Hi Catherine,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I'm thrilled you're going to be visiting my family's favorite restaurant in the Walt Disney World Resort,
Tusker House Restaurant. We enjoy a meal here during every family visit. Whether we start our day with the delicious breakfast or enjoy a break in our park day for lunch or dinner, Tusker House Restaurant never disappoints. Have a tall glass of tasty Jungle Juice for me.
My first recommendation is always to use
Resort Transportation which would be a bus from Art of Animation to
Disney's Animal Kingdom. Stop by the Lobby Concierge desk at
Art of Animation and confirm what time the buses will start running. You can also keep an eye on bus arrival times on the My Disney Experience app under "My Reservation." If it doesn't seem like the bus will get you there on time you might want to consider an alternative.
You could use the excellent
Minnie Van Service or a taxi or a ride share service. I have used all three at different times and recommend them all. I will say the Minnie Van is a magical way for your party to start their day.
Catherine, thank you for visiting us with your question. I hope you'll let us know if we can help you with any other planning questions.
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Amy H.