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
With the supposedly temporary closure of Rafiki’s Planet Watch looming, the location of Wilderness Explorers badges will be changing at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Rafiki’s Planet Watch’s last day of operation is scheduled for October 20th, with meet-and-greets having already ended in September. Starting Oct. 21, the Wilderness Explorer badges will now move to the Wildlife … Read more
Guests will be able to learn more about conservation and Disney’s animal programs after all. Disney confirmed today that Rafiki’s Planet Watch’s closure will in fact be temporary rather than permanent, and the area and Wildlife Express Train will reopen in Spring 2019. This will allow time for an “extensive refurbishment”, where Disney is expected … Read more
Beginning February 13th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will offer Guests an opportunity to go behind the scenes and get a peek at some of the backstage areas at Rafiki’s Planet Watch that support the park’s animal care operations. As part of a test, these complimentary 30-minute experiences will be offered throughout the day. Specific backstage locations … Read more
We had previously told you about the upcoming Doc McStuffins Meet and Greet coming to Animal Kingdom, but we were not yet able to tell you when she was going to there. Well, now we can. Starting this past weekend, guests can now take a visit to the Doc at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, just outside the … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently started a new show at Rafiki’s Planet Watch called “It All Started with a Mouse”. “It All Started with a Mouse” showcases Walt Disney’s lifelong love of the animal world and his belief that “what everyone will learn who studies it is a renewed sense of kinship with the earth and … Read more
Since the announcement of the AVATAR-land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there has been speculation as to where the it would go. Would Camp Minnie-Mickey finally be bulldozed, making use of the land once meant for Beastly Kingdom? Was the expansion plot behind Asia where the Nav’i would call home? We may finally have an … Read more