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 April 2024, keep reading.
Tree of Life
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Now, let’s dive into the updates.
April 26th, 2024
ATTRACTION UPDATES
Oasis
- DiVine was in her Spring look
DiVine was in her Spring look
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Discovery Trading
- Lion King Nala and Simba plush — $39.99
Lion King Nala and Simba plush
- Wilderness Explorer bucket hat — $29.99
Wilderness Explorer bucket hat
Mombasa Marketplace
- Lion King button-down — $64.99
Lion King button-down
- Lion King hoodie — $59.99
Lion King hoodie
- Lion King T-shirt — $34.99
Lion King T-shirt
- Lion King Crewneck — $59.99
Lion King Crewneck
Windtraders
- Na’vi toy axe — $29.99
Na’vi toy axe
April 22nd, 2024
ATTRACTION UPDATES
Discovery Island
- Adventurer Goofy and Max were meeting and greeting today
Adventurer Goofy and Max were meeting and greeting today
- Brother Bear characters Koda and Kenai were out on the flotilla
Brother Bear characters Koda and Kenai were out on the flotilla
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Riverside Depot
- Turning Red Mei and Panda youth plastic water bottle — $16.99
Turning Red Mei and Panda Youth plastic water bottle
- Big Hero 6 Baymax and Hiro youth plastic water bottle — $16.99
Big Hero 6 Baymax and Hiro youth plastic water bottle
- Princess Tiana youth plastic water bottle — $16.99
Princess Tiana youth plastic water bottle
- Winnie the Pooh mug and stir spoon — $19.99
Winnie the Pooh mug and stir spoon
- Eeyore mug and rainbow stir spoon — $19.99
Eeyore mug and rainbow stir spoon
- Raya plush — $26.99
Raya plush
- Stitch Attacks Snacks Lollipop Pin Set — $34.99
Stitch Attacks Snacks Lollipop Pin Set
- Alice in Wonderland and the Tweedles pin set — $19.99
Alice in Wonderland and the Tweedles pin set
- Alice in Wonderland inside the house pin — $12.99
Alice in Wonderland inside the house pin
- Marie Boba Milk Tea pin — $12.99
Marie Boba Milk Tea pin
The Dino Institute Gift Shop
- Mickey Glove making a peace sign Popsocket phone wallet — $29.99
Mickey Glove making a peace sign Popsocket phone wallet
Serka Zong Bazaar
- Stitch Experiment 626 faux leather pin lanyard — $19.99
Stitch Experiment 626 faux leather pin lanyard
April 18th, 2024
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Riverside Depot
- Animal, Scrooge, Dumbo, and Robin Hood pin trading starter kit — $39.99
Animal, Scrooge, Dumbo, and Robin Hood pin trading starter kit
- Minnie yoga pin — $12.99
Minnie yoga pin
- National Geographic pin — $14.99
National Geographic pin
- Mickey and Minnie riding Kali River rapids pin — $12.99
Mickey and Minnie riding Kali River rapids pin
- Donald Safari Driver pin — $12.99
Donald Safari Driver pin
- Mickey Experience the Savannah pin — $12.99
Mickey Experience the Savannah pin
- Pluto Safari Squad pin — $14.99
Pluto Safari Squad pin
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Character puzzle — $29.99
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Character puzzle
- Chicken Little pin — $12.99
Chicken Little pin
Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures
- Mickey & Co. Long-sleeve button-up Mickey and Goofy shirt — $64.99
Mickey & Co. Long-sleeve button-up Mickey and Goofy shirt
Mombasa Marketplace
- DAK Character Tree of Life Playset — no price
DAK Character Tree of Life Playset
Windtraders
- Pandora glow-in-the-dark plastic sipper cup — $29.99
Pandora glow-in-the-dark plastic sipper cup
- Pandora glow-in-the-dark sipper cup with straw — $16.99
Pandora glow-in-the-dark sipper cup with straw
- Pandora glow-in-the-dark youth button-up shirt — $39.99
Pandora glow-in-the-dark youth button-up shirt
- Pandora glow-in-the-dark youth zippered jacket — $49.99
Pandora glow-in-the-dark youth zippered jacket
- Pandora pullover hooded sweatshirt — $54.99
Pandora pullover hooded sweatshirt
Island Mercantile
