Discovery Island
The heart of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park - home to the iconic Tree of Life. Here you’ll find shops, dining, and trails that bring you up close to intricate carvings and hidden animal encounters.
Part of Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Bay Lake, FL 34747, United States
Step into Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and discover a park where the natural world, ancient legends, and cinematic adventures blend into one unforgettable journey.
Explore Pandora - The World of Avatar
Rides & attractions for all ages
Home to over 300 species of animals
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Buy now, pay later with flexible payment options available at Checkout*
From the moment you wander beneath the lush canopy and hear the distant call of wildlife, you’ll understand why Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is one of the most immersive theme parks ever created.
Whether you're trekking through the wilds ofPandora—The World of Avatar on Avatar Flight of Passage, boarding a rugged expedition into the Himalayas on Expedition Everest—Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, or roaming the African savanna on Kilimanjaro Safaris, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park isn’t just another Disney Park - it’s a living, breathing world of exploration.
It’s the place where nature becomes the story, adventure becomes real, and every path leads to something extraordinary.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is divided into 5 uniquely themed lands, all branching out from the lush central hub of Discovery Island.
Rides & Experiences
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Expedition Everest—Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Na’vi River Journey
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Thrill Rides
Avatar Flight of Passage
Expedition Everest—Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Kali River Rapids
Shows & Parades
NEW: Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
Festival of the Lion King
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!
Feathered Friends in Flight!
Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight
Viva Gaia Street Band!
Character Experiences
Mickey & Minnie at Adventurers Outpost
Bluey and Bingo
Kevin from Up
Dug & Russell from Up
Simba
Viva Gaia Character Interactions
Rafiki & Tamon
Baloo & King Louie
Tropical Americas - Coming Soon in 2027
Bringing the vibrant cultures, landscapes and wildlife of Central and South America to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. This new land will feature an all‑new Encanto‑inspired attraction, celebrating the magic, music and family at the heart of the beloved film. A re‑imagined Indiana Jones experience, adding a bold sense of adventure to the land’s storytelling is also arriving. Transforming the former DinoLand U.S.A. area, Tropical Americas marks the next major evolution of the park - introducing richly detailed environments, new attractions and fresh experiences for all ages.
Did you know?
The Tree of Life features over 300 hand‑carved animals - and you can see many of them up close on the Discovery Island Trails.
Transport To and From Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
You get complimentary access to Disney's network of monorails, buses, boats and Disney Skyliner included with your ticket.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is accessible from all other parks, Disney Springs and all resort hotels via Disney bus
You can also access Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park via Walt Disney World’s Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) via monorail, car, tram or rideshare such as Uber or Lyft.
All our Disney Magic Tickets include Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park aswell as:
✓ Access to all Disney Parks & Water Park fun
✓ Disney's Park hopping
✓ Disney's Memory Maker worth $210
With Lightning Lane passes, you can skip the standby line and join a shorter line for select attractions and experiences. You can purchase these directly through the My Disney Experience app.
Lightning Lane Options at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:
Avatar Flight of Passage (Single Pass)
Na'vi River Journey
Expedition Everest—Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Kali River Rapids
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
Feathered Friends in Flight!
Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
*Products and services are featured and fulfilled within the My Disney Experience app which can be downloaded upon arrival in the U.S. and is intended for use in the U.S. only. Currently, the app is only available in English. Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations, and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. Lightning Lane passes are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Lightning Lane passes, attractions experiences may vary by date, are subject to change or closure, are limited in availability and are not guaranteed, and may not be available at all on the date of visit or at the time you make a selection. Price, terms and entitlements are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice.
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FAQs
Please enter the date you want each of your tickets to be activated from. Each ticket activates individually on the first day it is scanned at the park gate, and is valid for 14 days from that activation date.
You will need your 12 digit Disney reservation code – this is located below the QR code on your E-ticket
Create an account with Disney https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/login this should be done on a laptop or PC before linking to the app
Sign in to your account
Click on my Disney Experience - click on my plans
Select tickets
Link Tickets - add your 12 digit code - this will then display all tickets purchased
Create an account with Disney https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/login this should be done on a laptop or PC before linking to the app
Sign in to your account
Click on my Disney Experience - click on my plans
Select tickets
Link Tickets - add your 12 digit code - this will then display all tickets purchased
Walt Disney World Resort has six parks -Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park, and/or Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. If you're looking to explore them all, the Disney Magic Ticket is a great option, giving you access to all parks for the duration of your ticket, subject to park availability.
Disney Magic tickets will include admission to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park or Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, subject to seasonal opening. Disney Water Parks are subject to seasonal closure each year for maintenance & refurbishment. Unfortunately, no refunds can be offered if there are any partial closures.
Great news - Memory Maker comes standard with all adult Disney Magic Tickets! Just keep in mind it's not included with Disney Special Event Tickets (like Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party). Not sure which ticket you have? Check your confirmation or reach out to us!
