Wildlife Express Train

Location: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Rafiki’s Planet Watch

Description: This train departs every 5-7 minutes (though lines to board the train can be lengthy) to take people to visit the Rafiki’s Planet Watch section.

Height requirement: None

FastPass + available: No

Open during morning Extra Magic Hour: No

Open during evening Extra Magic Hour: No

When to visit: Anytime – operates seasonally

Recommended: Not unless you plan to spend time at the Conservation Station, the Affection Section or Habitat Habit.

Tip(s): It sometimes takes 1.5 hours round trip so be aware of that before you board

Scheduled refurbishments: None scheduled right now.

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