Overview
- Conservation Station, the Affection Section petting zoo, and the Wildlife Express Train will temporarily close on February 23 as work begins on the new experience.
- The Wildlife Express Train is the only guest route to the area, so the shutdown removes guest access to all Rafiki’s Planet Watch offerings during construction.
- Disney describes the incoming Bluey offering as interactive play with Bluey and Bingo plus meet-and-greets and an outdoor component featuring animals native to Australia, with rehearsals reported to start in early May.
- Reporter Scott Gustin says current Affection Section animals will be rehomed and the petting zoo will return featuring Australia-native species tied to the Bluey theme.
- The Animation Experience ends at Conservation Station on February 23 and is expected to move to Disney’s Hollywood Studios later in 2026, with no specific reopening dates announced for the closed Animal Kingdom offerings beyond a summer window.