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Animal Kingdom Now Down to Just Five Rides as Disney World Continues to Charge Full Price for Admission

October 6, 2025 ·

Marvin Montanaro

The Tree of Life in Disney's Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World - Photo Credit M. Montanaro

Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom just got even smaller. With Kali River Rapids officially closing for refurbishment today, October 6, 2025, guests visiting the park are finding themselves with only five operating rides in the entire park — and shockingly short wait times across the board.

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Author: Marvin Montanaro

Marvin Montanaro is the Editor-in-Chief of That Park Place and a seasoned entertainment journalist with nearly two decades of experience across multiple digital media outlets and print publications. He joined That Park Place in 2024, bringing with him a passion for theme parks, pop culture, and film commentary. Based in Orlando, Florida, Marvin regularly visits Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, offering firsthand reporting and analysis from the parks. He’s also the creative force behind The M4 Empire YouTube channel, bringing a critical eye toward the world of pop culture. Montanaro’s insights are rooted in years of real-world reporting and editorial leadership. He can be reached via email at mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X: http://x.com/marvinmontanaro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinmontanaro Facebook: https://facebook.com/marvinmontanaro YouTube: http://YouTube.com/TheM4Empire Email: mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com