Kali River Rapids

Reviews

• SP

  Sahaj Parekh

  Mar 29, 2026
  5.0
  Kali River Rapids is one of those rides where you just accept that you are going to get wet and enjoy the chaos. It is a fun spinning raft ride through jungle themed scenery, and depending on your luck, you might walk out slightly damp or completely soaked. The best part is the unpredictability. You never know which side of the raft will take the biggest splash, and that makes it exciting every time. There is one major drop where water just comes crashing in, and honestly that is where most people get drenched. If you don’t want to be uncomfortable the rest of the day, plan this ride either during the hottest part of the afternoon or closer to when you are leaving the park. Wearing quick dry clothes or sandals helps a lot. Lockers are available nearby, which is useful if you want to keep your belongings dry. The queue is actually pretty interesting with detailed temple ruins and environmental storytelling about deforestation, so it does not feel boring even if the wait is long. No reservations required, but wait times can build up quickly midday, so earlier or later is better. Overall, it is not about thrills like roller coasters, it is more about cooling off and having a fun unpredictable experience.
• TS

  Thomas Shoemaker

  Mar 29, 2026
  5.0
  Fun for all ages. Definitely bring a rain jacket and/or a change of clothes :-)
• KM

  Kaushik Mandal

  Mar 9, 2026
  5.0
  We had a great time riding Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom - the river rapids ride was fun and exciting with lots of twists and turns - it’s a great attraction to cool off, especially on a hot day - the theming through the jungle and waterfalls makes the experience even better - expect to get a little wet but that’s part of the fun.
• MF

  MARCELA FOGLIA

  Feb 21, 2026
  5.0
  Sugiero llevar protección para el agua! Te mojas! No se puede sacar el calzado
• AF

  Andrew Farmer

  Feb 13, 2026
  5.0
  Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the ride you hit when Florida heat is doing its thing and you’re ready to fully commit to getting drenched. This is not a light mist situation. You will get wet. Shoes, shorts, everything. And honestly, that’s the whole point. The queue is themed beautifully through an Asian rainforest setting, with detailed architecture and immersive storytelling that Disney does so well. Once you’re on the raft, it’s unpredictable in the best way. Every spin feels different, and you never know who’s about to take the waterfall hit. It’s fun for all ages, especially families riding together and laughing when someone gets absolutely soaked. Wait times can get long, especially midday when everyone wants to cool off. If you can rope drop it or ride closer to park close, that’s the move. Locker rentals nearby are helpful if you don’t want to walk around Animal Kingdom in squishy sneakers the rest of the day. It’s not the most intense thrill ride at Disney World, but it’s one of the most refreshing. On a hot day, Kali River Rapids is a must do. Just plan on embracing the splash.

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