We’re ROARING into 2020 and back for another edition of What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The holiday crowds have yet to subside but we’re braving them to say JAMBO! to some New Year treats, construction updates, and new merchandise.

Animal Kingdom Food Updates

Discovery Island

Over at Creature Comforts, the New Year’s Celebration Cupcake replaced the Merry Menagerie cupcake. The New Year’s Celebration Cupcake was also available in Restaurantosaurus and  Pizzafari.

New Year’s Celebration Cupcake

Creature Comforts has also replaced the Peppermint Mickey Brownie with the returning the Rose Gold Brownie.

Creature Comforts Bakery Case

We don’t expect the New Year’s Celebration Cupcake to last very long over there!

Asia

Ya’ll know how those line can be insane over at Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks. To help combat the issue, a Pop Up Bar had been set up once again.

Pop Up Bar

The menu has been abbreviated since last but you can still grab a selection of Wine, Bottled Beer, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages.

Pop Up Bar

Dinoland U.S.A.

The New Year may have already begun, but you can still pop bottles over in Restaurantosaurus Lounge where they are currently offering Champagne.

Restaurantosaurus Lounge Champagne

You can also find an assortment of beer, wine, and specialty cocktails.

Restaurantosaurus Lounge Cocktail Menu

Animal Kingdom Construction Updates

Discovery Island

Colorful Kevin from “Up” is back to roaming around where the Merry Menagerie was located. While we saw her a few times throughout the holidays we’re sooo happy she’s back where she belongs.

Kevin

Africa

Club 33’s Harambe House location is now open and welcoming members!

Club 33

Wildlife does a nice job of concealing the main entrance from the public walkway, giving members a little bit of privacy as they head up the gated ramp.

Club 33 at Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Riverside Depot

The future is looking BRIGHT with this brand new collection of Mickey inspired merch.

Previously spotted at Magic Kingdom’s Emporium, the Bright Color Mickey Line is also available at Riverside Depot. Those chilly winter temperatures won’t be a problem with this Bright Color Mickey Sweatshirt priced at $54.99.

Bright Color Mickey

Warmer temperatures are on the horizon and this Bright Color Mickey Shirt, priced at $36.99, will do just fine!

Bright Color Mickey Shirt

Add some flair to your workout attire with these Bright Color Mickey Sweatpants, priced at $44.99.

Bright Color Mickey Sweatpants

Discovery Trading

We are loving the new Disney Park Life collection spotted all over the World. We found the Park Life Water Bottle Holder at Discovery Trading for $16.99.

Water Bottle Holder

They also have the Disney Park Life Pressed Coin Collection retailing for $14.99. 

Pressed Coin Collection

Check out more of the Park Life collection here! 

We had to make another round and sample some of the delicious offerings that are a part of the Animal Kingdom’s Tasting Sampler.

Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler

You know we just can’t get enough of the Char Sui Pork with Sticky Rice from Caravan Road.

Char Sui Pork

Click Here to See ALL Of Our Reviews of the Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler

That’s all for our first What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom of the new decade! We’ll be back soon with the 411 on food, merchandise, and construction updates.

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