Do you ever wish you were at DisneyWorld instead of stuck at home? Or, are you planning a trip and are wondering what to expect from Animal Kingdom? Well, I’ve complied all the Virtual Rides from Animal Kingdom at DisneyWorld right here! I’ve included info on each ride including height requirements, ride type and accessibility. My hope is that you can enjoy an Animal Kingdom experience right from the comfort and safety of your own home. Or, that you can use this as a tool to help with your vacation planning. Enjoy! Make sure you check out my Complete Guide to DisneyWorld Planning!
Africa
Let’s start our virtual tour in Africa. Set in the fictional east African village of Harambe, here you’ll find a few animal exhibits and the famous Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction.
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Height Requirements: Any height
Ride Type: Walk through attractions to view animal exhibits
Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV
Follow the trail through a dense forests filled with amazing creatures in their natural habitats. You’ll encounter gorillas, hippos and a number of exotic birds.
Kilimangaro Safaris
Height Requirements: Any height
Ride Type: Slow ride
Accessibility: Must Transfer to Wheelchair
Enjoy a guided tour of the African savanna in an open air jeep! 110 acres of open plains to explore! 34 species call this area home. You may encounter zebra, lions, cheetahs, crocodiles, elephants, giraffes plus many more!
Wildlife Express Train
Height Requirements: Any height
Ride Type: Slow ride
Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV
This train takes on a 7 minute journey to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Along the way, get a behind the scenes view of the Animal Kingdom park. You’ll travel past veterinary facilities and animal housing units. When you’re done exploring Rafiki’s Planet Watch, the Wildlife Express Train will take you pack to Harambe, Africa
Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Height Requirements: Any height
Ride Type: Walk through exhibit
Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV
While not really an attraction or a ride, Rafiki’s Planet Watch combines a conservation station, petting zoo and other interesting exhibits.
Asia
This beautiful land is complete with crumbling ruins, exotic animals and beautiful bamboo forests. It’s home to two thrill rides! Expedition Everest and Kali River Rapids.
Expedition Everest
Height Requirements: 44 inches(112 cm) or taller
Ride Type: Thrill ride, Big drops
Accessibility: Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV
A speeding train will take you through the icy Himalayan mountains. Watch out for the legendary snow monster! Keep a look out, you never know when the Yeti will appear!
Kali River Rapids
Height Requirements:38 inches(97 cm) or taller
Ride Type: Thrill ride, Water ride, small drops
Accessibility: Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV
Have you wanted to experience white water rafting through an exotic jungle in the heart of Asia! Now’s your chance! You will get wet!
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Height Requirements: Any height
Ride Type: Walk through attraction
Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV
Roam through a jungle full of bridges, waterfalls and tigers! If you’re lucky, you might spot a komodo dragon or water buffalo!
Dinoland U.S.A.
Travel back to a prehistoric time in Dinoland U.S.A. You’ll race to rescue a dinosaur spin in a triceratops and have a wonderful time!
DINOSAUR
Height Requirements: 40 inches (102 cm) or taller
Ride Type: Thrill ride, small drops, may be scary
Accessibility: Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV
Board a time rover vehicle and travel back in time! You’ll race to rescue a dinosaur before the meteorite strikes!
TriceraTop Spin
Height Requirements: Any height
Ride Type: Slow, spinning
Accessibility: Must Transfer to Wheelchair
Fly through the air on this 4 person gondola style triceratops!
Pandora- The World Of Avatar
Based off the popular film “Avatar” this land is breathtaking! The lush gardens are incredible by day, but at night it’s a whole new world! Bioluminescent flora abound and make for an incredible experience!
Avatar Flight of Passage
Height Requirements: 44 inches (112 cm) or taller
Ride Type: Thrill ride
Accessibility: Must transfer to standard wheelchair, and then to ride vehicle
Fly through Pandora on your very own mountain banshee.
This ride is my favorite! Don’t miss it!
Na’vi River Journey
Height Requirements: Any height
Ride Type: Slow boat ride
Accessibility: Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV
Take a magical boat journey into Pandora’s bioluminescent rainforest.
There you have it! A complete collection of virtual rides from Animal Kingdom at DisneyWorld. I hope you enjoyed them and that if you’re planning a trip, they were helpful to you. Looking for more virtual rides from DisneyWorld? You can find them here.
