What's New in Animal Kingdom: Distancing Changes and a Carrot Cake CUPCAKE!

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So, we’ve visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom a few times over the recent days. Now, we’re bringing you an update with everything NEW in food, construction, and merchandise!

Animal Kingdom Food Updates

Zuri’s Sweets Shop

We stepped into Zuri’s Sweets Shop in Africa and noted that the bakery case had a number of options including a Bunny Chocolate Apple and a Bunny Tail Rice Krispy Treat.

Zuri’s Sweets Shop

We tried these a few days ago and they’re super cute!

Okay, it’s official. This is the cutest krispie ever.

Dino Bite Snacks

Over in Dinoland U.S.A., Dino-Bite Snacks has swapped out the St. Patrick’s Day Ice Cream Sandwich for the classic Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich.

Dino-Bite Snacks Menu

Creature Comforts / Restaurantosaurus / Flame Tree Barbecue

As a part of the springtime festivities, a new Spring Cupcake has arrived at Creature Comforts, Restaurantosaurus, and Flame Tree Barbecue.

It’s Thumper!

This treat is a carrot cake cupcake for $5.99. So…uh…sign us UP!

Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Spring Cupcake!

Animal Kingdom Construction Updates

Kilimanjaro Safaris

During one of our visits, we spotted that the Kilimanjaro Safaris line was being routed through the Festival of the Lion King queue, but not the theater itself.

Kilimanjaro Safaris Queue

Riverside Depot

Over at Riverside Depot, we spotted that some of the “Exit Only” signs have been covered and guests were able to enter through those doors.

Doors Are Wide Open

Could some distancing procedures be changing for shopping locations? Maybe!

Want to learn more about the change to distancing? Click here!

Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Riverside Depot

Speaking of Riverside Depot, this spot also had a new-to-us Purple Ears Alex and Ani Bracelet!

Alex and Ani

Island Mercantile/Serka Zong Bazaar

Recently, we’ve been spotting a LOT of Expedition Everest merchandise and today was no different. Both Island Mercantile and Serka Zong Bazaar had some items including a Yeti Kids’ Shirt for $19.99…

Expedition Everest Top

…the Abominable Hiking Shirt for $36.99…

Expedition Everest Top

…the Abominable Hiking Sweatshirt for $59.99…

Expedition Everest Top

…the Yeti for Anything Shirt for $36.99…

Expedition Everest Top

…the I Conquered Everest Sweatshirt for $49.99…

Expedition Everest Top

…and the Expedition Everest Longsleeve for $44.99.

Expedition Everest Top

That’s all we have from Disney’s Animal Kingdom today. Tune in soon for another update!

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