Reviews of Conservation Station – Rafiki’s Planet Watch

Reviews

15

Rating

5.13 / 10

Recommended By

53%



Reviewed by MLeota Review Date: 09/20/2022

Rating: (10)
Recommended

This was one of my favorite parts of AK. I loved seeing the small animals and had some amazing chats with multiple cast members. The animation experience is the perfect chill activity and the hosts are always fun and funny. I work at a wildlife attraction so see behind the scenes is so cool too. Call me a nerd. I am one. But I'll always stop by. Plus, the affection section has the pig that inspired Pua from Moana!

Pros:

AC, fun activities, knowledgeable CMs

Cons:

ppl don't like it because its not a ride
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Reviewed by BrittS117 Review Date: 11/23/2021

Rating: (9)
Recommended

The animation experience was so great! My husband and I were in the class where we learned how to draw Scar from the Lion King. I have no artistic ability whatsoever and we were pretty happy with our end results! My only complaint with the class is that they sat everyone on top of one other and the chairs were SO close together we were all bumping into each other with our clipboards and arms when we were trying to draw. My husband and I don't mind bumping each other, but you don't want to ruin a stranger's drawing by bumping their arm or clipboard!

The other areas of the conservation station were neat and educational. The vets were performing a procedure while we were there which was very cool and kids there seemed to really enjoy it.

Pros:

Animation class was awesome

Cons:

Animation seats were too close together
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Reviewed by AdventurelandFan Review Date: 03/15/2021

Rating: (8)
Recommended

If you have someone in your group who's interested in drawing, this is a hidden gem. Having attended several of the "learn to draw" events on both coasts, this one is by far my favourite.

While you wouldn't immediately think that Animal Kingdom is a natural home for such an event, Conservation Station turns out to be the perfect home. Not only is the train ride to the station quite "Walt-esque", the drawing challenge is infinitely more interesting than the standard "learn-to-draw-Mickey" found in, say, Disney California Adventure. Here, you're drawing Rafiki, Scar — more detailed animals with genuine attitude.

On top of that, if you're lucky, you might actually see some veterinary science going on in one of the several on-site labs.

Finally, if you're at all interested in "backstage Disney", this is the only way you're going to get much of a glimpse of it at Animal Kingdom without buying a separate ticket. The train ride to and from the joint inevitably passes through some areas normally kept away from guests. If you're a fan of the Animal Kingdom documentary series on Disney+, this is the cheapest way to see where those vets work, if only briefly.

So while I can understand the complaint that the petting zoo part of the complex might be a little underwhelming, I thought it was a great way to spend an hour or two. But don't do it in the morning — that's when you should be on safari or otherwise checking out the live animal areas of the park.

Pros:

Fundamentally great for any budding artists in your gang. The train ride is really the only genuine train on property until the MK train re-opens. If you like peeking backstage at Disney, this is the only non-paid way you have of pulling back the curtain at Animal Kingdom. Finally, you might see some actual veterinary science happening.

Cons:

If you don't care about any of the listed pros, this just isn't gonna work for you.
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Reviewed by Shularc Review Date: 04/24/2020

Rating: (7)
Recommended

Great place to learn, meet animals and to Learn to Draw the Characters.

Pros:

family fun

Cons:

not popular enough
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Reviewed by KimH134 Review Date: 04/21/2019

Rating: (7)
Recommended

Meet and Greet area, animal hospital viewing, animal education.

Pros:

Best part is the animal educational encounters.

Cons:

Don't expect to see lots going on in the hospital to see while there.
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Reviewed by MassMike Review Date: 04/18/2019

Rating: (7)
Recommended

Good to add to your day

Pros:

Great for the family

Cons:

none
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 04/18/2020

Rating: (6)
Recommended

Hit or miss

Pros:

Great character interaction with short lines. Liked when they brought a snake out for the kids to learn about and touch.

Cons:

We’ve never seen any kind of veterinarian procedures happening
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Reviewed by Morganne Review Date: 03/30/2020

Rating: (6)
Recommended

Who doesn’t love a petting zoo?!? The train ride on the way there is also fun for kids

Pros:

Get to pet some baby goats. The train ride there is also lovely

Cons:

Can be boring for adults
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Reviewed by Aussie Review Date: 06/13/2020

Rating: (5)
Not Recommended

Only saw the animal farm that had a bunch of goats and a really weird looking chicken

Pros:

Nice to pat and interact with animals. Good for kids

Cons:

Being an adult I think I could pass patting a goat and still having a brilliant time at Animal Kingdom
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/29/2021

Rating: (3)
Not Recommended

Same thing you do when you go to pet supermarket look at pets

Pros:

None

Cons:

Wasting time
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