Welcome back, safari explorers! We’re here with another What’s New at Animal Kingdom!
Asia Bridge in Animal Kingdom
We’ve got some food, entertainment, and merch updates for ya, so let’s hop right on in!
Entertainment Updates
Kilimanjaro Safaris is THE place to spot lions, elephants, and giraffes (!!!). Right after the bridge from Discovery Island to Africa by the Mahindi Popcorn Stand, we spotted a sign that had the last Safaris departure time listed. While there is almost always a sign right outside the ride entrance, this is the first time we’ve seen one out and about in the park!
Kilimanjaro Safaris Time Board in Africa
Well, well, well… What have we here? Halloween face painting? Ooh, we’re really scared!! Whether you feel like transforming into Oogie Boogie, Jack Skellington, or Sally (or maybe just a sinister fairy or sugar skull), the Face Painting stations across the park have got you covered!
Halloween Face Painting
Food Updates
While the Lumpia at Pongu Pongu in Pandora is usually available, the restaurant finally updated their menu boards to include the sweet treat again (give us all the pineapple!!).
Pongu Pongu Menu
Over at Creature Comforts and Restaurantosaurus, a new Halloween Cupcake is flapping its wings!
Halloween Cupcake Sign at Restaurantosaurus
The chocolate cake is filled with a rich, dark chocolate mousse and topped with lots of buttercream, Halloween sprinkles, and a chocolate bat!
Halloween Cupcake
Check out our full review of the Halloween Cupcake here!
Merch Updates
The Riverside Depot had its shelves lined with plenty of gadgets, shirts, pins, and more! New to us, The Lion King Phone Case features all your favorite characters from Pride Rock for $29.99…
The Lion King Phone Case
… While the Duck Tales Phone Case for $29.99 makes us want to say “Woo-oo!” whenever we answer the phone!
Duck Tales Phone Case
Sometimes the rainy Florida weather can’t help but get ya down. Just put on the Resting Grump Face Shirt for $24.99 when you need an extra shot in your coffee!
Resting Grump Face Shirt
The Rise of Skywalker is only a few short months away (another reason we can’t wait for December!). While we got plenty of deets on the new Star Wars film in the Walt Disney Studios Panel at D23, we spotted lots of new movie merch! Turn to the Dark Side with the Sith Trooper Bag…
Sith Trooper Bag
… Fight for the Light with The Rise of Skywalker Mini Loungefly Backpack for $75…
The Rise of the Resistance Mini Loungefly Bag
… Or feel the balance in the Force with The Rise of Skywalker Spirit Jersey for $64.95!
The Rise of the Skywalker Spirit Jersey
We sense there’s something in the wind… The Wind in the Willows and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Pins are currently the featured pins at Riverside!
The Wind in the Willows and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Pins
But, they aren’t the only pins blowing into the store! The Olaf Snow-It-All Pin is perfect for all you book worms out there for $9.99.
Olaf Snow-It-All Pin
Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Animal Kingdom, friends! We’ll catch you next time for more merch, food, and entertainment updates!
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