Is Disney’s Animal Kingdom the most underrated park in Disney World?
It’s such a beautiful park full of trees (read – SHADE from the Florida sun), an entire land devoted to Dinosaurs (with so many amazing details), unique food, loads of exotic animals, an actual safari ride, and more! We recently headed over to Animal Kingdom to see what’s been going on since we were there last. Let’s get on with the updates!
Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates
Island Mercantile
If you’ve been trying to get your hands on the Na’vi Glow Headpiece, it’s now back in stock.
The Lion King Loungefly Mini Backpack is back in stock.
The backpack is $55.
Watch the UPDATED Festival of the Lion King Show in Disney World
Riverside Depot
The new Halloween MagicBand+ is here for $44.99.
We also found a Halloween Magnet for $14.99.
PLUS, the Stitch Fog Machine is here, too — this thing is SO cool.
The fog machine is $30.
Here’s More On That Fog Machine!
Dino Institute
Okay, Dinosaur fans, here’s your new favorite T-Shirt. It’s got dinos on it!
This tee is $24.99.
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Wind Traders
There’s a new Pandora Tumbler available.
The tumbler is $24,99.
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Bhaktapur Market
You can now get fun animal Squishmallows at Bhaktapur Market. There’s an Elephant…
…a Tiger…
…and a Lion. Each comes flattened in a vacuum pack so you can pack them in your suitcase easily!
The Squishmallows are $39.99 each.
This Is How You Should Spend Your Money in Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom Construction Update
More construction is happening in front of Dinosaur again.
We’ll keep an eye on it and let you know what’s going on.
Here’s Our Secret to the BEST Views of the Characters in Animal Kingdom
If you’re headed to Animal Kingdom, be sure to make a park pass reservation for the day you’d like to visit. Also, we’ve got a reservation update: you can now easily modify park pass reservations on the Disney World website and My Disney Experience app.
Also, be sure to check out our list of the five best — and worst — rides at Animal Kingdom!
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