Quiet Places in Disney Animal Kingdom

Disney Animal Kingdom can be very crowded and busy, but there are some areas that can offer some peace and quiet.

• The Oasis: The Oasis is the first area of the park that guests encounter, but most rush through it on their way to the Africa or Asia areas of the park. The Oasis offers different animal exhibits and there are corners where you can take some time to observe the different animals on exhibit.
• Discovery Island: There are hidden trails on the island that are generally not used. They offer you a chance to see different parts of Discovery Island and get away from the crowd.
• Pangani Forrest Exploration Trail: This trail is much like a zoo, offering live animal exhibits. Most people here are exiting the Kilimanjaro Safari ride. If you go in the opposite direction of the exit you will be able to observe the African animals Africa and enjoy the quiet spots along the trail.
• Rafiki Planet Watch: To get to this area you need to take the Wildlife Express train. As you exit the train, there is an exploration and informational trail to the Planet Watch buildings. The building offers different exhibits and at times can have a small crowd. The do have character greeting areas that cause the place to become busy, but there many quiet areas to sit and relax.
• Maharaja Jungle Trek: This trail in the Asia area of the park offers different animal exhibits, including a popular one of Asian Tigers. Compared with the rest of the park, this trail is usually not crowded. The most crowded areas are around the Tiger exhibit, but there are many shaded spots to sit and observe the birds and small animals featured along the trail.