"It's all chemistry of a car crash" -Shiny Toy Guns We were semi excited for this mid ride, as we heard many complaints against it in several YouTube videos, for being boring, short and lackluster. What we didn't expect was the back jarring, spine popping, body churn from the sudden shift of rotational force when the raft catches on the sides of the rapids. Not okay, Disney. This is the first Animal Kingdom ride to receive a lifetime ban from us. If you have, or suspect any back issues, I'd recommend passing on this chiropractor's dream. read more

Kali River Rapids - The midriff poncho, available at retailers like Dollar General - Amusement Parks Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

As a Disneylander, I was very disappointed in this ride as it only lasts 3.5 minutes versus the equivalent in Disneyland (Grizzly River Rapids) that is 6.5-7.5 minutes per Google. The ride vehicle is larger, which was nice as you didn't feel so crammed and everyone could put their feet up. Outside of that, the entire ride comparative to Disneyland equivalent was a skip next time for me. One and done for me, though my boyfriend's nephew throughly enjoyed watching me get absolutely soaked while he remained relatively dry - rude! read more

Kali River Rapids - Beautiful decor - Amusement Parks Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

So fun! The decor in the waiting area is nice to look at while you're waiting. The line moves pretty quickly, but know that the ride itself isn't very long. I've been on other river rapid rides that are atleast 2-3 times longer. That being said, you WILL get wet. I'd recommend wearing a poncho or something if you're worried about it. There is also no dry bag, but there are lockers. read more

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I was underwhelmed on this ride. It's set up like water rafting/tubing? I'm not sure what it's called but it's a round "raft"/boat and you get strapped in. It does spin and you'll probably get wet as there a few small drops to get you splashed. The reason I say it was underwhelming is because it was short. I was lucky enough to have a lightning pass for this ride but I wouldn't have wanted to wait for this ride. There are also lockers before you get on line to store your stuff and you can buy ponchos at one of the stores close by. read more

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I didn't know what this ride was about but I deductible got wet from this ride and wish I had a poncho and a bag for my stuff. It was a water ride that goes through a river very fast. It was good simple ride until the end when we dropped down the river. It was thrilling. Wait for this could be long and worth it during the day. read more

A fun run of the mill river rapids ride. They had it themed around the jungle so there were animals shooting water and was overall a fun experience. On a hot day it was great to get some water splashed on us. Wouldn't call it my favorite ride as it's the same type of ride as most parks, but the design it was made it stand out. Plants and fake animals everywhere definitely made it a lot more fun. Note: there are lockers closeish to the ride for your stuff, there is no dry compartment on this ride for your items and you can't leave them at the ride entrance. read more

I was pretty underwhelmed by this ride!! It is definitely something I'd probably skip the next time I'm at Animal Kingdom. Luckily I did wear a poncho because some people on our raft got soaked!! I think I thought there would be a bit more rapids or the ride would be longer. They did about five height checks on the children, so I just got the impressions it was a little bit more of a thrill ride based on that. If you want to cool down and get wet, then this ride could definitely be your jam. read more

Welcome to the jungle, we got fun and games!! (Guns N' Roses) Float down the river in Africa! How fun. This reminded me of the movies Jumanji (Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level). Is there snakes? Crocks? Dangerous obstacles? What adventure awaits! Well, you don't need to worry about any of those things on this ride lol Only the water! Buahahahaaa You will for sure get wet. And if you are "lucky" you will get even more wet than everyone else on your tube. If you don't want to get wet, then don't go on this ride people lol That's the whole point of this. The thrill of getting wet while you float down Kali River in "Africa." Tons of fun overall. read more

Kali river rapids is a water tube ride attraction located inside of disneys animal kingdom. The ride which isn't themed off any worry cost show or movie (maybe they could do Moana or some other movie involving boats or water?) is a pretty fun ride that is suppose to emulate white water rafting in Africa. While a water ride I've never really gotten to wet on Thai ride and it's always pretty peaceful and a nice ride that can usually fit even larger families like mine all on one ride. Wait times for This one can be hit and miss. Usually not much longer than 40 minutes but it you time it right during the day or evening there won't be a wait. Overall pretty fun ride that my family like to ride when it gets kinda overbearing hot in the very unshaded animal kingdom park. read more

