Jambo Debra,
Welcome to
planDisney! Thanks for stopping by with a question about your upcoming dining reservation at
Tusker House Restaurant. I love walking through
Animal Kingdom first thing in the morning. The park is so peaceful before it officially opens, and seeing the details of Africa come to life without the crowds makes the experience even more special.
I chatted with a Cast Member who confirmed that
Disney Bus Transportation typically begins 45 minutes before theme park Early Entry. Since Animal Kingdom opens for Disney Resort hotel Guests at 7:30 AM, buses should begin running around 6:45 AM. I recommend catching one of the first buses as they are usually less busy, and will give you plenty of time to go through Security once you arrive. Buses arrive approximately every 20 minutes, so heading out early should get you to Tusker House with time to spare.
On my family’s recent visit, we rope-dropped Animal Kingdom and noticed that Guests were able to begin scanning into the park just before 7:30 AM. Cast Members were checking for Resort hotel Guests on the left-hand walkway. To keep things moving quickly, it helps to have your whole party together and your
MagicBand, Key to the World card, or Disney MagicMobile Pass ready to scan. Once inside, you’ll be held at the bridge to Africa, which is right where you'll need to be for breakfast!
I hope this helps with your planning, Debra. You're going to love dining with Mickey and Friends while sipping on Jungle Juice - there's no better way to start the day at Animal Kingdom!
Have a magical stay at Disney World, and please visit us again at planDisney if you have any other questions. We'd love to help!
Kwaheri,
Candace