There’s just something so magical about seeing all the decorations up in Disney’s Animal Kingdom right now!

Although we’ve been returning to each of the Disney World parks for the holidays, Disney’s Animal Kingdom lets us interact with our favorite animals while we also get a chance to hop on some of the BEST rides. And, it looks like we’re in for a new treat, because another experience is returning to the park soon!
Dr. Mike Penning, the Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment has shared that the Affection Section will be opening again at Rafiki’s Planet Watch on November 15th!

Since so many guests love visiting and snuggling with the animals (definitely us), the petting zoo in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be operating with new safety measures to protect both the guests and animals. Anybody going to the Affection Section will need to use hand-washing stations at the entrance and exit as well as maintain distancing efforts. There will be limited attendance, on top of other health and safety guidelines.

Honestly, we just can’t wait to cuddle up to a goat again when the Affection Section opens. We’ve missed all our furry friends a whole lot! As we continue to explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the other parks, we’ll give you more updates on returning experiences!
Take a look at the huge holiday makeover over at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort!
Have you ever visited the Affection Section? Let us know in the comments below!
Disney News
- The New $794 Hotel Room Disney Fans Are Calling “Bougie, Beautiful, and a Great Upgrade”
- Disney World’s Annual Music Festival Is BACK! See the FULL LINEUP of Performers
- REVIEW: Come With Us to EAT and DRINK Inside the Beak and Barrel Restaurant in Disney World
- This Is One of the BEST THINGS Disney Just Announced About Its New ‘Zootopia’ Show, and You Can’t Change My Mind
- JUST ANNOUNCED: 7 MAJOR Changes Coming to Disney World Soon
- AllEars TV: What They WON’T Tell You About Working at Disney World
- FIRST LOOK Inside Magic Kingdom’s NEW Pirate Lounge – The Beak and Barrel
- BREAKING: Disney Reveals CHANGES at Smugglers Run Ride and The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Disney Just Dropped 3 BIG Announcements About Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom
- BREAKING: Disney Announces OPENING DATE for Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Attraction
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!

Trending Now
Flying with Allegiant Air soon? Check out these super important unspoken rules!
Thinking about applying for TSA PreCheck? Make sure to keep these five things in mind.
We found the perfect bags for Magic Kingdom as we enter spooky season!
There's a new limited time cake slice at The Cake Bake Shop that we think...
Let's find out what you said were the things that no one could pay you...
Hurry to Amazon to get your next pair of Hokas!
Let's see how Disney World restaurants changed this week.
This is the only outfit I'll travel in on long haul flights!
Hundreds of Loungefly bags, pins, apparel, and more are up to 70% off right now!
There's a NEW popcorn bucket in Tokyo Disneyland that we love, but are a LITTLE...
The biggest sign that EPCOT's Food and Wine festival is on its way just arrived...
Changes are coming to Hollywood Studios. Are your eady?
We don't know WHAT happened to these Disney World rides yesterday, but it was NOT...
There are a couple of Priceline deals on Disney World hotels in October.
Sorry we're late, I was throwing a FIT over the latest results of a poll...
Act fast to get this bag in time for fall!
I have to admit, everyone hated this Disney World restaurant, but it was my favorite!
We recently stopped by Pizza al Taglio at EPCOT and are bringing you our FULL review!
These 3 new shoes on Amazon are perfect for your grandma's trip to Disney World.
These are the Disney Halloween souvenirs that you'll definitely want to grab before they sell...