Kali River Rapids Reopens After Refurbishment at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Kali River Rapids has reopened to guests today at Disney's Animal Kingdom following its annual refurbishment. The attraction is operating with posted hours of 9:00 am to 7:00 pm today, and as of 10:15am, the standby wait time is 5 minutes.

Photo: WDWMAGICKali River Rapids overview

Kali River Rapids closed earlier than usual this year, beginning its refurbishment on October 6. In recent years, the water ride has typically gone down in January and reopened closer to spring. The adjusted schedule had the attraction ready ahead of the planned February 2, 2026, closure of DINOSAUR and the rest of DinoLand U.S.A.

Photo: WDWMAGICKali River Rapids overview

Located in the Asia section of the park, Kali River Rapids takes guests on a white-water raft experience through jungle scenery and a logging site, with a strong chance of getting soaked. With today's reopening, the ride is once again available during the busy holiday season.

Photo: WDWMAGICKali River Rapids overview