Kilimajaro Safari at rope drop (early entry)

I just read here (post from 2021) that the Safari won’t open until official park open. Times just changed to 8 so early entry at 7:30.

Still makes sense to rope drop with early entry and make our way slowly there.

On a crowd level of 5, what time should we head to the bus at Kidani?

I’m also wondering how long the lines will be.
Or maybe ride Navi and then go to the Safari (shows 0 wait for Navi then 4 minute wait for the Safari)?
Or walk the Gorilla Falls Trail then go to the Safari?
Or just go to the Safari and wait the 23 minutes?

What do you suggest?

We are basically wanting to see all the animals so we’re doing all of the trails first thing before it gets too hot.

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Actually you’re better off taking advantage of one of the attractions that are open during EE and then going to safari. You’ll still have a short wait even by not going directly there, and then you’ll have also enjoyed a short/no wait for an additional attraction.

For all parks, one should be at the bus stop 90 minutes in advance of EE to ensure you are on that first bus. Crowd level does not have an impact on this.

I don’t think gorilla falls will open until park opening, but I like how you’re thinking WRT riding Navi first

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The bus info is super helpful!

I think we will do that. Ride Navi first (as I figure most Pandora goers will hit FOP).
Gorilla doesn’t open until 8:15 according to Touring Plans, Maharajah at 8.

And Disney isn’t showing any times during our dates for the Harambe acrobats. I hope they post some times. If not, that’s fine.

I’m loving how slow and relaxing our day will be (hope).

And moving Navi saved us an hour wait later in the day.

Thank you!

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Confirming that Navi is usually a walk on (or very short wait) during EE and a great option before KS opens - nice relaxing way to start the day.

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KS line doesn’t build right away like some other attractions at Disney. Even an hour into park time it’s not that bad. I would tackle something in Pandora or EE during EE.

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I wouldn’t trust these times, either. According to MDE, Maharajah doesn’t open until 9:00…

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Thanks for the info. I’ll check them all.

TP will also let me put a restaurant in the plan that doesn’t open until after I’ve scheduled it. I think I fixed all of those.

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