Animal Kingdom in August
Crowd levels, weather, events, and what to ride first.
moderate
Crowds
92°F
Avg high
75°F
Avg low
17
Rain days
What to expect at Animal Kingdom in August
Still very hot but crowds thin as school starts.
Pros
- +Crowds drop mid-August as school starts
- +Halloween party begins
- +Resort prices drop late month
- +Extended hours continue
Cons
- –Hottest month (tied with July)
- –Daily thunderstorms
- –Still expensive early August
- –Peak of hurricane season
Events in August
- ★Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (late Aug start)
Rides at Animal Kingdom
Moderate crowds mean strategic rope drop planning goes a long way.
Avatar Flight of Passage
Pandora - The World of Avatar
Discovery Island Trails
Discovery Island
Expedition Everest
Asia
Expedition Everest (Single Rider)
Asia
Feathered Friends in Flight!
Asia
Festival of the Lion King
Africa
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
Dinoland U.S.A
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Africa
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
Discovery Island
Meet Moana at Character Landing
Discovery Island
Na'vi River Journey
Pandora - The World of Avatar
The Oasis Exhibits
The Oasis
Tree of Life
Discovery Island
Wilderness Explorers
The Oasis
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! - NEW!
Discovery Island
Other months at Animal Kingdom
Other parks in August
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