Kali River Rapids at the Animal Kingdom Theme Park

On Kali River Rapids, guests ride in twelve-passenger rubber rafts and slide down a raging and winding river through the heart of Asia. The trip includes some turbulent rapids and even a small drop down a waterfall. The ride also contains some of the most beautiful landscaping and theming in Walt Disney World.

Note: If you are carrying items that aren't waterproof, you may want to store them in lockers or leave them with someone not riding the attraction. There is a storage compartment in the center of the raft that keeps items mostly dry, but they still get a little damp.

There is a 38" minimum height requirement.

Age: Attraction Review:

ages 2-4: Many young kids are not tall enough for the height requirement, but those that are usually enjoy the ride.

ages 5-10: This ride is a lot of fun for kids, especially those who enjoy getting soaked.

ages 11-15: While the ride is fairly tame, most pre-teens and teens enjoy Kali River Rapids.

ages 16-adult: The landscaping and beautiful theming of the attraction is probably of more interest to adults than the ride itself, which is fairly tame.

senior citizens: Some seniors dislike the concept of getting soaked.

When to Go

Kali River Rapids has the longest lines between 11:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m

FASTPASS

Wait and get a Kali River Rapids FASTPASS after you've obtained one for either Kilimanjaro Safaris or Expedition Everest (if riding).

Aniaml Kingdom Facts

• The river guests travel down is named the Chakranadi River
• Originally the attraction was entitled Tiger River Rapids, but was renamed when Disney designers thought guests would be disappointed since there are not live tigers on the ride.

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