Animal kindom nightime hours

[dan8302]

We are getting ready for our next trip in October, and looking at the hours it shows animal kingdom closing at 5:00 pm every night. With Rivers of light, and the new night safaris coming, I assume those are going to change. Does anyone have any thoughts as to when the hours might get updated to reflect the new evening events and attractions in the park?

 

[ToTBellHop]

We are getting ready for our next trip in October, and looking at the hours it shows animal kingdom closing at 5:00 pm every night. With Rivers of light, and the new night safaris coming, I assume those are going to change. Does anyone have any thoughts as to when the hours might get updated to reflect the new evening events and attractions in the park?

When they actually know when the show will premiere.

 

[DManRightHere]

Sunset will be around 8:00pm. So maybe 8:30 or 9:00 is what I have been thinking.

 

[wdwmagic]

Sunset will be around 8:00pm. So maybe 8:30 or 9:00 is what I have been thinking.

They are going to need at least 3 shows a night, so with an 8pm sunset, I think they will be needing at least a 10pm close, if not later.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

They are going to need at least 3 shows a night, so with an 8pm sunset, I think they will be needing at least a 10pm close, if not later.

Always? I figured three shows a night for peak times and the initial burst, but you think that'll be 'normal'?

 

[dan8302]

They are going to need at least 3 shows a night, so with an 8pm sunset, I think they will be needing at least a 10pm close, if not later.

My thought as well, but I also assume it isn't going to be every night.

This is why I hate the booking of dinning so far out. I want to set a good "Animal kingdom day" But if I am working with less than 100% information. With my luck I will end up picking a day that it will close early, then be stuck trying to switch reservations etc.

 

[wdwmagic]

My thought as well, but I also assume it isn't going to be every night.

This is why I hate the booking of dinning so far out. I want to set a good "Animal kingdom day" But if I am working with less than 100% information. With my luck I will end up picking a day that it will close early, then be stuck trying to switch reservations etc.

I would be really surprised if it isn't nightly.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

My thought as well, but I also assume it isn't going to be every night.

This is why I hate the booking of dinning so far out. I want to set a good "Animal kingdom day" But if I am working with less than 100% information. With my luck I will end up picking a day that it will close early, then be stuck trying to switch reservations etc.

Dining reservations aren't nearly as hard to come by as you seem to be implying here. You *can* make dining reservations at 180 days but you don't *need* to make dining reservations at 180 days. Disney said they'd have new information in May. Just wait a month.

 

[monothingie]

I would be really surprised if it isn't nightly.

The bean counters will decide that.


Separate question, is the show weather permitting?

 

[wdwmagic]

Separate question, is the show weather permitting?

yes

 

[monothingie]

yes

Hello excuse for seasonal.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

The bean counters will decide that.

Hello excuse for seasonal.

You must be fun at parties.

 

[dan8302]

Dining reservations aren't nearly as hard to come by as you seem to be implying here. You *can* make dining reservations at 180 days but you don't *need* to make dining reservations at 180 days. Disney said they'd have new information in May. Just wait a month.

I know I don't "need to" especially for animal kingdom... but like many others I seem to have this incessant desire to get everything perfect when it comes to WDW. Their should be a support group.

 

[DManRightHere]

They are going to need at least 3 shows a night, so with an 8pm sunset, I think they will be needing at least a 10pm close, if not later.

Oh I just meant the first show 8:30 or 9:00pm. I didn't think about the possibility of multiple shows per night.

 

[DManRightHere]

is the other 3 parks fireworks/shows always every night?

 

[monothingie]

You must be fun at parties.

I am quite fun parties as a matter of fact. If per chance you go to them dressed as Captain America, I can put you to work.

 

[PinnySmart]

It is frustrating. I am anxiously waiting to see the new show and AK at night again. It truly becomes magical after dark.

 

[Weather_Lady]

I know I don't "need to" especially for animal kingdom... but like many others I seem to have this incessant desire to get everything perfect when it comes to WDW. Their should be a support group.

LOL - if such a group forms, sign me up!

FWIW, I'm with you -- we visit only once every few years, so planning is everything, and I don't want to have our itinerary/touring plans/dining plans all made, and then find out about an operating schedule change that blows it out of the water...

 

[DarthMileZ]

do you think we can walk around the park at sunset before the show is launched?

 

[Disneykings]

My thought as well, but I also assume it isn't going to be every night.

This is why I hate the booking of dinning so far out. I want to set a good "Animal kingdom day" But if I am working with less than 100% information. With my luck I will end up picking a day that it will close early, then be stuck trying to switch reservations etc.

I have the same problem, due to book meal reservations in 10 days and really wanted to do an evening in AK but its a complete lottery as to which night to pick.