Animal Kingdom in October
Crowd levels, weather, events, and what to ride first.
moderate
Crowds
85°F
Avg high
68°F
Avg low
9
Rain days
What to expect at Animal Kingdom in October
Cooling down nicely. Less rain than summer.
Pros
- +Halloween atmosphere everywhere
- +Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT
- +Weather improving significantly
- +Great for families with kids
Cons
- –Halloween party nights mean MK closes early
- –Columbus Day week can be busy
- –Party tickets sell out quickly
Events in October
- ★EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
- ★Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (peak)
- ★Halloween decorations throughout
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
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