Is Lightning Lane worth it Animal Kingdom?


Is Lightning Lane worth it Animal Kingdom? During peak season, it's a different story as 5 of the Genie+ Lightning Lane attractions can have significant wait times throughout the day that are worth skipping. That's still not many attractions, but it can amount to time-savings of ~4-5 hours, which is pretty good for the $16 purchase.


What time is best to arrive at Animal Kingdom?

Suffice to say, the 7:30 am Early Entry at Animal Kingdom is a game changer. Very few guests have the desire and determination to be out their hotel room door by 6:30 am, which is pretty much what's necessary to arrive at DAK in time for the start of Early Entry.


What day is Animal Kingdom most crowded?

The worst day of the week to visit has historically been Monday! Perhaps it's because people expect the weekends to be the busiest, so they go with a weekday instead. Nonetheless, Monday wait times might be a bit higher than you'd want.


How many rides can you book on Lightning Lane?

You can book up to two Individual Lightning Lanes per day. Currently as of April 2023, Walt Disney World offers ILLs on Seven Dwarves Mine Train, TRON, Cosmic Rewind, Rise of the Resistance, and Flight of Passage.


Is Animal Kingdom busier in morning or afternoon?

I strongly recommend you arrive at the park at opening time, or as soon afterwards as possible, to maximize your visit. So yes, the Animal Kingdom is definitely a morning-centric park.


Is Animal Kingdom worth a full day?

Full day park if you want to do everything & savor it. With good crowds, and doing almost everything, Animal Kingdom is like a 85% of your day park. Magic Kingdom is like a day and a half park.


How many rides can you use the Lightning Lane for?

On average, Guests can enter 2 to 3 attractions or experiences per day using the Lightning Lane entrance if the first selection is made early in the day.


What is the difference between the genie pass and the lightning lane?

To put it in terms of Genie+ vs Lightning Lane: think of Genie+ as the service you purchase and Lightning Lane as the express route you take. This distinction between Genie + vs Lightning Lane is crucial for guests aiming to maximize their time at the park.


Can I do Animal Kingdom in half a day?

Many write off Animal Kingdom as a half-day park or a glorified zoo. This park is indeed a premier animal care facility, but the attractions are as good as any of the other parks in Walt Disney World.


Do you need Genie Plus for individual lightning lane?

Guests of Marriott properties, The Walt Disney World Swan and The Walt Disney World Dolphin, can also take advantage of early Individual Lightning Lane access. Note that you don't need to purchase Genie+ to buy Individual Lightning Lane passes. These two services are entirely separate.


What has the longest wait time in Animal Kingdom?

Animal Kingdom The longest wait there (on average) was Flight of Passage at 102 minutes. Na'vi River Journey followed with 64 minutes, and Kilimanjaro Safaris was next at 58 minutes.


What is the 120 minute rule at Disney World?

The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation.


What is the slowest day at Animal Kingdom?

Objectively, the best days to visit Animal Kingdom are weekdays. Across the board, average daily wait times are lower Monday through Friday than they are Saturday or Sunday.


Which lightning lanes sell out first?

You may be out of luck for purchasing Individual Lightning Lanes for any attraction if you're staying offsite on high crowd days. Rise of the Resistance used to be the clear winner of the popularity contest here, and that doesn't hold true anymore either. At all crowd levels, Flight of Passage sells out first.


Is it worth buying Genie Plus for Animal Kingdom?

If you are going to Animal Kingdom or Epcot While we really, really think Genie+ is worth it at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, we feel just as strongly as to it not being as necessary at Animal Kingdom and Epcot. But, while it isn't necessary, it can definitely make touring those 2 parks a lot, lot easier.


What rides are worth it at Animal Kingdom?

The best rides at Animal Kingdom that you must do are:
  • Avatar Flight of Passage.
  • Expedition Everest.
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris.


Does Genie Plus sell out?

Can Genie+ sell out? Yes. It can. Although it isn't common, we've seen it happen a few times during busier times of the year (like over the holidays and Spring Break).


What rides at Animal Kingdom are included in Genie Plus?

Animal Kingdom Genie+ Attractions
  • Animation Experience at Conservation Station*
  • DINOSAUR.
  • Expedition Everest.
  • Feathered Friends in Flight*
  • Festival of the Lion King*
  • Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!*
  • It's Tough to be a Bug.
  • Kali River Rapids.