Welcome back to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, DFB readers!
Animal Kingdom
We’ve had a lot of snack news from this park recently — including new snacks on the way and info about how 50th Anniversary snacks are changing — and we’ve even got a whole list of the best desserts in Animal Kingdom for 2023. But there have been some new finds in Animal Kingdom in the past week, including updates on snacks and merchandise so let’s check them out!
Animal Kingdom General Updates
We spotted some new pressed penny machines around the parks! We noticed the first three near Discovery Trading Company.
New pressed penny machines outside Discovery Trading Company
And we found the other new machine inside Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures.
New pressed penny machine!
We’ve recently noticed the designs on these pressed pennies swapping out from 50th anniversary designs to 100th anniversary options — check to see what’s available on your trip!
Animal Kingdom Food Updates
Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe
We’ve previously seen the Chocolate and Mango pies come off the menu at this spot, but now they’re off the app on My Disney Experience as well.
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They’ve been replaced by Banana Pudding and Cookies & Cream Parfaits.
Animal Kingdom Construction Updates
We noticed that the walkway by Otter Grotto to the Tree of Life Gardens is still closed.
Closed walkway
We noticed as well that the Oasis Exhibits fencing is almost complete!
Almost done!
And that’s all the construction updates for Animal Kingdom.
Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates
Island Mercantile
We found a Mickey and Friends Magicband+ for $44.99…
Mickey and Friends Magicband+
…and Encanto Casita Long Sleeve Shirt for $39.99…
Encanto Casita Long Sleeve Shirt
…and a Mickey and Friends Raincoat for $54.99!
Mickey and Friends Raincoat
Bhaktapur Market
Here you can snag a Yak and Yeti Hat for $30.
Yak and Yeti Hat
Mombasa Marketplace
According to a Cast Member, the Rain Stick is back in stock for the first time in YEARS!
The Rain Stick is BACK
It can be yours for $16.99.
Riverside Depot
You can grab the Avatar Earbud Case for $19.99…
Avatar Earbud Case
…an Alice in Wonderland Rabbit Mug for $19.99…
Alice in Wonderland Rabbit Mug
…and you can save on some T-Shirts too!
Hooray for saving money!
Select shirts are $29.99 or $25 each when you buy two of any qualifying shirts.
Garden Gate Gifts
We spotted a Moana Bucket Hat here for $34.99.
Moana Bucket Hat
Adorable, right?
Discovery Trading Company
Lastly, we found a Lotso Spirit Jersey for $84.99.
Lotso Spirit Jersey
And that’s everything new in Animal Kingdom this past week! Check out this cool feature you never knew Animal Kingdom had, and don’t miss these three Disney World park map changes that could be predicting the future. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news!
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