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Wildlife Express Train: height requirement, waits and Lightning Lane

Wildlife Express Train is a gentle-thrill ride in Africa at Animal Kingdom. There is no height requirement. Typical wait about 10 minutes.

ParkAnimal KingdomAfrica
HeightAny height
ThrillGentle1 of 5
Length7 min
Typical wait10 min5 quiet, 15 peak

Train to Rafiki's Planet Watch; strollers fold.

Lightning Lane

Wildlife Express Train is not on Lightning Lane. See Lightning Lane prices at Animal Kingdom.

Planning waits by crowd level Planning tier

Quiet dayTypical dayPeak day
5 min10 min15 min

Planning tiers compiled by The Happiest Planner from published norms, not independently verified and not predictions. The planner shows live posted waits on the day.

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Questions people ask

What is the height requirement for Wildlife Express Train?

There is no height requirement for Wildlife Express Train; any age can ride.

How long is the wait for Wildlife Express Train?

Planning waits: about 5 minutes on quiet days, 10 on typical days and 15 on peak days. Live posted waits run inside the planner on the day.

Is Wildlife Express Train on Lightning Lane?

Wildlife Express Train is not on Lightning Lane.

How long does Wildlife Express Train last?

About 7 minutes.

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