We keep track of ALL the updates and changes at the Disney World theme parks. If you’re looking for the most recent updates from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, check out our “What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom ” page, which we update every single day! For all the updates from January 2024, keep reading.

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Before we get to our list of changes from January 2024, we want to make sure you know about our FREE DFB checklist for Animal Kingdom. It has everything you’ll want to see and do in this park in one comprehensive list.

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Now, let’s dive into the updates.

January 31st, 2024

FOOD UPDATES

Isle of Java

• Explore S’Mores available across several snack spots and restaurants around the parks

Tamu Tamu Refreshments

• The Dole Whip Orange Soda Float also replaced the Simba Sunset when it came off the menu and The Dole Whip Hard Cider Float is no longer compatible with the DDP snack entitlements

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Pandora

• The bioluminescent paint in the ground is getting a touch-up

• Here’s another look:

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures

• EATS collection Pop Socket phone grip and stand – $21.99

Pin Station

• Muppets Kermit Find A Rainbow Today pin – $19.99

• Mickey Mouse in yellow rain jacket pin – $12.99

• Genie’s Lamp from Aladdin succulent pin – $16.99

Island Mercantile

• Encanto Isabella flower archway living magic sketchbook ornament – $29.99

• Stitch lanyard and cardholder – $17.99

• Stitch face double-sided zippered wallet – $50

Discovery Trading Company

• The Lion King Hakuna Matata headphone case – $19.99

• Mickey Mouse round wall clock – $54.99

• Mickey Mouse blue zippered jacket with hood – $59.99

• Mickey Mouse deep grey and black shirt – $34.99

• Mickey Mouse white and red shirt – $34.99

• Mickey Mouse white and red quarter-length baseball sleeve shirt – $34.99

• Mickey Mouse grey pillow – $39.99

• Mickey Mouse white tumbler with lid – $27.99

Riverside Depot

• Wish Asha and Star youth dress – $39.99

• Disney Baby Mickey bib and socks set – $19.99

• Disney Baby Minnie bib and socks set – $19.99

• Disney Baby Dumbo bib and socks set – $19.99

• Disney Baby Bambi Thumper bib set – $24.99

• WDW Here Comes The Fun youth shirt – $26.99

• Wish What A Charmer King Magnifico zippered hooded sweatshirt – $64.99

• Wish King Magnifico long-sleeve shirt – $44.99

• Wish Star and Constellations sweatpants – $54.99

• Wish Queen Amaya shirt – $39.99

• Wish Valentino Speak Your Mind long-sleeve shirt – $39.99

• Black Home door mat – $34.99

• Black Mickey head wine tumbler with lid – $27.99

• Belle swim towel – $29.99

MISCELLANEOUS UPDATES

Cotton-top Tamarin

• We caught a glimpse of both babies hanging out on Dad’s back

January 28th, 2024

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Company Riverside Depot

• Mickey Mouse Easter Bunny plush – $34.99

• Here’s a look at the logo on the foot:

• Minnie Mouse Easter Bunny plush – $34.99

• Here’s a look at the logo on the foot:

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Kali River Rapids

• All the signs are covered

• All the signs are covered

Harambe Market

• Lots of progress on the thatching on the roof

• Here’s another look:

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• Here’s another look:

January 15th, 2024

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Discovery Trading Company

• Starbucks Discovery Series Animal Kingdom mug – $24.99

FOOD UPDATES

Restaurantosaurus

• Dragonfly Cupcake – $6.29

• S’moresosaurus Shake – $8.49

Terra Treats

• S’mores Dessert Pizza – $6.79

January 9th, 2024

FOOD UPDATES

Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe

• Updated their menu to include items compatible with DDP

• Brought back the Mini Mango Pie – $8.49

Pongu Pongu

• Pongu Pongu now serves the cinnamon roll from breakfast later in the day IF they have more after breakfast is over

ATTRACTION UPDATES

Kali River Rapids

• It is closed

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Riverside Depot

• PeopleMover Mickey & Goofy pin – $19.99

• Disney Character Scoops Stitch & Scrump pin – $19.99

• Star Wars Darth Maul pin – $19.99

• Disney Spring Rides Genie in a lamp pin – $19.99

• Disney It’s Showtime Pinocchio Stromboli puppet pin – $19.99

• Mickey & Friends character zippered jacket – $39.99

• Spider-Man shirt – $29.99 solo or $25 each if purchased as 2

Island Mercantile

• Stitch ladies button-up tank top shirt – $59.99

• Stitch character appliqué sweatshirt – $59.99

• Stitch men’s button up scratches shirt – $64.99

• Stitch scratches button-up youth shirt – $39.99

• Stitch sweatpants – $29.99

• Stitch scratches button-up pet shirt – $34.99

• Stitch Flowers Youth blouse – $26.99

• Stitch novelty socks – $16.99

• Stitch toothbrush holder – $24.99

• Stitch surfing shower curtain – $44.99

• Baymax mug and cup – $24.99

January 6th, 2024

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

• Here’s another look:

• Here’s another look:

January 2nd, 2024

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

• Munchling Baymax S’mores Mug – $24.99

• Munchling Toy Story Alien Tray – $19.99

• Munchling Panda Mei Container – $19.99

• Disney Parks Spirit Jersey – $74.99

• Here’s a look at the back:

• Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle Mug – $16.99

• Walt Disney World Photo Album – $24.99

• Walt Disney World Baseball Shirt – $69.99

• Walt Disney World Park Icon Shirt – $44.99

• Walt Disney World Long Sleeve Park Icon Shirt – $44.99

Looking for more Animal Kingdom updates? Check out the following pages to see ALL the updates from this park:

• Animal Kingdom Updates December 2023
• Animal Kingdom Updates November 2023
• Animal Kingdom Updates October 2023
• Animal Kingdom Updates September 2023
• Animal Kingdom Updates August 2023
• Animal Kingdom Updates July 2023
• Animal Kingdom Updates June 2023
• Animal Kingdom Updates May 2023

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