‘Out of the Wild’ permanently closing at Rafiki’s Planet Watch

A gift shop in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be permanently closing later this month. ‘Out of the Wild’ is located at Rafiki’s Planet Watch and will be replaced by seating and vending machines. Related – Kevin from Pixar’s Up returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom The outdoor gift shop features all

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Affection Section In Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening On November 15

Great news animal lovers! The Affection Section petting zoo at Rafiki’s Planet Watch is reopening! Beginning November 15, the area will be open with a limited number of guests to meet the goats, sheep and other family-friendly wildlife. We are sure they will be very happy to welcome guests again.

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Disney Villains Take Over Animal Kingdom’s Animation Experience

This summer saw the reopening of Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Animal Kingdom with a few new enhancements that have had guests lining up to encounter the area. One of the standout experiences has certainly become The Animation Experience, which allows partakers to learn how to draw some of their favorite

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New Animation Experience Opens in Rafiki’s Planet Watch

Artists young and old, talented and challenged unite!  Disney World has brought back the Animation Experience which allows guests to draw a popular Disney character.  These sessions are free and lead by patient animators. Upon entrance, you receive a pice of animator paper and a pencil.  The animator reveals which

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Rafiki’s Planet Watch has officially reopened in the Animal Kingdom with new Animation Experience

Great News! Rafiki’s Planet Watch, the Affection Section and the Wildlife Express has now officially reopened! The newly reopened area now includes a celebration of all things The Lion King including an all-new Animation Experience! In the Animation Experience at Conservation Station, you have the chance to create a personalized

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New “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” Wall at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Love is in the air at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! There is a new rustic wall featuring Simba and Nala as they fall in love. Above the two lions are the words “unaweza kuhisi upendo usiku wa leo” in Swahili, which translates to “can you feel the love tonight.” The wall

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January 2019 Walt Disney World Refurbishments

It’s time to plan! We have the full list of  Walt Disney World refurbishments and closures for Walt Disney World for your planning needs. Check them out here. Magic Kingdom Park January 2019 and beyond closures: Monorail Ongoing The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on

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The Rafiki’s Planet Watch Animals Toy Story Land Count Down Is On!

Are you counting down the days until the opening of Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort this summer?  I know I am!  And so are all of my friends!  But us “human folk” aren’t the only ones excited to #PlayBig this summer when

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Are More Attractions Heading to Pandora – The World of Avatar, Animal Kingdom?

The rumor mill is up and running with possible additions being added to all four Disney World Parks with the 50th Anniversary of Disney World right around the corner in 2021. Even though Disney just invested millions of dollars into Animal Kingdom with the addition of Pandora – The World

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Could Zootopia Land Be Coming to Animal Kingdom?

Animal Kingdom’s newest expansions Pandora: The World of Avatar is a little over a month old and already the rumor mill is swirling that another fabulous Animal Kingdom addition may be on its way. Trusted Disney insider Jim Hill  has suggested that future plans for the further development of the theme park

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Party for the Planet Celebration Review

What better place to celebrate Earth Day than at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?  This year, Disney Nature presented the Party for the Planet as a way to connect guests with nature. Here is our review of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Party for the Planet. We picked up a Times Guide to take

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