Animal Kingdom One-Day Touring Plan for Parents with Small Children

Park: Disney's Animal Kingdom
Plan Summary: This plan is designed for parents with children ages 3 to 8. Each attraction is popular with preschool and grade school children surveyed by the Unofficial Guide. The plan keeps walking and backtracking to a minimum, with no criss-crossing of the park. FastPass+ recommendations: Kali River Rapids=9:15AM; 12:30-1:30 pm for the Adventurers Outpost character meet-and-greet.
Additional Notes: This plan can accommodate almost any set of FastPass+ reservation times. Simply add your FastPass+ reservation information below in the section titled "Fastpass+ Options".

STEP

Main Entrance

Arrive at the entrance to Disney's Animal Kingdom 25 minutes prior to opening.

Pick up a park map and entertainment schedule. Stroller rentals are just past the entrance, to the right.
Kilimanjaro Safaris

Experience the Kilimanjaro Safaris in Africa.
Kali River Rapids

Ride Kali River Rapids in Asia.

You will get wet. Use ponchos or plastic bags to keep dry.
Maharajah Jungle Trek

Walk the Maharaja Jungle Trek.
Flights of Wonder

See Flights of Wonder.
It's Tough to Be a Bug!

See It's Tough To Be a Bug in Discovery Island.
Discovery Island Trails

See the exhibits at the Tree of Life.
Eat lunch.

Our favorite counter-service restaurants are Flame Tree Barbecue and Pizzafari, both on Discovery Island. Tusker House has an all-you-can-eat buffet, in Africa.
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
Wilderness Explorers

If time permits, try to earn a few badges at Wilderness Explorers.
Finding Nemo - The Musical
The Boneyard

Check out The Boneyard in Dinoland.
TriceraTop Spin

Ride Tricera Top Spin in Dinoland.
Festival of the Lion King

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