We’re seeing so many new things arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Celebrating the 50th anniversary in Animal Kingdom!
From new items, to exciting foods — there’s a lot to update you on! We’ll continue visiting Animal Kingdom to find the latest changes and arrivals, but in the meantime, here’s what’s new!
Animal Kingdom Food Updates
Dawa Bar, Thirsty River and Trek Snacks, & Other Locations
Two seasonal beers were added for Earth Day:
- Tiger Tail Pale Ale – $10
- Honey Bee Citrus Blonde Ale – $10
The new beers!
Both beers support a different animal — the Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies, and the solar farm bee colonies!
Click here for our review of the Honey bee Citrus Blonde Ale!
Yak & Yeti
The new Seasonal Specials Menu includes new offerings like the Dragon Roll Bowl for $26.99…
The dragon roll bowl!
…Kalbi Beef Kabobs for $33.99…
Kalbi Beef Kabobs!
…Bikini Breeze Cocktail for $13…
Bikini Breeze cocktail!
…and Dulce de Leche Egg Rolls for $15.99.
Dulce de Leche Egg Rolls!
We enjoyed all of these new items — especially the Dragon Roll Bowl!
Check out our review of these new items here!
Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates
Riverside Depot
We’ve seen a lot of new arrivals at this location! We found the Pink Glitter Mickey Popsocket being sold for $14.99 (that can also be found at the Dino Institute)…
Pink Mickey Popsocket!
…the Snack Rain Jacket for $54.99…
Look at all those snacks!
…a dog collar for $34.99…
For your furry bff!
…Be Happy Shorts for $29.99…
SO cute!
…and new Mickey Pajama Pants for $36.99!
We need these!
There were so many new arrivals this past week!
See the new kitchen collection!
Island Mercantile
We found this Turning Red robe (in kids’ sizes) for $36.99…
We’re OBSESSED!
…this adorable bag of Orange Bird Popcorn for $6.49…
BRB, gonna go grab one!
…and we saw that the Conservation Books were back in stock — free with a $25 donation to the Disney Conservation Fund!
For a good cause!
We’ll keep our eyes open for any new arrivals to this location when we return to Animal Kingdom!
Here’s some more Turning Red merch!
Zuri’s
The only new arrival we saw here was the Daisy Gummi Butterflies (YUM)!
How cute?!
These can be found for $6.49! They look like the perfect candy for spring!
See our EPCOT Candy Challenge!
Various Popcorn Carts
The Simba Popcorn Bucket is back in stock for $16.99!
We love this bucket!
Make sure your grab your own ASAP — before they run out!
Here is EVERY SINGLE popcorn bucket in Disney World!
Dino Institute
They are sold out of Astronaut Ice Cream…
We’re always down for some good gummies!
…but you can grab some candy instead!
Speaking of candy, you have to see the candy version of the Cinderella Castle!
Animal Kingdom Construction
Expedition Everest
A Cast Member told us that the ride will hopefully be opening within the next two weeks. The ride has been closed for a lengthy refurbishment and we are anxiously awaiting its reopening.
Expedition Everest!
We’re hoping to see it open soon — we miss it!
What’s going on with the Expedition Everest refurb?
There’s so much going on in Animal Kingdom! Stay tuned, because we’ll continue to provide you with updates we see during our next trips!
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