Rafiki's Planet Watch

Rafiki's Planet Watch is a theme park exhibit area inspired by The Lion King. It is located in Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.
The area closed on October 21, 2018. It was reported that this closing was permanent, but it was later confirmed to be a temporary closure. The area re-opened on July 11, 2019, featuring a new entrance and drawing classes led by Disney animators, designed to celebrate the release of the 2019 remake of The Lion King.
Along with the rest of Animal Kingdom, the area closed on March 15, 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it re-opened on July 11, 2020.
==Information==
Guests must board the Wildlife Express Train in order to reach Rafiki's Planet Watch, which consists of three main districts. Guests first encounter the "Habitat Habit!" area, where they can see different types of wildlife, and learn how to protect them. Guests also have the opportunity to meet Rafiki in this area.
The second area, "Conservation Station", gives guests the opportunity to see conservation efforts that are supported by the Walt Disney Company. "Conservation Station" also gives guests a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Animal Kingdom's animal care facilities, complete with a two-way communication system so the guests can ask the animal staff questions. As of July 11, 2019, guests can also participate in The Animation Experience at Conservation Station, where a Disney animator leads classes on how to draw famous Disney animals.
"Affection Section", the third and final area, is a petting zoo where guests can interact with different animals, such as goats and sheep.
==Gallery==
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==Media==
Rafiki%27s_Planet_Watch_at_Disney%27s_Animal_Kingdom!_Walt_Disney_World_2011_HD|A tour of Rafiki's Planet Watch before the 2019 renovation
Rafiki’s_Planet_Watch_-_Full_2019_Renovation_Tour_-_Animal_Kingdom|A tour of Rafiki's Planet Watch after the 2019 renovation
==References==
Category:Attractions
Category:Disney Parks attractions
Category:Real world