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