Welp, it’s been all Animal Kingdom all the time around here, so why not share one more little bit of news!
Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life
Remember a couple weeks ago when we visited the all-new Harambe Market in Animal Kingdom’s Africa for the first time?
Harambe Market
Harambe Market entrance
There was a sign peeking just over some construction walls across the way, painted with the name “Zuri’s Sweets.” At least, that’s as much as we could read from behind the walls at the time ;).
Zuri’s Sweets Shop sign
We’ve now learned that the official name for this new stop is Zuri’s Sweets Shop, and it will be opening its doors as the newest addition to Harambe Market on June 17th!
It seems that Zuri’s Sweets will offer plenty of familiar Disney confections… but with an Animal Kingdom twist…
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Altogether we can expect about 80 items including specialty candy apples and popcorn, many of which will be unique to Zuri’s Sweets Shop. Disney shared that the African Spice Popcorn will be flavored with a “hint of cardamom.”
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Keep an eye out for some of your favorite Lion King characters to appear on some of the package decorations. And note the paw-shape of the Simba lollipop! I don’t think I’ve ever seen an apple-flavored one before.
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The packaging, though, will vary throughout the
lines available in the shop, revolving primarily around three different art styles.
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Despite the “Sweet” in the shop’s name, savory and spicy flavors will be available as well… including bottles of Flame Tree Barbecue sauce to enjoy even after your vacation ends! Pretty awesome.
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The African Spice Rubs are intriguing, too. I’m already planning on picking up a tin, especially if the Afritude Spice Blend is the same used on the Potatoes with Afritude at Boma.
Even so, I think I’m most curious to check out what sort of “wild” Animal Kingdom candy apples they’ll have available!
How about you?
Which items are you most excited to see at Zuri’s Sweets Shop? Please let us know with a comment!
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So, if there’s going to apples, that means there’s going to be a confectionery case, right? Does that mean… *GASP* the possibility of ZEBRA DOMES at Animal Kingdom???
Kaitlyn — Sadly, I don’t THINK we know for sure if there will be a confectionery case. We’re just hoping! 😀
Seems like a good place to bring back African Spice Cake…just sayin’
AND, bring back the elephant and tamarind cupcakes, too!
I wish we can order the snacks on line. That would be awesome. I miss my rice crispy treats, and all the other treats.
Speaking of animals – will you be checking out the Frozen Elephant at the African Outpost in Epcot?
@Patti, I haven’t tried this site myself, but I did stumble on it not too long ago: http://www.magicalearscollectibles.com/Treats.html It’s a bit spendy for treats, but if it’s really something you must have and can’t recreate at home, it may be a nice option. The description says they pick them up at the parks as ordered.
Looking forward to checking out the market this fall!
We stumbled upon Zuri’s Sweets Shop on the day it opened. Yes, there is a confectionary case! With an unusual snack – animal poop! We tried the Giraffe Poop snacks http://kimandcarrie.com/disney-debuts-animal-poop-snacks-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/
There’s also the cutest elephant shaped candy apple, too!
Will any of these be avaible through a snack credit?