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It was moderately warm when we rode Kali River Rapids. I enjoy a ride like this. We didn't get very wet, but the people on the other side of our raft did. Some fun sound effects here and there on the ride. Roaring and that sort of thing. The queue to the ride isn't too interesting, but that some of it was outside made for good people watching. We watched two toddlers fight over who got to sit on a rock. read more

Daughter wanted to go on here since it was a hot humid day. Lines - Long wait times for the ride and not sure why, employees could be hustling and moving people in and out faster to keep it more consistent in my opinion. Ride - Kinda of short compared to other parks I've been to and not as enjoyable. Overall it's an okay ride but not worth the wait in my opinion. read more

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Kali River Rapids is a water ride located in Animal Kingdom within Disney World. It's very similar to the water ride at Disney's California adventure except the drop is not as large. My daughter was scared initially of Kali River Rapids, not wanting to go on the moving platform to board the ride considering her experience at the Disney's California adventure ride. I'd looked online and it stated this ride was much more calm. You're on essentially a circular raft that seats a fair amount of people. With social distancing guidelines, families were situated in every other seat. There are several dips and water blasts on the ride, however, we ended up not getting wet at all!! Our clothes, bags stayed fully dry. I'd imagine there are some other lucky individuals who will get splashed on the ride, but we made it out safe! The wait time wasn't bad, about 20 minutes to hop on the ride. There are social distancing markers setup for the queue and hand sanitize stations placed throughout the ride. It's a short ride, but a good break on a hot summer day in Florida! read more

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1) You will get wet. It's a matter how wet you're going to get. 2) The ride mainly bumps you around the river followed by one drop. Very anti climatic if you ask me as I thought there would be multiple drops. I guess they didn't have enough space for multiple drops. read more

This is definitely a family friendly ride. It was ok. but could be longer with more drops!!! We didn't get that wet but saw others who came off soaked LOL. Must've felt nice in the florida heat. The line could use more decor / be more entertaining since the wait was soooo long. We only rode it once. Idk if we'd do it again but maybe!!! read more

This is one of the best rides in the Animal Kingdom portion of Disney World. The ride is about the effects of deforestation on the environment and besides having a message about responsible use of the Earth, it is a water ride that results in a lot of splashing. Disney does a great job of getting parks decorated in an eye-catching way that helps you to spend time while in line. This is no exception, being done as if a Buddhist temple. Once you make your way through the line, you will mount a massive innertube type device that seats about six people. From there, you will make your way through a depiction of the forest that has been denuded of trees through over-logging. It finishes in a large drop that typically results in people becoming soaked to the skin. Not a bad idea on some hot Florida days. In previous times, before COVID, there were additional opportunities to get wet as onlookers could spray you with fountains on your way to disembark. Experienced travelers know that they should have extra clothes or rain coats to keep dry, or at least not to wear white t-shirts and pants. However you choose to dress, expect much water on this short and wet ride. read more

Kali River Rapids - A Buddhist lion at Kali River Rapids - Amusement Parks Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

I appreciate the theming of this ride which made waiting in standby more interesting but the ride experience itself was only average. It also felt short. Others on the ride with us said "that's it?" About 10 ppl will be in the float as you travel the "rapids". There's a few dips and a couple of water blasts that may get you wet depending on where you're sitting in the moment. We exited fairly dry and I was thankful my shoes stayed dry. Lockers are available prior to getting on the ride. Otherwise you need to carry on your bags. It's always a good idea to carry baggies and wrap your phone or other items vulnerable to water. read more

