Kenny the Pirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan including characters for Cold Weather months
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Updated 3/9/15
The most important part of a great day at Animal Kingdom with no waits is to arrive at least 45 minutes before park opening. If you arrive a little later and see the turnstiles already full, you might want to use the Rainforest Cafe entrance.
This plan was designed to be able to see all the major shows, ride every ride and meet every character in one day from 9:00 to 5:00 PM without much backtracking or rushing around.
Why is Kilimanjaro Safaris first on the list? Because the animals are moving about and eating early in the day and you’ll get to save your Fastpass for another attraction. The worst time to ride the Safaris truck is mid-day because it’s hot and the animals are sedentary and hidden in the shade.
If you aren’t using FP+ for Finding Nemo the Musical, you should plan to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early.
If you aren’t using FP+ for Festival of the Lion King, you should arrive 30 to 45 minutes early.
Guests are allowed to choose any 3 of the following attractions: |
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Reserve Fastpass+ for the following: |
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Other Fastpass+ options: |
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| KennythePirate’s Fastpass+ enabled Animal Kingdom Touring Plan including characters for Cold Weather months | ||
| Location | Selection | Time |
| Africa | RIDE: Kilimanjaro Safaris. Head immediately to Kilimajaro Safaris and you’ll see the animals when they are the most active. | |
| Africa | Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. Walk the trails and discover the animals | |
| Discovery Island | MEET: Daisy Duck | |
| Discovery Island Trail | MEET: Pocahontas | 9:50: AM |
| Dinoland | MEET: Goofy and Pluto
If a long line has formed, do the Dinoland rides first or meet right before closing. |
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| Dinoland | MEET: Donald Duck | |
| Dinoland | RIDE: Primeval Whirl | |
| Dinoland | RIDE: Dinosaur.
The posted wait time should be in the 10 to 20 minute range, and you’ll experience a short wait. If you chose a Dinosaur FP+, take a ride using said FP+. If you notice that the wait time is still low, you could switch Dinosaur for something else at the Kiosk or using Disney’s app. |
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| Dinoland | RIDE: Triceratop Spin | |
| Dinoland | The Boneyard
Let your kids burn off some steam while you take a break. |
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| It’s Tough be a Bug | MEET: Dug and Russell | |
| Discovery Island | MEET: Mickey and Minnie
Reserve FP+ in the 11:30 AM range |
11:30: AM |
| Discovery Island | Grab some lunch.
I really enjoy the Flame Tree BBQ, Anandapur Local Foods Cafe and Yak and Yeti |
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| Theater in the Wild | WATCH: Finding Nemo the Musical.
If you chose to use your FP+ for Finding Nemo the Musical, you’ll find the return time to be 12:40 to 12:55. Arrive 15 to 20 minutes early. |
1:00 PM Show |
| Asia | RIDE: Expedition Everest
Reserve FP+ for 1:00 PM, so you can use it immediately after Finding Nemo and then use Kali right after that. |
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| Asia | RIDE: Kali River Rapids
Reserve FP+ for 2:00 PM, so you can use it immediately after Expedition Everest. Use the FREE lockers to store your valuables. |
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| Asia | Maharajah Jungle Trek
Take in the DJ Anaan or Chakranadi show and get a snack at Local Foods Cafe if time permits. |
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| Asia | WATCH: Flights of Wonder | 3:45 PM Show |
| Asia | MEET: Baloo and King Louie | |
| Africa | RIDE: Wildlife Express Train from Africa | |
| Conservation Station | MEET: Chip n Dale | |
| Station | MEET: Rafiki | |
| Conservation Station | Conservation Station and Petting Zoo | |
| Africa | RIDE: Wildlife Express Train from Rafiki’s Planet Watch | Leave by 4:30 PM |
| Harambe Theater | WATCH: Festival of the Lion King
Arrive 15 to 20 minutes early |
5:00 PM Show |
| Discovery Island | WATCH: It’s Tough to Be a Bug.
Watch the 3D show or do some shopping. Caution, young children may be scared by It’s Tough to be a Bug. |
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| Optional attractions Burudika Band Chakranadi Dinoland Dance Party DiVine DJ Anaan GiTar Dan Kali River Rapids Tam Tams of Harambe Viva Gaia |
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alycia
Sunday 15th of June 2014
This is an amazing site!! I am a little overwhelmed but you seem to have it down to a science. I will be there in January 2015 for the 1/2 marathon and staying the week after - does it normally lighten up a bit after race weekend?! we'll only be there for the week and i would like to see as much as possible! Thanks :)
kennythepirate
Sunday 15th of June 2014
Yes. Parks won't be crowded after race weekend. Really aren't terrible during the weekend either.
Crystal
Friday 31st of January 2014
Whenever I click on the PDF link, it is telling me that the page can't be found. Is that just an error on my end?
kennythepirate
Friday 31st of January 2014
Crystal, I'm not sure what the problem is for you. Try refreshing the page. I just checked and it popped right open for me.
kennythepirate
Friday 31st of January 2014
I'll check that for you
Kristie W
Friday 31st of January 2014
Awesome touring plan! We are going late April/early May, looking forward to seeing your other plans as we have to pick our FPs at the end of Feb.
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