Animal Kingdom is a bit quieter than a typical Sunday. Standby waits are averaging 12 minutes right now, vs. about 16 minutes typically.
Updated 7:02 PM EDT, Sunday, August 16, 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, Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, Maharajah Jungle Trek, Wilderness Explorers, Wildlife Express Train.
Current standby waits at Animal Kingdom
| Ride | Wait right now |
|---|---|
| Avatar Flight of Passage | 25 min |
| Na’vi River Journey | 20 min |
| Kali River Rapids | 10 min |
| Zootopia: Better Zoogether! | 10 min |
| Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain | 5 min |
| Kilimanjaro Safaris | 5 min |
What time is Animal Kingdom least busy?
Over the last 28 days, the quietest hours have typically been around 7:00, 18:00, 19:00. Hourly averages:
| Hour | Average wait (28 days) |
|---|---|
| 7:00 | 19 min |
| 8:00 | 22 min |
| 9:00 | 23 min |
| 10:00 | 29 min |
| 11:00 | 32 min |
| 12:00 | 32 min |
| 13:00 | 29 min |
| 14:00 | 27 min |
| 15:00 | 24 min |
| 16:00 | 21 min |
| 17:00 | 21 min |
| 18:00 | 18 min |
| 19:00 | 17 min |
Live waits for every park: Theme Park Shark live wait times hub.