Tag: Rafiki’s Planet Watch
What with Pandora unfolding at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I spent the better part of a beautiful day recently scoping out the park for Hidden Mickeys. Like this one in Africa’s Harambe Village: silver balls in a basket perched on a shelf high above street level might form Mickey ears? Look for this basket across from … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in Africa and Asia, Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
Hidden Mickeys in Africa and Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Posted onRide the Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch and enjoy a few Hidden Mickeys. Like this one made of insect nets hanging on a rear wall of the Veterinary Treatment room at the back of Conservation Station. The nets are next to the doors to the Treatment/Prep Room. Thankfully, this image has been maintained … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in Africa and Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
Disney Pic of the Week: Cast Costumes in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Posted onCast Costumes Animal Kingdom If you have never ridden the Wildlife Express out to Rafiki’s Planet Watch (formerly Conservation Station), I encourage you to do so. It is usually not as crowded as the rest of the park, the train ride gets you off your feet for a few minutes and the displays, petting zoo, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Cast Costumes in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
Disney Pic of the Week: Jiminy Cricket
Posted onI have always found certain characters are easier to find if you check in with a park’s Guest Services. I did that when my children were little as they usually wanted to see a special character or two on our trips. That was before I found AllEars.net who has a handy Character Meet and Greet … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Jiminy Cricket"
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates 15th Anniversary on Earth Day
Posted onOn Monday, April 22, 2013, Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrated two festivities -- Earth Day 2013 and the theme park's 15th anniversary.
The day began with an opening ceremony at the Tree of Life that featured Josh D'Amaro, Vice President of Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Dr. Jackie Ogden, Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment, as speakers. Because this was open to the public -- and held before rope drop -- it garnered quite a crowd as fans gathered to celebrate and park-goers waited to be let into the rest of Animal Kingdom. The highlight was a performance of The Lion King's "Circle of Life."
How do zookeepers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom keep animals warm during a Florida cold snap?
Posted onWhen Orlando residents get an icy blast of winter weather as we did this past weekend, we often are caught unaware and must be reminded of some of the precautions we need to take to protect against the cold. Among the reminders we always hear is one to bring household pets indoors. That made me … Continue reading "How do zookeepers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom keep animals warm during a Florida cold snap?"
Slurp!
Posted onCopyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/320 sec, f/9, ISO 400 I love goats. They have so much personality. You can get up close and personal with them at Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Just watch out for those tongues.
Plastic is Pretty Awesome
Posted onI love animals. I love going to zoos, aquariums, and aviaries. Disney’s Animal Kingdom isn’t a zoo but there are animals including a petting zoo at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. I was going to take the usual route and post an animal photo for you but I remembered I captured something else on my last visit. … Continue reading "Plastic is Pretty Awesome"
Disney Pic of the Week: Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Posted onWhen Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened, Conservation Station was a unique area giving guests some behind the scenes access to how animals are cared for and to highlight ways Disney is helping and supporting world-wide conservation efforts. Now known as Rafiki’s Planet Watch, the mission is still the same and you can often meet Rafiki, Pocahantas … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Rafiki’s Planet Watch"
Rafiki’s Planet Watch — The Forgotten Land of the Animal Kingdom
Posted onLet’s start with a little history. When the Animal Kingdom opened (April 22, 1998 – Earth Day), there was no Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Well, there was, but it was called Conservation Station back then and was an outcropping of Africa. Conservation Station failed to spark the guest’s imagination so sometime in 2001, this area became … Continue reading "Rafiki’s Planet Watch — The Forgotten Land of the Animal Kingdom"