What are the Lightning Lane priorities for teens at Animal Kingdom?

For teens at Animal Kingdom, the top Lightning Lane priorities are: Avatar Flight of Passage.

What is the best Animal Kingdom itinerary for teens?

The best one-day Animal Kingdom itinerary for teens starts with Avatar Flight of Passage at rope drop, followed by Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest (multiple laps — the wait is short), Kilimanjaro Safaris. For lunch, try Satu'li Canteen or Harambe Market. The afternoon features Na'vi River Journey and Festival of the Lion King. Teens interested in conservation should look into Wild Africa Trek ($150–220/person, ages 13+) — a behind-the-scenes 3-hour adventure across the savanna with a small group. The best premium experience in Animal Kingdom.

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Animal Kingdom Itinerary for Teens (13–17)

Q: What should teens do first at Animal Kingdom?

Teens should rope drop Avatar Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom. Teens who think theme parks are for little kids will be humbled by Flight of Passage. It's technically breathtaking. Rope drop.

One-day plan — rope drop to close.

Your day at a glance

Rope drop

Rope drop (park open)

Rope drop: Avatar Flight of Passage

Morning

7:30–9:30am

Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest (multiple laps — the wait is short)

Lunch

12:00–1:00pm

Satu'li Canteen or Harambe Market

Afternoon

1:00–5:00pm

Na'vi River Journey, Festival of the Lion King

Dinner

6:00–7:00pm

Tiffins Restaurant (upscale, the best art-forward restaurant in Disney World)

Evening

7:00–close

Expedition Everest second and third rides at dusk

Rope drop: Avatar Flight of Passage

Teens who think theme parks are for little kids will be humbled by Flight of Passage. It's technically breathtaking. Rope drop.

Morning plan

1Avatar Flight of Passage
2Expedition Everest (multiple laps — the wait is short)
3Kilimanjaro Safaris
4Kali River Rapids (morning — clothes dry by afternoon)

Lunch

Satu'li Canteen or Harambe Market

Harambe Market has outdoor counter service with authentic-tasting African dishes — Botswana Beef Skewers and Kenyan Coffee Ribs stand out.

Afternoon plan

Pro tip: Teens who appreciate photography will find Animal Kingdom extraordinary. The Maharajah Jungle Trek delivers tiger and komodo dragon encounters with zero wait.

Dinner

Tiffins Restaurant (upscale, the best art-forward restaurant in Disney World)

Evening plan

1Expedition Everest second and third rides at dusk
2Pandora evening — the bioluminescent glow at night is spectacular
3Tree of Life awakenings

Pandora at night is one of the most beautiful environments in any theme park worldwide. The bioluminescent pathway and glowing plants are extraordinary.

Lightning Lane priorities

1.Avatar Flight of Passage

Teens interested in conservation should look into Wild Africa Trek ($150–220/person, ages 13+) — a behind-the-scenes 3-hour adventure across the savanna with a small group. The best premium experience in Animal Kingdom.

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