- Rob Katz’s artwork on display inside the store
Rob Katz’s artwork on display inside the store
- Star dangle earrings — $26.99
Star dangle earrings
- Mickey head and pearl dangle earrings — $26.99
Mickey head and pearl dangle earrings
- Purple Mickey head jewel necklace — $21.99
Purple Mickey head jewel necklace
- Purple Mickey head jewel earrings — $21.99
Purple Mickey head jewel earrings
- Tinker Bell pendant necklace — $26.99
Tinker Bell pendant necklace
- Cinderella Castle gold necklace — $21.99
Cinderella Castle gold necklace
- Mickey silver necklace — $21.99
Mickey silver necklace
- Mickey head with blue and purple earrings set — $21.99
Mickey head with blue and purple earrings set
- Mickey head with blue and purple necklace — $21.99
Mickey head with blue and purple necklace
- Carry-on luggage with stickers pin — $12.99
Carry on luggage with stickers pin
- Wilderness Explorer stainless steel water bottle — $34.99
Wilderness Explorer stainless steel water bottle
April 17th, 2024
FOOD UPDATES
- Gnocchi Primavera — $12.99
Gnocchi Primavera
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
- The Lion King collection
- The Lion King Apron — $34.99
- The Lion King Mug — $19.99
- The Lion King Kitchen Towel — $19.99
The Lion King Collection
April 10th, 2024
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
- Pandora the World of Avatar Banshee Hat — $24.99
Pandora the World of Avatar Banshee Hat
- Pandora the World of Avatar Banshee Shirt — $26.99
Pandora the World of Avatar Banshee Shirt
- Pandora the World of Avatar Banshee Hoodie — $39.99
Pandora the World of Avatar Banshee Hoodie
April 6th, 2024
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
- Snow White Kate Spade collection
- Crossbody — $328
- Mirror bag — $398
- Snow White small bag — $348
- Apple Cardholder — $98
- Wallet — $138
Snow White Kate Spade collection
- Tote — $378
Snow White Kate Spade collection Tote
- The Lion King 30th anniversary wooden puzzle — $39.99
The Lion King 30th anniversary wooden puzzle
- The Lion King Simba, Nala, and Zazu shirt — $34.99
The Lion King Simba, Nala, and Zazu shirt
- The Lion King 30th anniversary figurine — $129
The Lion King 30th anniversary figurine
- The Lion King sweatshirt — $54.99
The Lion King sweatshirt
- The Lion King sweatpants — $49.99
The Lion King sweatpants
- The Lion King swim towel — $29.99
The Lion King swim towel
- The Lion King characters belt bag — $29.99
The Lion King characters’ belt bag
- The Lion King throw blanket — $69.99
The Lion King throw blanket
- Up! The Wilderness is kind of wild long sleeve shirt — $44.99
Up! The Wilderness is kind of wild long sleeve shirt
- Dug the dog Loungefly backpack — $88
Dug the dog Loungefly backpack
- Ready for Adventure sports jersey — $64.99
Ready for Adventure sports jersey
- Explorer sweatshirt pullover — $64.99
Explorer sweatshirt pullover
- Wilderness explorer hat — $29.99
Wilderness explorer hat
- Adventure Awaits choose your path belt bag — $24.99
Adventure Awaits choose your path belt bag
- Wilderness Explorer rolled-up blanket — $44.99
Wilderness Explorer rolled up blanket
- Up! Wilderness explorers patch set — $22.99
Up! Wilderness Explorers patch set
- Grape soda cap adventure is out there cup with straw — $24.99
Grape soda cap adventure is out there cup with straw
- Adventure awaits choose your path water bottle — $29.99
Adventure awaits choose your path water bottle
- Adventure awaits choose your path pet outfit — $34.99
Adventure awaits choose your path pet outfit
- Spirit of Adventure wall decor — $49.99
Spirit of Adventure wall decor
April 1st, 2024
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
- Walt Disney World Sweatshirt — $49.99
Walt Disney World Sweatshirt
Looking for more Animal Kingdom updates? Check out the following pages to see ALL the updates from this park:
- 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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