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Wildlife Express Train

Walt Disney World® Resort / Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

The Wildlife Express Train at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Walt Disney World Resort offers a relaxed, scenic journey from Harambe to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. This slow-paced ride provides passengers with a behind-the-scenes view of animal habitats and conservation facilities, including areas for rhinos and elephants. The train ride is accessible to all heights and offers educational insights into the park’s animal care and conservation efforts.

Closed for Refurbishment

<strong>Wildlife Express Train will temporarily close on February 23, 2026, to make way for <a href="https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/bluey-and-bingo-coming-to-disney-experiences/">a new Bluey adventure</a> coming Summer 2026.</strong>

Feb 23, 2026 — Jun 13, 2026

REFURBISHMENT
Status
1w ago
Updated
Standby Wait Times

Wait Time Summary

Average wait time 0 mins
Lowest wait time 0 mins at 2:20pm
Highest wait time 0 mins at 2:20pm
Daily Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Day)

Average wait time 8 mins
Lowest average 5 mins (May 30)
Highest average 27 mins (Dec 1)
Weekly Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Week)

Average wait time 8.6 mins
Lowest average 5 mins (Jun 1)
Highest average 24 mins (Nov 30)
Monthly Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Month)

Average wait time 9.1 mins
Lowest average 5 mins (Oct 2024)
Highest average 14 mins (Feb 2026)
Yearly Standby Wait Times

Average Wait Time Summary (Year)

Average wait time 11.6 mins
Lowest average 8.3 mins (2024)
Highest average 15 mins (2023)
Average Wait Times by Day by Hour
Attraction Downtime

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