At first, get your tickets in advance. There is nothing worse than waiting for 2 hours standing in a long line to obtain entry tickets. That is not a good start of your day at all! Also remember to arrive at least an hour early to park. Lines are extremely long in the beginning of the day, and many times the parks will open early to allow for parking.
Because both Cast members and the animals are just starting their day, mornings are very busy. Rafiki's Planet Watch and viewable medical procedures happen in the morning, and also morning is the best time for animal spotting's on the Safari, so you will have to decide ahead of time which you'd prefer to do.
If you decide ahead of time whether or not your group is willing to split up to ride the Expedition Everest coaster can also shave some time off your day. Instead of going there first and fighting the huge morning crowd, you can wait until later in the day and use the single riders line.
Another thing worth attention, is don't attempt to walk all the nature walks. It's impossible and you can still see a large portion just by varying your routes from attraction to attraction. Also, remember to dress appropriately. Florida is hot and muggy and tends to rain when you are least expecting it.
So go prepared, and if you find yourself running out of steam due to hot nweather and lack of food, head on over to Africa's Tusker House to grab an afternoon lunch and much needed rest. It is one of the few places where you can eat indoor, and a great place to have a bit of a noon time break without actually leaving the park and fighting to get back in.
You can also get a little wet if you find yourself getting hot mid day and want to cool off a little bit, at the Kali River Rapids. It is a thrill ride with a message and you are sure to get a kick out of it.
You will also have to know that Animal Kingdom closes a little earlier than the other parks. As early as 5pm in off season, and 8pm in peak season. When creating your schedule for the day, keep that in mind so that you can be sure to see everything you don't want to miss.
Also take advantage of a bit of psychology, and look for empty lines to the left. Unless something is roped off, it is probably not closed, but because most people tend to veer to the right, many don't even realize there are less crowded rides off to the left.
Finally, don't forget to enjoy the details of Animal Kingdom. Part of its charm is that it's a theme park and animal habitat all wrapped up into one. Nature trails abound, and there are tons of unique things to see and do besides the major attractions. Enjoy that, as it's something you won't necessarily find at other theme parks, and have a great Animal Kingdom experience!
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