Disney’s Animal Kingdom In The Morning: How To Make The Most Of It

One way to make the most of your day at the Disney parks is by getting up early! Early risers gain many benefits during Disney days including lower crowds, less heat, and more time to explore the parks and enjoy attractions. In general, getting up early to enjoy your day at Disney is highly recommended for all guests. But how can you make the most of your morning at the parks? Should you eat breakfast, or skip it? There are several ways to go about your morning during your Disney vacation. Here is how you can make the most of your morning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Arrive for Early Park Entry

If you are staying at a Disney Resort, whether it be a value, moderate, deluxe, or DVC resort, you are eligible to take advantage of early park entry during your vacation. Thirty minutes prior to the park opening you can arrive and enter the park and experience select experiences and attractions before the park opens to the rest of the public. This is a great way to get a bit of a head start on enjoying the park in the mornings. Thirty minutes can make a huge difference in lines, crowds, and walking through the park.

Breakfast Options

If you need breakfast in the morning then don’t worry. Animal Kingdom has plenty of options for breakfast when you first enter the park. Whether you prefer sit-down dining or quick-service, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Sit-down breakfast can be found at Tusker House with an elaborate breakfast buffet starring Donald Duck and all his friends. Quick-service breakfast options can be found at Kusafiri Coffee and Bakery, Tamu Tamu Refreshments, and Isle of Java.

Big Attractions to Hit

Some popular attractions to try and rope drop to take advantage of lower crowds in the morning are Kilimanjaro Safaris, Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest, and taking the Wildlife Express Train to Conservation Station where the new Bluey character experience can be found.

Popular Photo Opportunities to Take Advantage Of

If you want a solid family photo with little to no crowd behind you then be sure to take advantage of the morning and hit up these popular photo spots: in front of the Tree of Life, throughout Discovery Island, in Pandora the World of Avatar, and in front of Expedition Everest.

Take it Easy!

The best way to make the most of your morning is by taking it easy! Especially at Animal Kingdom where there is so much to see just by simply walking around. Don’t rush, take your time, and enjoy the calm of the morning.

How do you operate during your mornings at the parks? Do you slow down and enjoy, or do you hurry through and get in lines? We want to hear from you in the comments below!

Featured Photo: Emily Murray.