Hi Meredith,
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, and thank you for your question. I love using Walt Disney World’s Extra Magic Hours
benefit for resort Guests, especially in the morning! Early mornings mean cooler temperatures and lower crowds…plus an opportunity for a delicious breakfast or snack item in the theme parks. I call that a magical start to the day.
Only participating attractions are open during morning Extra Magic Hours. Please note that these are subject to change, but currently, the open attractions are: Avatar Flight of Passage, DINOSAUR, Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, It’s Tough to be a Bug, Na’vi River Journey, Primeval Whirl, and TriceraTop Spin. Kilimanjaro Safaris and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail are scheduled to be open, but that can change based on conditions with the animals and their habitats. Character experiences are generally not scheduled to be open during morning Extra Magic Hours, but you never know who you might encounter!
Taking advantage of Extra Magic Hours at
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is smart strategy. Whether you’re trying to beat the heat or soar on a banshee at Avatar Flight of Passage with a shorter line, there’s a lot to love in this theme park first thing in the morning. One of my favorite memories is riding Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain with my niece FOUR TIMES IN A ROW before I finally needed to rest my Yeti-loving bones. It was amazingly fun to hop off the ride, walk straight through the queue, and then right back on again!
Enjoy your morning of adventures, Meredith!
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Robyn