Disney's Animal Kingdom
2026-08-26
Forecast based on historical attendance patterns — weather not yet available.
Events
Bluey's Wild World
Seasonal limited-time experience at Conservation Station where guests can play and dance with Bluey and Bingo, and explore Australian animals at Affection Section. Included with park admission; requires a virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app at 7:00 AM or 10:00 AM.
More infoExtended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom
After HoursComplimentary late-night park access for guests staying at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts (plus a few other select hotels). Temporarily replaces the usual Magic Kingdom Wednesday slot on August 26 and September 2 while Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs at Magic Kingdom. Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest, Na'vi River Journey, and Zootopia: Better Zoogether! stay open two extra hours. Not a separately ticketed event.
18:00 – 20:00
More infoWednesday at Animal Kingdom in late August — Extended Evening Hours moves here tonight for Deluxe Resort guests, adding a modest evening draw to a back-to-school weekday.
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