Avatar Flight of Passage

Average Wait Times

About Avatar Flight of Passage

A large-scale flight simulator where guests ride on the back of a banshee through Pandora. It is immersive, intense, and one of Animal Kingdom’s biggest headliners.

Best Time to Ride Avatar Flight of Passage

Over the past 90 days, Avatar Flight of Passage has averaged about 54 minutes in the standby line. Waits are shortest in the evening (7 PM onward), running around 42 minutes, and peak first thing in the morning (8-10 AM) at roughly 64 minutes. Avatar Flight of Passage is also open during Early Entry, so resort guests can knock it out in the first 30 minutes with almost no wait. Otherwise, ride in the evening (7 PM onward) or in the final hour before Animal Kingdom closes.

Lightning Lane Strategy for Avatar Flight of Passage

Avatar Flight of Passage is sold as an Individual Lightning Lane, bought separately from Lightning Lane Multi Pass at a per-ride price. Because it is one of the most in-demand experiences at Animal Kingdom, buy it as early as your window allows. Its Lightning Lane demand is moderate — the return supply sells out on roughly 35% of days, often on the same day. Book right when the 7 AM window opens and your return time usually lands around 2:41 PM. Even after it sells out, watch the app for restocks — on sell-out days Avatar Flight of Passage restocks about 29% of the time, most often around 1 PM.

Good to Know

Avatar Flight of Passage is a thrilling simulator in Pandora - The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom. The experience runs about 5 minutes, takes place indoors, and has a 44-inch height requirement, so check younger guests before you queue.

Avatar Flight of Passage FAQ