Animal Kingdom is a bit quieter than a typical Friday. Standby waits are averaging 16 minutes right now, vs. about 21 minutes typically.
Updated 5:49 PM EDT, Friday, October 23, 2026. Based on Theme Park Shark’s own wait-time tracking, recorded every 10 minutes since March 2026.
Currently not operating: Animal Care at Conservation Station, Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station, Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, Jumping Junction, Maharajah Jungle Trek, Wilderness Explorers, Wildlife Express Train.
Current standby waits at Animal Kingdom
| Ride | Wait right now |
|---|---|
| Avatar Flight of Passage | 35 min |
| Na’vi River Journey | 20 min |
| Kilimanjaro Safaris | 15 min |
| Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain | 10 min |
| Zootopia: Better Zoogether! | 10 min |
| Kali River Rapids | 5 min |
What time is Animal Kingdom least busy?
Over the last 28 days, the quietest hours have typically been around 7:00, 16:00, 17:00. Hourly averages:
| Hour | Average wait (28 days) |
|---|---|
| 7:00 | 18 min |
| 8:00 | 25 min |
| 9:00 | 21 min |
| 10:00 | 26 min |
| 11:00 | 29 min |
| 12:00 | 28 min |
| 13:00 | 25 min |
| 14:00 | 24 min |
| 15:00 | 21 min |
| 16:00 | 19 min |
| 17:00 | 19 min |
| 18:00 | 26 min |
| 19:00 | 22 min |
Live waits for every park: Theme Park Shark live wait times hub.
Wait time data powered by ThemeParks.wiki.