What’s new at Animal Kingdom

New, returning and closing rides

• Opening 2027

  Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent

  Part of the new Tropical Americas land, built where Dinosaur used to run. Disney has said 2027; it may open in phases.

  What it means for lines. Animal Kingdom has few big rides, so this will likely post the park’s longest waits for months. Flight of Passage and Everest should ease a little.

  Source: Disney ExperiencesChecked Nov 15
• Opening 2027

  Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto

  A family ride themed to Encanto in Tropical Americas, alongside a new animal carousel.

  What it means for lines. Family rides like this usually run 45 to 75 minutes when new, then settle.

  Source: Disney ExperiencesChecked Nov 15

Happening now and coming up

• Holidays at Walt Disney World
  Holiday decorations and seasonal entertainment across the parks.On now
  until Jan 6

Deals for Walt Disney World

• Get Away TodayTickets

  Adults at kids’ prices on multi-day tickets

  Early Black Friday sale on multi-day Disneyland and Walt Disney World tickets. Confirm the end date on their site.

  See the offer at Get Away Today
• Walt Disney WorldPackage

  Save up to $250 a night on room and ticket packages

  Select 4-night, 4-day packages at Disney hotels. Longer tickets qualify too.

  Travel Jan 3 to Jul 28, 2027
  See the offer at Walt Disney World
• Walt Disney WorldHotel

  Up to 25% off select Disney hotel rooms

  Room-only discount on select nights through spring break 2027.

  Travel Jan 3 to Apr 29, 2027
  See the offer at Walt Disney World
• Disney VisaHotel

  Disney Visa cardmembers save up to 30% on rooms

  Select nights, with the deepest savings on January and February weekends for stays of 5 nights or more.

  Travel Jan 3 to Apr 29, 2027
  See the offer at Disney Visa

Checked by hand. Prices and terms change, so confirm on the seller’s site before you book.

Newest creator tips

• Blog

  Disney Food Blog

  Animal Kingdom has few rides and short lines early and late in the day. Many guests skip Multi Pass and buy only Single Pass. Multi Pass makes more sense in busy seasons or if budget isn’t a concern.

  See the original
• Blog

  Disney Tourist Blog (Tom Bricker)

  Only Avatar Flight of Passage needs you at rope drop. Other Animal Kingdom headliners, such as Kilimanjaro Safaris and Expedition Everest, are close to walk-on for the first hour or more, so arriving about 30 minutes late is fine.

  See the original
• Blog

  AllEars

  Most days you can skip buying Lightning Lane here. Rope drop Na’vi River Journey, then go straight to Expedition Everest.

  See the original

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