Rafiki's Planet Watch is Now OPEN - See Post #296

[hiroMYhero]

I wonder how long that’s going to last though? I’m getting the sense that when they change the playhouse that they’ll be changing the meet and greets to the more current characters (e.g. Vampirina)

V replaces Jake.

Doc remains for now because her science exhibit that rotates through kids’ museums is scheduled through 2019.

 

[Shanti]

Soon there will be nothing left to do without waiting in line

Very true. This stinks. This is just one more reason why I'm glad we're starting to move away from WDW as a primary vacation destination.

 

[rteetz]

I wonder how long that’s going to last though? I’m getting the sense that when they change the playhouse that they’ll be changing the meet and greets to the more current characters (e.g. Vampirina)

Doc is still current tho isn’t she?

 

[Accidental Magpie]

I do appreciate this post as it changes the way we tour our AK day. We are now heading back to the resort mid-day and then back for FOP and dinner at Y&Y, maybe staying for River of Light.

Thank you -->

 

[hiroMYhero]

Doc is still current tho isn’t she?

Her last/final Disney Jr. channel episode was back in March.

 

[Disneyland_emily]

Her last/final Disney Jr. channel episode was back in March.

There is one more season left to air- I’ve heard early 2019 is when it’ll start airing.

As Doc is on endless replay at my house I’m excited for some new ones! My toddler lives and breathes Doc right now

We love visiting Doc at Planet Watch as there is never a line and so we tend to get a long greet. One time it was walking around all of the center looking at the different exhibits

 

[hiroMYhero]

There is one more season left to air- I’ve heard early 2019 is when it’ll start airing.

As Doc is on endless replay at my house I’m excited for some new ones! My toddler lives and breathes Doc right now

We love visiting Doc at Planet Watch as there is never a line and so we tend to get a long greet. One time it was walking around all of the center looking at the different exhibits

Thank you! The CMs had been told the show was canceled but the touring science exhibit was continuing to finish the tour.

The final tour dates:

• Fall 2018: Liberty Science Center – Jersey City, New Jersey
• Spring 2019: Strong Museum – Rochester, New York
• Summer 2019: Children’s Museum of Atlanta – Atlanta, Georgia

 

[soccermom54]

RPW is one of our favorite spots. Crap.

As older, retired RPW lovers, we are sad to hear it will become seasonal. We enjoyed the train ride, strolling through the hospital area and petting the animals. It was nice to have a stress free experience on our AK visits. As Florida resident weekday select AP holders, RPW will probably not be open when we are there

 

[disneydreamer1980]

I guess I’m in the minority, but I never loved RPW. It just seemed like it was a big chunk of time to go all the way out there and back, and there wasn’t a whole lot to do. I can understand why they’d decide to cut it down to seasonal, there’s never many people there anyway.

 

[gratefulfred]

They should reduce the ticket price during the season in which it is closed! After all they are saving a lot by not staffing it.

 

[hiroMYhero]

They should reduce the ticket price during the season in which it is closed! After all they are saving a lot by not staffing it.

All CMs receive their raises and retro pay this month. That also factors into the cuts.

Beginning in January, Rafiki returns with Timon to host a Hakuna Matata Dance Party in AK.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-in-2019/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q4wo0919180926180003C

 

[cadien]

Will they continue to have the Dino Bash dance party? Do parks ever have two dance parties at a time?

 

[gratefulfred]

All CMs receive their raises and retro pay this month. That also factors into the cuts.

Beginning in January, Rafiki returns with Timon to host a Hakuna Matata Dance Party in AK.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-in-2019/?CMP=SOC-DPFY18Q4wo0919180926180003C

Thats a bummer to finally get the raise they obviously (too us) work so hard for to only get your hours cut

 

[hiroMYhero]

Will they continue to have the Dino Bash dance party? Do parks ever have two dance parties at a time?

Dino Bash has always been considered a permanent addition to Dinoland. AK had 2 Dance Parties when they had Carnivale and the other in Africa running every night.

 

[IluvMGM]

I really loved everything about it, petting the animals, the train ride, very upset now.

 

[rteetz]

Dino Bash has always been considered a permanent addition to Dinoland. AK had 2 Dance Parties when they had Carnivale and the other in Africa running every night.

Never enough dance parties

 

[rteetz]

Regarding Rafiki's Planet Watch

The location will close permanently October 21st.

Characters that meet there (Rafiki and Doc) will end September 29th.

 

[Ydnameht]

Regarding Rafiki's Planet Watch

The location will close permanently October 21st.

Characters that meet there (Rafiki and Doc) will end September 29th.

That's even more disappointing than going seasonal would be.

Of course, I arrive October 22.

I wonder if there's a plan for the space and when we'll hear about it if there is.

 

[Dan Murphy]

A few more details. A real shame

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2018...nd-conservation-station-to-close-permanently/

Regarding Rafiki's Planet Watch

The location will close permanently October 21st.

Characters that meet there (Rafiki and Doc) will end September 29th.

 

[RachaelA]

Thank you! The CMs had been told the show was canceled but the touring science exhibit was continuing to finish the tour.

The final tour dates:

• Fall 2018: Liberty Science Center – Jersey City, New Jersey
• Spring 2019: Strong Museum – Rochester, New York
• Summer 2019: Children’s Museum of Atlanta – Atlanta, Georgia

They cancelled Doc McStuffins? What!?! It seems so popular.