Opinion of Ride: - There was one tiny drop and that was it. Otherwise it was more like Kali River Not-Rapids. It was also really short. - The only good thing about the ride is that when it's hot, it helps you cool down a bit. - Once you exit the ride, you cross a bridge where you get a chance to spray other riders. I liked that when the boats were stalled/backed up the sprays were turned off so that you couldn't soak anyone. Helpful Note: - If there are things you want to store, there's a locker nearby. I don't recall where exactly, but I didn't spot it until exiting the ride. Fast Pass (FP+) or Not: - This is an easy pass. Wait times aren't as bad as other rides but if you're short on time, you wouldn't miss out on anything if you skipped this ride altogether. Wait Time: - This was low on my priority list so I didn't pay too much attention to Standby time, but the highest peak time I saw was 55 minutes. - Again, if you're short on time, feel free to skip this ride. It was a major snooze fest. Not worth a FP+ or a long wait in line. read more

Love this ride and it's absolutely perfect for the hot and humid days! You're gonna get wet. Did you hear me? I'll repeat myself: YOU'RE GONNA GET WET! Who knows how much or how little, but you're gonna get wet. So if this is something that concerns you, don't get on this ride! During the hot, hot months we have here in Florida, getting soaking wet is actually not so much of a bad thing. It feels nice and will cool you down and believe it or not, our FL sun is so blistering hot that you'll dry off quicker than you think! Even though there are 12 in a boat and they move through quickly, the line can get really long for this attraction (especially during the summer months... and we have a LONG summer here). So I'd seriously consider grabbing a fast pass for this one! There are lockers you can store your items in so they don't get wet, but I've never had a problem putting my bag in the middle of the raft under the protection cover thingie. Now that I've said that, the very next time I go, my bag will get drenched. LOL Gotta love Murphy's Law. If you have a DLSR, I would definitely put that in a locker.. there's no way I'd risk that not getting wet. Kids are sure to love this ride too. What kid doesn't love getting wet? It's like a white river rapids kind of experience, but you are perfectly safe. Personally, I don't think there's anything scary about it. However, some kids may find that scary. As I've said about other rides, only you know your kids, so you make the decision on whether or not you think they can handle it. Don't miss this attraction when you're at Disney's Animal Kingdom! read more

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Great ride to cool down on. While it's a little short, I'm not sure how much longer I'd want it or what else to add to it. Don't get on if you aren't willing to potentially get soaked. Sometimes you come out mostly dry, other times you're drenched. I like riding in the winter months when lines are short and it's "warm" for someone from Utah like me. It was a walk on today. read more

This is a ride that Disney could certainly update. It's relatively short, simple, and people really don't get wet. Honestly, I'm surprised they haven't tried to add a movie tie-in. While it's great for a hot day, any semblance of a long line should have you looking at the other attractions. read more

The sign leading up to the ride does not lie... You may and very likely will get completely and totally soaked! Now that being said it is a fun ride I don't think ta worth a long wait, so you definitely want to fast pass this one as well. The ride itself is pretty funny it's not terribly long but there are ample opportunities to get yourself wet and laugh at your friends as they get soaked! As always with Disney the theme is absolutely incredible. It is located in Asia kind of Tucktaway but still one of the better rides here. BRING DRY CLOTHES!!!!!! read more

Have the people who wrote these other reviews actually gone on other Disney rides???? This one is my least favorite ride of all the parks. You climb up all excited for a crazy journey, and then you slowly spin at like maybe 7 mph on a boring river. No Disney theming, no exciting music. Literally the most boring 5 minutes of my life. PASS read more

Bring extra clothes. I'm walking around in drenched clothes right now. However if you missed the tip for extra clothes, there's always the ponchos they sell.....or standing underneath the hand dryer for a good 20 minutes inside the restrooms. YOU WILL GET WET. You MAY get DRENCHED. Unfortunately I was one of the "maybes" I was so soaked to the bone that people I walked past--if they had ponchos, they were relieved, and practically every parent mouthed "Bless your heart," I was a WET BLANKET literally and figuratively. It's not like Disney didn't warn you...I just wish I chose my better judgement and opted not to ride.......but in the end it was a pretty funny experience. Catch my video on my IG account. I captured the moment when the tidal wave hit me. Anyway, the family we rode with gave numerous tips so I will share them here too. Put your feet up because water will rush into the tube. And there is a compartment in the center where you can protect your purse/backpack/belongings. But again--you will get wet. I had to wringe out my undies. Sad day at the happiest place on Earth. read more

