Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Wildlife Express Close at Animal Kingdom for Bluey Buildout

Overview

• Rafiki’s Planet Watch and its sole access route, the Wildlife Express Train, closed to guests on February 23.
• The closure removes Conservation Station offerings, including the Animation Experience and veterinary viewing windows, for at least three months.
• Disney’s summer overlay is described as temporary, with reports indicating it could end after September 8 when the event concludes.
• On-site signs were covered and the entrance was roped off today, reflecting an active refurbishment for the upcoming Bluey experience.
• The move follows the early‑February shutdown of DinoLand U.S.A., further tightening Animal Kingdom’s available attractions during ongoing construction.