Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closed tomorrow, July 12, and reopen on July 13. Rafiki’s Planet Watch includes Conservation Station and Affection Section. At Conservation Station, guests can “Explore a menagerie of furr-ific animal activities and experiences,” including: Affection Section is a petting zoo featuring goats and other domesticated animals guests … Read more
Guests who participate in The Animation Experience at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom now have the opportunity to draw one of the “Fab Five” characters: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. At The Animation Experience, guests can “discover the influence of real life animals as you create your own sketch of a beloved Disney … Read more
After an extended closure of nearly four months, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is finally open to guests once again. In order to create an environment that is safe for park-goers, Disney has implemented significant changes in nearly every aspect of the park, from attractions to shopping, and dining. For now, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not the … Read more
We visited Rafiki’s Planet Watch to get a look at new health and safety measures. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is unique among Disney theme parks in that they need to guarantee the safety of both their guests and their animals. Social distancing markers are placed on the side of the pathway leading up to the train … Read more
Last month, we showed you the new baby porcupine born at the Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The baby, known as a porcupette, was born to mom, Peri, on Feb. 25. Now, the baby porcupette has been lovingly named after one of her Cast Member caretakers. Everyone, say hello to Shelley. The Animals, Science and … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort may be temporarily closed, but Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s animal care team is continuing to provide top-notch care to thousands of animals, including the newest addition to the park, an adorable baby prehensile-tailed porcupine. The baby, known as a porcupette, was born to mom, Peri, on Feb. 25. If you’ve seen the One … Read more
We’re back at the relatively new Animation Experience at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a whole new wicked twist to the hands-on guided drawing experience. Regardless of my own personal affliction towards the recent changes in this space (RIP Song of the Rainforest), the Animation Experience is quickly becoming a fan-favorite activity at … Read more
Since the reawakening of Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom earlier this year, guests have been perfecting their drawing skills at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station. Until now, classes have focused on how to sketch some of the most iconic characters from Disney’s “The Lion King,” but soon we’ll all be able to … Read more
If there’s one obscure Disney Parks experience I hold dear to my heart, it’s Rafiki’s Planet Watch and the Conservation Station. For years, it was a quiet respite from the rest of the hustle and bustle of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but guests have been deprived of goat meet and greets and the Wildlife Express Train … Read more
Disney has just confirmed the addition of an all-new Animation Experience coming to the Conservation Station once Rafiki’s Planet Watch opens (slightly ahead of schedule) on July 11th! Check out their full announcement below. In honor of the celebration of Disney’s “The Lion King,” Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be launching The Animation Experience at Conservation … Read more
It’s been a while since Rafiki’s Planet Watch went under for refurbishment, and since then, Animal Kingdom hasn’t quite been the same. (At least not to me.) During a tour of the park yesterday, we dropped in to speak to some of the Cast Members stationed outside of the Wildlife Express Train station to inquire … Read more
Conservation Station lovers, the wait is over! Disney has announced that Rafiki’s Planet Watch will open back up this summer. While they had originally promised that it would open sometime during the spring, we’ll take what we can get. All elements of the area, including the Wildlife Express Train and the Affection Section will reopen … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what’s new and exciting around the park… Time’s Up for Planet Watch On Saturday, Rafiki’s Planet Watch closed. Is it permanent? Is it seasonal? Are they really refurbishing it? No one actually knows. I overheard several guests ask cast members and every cast … Read more
In case you missed it, Rafiki’s Planet Watch (over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom) closed this past October 20th supposedly for an extensive refurbishment. For many, Rafiki’s Planet Watch was a quiet respite from the rest of Animal Kingdom. It featured the Affection Section (a petting zoo), veterinary stations, Song of the Rainforest with Grandmother Willow, and a … Read more