AK's Down Today — Skip It, or Go Late for the Few Good Things Left

Gawrsh — Animal Kingdom is effectively shut down today, so here's the straight talk from ol' Goofy: unless you've been waitin' your whole life for this exact day, skip it. Ten of seventeen attractions are closed right now, including the big three: Avatar Flight of Passage, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Na'vi River Journey — plus Expedition Everest, Kali River Rapids, and even the brand-new Zootopia ride. That leaves almost nothing before the 7pm close. But if you've already got your heart set on the jungle, arrive late, when a few open attractions soften their lines and you can catch a show without burning your feet in 94-degree heat. Pack ponchos — 60% storm chance — and grab a snack early since a couple quick-service spots are closed. Even I couldn't make this a good day for AK, and that's saying something. Go elsewhere today and give the park a rain check.