Hakuna Matata!
“It means no worries,” and we have none as we are gearing up to celebrate a huge milestone! Just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary (Sorry, 90’s babies, we are that old.), a NEW meet & greet with characters from The Lion King has arrived at Animal Kingdom.
Located near Rafiki’s Planet Watch, the new meet & greet opportunity features two of the film’s most popular characters — Timon and Rafiki!
There’s a new meet & greet outside Rafiki’s Planet Watch! Timon and Rafiki will trade places meeting in this location! pic.twitter.com/Ahb1WLnz4g
— AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) June 10, 2024
Appropriately enough given the location, you can meet Rafiki…
… and if you miss out, the next character cycling through will be Timon! The two characters meet on and off through out the day, taking each others’ place. So if you miss one, you can stick around to see them after the next.
Times for the meet and greet are listed on the Disney World app, so you can know exactly when to hop on the train and head over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch!
Of course, this brand new meet & greet is just the tip of the iceberg as far as Animal Kingdom goes. The park is gearing up for a MASSIVE reimagining of DinoLand U.S.A. into the Tropical Americas.
This new land may feature a massive walkthrough interactive attraction based on Casa Madrigal from Encanto, as well as a possible re-theme of Dinosaur into an east coast version of Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure (which in-and-of itself would be a full-circle moment, since Dinosaur is identical to Indy in ride system and track layout). Disney hasn’t confirmed any attractions yet, but we’ll be watching for any news!
You can now meet two of The Lion King’s most BELOVED characters at Animal Kingdom, just in time for the beloved animated classic’s 30th anniversary. Stay tuned to AllEars for further Animal Kingdom updates.
Why There’s an Abandoned Attraction in the Middle of Animal Kingdom
Join the AllEars.net Newsletter to stay on top of ALL the breaking Disney News! You'll also get access to AllEars tips, reviews, trivia, and MORE! Click here to Subscribe!
Which of these characters would you rather meet: Timon or Rafiki? Let us know in the comments below.
Trending Now
We're sharing four great options for shoes to wear to your fancy dinner in Disney...
Now you can get this iconic breakfast without a park ticket!
We've compiled a list of some of the best items you should pack for your...
Did you know there's a SECRET 'Grogu Mode' on the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run?!...
Grab these Disney Parks essentials on Amazon Haul for super affordable costs!
A new look for 'Toy Story' characters is coming to the Disney Parks!
New Loungeflys just dropped on Amazon!
Amazon has 35 brand new Disney Loungefly Mini Backpacks!
From ultra-cushioned walking shoes to trail-ready runners, these are the HOKA styles worth checking out...
A store is temporarily closing in EPCOT!
We'd love to see these tweaks come to Disney's refillable mugs!
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets just opened, and Disney fans already have thoughts!
I asked two Disney experts which reservation they book before anything else, and surprisingly, they...
The full entertainment lineup was announced for the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic!
We're sharing all of our top tips for saving SERIOUS money on your next Disney...
Could a form of extinction be coming to this popular Islands of Adventure land?
Let's talk about why we're already worried about the brand-new Coco ride will be coming...
We got a SNEAK PEEK at the soundtrack for the new Walt Disney Studios coming...
We're going to be busy snacking all summer long in Disney World!
New snacks are coming to Disney World and Disneyland.