Park opening hours vary throughout the year - we recommend checking the official Disney website for the most up-to-date times before your visit.
Disney Resort Hotel guests can enjoy extra Disney’s Extra Magic Hours and enter one of the parks an hour early or stay up to 2 hours later than the normal opening times
Walt Disney World Resort is open 365 days of the year.
Disney Resort Hotel guests can enjoy extra Disney’s Extra Magic Hours and enter one of the parks an hour early or stay up to 2 hours later than the normal opening times
Walt Disney World Resort is open 365 days of the year.
Walt Disney World Resort is located in Bay Lake, close to Lake Buena Vista in Southwest Orlando
Address
→ Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL 32830, USA
Parking
→ Parking for cars and motorbikes is $20 per day. Campers and RVs are $22 a day
→ If you have paid for parking at one Walt Disney World Park, you can park at the other Parks on the same day for free
→ Staying at a Disney Resort Hotel? You’ll get FREE standard parking at the Disney Theme Parks during your stay!
Where to bring your ticket
→ We’ll send you an e-ticket that’s ready to go – no need to queue at redemption points, just walk straight into enter the park!
→ On the back of your ticket you’ll find your own unique visitor number. Use it to complete your My Disney Experience profile and access your personal Disney holiday planner!
ID Required?
Photo ID may be required when you first enter the Walt Disney World Parks. Therefore we advise that you take some to avoid disappointment.
Address
→ Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL 32830, USA
Parking
→ Parking for cars and motorbikes is $20 per day. Campers and RVs are $22 a day
→ If you have paid for parking at one Walt Disney World Park, you can park at the other Parks on the same day for free
→ Staying at a Disney Resort Hotel? You’ll get FREE standard parking at the Disney Theme Parks during your stay!
Where to bring your ticket
→ We’ll send you an e-ticket that’s ready to go – no need to queue at redemption points, just walk straight into enter the park!
→ On the back of your ticket you’ll find your own unique visitor number. Use it to complete your My Disney Experience profile and access your personal Disney holiday planner!
ID Required?
Photo ID may be required when you first enter the Walt Disney World Parks. Therefore we advise that you take some to avoid disappointment.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by a guest aged 14 or older. And the great news - children under 3 enter completely free!
Walt Disney World Resort offers a range of accessibility facilities to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible, including lifts, disabled toilets, Braille maps, guidebooks and audio description, hearing loops, and wheelchair rental.
Walt Disney World has plenty of on-site facilities to make your visit as smooth as possible, including ATMs, baby care centres, lost and found, locker and pushchair rental, wheelchair rental, car rental, childcare services, photo services, WiFi, package pickup, and even boarding kennels for your furry friends!
We recommend to wear casual and comfortable clothes for a day at the Disney Parks. You’ll be doing a lot of walking, so good comfy, sturdy shoes should be the first thing you pack!
Guests at the Disney Parks should wear proper attire – including shoes and tops – at all times
The following clothing is not permitted:
→ Adult costumes or clothing that could be viewed as representative of an actual Disney Character
→ Masks
→ Clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics
→ Excessively torn clothing
→ Revealing clothing that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment
→ Objectionable tattoos
Guests at the Disney Parks should wear proper attire – including shoes and tops – at all times
The following clothing is not permitted:
→ Adult costumes or clothing that could be viewed as representative of an actual Disney Character
→ Masks
→ Clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics
→ Excessively torn clothing
→ Revealing clothing that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment
→ Objectionable tattoos
There are a huge variety of restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort, ranging from à la carte meals to self-service outlets, bars and cafés for sandwiches and snacks.
Guests are welcome to take snacks and food that does not require heating into the Parks but please do not bring any glass containers (except baby food or perfume bottles)
Loose and dry ice are not permitted in the parks.
To see all the dining options, check out our guides to the Disney Parks
Guests are welcome to take snacks and food that does not require heating into the Parks but please do not bring any glass containers (except baby food or perfume bottles)
Loose and dry ice are not permitted in the parks.
To see all the dining options, check out our guides to the Disney Parks
Smoking
→ Smoking areas are no longer present inside Walt Disney World. Designated smoking areas are available outside the entrance, and in Disney Resort hotels.
Selfie Sticks
→ Not Permitted
Strollers
→ Strollers must be 31″ wide and 52″ long or smaller.
→ Wagons and stroller wagons are not permitted.
→ Smoking areas are no longer present inside Walt Disney World. Designated smoking areas are available outside the entrance, and in Disney Resort hotels.
Selfie Sticks
→ Not Permitted
Strollers
→ Strollers must be 31″ wide and 52″ long or smaller.
→ Wagons and stroller wagons are not permitted.
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