Animal Kingdom Park Hours 2024

Animal Kingdom Park Hours 2024 | FAQs & Tips

Before any visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you need to know the park hours so you know when to go.

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The park’s opening and closing times are always changing and so are the show times, so you need to keep updated prior to your trip.

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What are the Normal Hours for Animal Kingdom?

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What Time Does Animal Kingdom Close?

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When Does Animal Kingdom Close Early?

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Staying Late in the Park

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