Jambo Cheryl, and welcome to planDisney! Thanks for stopping by with a great question. I'm happy to be your adventure guide en route to
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
I have great news! Not only is it possible to
purchase next-day or same-day theme park admission online or at a ticket booth upon arrival, but I checked the
Availability Calendar, and it looks like all theme parks are still taking reservations for your desired date. I recommend
securing your tickets online as soon as possible to ensure there is space for you and your safari crew.
During the current phase of reopening, all Guests are required to use the
Disney Park Pass System to reserve their theme park days in advance. Once you have purchased your tickets and linked them to your
My Disney Experience account, click on "Disney Park Pass System" in the drop-down menu, choose the members of your party that will be joining you, and confirm your selection.
I hope you have a wonderful time enjoying the seasonal decor and festive offerings at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Be sure to watch for some familiar Disney pals donning their holiday best as they cruise down the Discovery River. My favorite place to spot them is from a patio table at the
Nomad Lounge. Relax with a refreshing beverage or tasty snack (I recommend yucca fries and churros) and see who floats by.
Cheryl, thanks again for sending your question our way, and if there's ever anything else we can do to make future vacation planning easier, please come see us again; we love to help. Have a very merry day at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park!
Betsy