Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney with your early entry question! Can you believe that in just two short weeks, you’ll be standing on the balcony of
Animal Kingdom Lodge, watching giraffes and zebras roam the savanna while you sip your morning coffee? Talk about Hakuna Matata vibes!
Now let’s talk early entry—because you, my friend, are in for a wild (and magical) start to your park days! As a Guest of a Disney Resorts Collection hotel—and especially at the incredible Animal Kingdom Lodge—you’ll have access to
early theme park entry every day. That means you get to enter any of the four theme parks 30 minutes before official park opening. It’s the perfect time to head straight to your favorite attractions before the larger crowds roll in. At
Animal Kingdom, I always recommend starting with Flight of Passage or Expedition Everest—they’re thrilling enough to make you feel like you’ve had a double espresso!
Pro tip: Complimentary Disney
transportation begins about 45 minutes before park opening, so be sure to check the bus schedule using the
My Disney Experience app.
And one more thing—Florida sun is very hot this time of year. I highly recommend packing a refillable water bottle. Luckily, Disney has made it easy to stay hydrated with refill stations located throughout the parks and resorts. Nothing beats sipping ice-cold water while strolling through Pandora or trekking through Harambe Market with a Mickey pretzel in hand.
Elizabeth, I hope this helped make your planning even smoother than a ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris. If you have any other questions before your adventure begins, don’t hesitate to swing back by planDisney.
See ya real soon,
Christina