Welcome to our latest roundup of What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Expedition Everest
It was a dreary day in the park, but that didn’t stop us from checking out all the new items, including a super cute cookie! Let’s dive into what we found.
Food Update
Multiple Locations
We spotted the new Lion Paw Cookie at just about every ice cream cart in Animal Kingdom.
Lion Paw Cookie Sign
We thought the pre-packaged Selma cookie was pretty good, and it’s obviously super adorable. And, it’s hard to beat the price of $3.50 when you compare it to other snacks in the parks.
Lion Paw Cookie
Read our full review of the Lion Paw Cookie here!
Africa
At Zuri’s Sweets Shop, we noticed some new Snacks with Character options.
Snacks with Character
We found Grain & Seed Bars for $3.49…
Snacks with Character Grain and Seed Bars
…Chocolate Protein Bites for $6.99…
Snacks with Character Chocolate Protein Bites
…and Crunchy Cookie Bags for $2.59!
Snacks with Character Cookie Bag
While we only saw these in Zuri’s currently, they should be available in various merchandise and candy shops soon.
Asia
The Royal Ananadapur Tea Company is a pretty great place to grab a quick dessert in Animal Kingdom. Along with the Peanut Butter Brownie we’ve seen before…
Peanut Butter Brownie
…they also had an Oreo version…
… and an M&M version!
We are all about yummy brownies here at DFB!
Discovery Island
The Baked Mac and Cheese options from Eight Spoon Cafe have been moved to The Smiling Crocodile location, along with the Eight Spoon Cafe menu sign.
The Smiling Crocodile Serving Eight Spoon Cafe’s Menu
Eight Spoon Cafe Menu at The Smiling Crocodile
The actual Eight Spoon Cafe location was closed during our visit.
Closed Eight Spoon Cafe Kiosk
Construction Update
Africa
In the area between the Festival of The Lion King and the boardwalk to Pandora, there’s some construction happening!
Africa Area Construction
This may be the anticipated new Club 33; we’ll keep you updated.
Africa Area Construction
Merchandise Update
The Lion King Dooney and Bourke collection
was still available in Riverside Depot and Mombasa Marketplace during our visit, so you still have a chance to buy one of the adorable bags.
Lion King Dooney & Bourke Collection
We also spotted the Chip ‘n Dale and Donald Dino-Bash plushes in Riverside Depot. A Cast Member informed us that they were only sold in Chester and Hester’s when they initially debuted. The Chip ‘n Dale plushes are $29.99…
Chip ‘n Dale Dino-Bash Plushes
…while the Donald plush is $21.99!
Donald Dino-Bash Plush
Thanks for joining us on our stroll around Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for even more news from Disney’s parks and resorts.
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Construction in Africa close to the back entrance to Pandora? It’s gotta be Club 33. DAK is the only park without location. I believe it was announced to be Harambe Outpost? So Africa makes sense, as does being a quick step away from the most sought-after attraction.
Are the Chip and Dale plushes $29.99 each or for the pair?
Allyson, they come as a duo!
Wish they would make a vegan Mac and cheese.
The construction in Africa is the new Club 33