Fastpass+ at Animal Kingdom

When using FastPass+ in the parks, it is always recommended to not book any fastpasses in the first 2 hours of the day.  The lines in the park are a lot lighter at this time and the Fastpass+ is usually not needed.  It is best to use FastPass+ later in the day when the crowds arrive and lines began to grow long.  FastPass+ in Animal Kingdom does not have a tiered system.  The following is a list of the rides that you should get FastPass+ for in Epcot in order of longest wait times:

Kilimanjaro Safari

Expedition Everest

Dinosaur

Kali River Rapids

Primeval Whirl

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Kilimanjaro Safari is the main attraction at Animal Kingdom, but you may not need to use your fastpass there if you would like to use it elsewhere.  If you plan on being at the park when it opens, and ride the Safari within the first 30 minutes, you can save your fastpasses.

Expedition Everest is a popular ride and is definitely worthy of a fastpass.  Remember to get your fastpass after the first two hours, as you may be able to ride in the first two hours with minimal wait and you can ride a second time with your fastpass.

Dinosaur is a hit and miss in terms of line length, I have seen it long at times, and non-existent at others.  If you really want to use your fastpass elsewhere, you may consider taking your chances on this one.

Kali River rapids can also be a hit and miss, but it is predictable based on the weather.  Since you usually get absolutely soaked on this ride, you typically want to ride when it is hot (and so does everyone else).  You are not likely to see a long line in the early morning or when the temperature is below 70, but you probably are not very interested in riding it at those times either.  If you are in Animal Kingdom during a hot time a year, be sure to get a fastpass for the middle of the day.

Primeval Whirl is not exactly my favorite ride, but my son loves it, and it typically gets a fairly long line.  If you plan on riding it, you may want to use a fastpass if you have not used your 3 selections already.

As mentioned on another post, I typically do not recommend using fastpass on character meets.  Since the Safari is the only ride in Animal Kingdom without height limits, any family with small children may want to consider a fastpass with characters here.

Animal Kingdom also has wonderful shows that are listed as fastpass selections.  The shows are fantastic however a fastpass is virtually useless.  Only on the absolute busiest days will you be shut out of a show if you don’t have a fastpass.  Typically guest can get into all shows if you arrive before it starts and only on a few occasions, you may need to show up 20 minutes early.  Unless you are determined to be one of the first into the venue to watch a show, there is no need to use a fastpass on the shows.