Animal Kingdom is much busier than a typical Friday. Standby waits are averaging 47 minutes right now, vs. about 21 minutes typically.
Updated 6:56 PM EDT, Friday, October 9, 2026. Based on Theme Park Shark’s own wait-time tracking, recorded every 10 minutes since March 2026.
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Current standby waits at Animal Kingdom
| Ride | Wait right now |
|---|---|
| Avatar Flight of Passage | 95 min |
| Na’vi River Journey | 35 min |
| Zootopia: Better Zoogether! | 10 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 | 23 min |
| 9:00 | 21 min |
| 10:00 | 25 min |
| 11:00 | 29 min |
| 12:00 | 28 min |
| 13:00 | 25 min |
| 14:00 | 24 min |
| 15:00 | 20 min |
| 16:00 | 18 min |
| 17:00 | 17 min |
| 18:00 | 18 min |
| 19:00 | 24 min |
Live waits for every park: Theme Park Shark live wait times hub.
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