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Daytime

Animal Kingdom Morning Safari

Beat the midday heat and the crowds by starting early at the park's African-themed heart.

Best time: noneAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 08:00

    Tusker House

    Grab a seat at Tusker House for the Donald's Safari Breakfast buffet. The African-inspired flavors are a perfect start to the day.

  2. 08:40

    Wild Africa Trek

    Walk six minutes south to the Wild Africa Trek entrance. This guided expedition offers access to the Harambe Wildlife Reserve areas that most visitors never see.

  3. 12:00

    Zuri's Sweet Shop

    End your morning with a sweet treat at Zuri's Sweet Shop in the Harambe Market area. Pick up unique African-inspired confections before heading out.

Local tip

Tusker House is the only restaurant at Animal Kingdom with character dining, so arrive right when the park opens to secure a table before the queues build.

Check before you go

  • Tusker House hours are listed as Park open to park close.
  • Zuri's Sweet Shop is open from 08:30 to 18:00 daily.
  • Wild Africa Trek is a guided expedition that requires separate booking.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Walt Disney World (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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