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  • On Sep 21, 2026
    Pamela from NY Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    My family is staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge's Jambo this coming February. Knowing that busses pick up at Kidani first then Jambo House. What would be my best strategy to get on one of the first busses headed to a park for early entry?

    Rise and shine, Pamela! The Early Theme Park Entry benefit is one of my favorite perks of being a Guest at a Disney World hotel! Of course, my other favorite is the Extended Evening Theme Park Hours benefit for Guests staying at deluxe Disney accommodations, which includes Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!

    Pamela, make things as convenient as possible for you! Use the bus stop at Jambo House! The trick is getting to the bus stop as early as possible. Disney Transportation states it will begin theme park transportation 45 minutes before theme park opening. My experience has been that it begins at least an hour before. Set your alarm early to wake up with the animals that call Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort “home” and head on out to the bus stop!

    I’ve been at the Animal Kingdom Resort bus area so early that I’ve been the only Guest waiting for the bus, but it arrived and took me to the park in plenty of time to be in line for Early Theme Park Entry! 

    Dreams do come true!

    Jonathan

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