What to Wear to Animal Kingdom: 7 Outfit Ideas for Your Disney Day
- Ashlie & Lauren
- Apr 27, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Oct 21
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom has become one of our favorite theme parks. Yes, we absolutely love the animals here, but what really keeps us coming back is the food, culture, and entertainment. What was once deemed a half day park has now become one that we devote an entire day to and still don’t get to see everything we want.
But of course, as magical outfit planners, we also love styling outfits for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We’ve been so fortunate over the years to have planned many outfits for clients headed to this theme park. Of course we love animal prints and safari chic looks, but there are so many other themes to wear here as well! So, we’ve put together 5 outfits based on other themes around Animal Kingdom. If you want further outfit planning help, just click the booking button below!
Zootopia Themed Outfit for Animal Kingdom
On November 7th, Zootopia Better Together will officially open at Magic Kingdom. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate then with sprinkles, donuts, and Officer Clawhauser. The ears are from BaubleBar, but we will link a similar option below!
Safari Themed Outfit for Animal Kingdom
You don’t need animal print to channel the safari vibes. This chic Animal Kingdom outfit brings all the adventure-ready elements you love—without sacrificing comfort. The lightweight olive dress, neutral sandals, and gold accessories keep you cool and effortlessly elegant for a day exploring the wildest park at Walt Disney World.
Dinosaur Themed Outfit for Animal Kingdom
Well Dinoland U.S.A will officially be extinct soon, but there is still some time to celebrate parts of this park. Dinosaur the ride will be open until 2026 and you can still meet Daisy, Chip, and Dale in their adorable outfits!
Daisy's meet and greet is filled with bright colors, which is why we chose to style this outfit bright and bold while giving credit to one of the best/worst rides at Animal Kingdom, DINOSAUR. This dark ride is so much fun and we love all the nostalgia that it brings with it. However, if you are over the age of 30, it might also give you a headache. 😆
A Bug's Life Outfit for Animal Kingdom
Even though we have official confirmation that the attraction It’s Tough to be a Bug will be rethemed to Zootopia, we still think that this movie and theme work perfectly at Animal Kingdom. And let’s be honest, Heimlich is the most beautiful butterfly and deserves more representation! We love this easy casual look, and the bracelet from ColieAndCo is just too cute!
Up Outfit for Animal Kingdom
One of the best character interactions at Animal Kingdom is seeing Kevin! Kevin will often roam around the front of the park, greeting guests. You can also meet Russell and Dug on Discovery Island at the Wilderness Explorers Club House! All of these wonderful character meets make Up a perfect outfit theme for Animal Kingdom.
We’ve had a lot of fun planning outfits based around Wilderness Explorers and the balloon house! Kevin is one of our favorite characters to style because of his bright colors. He's often spotted greeting guests near the front of Animal Kingdom, but we've also seen him wondering around Asia and Dinoland U.S.A. This shirt is from Bounding In Style which offers a lot of different themed Disney shirts.
Lion King Outfit for Animal Kingdom
Disney dads helped make this theme pretty famous with the red Hakuna Matata shirt. And listen, you won’t get any judgment from us, as that was also worn during our first trip together back in 2018. 😆
But, we opted for a more subtle style with this look. We are in love with this custom jacket we found on Poshmark as it still ties in the movies iconic catchphrase, but in a more updated way. You could also add a button-down shirt to layer over this dress or tie it around your waist for the "winter" months where it's a little more cool at night.
T-Shirt Dress (similar option)
Circle of Life Baseball Hat (use code OUAW10 for a discount)
Pandora Outfit for Animal Kingdom
Admittedly, during our first trip to Animal Kingdom, I had little to no interest in visiting this land. I hadn’t seen the movie and didn’t know anything about the attractions. But, I will NEVER forget the first time riding Flight of Passage. You do not have to have any knowledge of the movies to appreciate this land. Joe Rohde is truly a mastermind and has created a space where you want to know more about this fictional environment.
We styled this casual outfit for those of us who might know the pre-show by heart, however, there are plenty of ways to style and plan a theme around this world that don’t involve the attractions. A plain blue tank top would work as well and if you don't like ears, swap it out for a hat!
There are so many other ideas we’ve styled as well. Head on over to our Instagram page, and let us know what else you’d like to see! We hope you have found some inspiration with these looks. If you would like direct links to any of these outfits, you can find them on our Patreon! We also offer customized outfit planning services if you are looking for more personalized options.
And remember, theme park fashion doesn’t have to be complicated, it just has to make you smile!
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