Hi Lori!
Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
Disney's Animal Kingdom has come alive at night and is delighting Guests with the magic of the theme park after dark. I have been lucky enough to experience nighttime at Disney's Animal Kingdom twice now, and it really is like experiencing a brand new park. Guests can experience new sights, sounds and entertainment in the theme park at night and my favorite attractions in the park, Kilimanjaro Safari and Expedition Everest, are completely different after the sun goes down! There has been no indication that nighttime hours at Disney's Animal Kingdom are temporary or seasonal, however late evening hours have only been extended into September. From my experience planning my own vacations, theme park hours are often updated and extended as my vacation gets closer. So I recommend that you continue to check
park hours for updates. Also, keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for announcements as that is a great source for news about exciting changes coming to Walt Disney World Resort!
Please let us know if you have any other questions as you continue to plan your trip. T-T-F-N, ta ta for now!
~Crystal B.