Animal Kingdom Ran Only Pandora Rides After 6 PM

By David K. · Budget & value · Atlanta, GA

Published November 10, 2026

Disney’s Animal Kingdom was down to two of its five major rides after 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, according to posted wait-time data. Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey, both in Pandora - The World of Avatar, were the only major attractions still operating, and the park stayed officially open.

As of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Disney has not confirmed that Sunday evening lineup. The account comes from wait-time reports, not an official statement.

Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Kali River Rapids were all unavailable after 6 p.m. Anyone hoping to ride something outside Pandora had very few options in the park’s last hours.

The closures were not identical. Kilimanjaro Safaris typically stops before the rest of the park because the living animals, and the care they need, set its schedule. Kali River Rapids was also unavailable. Expedition Everest was down as well. Everest can run after dark when hours and conditions allow.

Disney has not named a shared cause.

What we know

• Avatar Flight of Passage (Pandora - The World of Avatar) — operating after 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026
• Na’vi River Journey (Pandora - The World of Avatar) — operating after 6 p.m. the same evening
• Expedition Everest (Asia) — unavailable after 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026
• Kilimanjaro Safaris — unavailable after 6 p.m.; it routinely ends earlier because of the animals
• Kali River Rapids — unavailable after 6 p.m. Sunday

What’s not confirmed

Disney has not said why the three rides were down together, or whether any of them stayed closed past Sunday evening. No reopening time was reported for Expedition Everest or Kali River Rapids.

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What it means for your trip

Ride Expedition Everest earlier if you want it. Guests often hold it for after dark, and on Sunday evening that window was gone.

Do not leave Kilimanjaro Safaris for the end of the day. It routinely closes first for animal care. A stronger order is Avatar Flight of Passage at rope drop, then Safaris while the morning is still quiet, with Everest taken when the wait is reasonable rather than saved as a night ride.

If you’re in the park late, Na’vi River Journey is the evening fallback: its standby line often eases near close, so check live waits before you walk over. Flight of Passage is Animal Kingdom’s Lightning Lane Single Pass, so book it in advance rather than counting on a late-day standby.

A ride-status watch on Expedition Everest at supapark.com pings you the moment it goes down or comes back up. On the Free plan that can be your one live watch. Then you can change plans before you walk across the park.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Animal Kingdom rides were open after 6 p.m. on November 8?

According to reports, only Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey were running. Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Kali River Rapids were unavailable, and the park stayed open.

Does Kilimanjaro Safaris usually close before Animal Kingdom?

Yes. Safaris typically stops ahead of the rest of the park because the animals’ routines and care limit its hours. Disney has not confirmed that Sunday, November 8, was that routine early close.

Why was Expedition Everest closed Sunday evening?

Posted wait-time data showed it unavailable after 6 p.m. Disney has not given a cause or a reopening time.

Go deeper — the full guides: Magic Kingdom Dec 21–23, 2026: Crowd Levels and Best Hours · Disney World Crowds Today: Where to Go and When · Animal Kingdom Nov 28–29, 2026: Crowd Levels and Best Hours

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