For Florida locals and passholders
Over the last 28 days (Sep 14–Oct 11, 2026), Animal Kingdom's headliners averaged 22 min in the final 3 hours before close — 29% shorter than their 31 min midday (12–5 PM) average. The lightest evenings were Wednesdays (12 min).
Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Source: SupaPark measurements.
If you live within driving distance and hold an annual pass, the last few hours before close are usually the cheapest time, in minutes, to ride. These are the measured numbers for Animal Kingdom.
| Night | Evening avg | Midday avg | Typical close | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 29 min | 39 min | 7 PM | 4 |
| Monday | 21 min | 32 min | 7 PM | 4 |
| Tuesday | 17 min | 26 min | 6 PM | 4 |
| Wednesday | 12 min | 17 min | 6 PM | 4 |
| Thursday | 15 min | 22 min | 6 PM | 4 |
| Friday | 28 min | 38 min | 7 PM | 4 |
| Saturday | 32 min | 44 min | 8 PM | 4 |
| Ride | Evening avg | Midday avg | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro Safaris | 10 min | 24 min | 28 |
| Kali River Rapids | 18 min | 28 min | 28 |
| Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain | 15 min | 25 min | 28 |
| Avatar Flight of Passage | 43 min | 52 min | 28 |
| Na'vi River Journey | 33 min | 40 min | 28 |
| Wildlife Express Train | 9 min | 11 min | 22 |
Over the last 28 days (Sep 14–Oct 11, 2026), Animal Kingdom's headliners averaged 22 min in the final 3 hours before close — 29% shorter than their 31 min midday (12–5 PM) average. The lightest evenings were Wednesdays (12 min).
Measured over the last 28 days, evening waits for Animal Kingdom's headliners by night were: Sunday 29 min, Monday 21 min, Tuesday 17 min, Wednesday 12 min, Thursday 15 min, Friday 28 min, Saturday 32 min.
Biggest evening savings vs midday: Kilimanjaro Safaris (10 min vs 24 min); Kali River Rapids (18 min vs 28 min); Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (15 min vs 25 min); Avatar Flight of Passage (43 min vs 52 min).
"Evening" is the final 3 operating hours before Animal Kingdom's published close on each day; "midday" is 12–5 PM. Both are averages of SupaPark's half-hour posted-wait archive for this park's busiest rides, counting only half-hours with at least two open-status readings. Window: Sep 14, 2026–Oct 11, 2026 (28 days). Evening events with separate tickets can close the park early to day guests; the "typical close" column shows the published close we used.