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Long wait time, short ride! The kids and I enjoyed it though. We all got wet and it was a fun way to cool off mid-day. You're riding this with other guests in the raft, so it helps if you're grouped with others who are in it to have a good time. I would watch the wait times on this one and try to catch it at a slower time if that's possible. read more

We ride this EVERY. TIME. The theming is cool and it is a lot of fun! Unfortunately is it a short ride so we only ride when the wait time is short or we have a fast pass. I wouldn't wait more than 20 minutes for it. Its a great way to cool off and you normally get pretty wet but there are "hot seats" that tend to get it harder than others and its so funny to see who will be that lucky person(s). It has some turns and drops but even my non thrill ride motion sick prone mom will ride this so it's definitely not scary or sickly. It's just a good time and a great way to cool off and enjoy the scenery during a day at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Beware at the end where you people watching can push buttons and get you even wetter. read more

Ok if you complain about getting wet on this ride, you are a whiner and shouldn't even be on it. All I hear people say is "I hope I don't get wet". If you are worried, then don't go and don't be a fool and wear a rain jacket. I had 10 people on my raft and we all had some variation of thoroughly drenched to wet t-shirt contest winner to bed wetter. you WILL get wet and the only question is how much. The only question is if you have a bag or something like a leather purse that might get water spots, I'd check it in the lockers. Otherwise there is a central bowl in the middle of the raft that is a little wet but you can put your nap sack or cinch sack in there. For those familiar with the Grizzly Peak rapids ride at California Adventure this ride has a Nepalese theme and the drop ie early and smaller. You do get wetter though and there are more squirting things that are likely to squirt and get you wet. I feel the ride is maybe a minute shorter than the one in LA. Also the standby line said 60 minutes but we waited about 35. read more

Kali River Rapids - Amusement Parks Near Me - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

You will get wet so it's perfect on a sunny hot day. If it's chilly you might want to rethink it. Many people go on with ponchos so if you don't want to get wet go to Walmart and get those cheap ones for a dollar. It's a fun ride and you spin around as you bounce off the side walls praying the waterfall won't get you. Near the end of the ride there are people on the bridge who can squirt you. All in good fun! read more

We had such a blast on this ride. It was literally non stop laughter even after getting soaked from the downhill. The raft sits 12 so if you're with a big group it's perfect enough for everyone to fit. Surprisingly the line for this ride moves rather faster then the rest of the rides, guessing because of the capacity of the raft. It's so much fun even with kids. You sit and enjoy the ride and get to see the animals and some of them spray water at you until you get soaked... like not kidding soaked! but it's so much worth it. read more

This is one of my favorite rides of all time. About 10 people are sat into a big circular boat. At first, you slowly go down the river with a surprise jet popping up here and there to splash the randomly chosen lucky winner (yes, I was one of them!). You continue down the river twisting in the boat in all different directions. Once the river starts getting choppy, you know what's to come! The last drop is a doozy but in the best possible way. You get absolutely soaked in this ride but it's so refreshing in the unbearable Florida heat! As we got off the ride, we walked through the exit line where people could clearly see what they were in for (seeing me walk my walk of shame, soaked from head to toe!). I highly recommend this ride and it's so worth the wait! read more

Cool off with this ride. This is inside Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom Park. It is in the Asia section near the back of the park. This is the first time that we have been on this ride since COVID restrictions began. They handle the crowds very well and our wait time was about 10 minutes. In fact it took longer to walk up to the ride than the wait that we had for the ride. If you have to wait, there are some very interesting items along the various building that you walk through to get there. It is a seated ride in a circular boat where they typically fit 2 groups facing each other. You will probably get a little wet but the Florida heat should dry you off pretty quickly. Overall, a very refreshing ride to go on if you visit the park. read more

