Rafiki's Planet Watch News & Updates

Learn to Draw Disney Villain Animals at The Animation Experience in Animal Kingdom

October 11, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Just in time for Halloween! Find out how you can learn to draw some of Disney's villains at The Animation Experience in Animal Kingdom's Rafiki's Planet Watch here!

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Our Review of Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night — Is It Worth the Cost?

July 26, 2019 by Molly McCormack

We experienced the all new Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night dinner event at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Check out our food and drink photos, and find out if we think it's worth the cost!

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New Animation Experience Launches at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Now Reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

July 11, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

After suddenly closing last October, many of us feared that we’d seen the last of Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Luckily for us, the area reopened today, refreshed and introducing a new Animation Experience! We caught the Wildlife Express train up to Rafiki’s first thing this morning and here’s what we found after … Continue reading "New Animation Experience Launches at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Now Reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!"

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Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night Food Offerings Announced

June 30, 2019 by Sierra Vieregge

Disney has released additional details on the Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night event coming to Animal Kingdom. Get all the details here.

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Rafiki’s Planet Watch to Reopen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom this Summer with New Animation Experience

June 10, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Rafiki's Plant Watch in Disney's Animal Kingdom will be reopening this summer with a brand-new activity. Learn more here!

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Animal Kingdom’s Rafiki’s Planet Watch to Reopen this Summer

March 19, 2019 by Sarah Sands

We have just learned when Animal Kingdom's Rafiki's Planet Watch will reopen. Learn more here.

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What If Zootopia Took Over Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

October 17, 2018 by Sarah Sands

What if Zootopia took over Rafiki's Planet Watch in Disney's Animal Kingdom? Our readers dream...

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UPDATE: Rafiki’s Planet Watch Will Be Back!

September 29, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Rafiki’s Planet Watch, which was scheduled to close to the public permanently on Oct. 20, will instead be refurbished and will reopen in Spring 2019.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Close Rafiki’s Planet Watch Oct. 20

September 25, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

According to an article in the Orlando Sentinel, Oct. 20 will be the last day for Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Honors Two Decades of Wild Encounters With 20th Anniversary Celebration

February 22, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Disney's Animal Kingdom marked its 20th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22, by launching an expanded Party for the Planet celebration that will run through May 5. To commemorate the milestone year, the 500-acre adventure park is offering animal encounters, family-friendly activities, specialty desserts and more. In addition, the new show UP! A Great Bird Adventure, featuring characters from the Disney-Pixar film UP, debuted on April 22.

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