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 May 2024, keep reading.
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Now, let’s dive into the updates.
May 22nd, 2024
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Discovery Trading Company
The Lion King Pandora Event
- Baby Simba bracelet — $60
- Simba Charm — 95
- Timon and Pimbaa charm — $95
- Nala charm — $95
- Character-blown glass charm — $60
- Lion King ring — $85
- Reversible tote free with mix and match of any 4 purchased together
The Lion King Pandora Event
Island Mercantile
- Stitch and Scrump doll 626 Day plush — $34.99
Stitch and Scrump doll 626 Day plush
Mombasa Marketplace
- The Lion Kong Mufasa, Simba, and Zazu mug — $19.99
The Lion Kong Mufasa, Simba, and Zazu mug
Serka Zong Bazaar
- Mt. Everest quarter zip pullover — $59.99
Mt. Everest quarter zip pullover
- Everest Summit hat — $32.99
Everest Summit hat
- Everest teal hat — $32.99
Everest teal hat
- Everest research team long-sleeve shirt — $34.99
Everest research team long-sleeve shirt
- Everest top of the world sweatshirt — $54.99
Everest top of the world sweatshirt
- Camp David Mt. Everest blue quarter zip pullover — $59.99
Camp David Mt. Everest blue quarter zip pullover
Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures
- Donald Duck 90th anniversary figure — $129
Donald Duck 90th anniversary figure
- Walt Disney Productions Donald Duck sign — $150
Walt Disney Productions Donald Duck sign
- Mickey & Co. hooded sweatshirt — $59.99
Mickey & Co. hooded sweatshirt
- Mickey & Co. shorts — $44.99
Mickey & Co. shorts
May 17th, 2024
FOOD UPDATES
Tiffins
- Tiffins Signature Burger — $28
Tiffins Signature Burger
Creature Comforts
- Fear The Kakamora Brownie — $6.79
Fear The Kakamora Brownie
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Riverside Depot
- Winnie the Pooh Disney Spring Rides pin — $19.99
Winnie the Pooh Disney Spring Rides pin
- It’s Showtime Simba sings live pin — $19.99
It’s Showtime Simba sings live pin
- Stitch Attacks Snacks cupcake pin set — $34.99
Stitch attacks snacks cupcake pin set
- Disney Pride collection pin set — $79.99
Disney Pride collection pin set
- Mickey starburst pride pin — $17.99
Mickey starburst pride pin
- Star Wars R2-D2 pin — $17.99
Star Wars R2-D2 pin
- Disney Hidden Mystery Pouch pin — $17.99
Disney Hidden Mystery Pouch pin
Discovery Trading Company
- Mickey Mouse ear hat — $29.99
Mickey Mouse ear hat
- Donald Duck Florida long-sleeve shirt — $39.99
Donald Duck Florida long-sleeve shirt
Serka Zong Bazaar
- Blue and Grey Mt Everest Summit Team tumblers — $34.99 each
Blue and Green Mt Everest Summit Team Tumblers
Island Mercantile
More of the Lion King collection
- The Lion King character Crocs — $64.99
The Lion King character crocs
- The Lion King Scar and Hyenas sweatshirt — $54.99
The Lion King Scar and Hyenas sweatshirt
- The Lion King yellow infant outfit — $34.99
The Lion King yellow infant outfit
- The Lion King youth character tank top — $21.99
The Lion King youth character tank top
May 15th, 2024
ATTRACTION UPDATES
Discovery River
- Discovery Island Drummers is the only flotilla remaining now
Discovery Island Drummers is the only flotilla remaining now
- Pocahontas now meets in The Oasis
Pocahontas now meets in The Oasis
- Goofy and Pluto now meet (separately) near Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures
- New park map available
New park map available
Looking for more Animal Kingdom updates? Check out the following pages to see ALL the updates from this park:
- Animal Kingdom Updates April 2024
- Animal Kingdom Updates March 2024
- Animal Kingdom Updates February 2024
- Animal Kingdom Updates January 2024
- 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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