Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new park map for May 2026, and the biggest change is the arrival of Bluey’s Wild World. The updated guide reflects several changes around the former Rafiki’s Planet Watch area, including new listings, removed experiences, and a shift in how that section of the park is organized.
For guests visiting Animal Kingdom soon, the new map is worth a closer look. It helps clarify where Bluey’s Wild World fits into the park and shows how Disney is repositioning Conservation Station as a more prominent guest destination.
Bluey’s Wild World Joins the Map
The most notable addition is Bluey’s Wild World, which now appears on the Animal Kingdom park map for the first time. The new offering is located at Conservation Station and is part of the broader updates tied to Bluey’s arrival at Walt Disney World.
This is an important update for families, especially those planning a visit around the new Bluey experience. Having the offering listed on the printed map gives guests a clearer sense of where to go and how it connects to the rest of the park.
Bluey’s Wild World is accessed through the Wildlife Express Train, which departs from Harambe Station in Africa. Because the experience is not located in the main walking loop of Animal Kingdom, guests should plan extra time for transportation to and from the area.
Jumping Junction Is Also Added
The new map also adds Jumping Junction, an animal interaction experience connected to the updated Conservation Station area. This addition helps show that the Bluey rollout is not limited to one entertainment offering.
Jumping Junction gives the area another listed activity and helps round out the experience for families making the trip by train. Since Conservation Station requires a separate ride from the main park, these added offerings make the area more of a destination rather than a quick side stop.
Conservation Station Becomes Its Own Area
One of the more interesting changes is how the map now labels Conservation Station. Previously, Rafiki’s Planet Watch was grouped under Africa. On the May 2026 map, Conservation Station is listed as its own dedicated land.
That may seem like a small map adjustment, but it is a meaningful organizational change. It suggests Disney wants guests to view Conservation Station as a distinct area with its own identity, especially now that Bluey’s Wild World is part of the lineup.
The name Rafiki’s Planet Watch has also been removed from the map in favor of Conservation Station, further signaling the shift.
Removed and Updated Listings
The new map also removes a few experiences. Affection Section and The Animation Experience are no longer listed. These removals are notable because both were tied to the previous version of the area.
Other map updates include Zootopia: Better Zoogether no longer being marked as “new.” That is a standard change once an attraction has been open for a while and becomes part of the regular park lineup.
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail also no longer shows its previous sponsor listing from OFF! Repellents. The front image on the map now highlights Wilderness Explorers activity, keeping the focus on kid-friendly exploration and discovery.
Conclusion
The May 2026 Animal Kingdom map brings Bluey’s Wild World into the park’s official lineup while giving Conservation Station a clearer identity. With Bluey’s Wild World, Jumping Junction, and a reorganized map layout, guests now have a better guide to the updated area before heading into the park.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
