Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Entertainment
Kilimanjaro Safaris
As we were waiting in line for the Kilimanjaro Safaris for 25 minutes, Cast Members announced prior to boarding that there were some delays at the attraction. An animal was blocking the pathway, which eventually led to Kilimanjaro Safaris closing temporarily. As the line was cleared out, Cast Members gave everyone FastPasses to return later.
Although there wasn’t much information about the animal or the ride closures, Kilimanjaro Safaris did reopen after noon as guests with the FastPasses were prioritized for boarding.
And, we were thrilled to see all the cuties chilling on the safari, like rhinos…
…zebras…
…giraffes…
…elephants, and more!
But, those weren’t the only visitors we saw out and about!
Character Watercades
Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto were coasting through the waterways of Animal Kingdom in their adorable safari get-ups! They were just as happy to see us as we were happy to be in the park!
And, there were PLENTY of more people exploring the park as well!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Crowds
It was a busy day as families soaked up the last bits of summer vacation together in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Longer lines stretched past ride entrances at attractions like the Kilimanjaro Safaris…
…Expedition Everest…
…and Avatar Flight of Passage.
Restaurants were even busy throughout the day as guests stopped to get snacks or meals at locations like Pongu Pongu in Pandora!
Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney trip, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news!
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