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Rafiki's Planet Watch

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In October 2000, the name of Conservation Station was changed to Rafiki's Planet Watch <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/rafikis-planet-watch/ </ref>. At this time, the interactive exhibits located within the land were named Conservation Station <ref name= "map"/>. Furthermore, Habitat Habit!, and educational walking trail also began appearing on maps <ref name= "map"> http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/dak/disneys-animal-kingdom-guidemap-2000-may-v2-05.jpg </ref> at this time (despite being operational since 1998 <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/686/Walt-Disney-World/Disneys-Animal-Kingdom/Rafikis-Planet-Watch/Habitat-Habit </ref>).
In October 2018, Rafiki's Planet Watch closed for refurbishment <ref name="magic"/>. The land is expected to reopen reopened on July 11, . 2019, and include a new Animation Experience attraction <ref name="magicwdwmagic"> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/rafikis-planet-watch/news/10jun201911jul2019-datephotos-set-for-reopeninganimation-ofexperience-rafikisat-planetconservation-watchstation-alongopens-withat-newdisneys-animationanimal-experiencekingdom.htm </ref> . Following the renovations, a new The Animation Experience opened in Rafiki's Planet Watch. In this new attraction, guests learn how real life animals have inspired Disney characters, and even how to draw a character from Disney's The Lion King. In addition to the Animation Experience, Rafiki's Planet Watch was also given new Lion King enhancements, as well as new background music following its refurbishment <ref name="wdwmagic"/>.
==Current Attractions==