This ride sucks, we tried twice in one day to ride it and both times we almost got on and then it broke. I don't get it, should be a simple water ride. The only redeeming factor is they give you a new anytime any ride fast past instead. read more

Board your raft, enough seats to fit 12 people, and get ready to get wet. It doesn't matter where you sit, you will get wet to some degree, some more than others, and very possibly soaked. You travel up and down the rapids, by waterfalls, and areas of water shooting up into the air. It's a lot of fun! Once off the ride, as you're crossing the bridge, where you can see the rafts of the ride below, notice the boxes with red buttons. When you press the button, the elephants alongside the river spray water on the riders as the rafts pass by. It is quite entertaining. If you have items you don't want to get wet, there are lockers located outside of the ride area, before you scan to enter the ride area. read more

Expect to get wet. Really wet. Like soaked down to the point where you can't walk anymore. Still, if you're hot then this might be what you need. It's like any other tire tube ride. You sit down while you move around the water and things shoot water at you. Pretty basic, but always good for a laugh and a cool down session. It even started rainy after we got off, so we got even more wet! It's not a long ride at all, which was kind of a bummer, but in the end I felt like I got wet enough since my shoes were making that wet squeaky sound. Overall, a lot of fun. read more

The basic river ride in a circle! Great for kids. Great for families. My adult brother and I thoroughly enjoyed it! We came here first thing in the morning and waited no more than 30 minutes. I wore a pancho (like a wimp- so what?!) but it was well worth it because being wet all day with a park hopper was not an interest of mine. Ride: recommend Pancho: suggested read more

Kali River Rapids is an attraction at the Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, in the "Asia" area. It is themed as a rafting expedition along the Chakranadi River, courtesy of "Kali Rapids Expeditions". In keeping with Animal Kingdom's message of conservation and environmental protection, this attraction deals with illegal logging and habitat destruction. read more

This is like a game of water roulette. If you enjoy getting wet on a summer day...this is the ride for you. If you think you're going to get a little wet but don't want your clothes, including your shoes to get soaked DONT get in this ride. I don't often go on this ride because my significant other doesn't like his sneakers to get ruined lol. When I do I really like it...half the round raft will get really wet...the other half barely wet and at least one person is going to be dripping. I suggest you take a plastic bag for your electronics, there's a center console for stuff but in my experience...half the time the stuff in there gets soaked regardless. read more

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Fun water ride, but sooo short. Good news is you can store your purse and valuables right on the ride so it won't get wet. The ride is actually funny. You laugh because either you or your neighbor gets soaked. But it's over in what seems like 1 minute. Too short... read more

The shortest ride ever!!!!!! I dot know about you but I'm used to a rapid ride that is longer than one short stretch and a small waterfall drop. This ride felt like it lasted like a minute, I'm used to Disneyland's rapid ride that actually takes you in and gets you wet. This is great to entertain the kiddos and cool off on a hot day tho. Just don't be disappointed when you have to stand up right after sitting down, after waiting an hour. Big build up, little pay off! read more

* Fast Pass Available I seriously cannot believe I forgot about this great attraction... Between the heat and the humidity this attraction proves the perfect solution to relieving one from dealing with the above. You are strapped into a large circular raft where you are treated to a White Water Rafting experience. While maybe not quite as exciting as actually going White Water Rafting this attraction still proves a lot of fun to the rider... especially if you are sharing the experience with others. You are taken on a course that includes small hills, waterfalls, and even an area where those watching can squirt you with water. If you ride this attraction then there is a pretty good chance that you will get wet and therein lies part of the excitement. We may do our best to stay dry, but deep down we know we want to get wet to help relieve a little bit of that mugginess that Central Florida provides. This one gets you really really wet! The lines may be long (but they move quickly and are for the most part shaded and comfortable,) but I still highly recommend this one! read more

This is my wife's favorite ride in all of Disney . Although it seems like it doesn't get you as wet as it use to , it'll still get you soaked on occasion. It's a great ride for the entire family . You e got to give this one a try . read more