Following the closure of Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Timon and Rafiki are now meeting in a new location.

Timon and Rafiki New Meeting Spot

The pair is now meeting in The Oasis by the Disney Animal Kingdom entrance near Garden Gate Gifts. However, they are meeting separately on a rotating schedule. Currently, Timon meets every hour on the 20-minute mark.

Rafiki meets every hour on the 50-minute mark. The My Disney Experience app lists meet and greet times. Search for Timon and Rafiki in the app to find their next appearance time during your visit.

Timon and Rafiki alternated meet and greets in the former rainforest space in front of a Pride Rock backdrop at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Before the 2019 renovation, the characters regularly appeared at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. They were then moved to Discovery Island Character Landing but were ultimately replaced by Moana.

Timon and Rafiki returned to Rafiki’s Planet Watch in the summer of 2024 for the 30th anniversary of The Lion King. They met outside for the summer, then moved indoor,s and the backdrop was eventually installed.

Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is temporarily closed to prepare for the arrival of Bluey and Bingo. The characters from the hit Australian children’s show Bluey will meet, dance, and play in Conservation Station, while Australian animals will appear at Affection Section.

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