Things to do in Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom · About 5 minutes plus pre-show · Lightning Lane Single Pass $11-$20

You ride a banshee over Pandora, and it's the ride that wins over people who think they don't care about Avatar. Height is 44 inches, and it's the one to buy a Single Pass for or ride at Early Entry.

Disney's Animal Kingdom · About 5 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

A slow, glowing boat ride through Pandora's rainforest with an impressive Shaman animatronic at the end. It's short for the wait, so use a Multi Pass pick instead of standing in a long standby line.

Disney's Animal Kingdom · About 18 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

An open-truck safari through a huge savanna with giraffes, lions, elephants and rhinos. Ride in the morning when the animals are up, and remember the last trip leaves earlier than park close.

Disney's Animal Kingdom · About 3 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

A coaster that runs backwards into the dark, with a giant yeti, and it's the best thrill ride in the park (44 inches). The single rider line moves fast, and the ride is expected to close later for a long repair, so ride it while you can.

Disney's Animal Kingdom · About 5 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

A raft ride where some people get soaked and some stay dry, and you won't know which until the end. Height is 38 inches, and on cool November mornings I'd save it for the afternoon.

Disney's Animal Kingdom · About 30 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

A Broadway-style show with acrobats, music and huge puppets, and it's the best show in any Disney World park. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early, since seating isn't guaranteed.

Disney's Animal Kingdom · 25 minutes · Included with admission

A colorful musical with big puppets, great for young kids and a good sit-down in the air conditioning. Check showtimes in the app, since it runs only a few times a day.

Disney's Animal Kingdom · About 10 minutes · Included with admission; Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible

A 4D show inside the Tree of Life that replaced It's Tough to Be a Bug, with Judy Hopps and the Zootopia crew. It's a good stop when you need a sit and some air conditioning.

Disney's Animal Kingdom · About 20 to 30 minutes, self-paced · Included with admission

A walking trail with gorillas, hippos underwater and a meerkat habitat. It's right next to the safari, so I tell people to do it right after while they're in the area.

Disney's Animal Kingdom · About 20 to 30 minutes, self-paced · Included with admission

A walking trail through temple ruins with tigers, bats and huge birds. Morning is best, because the tigers are usually more active before the heat.

Disney's Animal Kingdom · Allow about 1 hour with the train ride · Included with admission

A high-energy play session with Bluey and Bingo, with games, music and dancing. Get there by the Wildlife Express Train from Africa, and know there are no individual photos or autographs.