Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom has installed new pre-boarding safety video screens in the Expedition Everest queue amid park transformations. The screens, spotted by guests in the final pre-boarding room, provide instructions on securing restraints and storing items. This update aims to speed up loading times as crowds concentrate on fewer attractions.
Animal Kingdom is navigating significant changes, including the permanent closure of DinoLand U.S.A. to make way for the Tropical Americas land featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones attractions. Rafiki’s Planet Watch is temporarily closed for a upcoming Bluey-themed experience. These shifts have funneled more visitors to remaining rides, boosting demand at Expedition Everest, one of the park's marquee attractions. Wait times have climbed as guests revisit it multiple times to fill their day. Guests have noticed new screens in the queue's final room before the loading platform, as reported by Inside the Magic's Erica Lauren. The displays deliver safety instructions ahead of boarding, helping cast members avoid repetitive explanations and shaving seconds off each train's dispatch. Styled to blend with the Himalayan expedition theme, the screens feature an aged video look that maintains immersion. This subtle enhancement supports the park's core focus on atmosphere during its transition phase. Disney's approach highlights efforts to optimize existing attractions while new areas develop.
