Disney Excludes Kilimanjaro Safaris From Animal Kingdom After‑Hours Lineup

Overview

• Disney published its Extended Evening Theme Park Hours lineup Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and listed four Animal Kingdom attractions while leaving Kilimanjaro Safaris off the roster.
• The four experiences Disney named for the after‑hours perk are Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest, Na’vi River Journey, and Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, creating a very small slate concentrated in Pandora and nearby areas.
• Extended Evening Theme Park Hours is an exclusive benefit for guests at Disney Deluxe Resorts and select hotels and has been confirmed to continue through 2027.
• Reporters note the omission likely reflects operational constraints such as animal care schedules, habitat management, staffing and maintenance that make running nighttime safaris more complicated than operating other rides.
• The thin lineup makes the perk more fragile for eligible guests because any downtime or low interest in the limited offerings would sharply reduce the value of the extra hours, though Disney warns attraction availability may change without notice.