Kali River Rapids

• Location: To the right as you enter Asia from Discovery Island.
• Date Opened: 2/15/1999
• # of Ride Units:
• Ride Capacity: 12 riders per raft
• Restraint Method: Seatbelt
• Ticket Rating: D Ticket
• Ride Photo: No

• Open/Close: Opens and closes with the park. This attraction is open during evening Extra Magic Hours but not the morning version.
• Wait Times: As one of the few pure rides at Animal Kingdom, lines can get very long on crowded days, unless the weather is bad. FastPass is available and strongly recommended.
• Length of Ride: 5 minutes
• FastPass: Yes
• Single Rider: No
• Queue Description: The long queue area is decorated with artifacts from Asian cultures and there is quite a bit of stuff to look over while stuck in line.

• Health Restriction: There are several steep drops and the rafts can rock violently. People with heart, back, and neck problems should not ride. Those prone to motion sickness and pregnant women should consider not riding. There is no way to ride and avoid getting wet, so take into consideration any issues this could exacerbate or equipment that could be damaged.
• Ride Access: The queue is wheelchair and ECV accessible. Once you reach the front of the queue, you'll be directed to a special loading area next to the rotating platform.
• Wheelchair Transfer: Wheelchair and ECV users are required to transfer into the raft units. This requires stepping down into the raft and then stepping up to exit.
• Service Animals: No
• Audio: None
• Weight and Size Issues: Generally ok, though the bucket seats in the raft may be uncomfortable if large enough.

• Height Restriction: 38" (97 cm.)
• Child Swap: Yes.
• Other Issues:

MousePlanet Links

• Measuring Up: Handling Height Restrictions — MousePlanet's Parenting Panel discusses how to handle it when your child is just a bit too short for a ride. (February 18, 2010)