Character Dining with Donald Duck; Tusker House Restaurant; Animal Kingdom; AA
  • On Jul 21, 2026
    Robert from Staffordshire Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello, we have a tuskers reservation at 7.45am on the 23rd of July 2026 and we are stopping off park. Do you just head for animal kingdom parking around 7.00am? Many thanks Rob

    Hi Rob,

    Welcome to planDisney! And welcome to Florida for your magical Walt Disney World vacation.

    Breakfast with Mickey and his pals, decked out in their safari-themed finest, is a terrific way to start your day at Animal Kingdom. The parking lot typically is accessible about 60 minutes before park opening. Animal Kingdom's hours on the day of your visit are 8 am to 7 pm. 

    So I think your planned timing is just right. If you arrive at the parking lot gates around 7 am, you should have plenty of time to park and make your way to the entrance. You should see a cast member designated to check in guests with early reservations who can get you admitted and on your way to breakfast.

    Please remember that you will need a valid ticket or pass. Park reservations are not required if you are using a date-based ticket, but may be for other types of tickets and annual passes. 

    Once you are through the entry, it's about a 10-minute walk to Africa and your reservation at Tusker House. After your meal, you are perfectly situated to hop on Kilimanjaro Safaris, visit the new Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station or stroll on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail.

    Wishing you a roarin' good time at Animal Kingdom, Rob.

    Enjoy,

    Wilma
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