Would you brave Animal Kingdom on May 27th?

[bradyloganmom]

We'll be there!! Already had ADRs and FP+s booked at AK on the 27th way before they announced opening night. We did change a Safari FP+ to a time after dark!!

 

[bravenyc]

We will be there - had already planned this as our AK day and we are excited about getting to experience the After Dark experiences but VERY nervous about crowds - this will be our first visit to AK.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I was just at AK on earth day, and I'm pretty sure many people thought it was rol opening day because the park was slammed. So maybe I can offer some advice.

Book your three fast passes. If you like kali, book that for 2-3 when the day will be the hottest. I'd use my second for night safari. Don't worry about using them for shows unless rol is offered.

Definitely get a rol fp or dining package if offered.

Book an early dinner ADR. I recommend yak and yeti. You'll need the break from the crowds and the heat. You can use the meal to recharge and get ready for the nighttime fun.

Be there at rope drop. Go straight to EE if you like that ride. You'll probably be able to get a couple rides in. On earth day we went straight to the safari and still waited a half hour. If your going to have a wait for the safari, I'd head to EE first for a few rides.

Look at the show times for ak's three excellent shows and try to fit them in around noon-5 (the hottest parts of the day). Lion King and nemo are indoors with air conditioning, the bird show is outdoors but has a roof to keep the sun off and has fans.

I wouldn't really plan much for nighttime except the safari nighttime fast pass and rol. I'd expect crowds and just roll with it and enjoy the atmosphere at night.

 

[sarahrdh]

The 27th is also our last night at the world, and I'm spending it in Fantasyland and hoping for *maybe* a lighter crowd at MK! I just cant NOT end our trip in MK. It just wouldn't feel right!

 

[mikie1011]

yes if it was very fun

 

[arc82]

Yep - like several others here, we already had AK planned as our park for May 27. We will make the best of the crowds and enjoy the new experiences!

 

[ajwolfe]

Does anyone have any ideas on the timing of the tree lighting, etc? Trying to figure out my last day and if we decide to hop over what time we would want to get there...

Thanks!!

 

[hookedonears]

Does anyone have any ideas on the timing of the tree lighting, etc? Trying to figure out my last day and if we decide to hop over what time we would want to get there...

Thanks!!

Will be a periodic show. No specific time. Kind of like the Eiffel Tower.

 

[WEDWDW]

Will be a periodic show. No specific time. Kind of like the Eiffel Tower.

And would think that the first show would happen very shortly after Dusk.

 

[ajwolfe]

And would think that the first show would happen very shortly after Dusk.

That's kind of what I was thinking too.

 

[BABYJOSIE98]

Ok I switched some things around so we can be there! Moved Via Napoli to May 25th so now we do not have to go to Epcot at all on the 27th.

So we plan to arrive in the evening and not worrying about FP since we already have them for MK earlier that day. We may try EE in the dark in single rider line.

We mainly just want to soak up the atmosphere and see the Tree of Life light up!

If it gets too crazy we are heading to Disney Studios for EMH! It is open till Midnight! Woot! Can't wait!!

 

[Accident]

say hi if your there, i'm planning to watch the social networks like a hawk for any soft opening and the opening night