Animal Kingdom Ride Reliability
Which rides run smoothly, and which keep breaking down
Jun 2026
Rides most often closed at Animal Kingdom
Based on the share of opening hours each ride was running over recent weeks. Lower uptime = more downtime.
- Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight37% uptime
- Wildlife Express Train77% uptime
- Kali River Rapids85% uptime
- Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain90% uptime
- Na'vi River Journey99% uptime
- Avatar Flight of Passage99% uptime
- Marketplace Carousel100% uptime
- Marketplace Train Express100% uptime
- Kilimanjaro Safaris100% uptime
About Animal Kingdom and live queue times
Disney's Animal Kingdom blends a full theme park with a working zoo. The park sits at Walt Disney World and is the largest of the four by area. Signature attractions include Avatar Flight of Passage, Na'vi River Journey, Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and the Festival of the Lion King show. Pandora – The World of Avatar regularly posts the longest wait times in the park.
Animal Kingdom reliability FAQ
Animal Kingdom reliability FAQ
Which rides break down most at Animal Kingdom?
Over recent weeks, Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight has had the most downtime at Animal Kingdom (around 37% uptime). See the full list of the least-reliable rides and each ride's reliability further up this page.
Which rides are closed at Animal Kingdom today?
For live, up-to-the-minute closures, open the Animal Kingdom live page - every ride shows whether it's open or closed right now, with the reason and how long it's been down where the park provides it. This page focuses on the longer-term pattern: which rides close most often over a full month.
How do I check if a ride at Animal Kingdom is closed right now?
Check the Animal Kingdom live ride list or an individual ride's page - both show the current open or closed status, refreshed automatically from the park's own ride system. If a ride shows "Closed" or its queue hasn't moved for 45+ minutes, it's probably down. Use this Reliability page to see whether that's unusual or a regular occurrence.
Which rides at Animal Kingdom break down the most?
The Reliability table above ranks every ride at Animal Kingdom by uptime percentage, total downtime minutes and number of separate closures in the selected month. Rides with higher downtime are usually older, more mechanically complex, or subject to weather-related closures.
What counts as a ride "closure" in these stats?
Any period where the ride's status flipped from operating to closed for more than a couple of minutes counts as a closure. Brief resets and scheduled early morning tests are excluded. A ride with 10+ closures in a month is almost certainly unreliable, not just temporarily out of service.
How do you calculate Animal Kingdom ride uptime?
We track each ride's open/closed status every few minutes throughout the park's operating hours. Uptime percentage = minutes the ride was open divided by the park's total operating minutes. A ride that ran all day shows 100%, one closed half the day shows 50%.
Are some rides at Animal Kingdom more reliable than others?
Almost always. Newer coasters typically have higher uptime in their first year, then stabilise. Classic flat rides and family rides tend to be the most reliable. Intense thrill coasters and water rides often sit toward the bottom of the uptime table because they're more complex and weather-sensitive.
How can I avoid riding something that keeps breaking down?
Check this page before your visit. If a ride you care about has under 80% uptime this month, prioritise it early in the day when reliability is best. Also check live queue times - if a ride shows "Closed" or hasn't moved in 45+ minutes, it's probably down for the afternoon.
Does rain or weather affect Animal Kingdom reliability?
Yes - water rides close automatically in heavy rain, and exposed coasters may close in lightning, high winds or very cold temperatures. Our uptime figures reflect actual operations including weather closures, which is why uptime varies seasonally.