Expedition Everest. Your return window will likely begin after 10am
- Go to Dinoland USA, and ride Dinosaur
- You need to be in Camp Minnie Mickey by 9:20, so only if time permits, ride Primeval Whirl and Triceratops Spin
- Go to Camp Minnie Mickey, and see the 9:30 Festival of the Lion King
- Ride Expedition Everest
- If time permits, and you missed them earlier, ride Primeval Whirl and Triceratops Spin; don’t worry if you miss them entirely
- In Asia, see the 11:30 Flights of Wonder
- Juggle lunch (Flame Tree Barbecue, counter credit), It’s Tough to be a Bug, and the Wildlife Express Train so that you can be in line (between Dinoland and Asia) for the 3:15 pm Finding Nemo show by 2:30 pm. If time presses, skip the train and the Conservation Station
- See the 3:15 Finding Nemo show
- Go back to the bridge next to Flights of Wonder and watch the 3:45 pm parade from the Everest side of the path
- Stroll through the Maharajah Jungle Trek
- Ride Kali River Rapids if the day is warm enough: you will get soaked!!! Change into your dry clothes
- Re-ride your favorites; don’t worry if you missed the Wildlife Express Train and Conservation Station
- Exit the park when you are ready; explore the exhibits in the Oasis as you leave
- Have dinner at your hotel counter service (counter credit)
NOTE: Bring The Comprehensive Guide to Rides and Rides that Might be Skipped with you in case your day gets too intense.
LINKS FOR THIS ITINERARY
- Summary
- To-Do List
- First Saturday
- First Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Second Saturday
- Second Sunday
LINKS TO DAILY GUIDANCE BY ARRIVAL DATE
11/21/09: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
11/28, 12/5, 12/12/2009: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
12/19/09: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
12/26/09:Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1/2 and 1/9/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1/16/10: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
1/23-3/20/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
3/27 and 4/3/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
4/10/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
4/17 and 4/24/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
5/1 and 5/8/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
5/15/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
5/22/2010: Summary To-Do List Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
ITINERARY LINKS
- For itinerary design goals and the basic December Itinerary, see this
- For shorter and longer itineraries targeted at the same December weeks, see this
- For itineraries covering all the other parts of the year, see this
- To design your own itinerary, see this
- For rides that might be skipped, see this
- For a comprehensive guide to rides and attractions, see this
LINKS FOR WHEN TO GO
- For when to go, see this
- For next best dates, see this
- For best and worst times to visit, see this
- For 2009 weeks to visit, ranked in order, see this
- For 2010 weeks to visit, ranked in order, see this
- For the 2010 Week Picker App, see this
- For 2011 weeks to visit, ranked in order, see this
- For forecasting crowds at Walt Disney World, see this
- For seasonal pricing at Walt Disney World, see this
- For 2009 price seasons, see this
- For 2010 price seasons, see this
- For projected 2011 price seasons, see this
- For weather at Walt Disney World, see this