New Disney Resort Benefit Will Change How You Experience Animal Kingdom -

Animal Kingdom is probably the most unique park at Disney World. Incorporating real life animals, from all over the world, with shows and attractions that always translate to a good time – and all while learning a bit about our world along the way.

Sadly, Animal Kingdom is also the most exclusive closing more than 2 hours earlier than any other park on property. Attractions like Kilimanjaro Safaris and the Maharajah Jungle Trek are journeys that bring you face to face with Lions, Zebras, Tigers, and more! And while it’s absolutely amazing that we get to experience these beautiful beasts, they are real live animals.

Real live animals that need to rest, and feast, and be attended to by their vets on a regular basis. It takes a LOT of work to keep everyone comfortable in the Florida heat so far away from home! Which means that Animal Kingdom has to close early to make those things happen.

But all that is about to change! Guests at a Disney Deluxe Resort, a Disney Villa (including DVC), the Swan and Dolphin collection, or Shades of Green will get to enjoy Animal Kingdom in a whole new light. Moon light, that is.

Animal Kingdom will be added to the Extended Evening Hours calendar for select dates throughout the rest of the year. With late night hours at both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios being taken over by Halloween and Holiday parties (including Jollywood Nights), this highly coveted perk extends to this little park that could.

Rides and Attractions

Now Animal Kingdom critters will not be working any graveyard shifts, but there’s still lots to do in the park. Details for 2024 haven’t yet been announced, but here’s what we saw available during the 2023 season.