Best time to visit Animal Kingdom
Crowd analysis from 357 days of historical data
Quietest months
September, November, January
Lower crowds mean shorter wait times
Busiest months
March, April, February
Expect longer queues and larger crowds
Monthly crowd levels
Jan
27%
Below Avg
Feb
47%
Average
Mar
52%
Average
Apr
48%
Average
May
41%
Average
Jun
38%
Below Avg
Jul
35%
Below Avg
Aug
31%
Below Avg
Sep
19%
Low
Oct
27%
Below Avg
Nov
22%
Below Avg
Dec
27%
Below Avg
Crowds by day of week
Mon
40%
Tue
30%
Wed
29%
Thu
28%
Fri
38%
Sat
40%
Sun
37%
Thursday tends to be the quietest day of the week.
Tips for your visit
Visit in quieter months
September and November typically see the lowest crowds at Animal Kingdom.
Go on a Thursday
Thursdays tend to be the least crowded day of the week based on historical data.
Arrive early
The first 1-2 hours after opening typically have the shortest queues regardless of season.
Check before you go
Use the crowd calendar to check predicted levels for your specific date at Animal Kingdom.
Crowd levels are based on historical data and may not reflect future conditions. Always check the official park website before visiting. Past patterns are used as guidance only.