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 June 2024, keep reading.
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Now, let’s dive into the updates.
June 28th, 2024
FOOD UPDATES
Eight Spoon Cafe
- Barbacoa Beef on Baked Macaroni & Cheese — $7.29
Barbacoa Beef on Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Pizzafari
- Chicken Parmesan with Gnocchi Primavera — $13.29
Chicken Parmesan with Gnocchi Primavera
- Yak & Yeti Tumbler — $30, refills all day for free, $1.99 refills if you come back later
Yak & Yeti Tumbler
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Discovery Trading Company
- Marie Water Bottle with Plush Carrier — $29.99
Marie Water Bottle with Plush Carrier
- Simba Water Bottle with Plush Carrier — $29.99
Simba Water Bottle with Plush Carrier
June 10th, 2024
ATTRACTION UPDATES
Rafiki’s Planet Watch
- Timon and Rafiki’s meet and greet is open
Timon Meet and Greet
- Here’s a look at Rafiki:
Rafiki Meet and Greet
FOOD UPDATES
New treats for the 30th Anniversary of The Lion King
Restaurantosaurus and Pizzafari
- Rightful Ruler Cupcake — $6.29
Rightful Ruler Cupcake
Trilo-Bites
- Zazu DOLE whip Lime and Coconut Float — $6.49
Zazu DOLE whip Lime and Coconut Float
Snack/Popcorn Carts
- Simba Paw Cookie — $4.50
Simba Paw Cookie
Tamu Tamu Refreshments
- Zazu Ice Cream Sandwich — $7.29
Zazu Ice Cream Sandwich
Harambe Market
- You Follow Old Rafiki Cheesecake — $6.49
You Follow Old Rafiki Cheesecake
June 5th, 2024
FOOD UPDATES
The Smiling Crocodile
- Barbacoa Nachos — $9.99
Barbacoa Nachos
Eight Spoon Cafe
- Barbacoa Beef on Baked Macaroni and Cheese — $7.29
Barbacoa Beef on Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Pizzafari
- Chicken Parmesan with Gnocchi Primavera — $13.29
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Restaurantosaurus
- French Fries with Cheese — $5.99
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MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Riverside Depot
- Fantasia Tumbler — $27.99
Fantasia Tumbler
Windtraders
- Pandora Floating Mountains Banshee Mug — $24.99
Pandora Floating Mountains Banshee Mug
June 3rd, 2024
FOOD UPDATES
Zuri’s Sweet Shop
- Pride rice crispy treats — $6.49
Pride rice crispy treats
- Pride chocolate cupcake — $5.49
Pride chocolate cupcake
Creature Comforts
- Pride Mousse Dome — $5.99
Pride Mousse Dome
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Riverside Depot
- The Nightmare Before Christmas The Boo Crew youth water bottle — $22.99
The Nightmare Before Christmas The Boo Crew youth water bottle
- Star Wars Chewbacca and Millennium Falcon youth water bottle — $22.99
Star Wars Chewbacca and Millennium Falcon youth water bottle
- Cars Lightning McQueen and Jackson Storm youth water bottle — $22.99
Cars Lightning McQueen and Jackson Storm youth water bottle
- Minnie Mouse youth water bottle — $22.99
Minnie Mouse youth water bottle
- Stitch on a rainbow youth water bottle — $22.99
Stitch on a rainbow youth water bottle
- Mickey Mouse youth water bottle — $22.99
Mickey Mouse youth water bottle
- Minnie Mouse snack tumbler — $16.99
Minnie Mouse snack tumbler
- Lightning McQueen youth plastic water bottle — $16.99
Lightning McQueen youth plastic water bottle
- Mickey Mouse on the beach swim towel — $29.99
Mickey Mouse on the beach swim towel
- Minnie Mouse lemons infusing water bottle — $27.99
Minnie Mouse lemons infusing water bottle
- Inside Out 2 emotions journal — $24.99
Inside Out 2 emotions journal
Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures
- Mickey & Co. youth shirt — $39.99
Mickey & Co. youth shirt
- Mickey & Co. Goofy youth windbreaker jacket — $39.99
Mickey & Co. Goofy youth windbreaker jacket
Serka Zong Bazaar
- Yeti plush with long arms — $24.99
Yeti plush with long arms
- Yeti furry hat — $29.95
Yeti furry hat
Pin Station
- Disney villains reversible pin lanyard — $14.99
Disney villains reversible pin lanyard
Windtraders
- Avatar Series 1 translation trading cards — $9.99 per pack
Avatar Series 1 translation trading cards
- Avatar Series 2 translation trading cards — $9.99 per pack
Avatar Series 2 translation trading cards
- Avatar Na’vi Translator with starter cards — $29.99
Avatar Na’vi Translator with starter cards
Island Mercantile
- Pandora is Harmony youth shirt — $26.99
Pandora is Harmony youth shirt
- Pandora the Valley of Mo’ara mug — $16.99
Pandora the Valley of Mo’ara mug
- Pandora Banshee mug — $24.99
Pandora Banshee mug
MISCELLANEOUS UPDATES
Discovery Island
- Pride wall photo op by Tiffins and the DVC kiosk
Pride wall photo op by Tiffins and the DVC kiosk
Looking for more Animal Kingdom updates? Check out the following pages to see ALL the updates from this park:
- Animal Kingdom Updates May 2024
- 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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