I read that Sundays are pretty slow at Animal Kingdom compared to other days of the week because most people are either arriving or departing on their vacations. I was planning on skipping the parks on the weekends because I thought theme parks would be more crowded on the weekends. Is this the case? I know it's going to be busy no matter what, but is there any chance it will be less busy on Sunday? Show Report inappropriate content
partypa pa Level Contributor 55,379 posts1. Re: Best day to visit Animal Kingdom? 10 years ago Save I think it really depends on the Time of Year more than the Day of the Week We have gone on every day of the week. In Early February, there was no difference in any day ( sheer bliss for no crowds but we had to wear hats and mittens it was so cold, that could of been why the Park was empty ) Went on a Monday during Easter week and Yikes ! ( had wall to wall people everyday, wherever we went ) went to AK 3 days in a row in Oct because it was so Uncrowded we were able to do and see what seemed like every square inch of the Park (but we were melting it was so darn hot, went on Kali river rapids about 10 times just to cool off ) We plan our days based on the Park hours, nice and simple, it works, we don't look at "the best days" planners and predictions. We have been enough times to know that we will Never be the Only ones in the Parks I do agree that "many" people are arriving or Departing on the Weekends so it " might" be better to visit then but then again, you have all the locals that can perhaps Only go on the Weekends. :) Report inappropriate content
Aubrav Clarksville, IN Level Contributor 2,482 posts 113 reviews 99 helpful votes2. Re: Best day to visit Animal Kingdom? 10 years ago Save Your ideas definitely line up with mine. I didn't really think much of it before, figured that weekends would be busier at all parks because of locals, and decided to put all park visits off until the weekdays. We are arriving Saturday and leaving Saturday, now I'm just trying to figure out which 2 days to do no parks. One day will be the beach, the other will be our resort pool, downtown Disney, local attractions, etc. I definitely realize that no matter what, we will not be the only ones in the park :) Part of me just wants to not even account for that but at the same time, if there might be a day that is less busy then I may as well try it! I think we will be visitingMagic Kingdom on Monday, though, which is supposed to be the busiest day for that park. Report inappropriate content
kyrambler Union, Kentucky Level Contributor 356 posts 54 reviews 49 helpful votes3. Re: Best day to visit Animal Kingdom? 10 years ago Save Hi Aubrav if you tell me your dates, I'll pull the crowd predictions for those dates (from touringplans subscription). Can't hurt t know... Report inappropriate content
Aubrav Clarksville, IN Level Contributor 2,482 posts4. Re: Best day to visit Animal Kingdom? 10 years ago Save Sure, I tried to get on there but didn't want to pay just to find out, lol! My dates are March 24-31. Thanks kyrambler! Report inappropriate content
jsmla Louisiana Level Contributor 18,622 posts 1 review 2 helpful votes5. Re: Best day to visit Animal Kingdom? 10 years ago Save Here's a free crowd calendar: http://www.easywdw.com/category/calendar/march-2012-crowd-calendar/ Report inappropriate content
wascolotraveler aurora, co Level Contributor 7,095 posts 5 reviews 6 helpful votes7. Re: Best day to visit Animal Kingdom? 10 years ago Save March 24-31 is a major spring break week and it'll be very busy at any park. I think it'll get more crowded as the week progresses, however, since Easter week is the first week in April this year and that should be even busier. Report inappropriate content
Aubrav Clarksville, IN Level Contributor 2,482 posts 113 reviews 99 helpful votes8. Re: Best day to visit Animal Kingdom? 10 years ago Save I knew it was going to be extremely crowded, and I know that Easter will be even worse, which is what I am counting on :) Report inappropriate content
newtraveljunkie south carolina Level Contributor 185 posts 19 reviews 19 helpful votes9. Re: Best day to visit Animal Kingdom? 10 years ago Save jsmla. I PM'd you the other day. Did you get it? Report inappropriate content
partypa pa Level Contributor 55,379 posts10. Re: Best day to visit Animal Kingdom? 10 years ago Save I would go on Sunday to AK I wouldn't worry, it won't be the Worse time to be there, you will manage to have some fun. You're going, that's the important part :) What Day of the Week is Animal Kingdom least crowded?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.
Is it better to go to Animal Kingdom in the morning or evening?While Disney has found ways to extend the fun into the afternoon and evening hours, most of the animals viewed here are far more active, and therefore visible, in the morning. I strongly recommend you arrive at the park at opening time, or as soon afterwards as possible, to maximize your visit.
Is Saturday a good day to go to Animal Kingdom?But, for the lowest wait times, skip Animal Kingdom on:
Saturdays and Sundays. Earth Day.
What time should you get to Animal Kingdom?Animal Kingdom typically opens at 8 am, making 7:30 am the Early Theme Park Entry time. That said, plan to arrive at 7 am if you're hoping to be through the gates as soon as they open.
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