Hi, Annette! Thanks for stopping by with your question. Many Walt Disney World Resort dining locations located in the parks will take reservations right until scheduled park closing time and sometimes after park closing. There's no need to worry, as your experience will not be any different. All of your favorite safari friends will be out to welcome Guests throughout the meal. After you have enjoyed all of the delicious offerings at
Tusker House Restaurant (be sure to try the Kenyan coffee BBQ pork loin and order some Jungle Juice to enjoy with your meal!), take your time and enjoy the walk to the exit in a less crowded park, maybe even snap a few pictures of your family in front of the Tree of Life. If you are staying at one of the Resort hotels, you will find buses running continuously until everyone has left the park for the evening.
In the past few months, Disney's Animal Kingdom Park has extended park hours to much later in the evening. There is no assurance as of right now if this will happen during your visit, so be sure to keep an eye on the
park schedules and on the
Disney Parks Blog for any announcements.
I hope you enjoy your evening at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, Annette! Please come back and visit us if you dig up any other questions as you continue to plan your expedition!
Brandy B.