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 November 2023, keep reading.

We also keep track of all the latest news from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney World Hotels, Disney Springs, and Disneyland — click each link to find more updates.

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Now, let’s dive into the updates.

November 30th, 2023

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Zuri’s Sweets Shop

• Jam Jar Sweet White wine – $25

• Here’s a look at the back:

• Jam Jar Sweets Shiraz – $25

• Here’s a look at the back:

Yak & Yeti Bhaktapur Market

• Komodo Dragon Bubble Wand – $20

• Here’s a closeup look at it:

• Here’s a closeup of the tag:

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Harambe Market/Africa Construction

• Wood applied over the metal frame

• Here’s another look at it:

Discovery Island

• Custodial Cast Members are opening and assessing what appears to be a very clogged drain.

November 29th, 2023

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Africa

• More progress to the building behind construction walls

November 22nd, 2023

FOOD UPDATES

Discovery Island popcorn stands

• Gold holiday popcorn tins have made their way to the Discovery Island stands

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Dinoland USA

• More Christmas decorations have been added

• More Christmas decorations have been added

• More Christmas decorations have been added

• More Christmas decorations have been added

• More Christmas decorations have been added

• More Christmas decorations have been added

Africa

• Mombasa Marketplace has holiday decor up

• New roof to the building behind construction walls

Pandora

• Christmas decorations are up around the land

• Christmas decorations are up around the land

Creature Comforts

• Now has Christmas decorations up around the outside of the building

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Riverside Depot

• The Lion King novelty socks – $16.99

• Wish movie Asha and Star pin – $16.99

• Wish movie Loungefly wallet – $50

• Wish movie star light-up ornament – $34.99

• Wish movie Valentino youth slippers – $19.99

• Wish movie Wishing Star necklace – $12.99

• Wish movie youth sweatpants – $34.99

• Wish movie Asha’s Magical Wishing Tree Keepsake box – $34.99

• Wish movie Magical Moving and Talking Valentino toy – $74.99

• Disney 100th anniversary decade collection MARVEL Avengers pin – $19.99

Discovery Trading Company

• Disney 100 Decades 2010s Collection Star Wars The Force Awakens Loungefly backpack – $88

• Disney 100 2010s Decades Collection Zootopia Judy Hopps plush and bag – $34.99

• Star Wars Darth Vader polo shirt – $49.99

• Nike and Mickey Mouse dry fit polo – $80

• Grumpy polo shirt – $49.99

November 18th, 2023

ATTRACTIONS UPDATES

• Santa has a flotilla!

• Island Mercantile has a new customization table.

• Here’s a close-up:

• Here’s another close-up:

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

• The new building in Africa has a roof.

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Riverside Depot

• Alice in Wonderland Mug – $19.99

Island Mercantile

• Wish Star Ornament – $34.99

November 13th, 2023

FOOD UPDATE

Nomad Lounge

• Grilled Chicken Satay – $14

• Korean BBQ Mushroom Bao Buns – $15

• Lamb Merguez-Stuffed Medjool Dates – $16

• Pineapple Glazed Pork Belly – $15

MERCHANDISE UPDATE

Discovery Trading Company

• Hakuna Matata Lion King Headphone Cases – $19.99

• Chill Vibes Lion King Headphone Cases – $19.99

• Lion King Watch Band – $36.99

Riverside Depot

• Frozen Olaf Cup Tumbler – $24.99

• Dumbo Youth Shirt – $26.99

November 12th, 2023

MERCHANDISE UPDATE

Dino Institute Gift Shop

• 3D Adventure Packs Dino backpacks – $29.99

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Africa

• Another look at the new structure being built near Harambe Marketplace

• Another look at the new structure being built near Harambe Marketplace

November 11th, 2023

MERCHANDISE UPDATE

Island Mercantile

This year’s Merry Menagerie Holiday merch collection was out in celebration of the first day of Merry Menagerie. The puppets this year were not the same ones from last year designed to look like the real puppets.

• Blue Animal Kingdom hoodie – $54.99

• Animal Kingdom Merry Menagerie Shirt – $34.99

• Bear puppet – $24.99

• Fox puppet – $24.99

• Penguin puppet – $24.99

• Seal puppet – $24.99

• Animal Kingdom Snowflake Ornament – $19.99

• Merry Menagerie Ornament – $19.99

• Animal Kingdom Merry Menagerie Magnet – $14.99

Island Mercantile and WindTraders

• Lionberry restocked – $5.99

Serka Zong Bazaar

• Helly Hansen jackets are now for sale here in both white and blue – $175 each

• Helly Hansen white jacket – $175 each

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Africa

• Construction on the new structure close to Harambe Market continues

November 4th, 2023

ATTRACTIONS UPDATE

The Christmas tree is up

MERCHANDISE UPDATE

Island Mercantile

• Christmas Mickey and Minnie Button-Up Shirt – $59.99

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

• 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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