What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Starbucks Is Under Construction

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Yes, we’re still reeling (and wondering) about the future of Animal Kingdom. Will DinoLand, U.S.A. get an overhaul that will include Zootopia and/or Moana?

Animal Kingdom!

Out of everything we saw mentioned during the Disney Parks panel at D23 Expo, which projects will actually come to life? We don’t have answers for these questions just yet, but we can still visit Animal Kingdom as it is, so we’ve got the latest updates directly from the park!

Animal Kingdom Construction Updates

Creature Comforts

Animal Kingdom’s Starbucks location is only half-open due to construction work.

Part of Starbucks is closed

Half of the shop is currently closed, so it might feel a little more cramped in there until the work is finished.

Read Our Reviews of the 50th Anniversary Snacks Available Here!

Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Discovery Trading Company

You can take the Stretching Portraits with you everywhere with this Haunted Mansion Crossbody Bag for $39.99.

Is this bag actually stretching?

We also found that cute Minnie Animal Kingdom Starbucks Tumbler for $39.99, along with…

Loving these new Starbucks tumbler designs

…Tiana’s Restaurant Fund Mug for $19.99…

Saving up for Tiana’s Palace

…and a Grogu Mug with Grogu on one side…

Baby Grogu

…and “Choose Your Path” on the other. The mug is $14.99.

Light or Dark Side?

You can also get a Color-Changing Alice in Wonderland Teacup for $19.99.

Time for tea?

This Bambi Cardholder is so sweet. It’s got a sleeping Bambi on one side…

Sweet Bambi

…and Bambi with his friends on the other!

Flower, Bambi, and Thumper

The cardholder is $16.99.

Fan-Favorite Animal Kingdom Disney+ Series is Getting a Second Season — Learn More Here!

Heading to Animal Kingdom soon and need to know what to eat? Some of our favorite snacks can be found here! We love almost everything at Nomad Lounge (ESPECIALLY the churros), but don’t forget to try the Cheeseburger Pods at Satu’li Canteen!

If you’re looking for a fun character meal, be sure to make an advance dining reservation for Tusker House, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

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