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 2023, keep reading.
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Now, let’s dive into the updates.
May 29th, 2023
Merchandise Updates
Windtraders
- Avatar Jacket — $89.99
Discovery Trading Company
- Wonderful World of Color Hoodie Sweatshirt – $64.99
May 28th, 2023
Merchandise Updates
Island Mercantile
- Stitch Shorts — $39.99
- Stitch Shower Curtain — $44.99
- Stitch Toothbrush Holder — $24.99
- Stitch Youth Hoodie — $39.99
- Stitch Night Sleep Set — $54.99
Discovery Trading Company
- Rainbow Colorful Jacket — $69.99
Riverside Depot
- Live-action Little Mermaid Ursula Pin — $17.99
- Princess and the Frog “Celebrate Laughter” pin — $17.99
- Walt Disney Cartoon Pals Magnet — $14.99
May 24th, 2023
Food Updates
Flame Tree Barbecue
The Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork Sampler has returned for $18.99.
We also spotted some Disney100-themed Coke bottles, which vary in price depending on where you get them.
Construction Updates
The Dig Site part of The Boneyard has reopened (the digging area on the left side).
The rest of The Boneyard is still closed, where the playground and slides are. The Boneyard is expected to fully reopen on June 13th.
Merchandise Updates
Dino Institute Gift Shop
- National Geographic items have gone from 40 to 50% off
Island Mercantile
- Leopard print Hidden Mickey Loungefly backpack — $78
- The Little Mermaid limited-edition doll — $149.99
May 22nd, 2023
Food Updates
Zuri’s Sweets Shop
- 100th Anniversary Marshmallow Wand — $5.49
- 100th Anniversary Minnie Caramel Apple — $11.99
Merchandise Updates
The Dino Institute Shop
- “My other ride is on a Safari” magnet — $14.99
- Kilimanjaro Safaris journey magnet — $14.99
- Kilimanjaro Safaris magnet — $14.99
- Donald “Official Safari Guide” magnet — $14.99
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Safari Squad Magnet — $14.99
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expert & Discover Magnet 2 Pack — $14.99
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tree of Life Magnet — $14.99
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Headphone Cases — $19.99
- Discover Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ornament — $19.99
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tree of Life Ornament — $19.99
- Mickey and Friends Safari Phone Case — $34.99
- Adventure Awaits Safari Phone Case — $34.99
May 21st, 2023
Food Updates
Harambe Fruit Market
- Babybell cheese bag (pack of 3) labeled with Disney100 logo – $3.49
Attraction Updates
Dinoland USA
Mammoth Marathon Midway Game is closed.
Merchandise Updates
Pumbaa popcorn buckets are back in stock.
May 18th, 2023
Merchandise Updates
The Dino Institute Shop
- Animal Kingdom Phone Case – $29.99
May 17th, 2023
Food Updates
Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures
- Minnie’s Bake Shop Chocolate Flavored Crisped Rice Cereal Treat – $5.49
Merchandise Updates
Discovery Trading Company
- Across the Spider-Verse Pin set – $29.99
- National Geographic Elephant pin – $17.99
- Scrooge McDuck Milk Chocolate Coins – $5.49
- Incredible Hulk First Appearance pin – $19.99
Here’s a look at the inside part of this hinged pin.
- Green Goblin pin – $19.99
- 2023 Graduation Day pin – $17.99
- It’s Good to Have Friends Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol.3 pin – $17.99
- Infinity Gauntlet pin – $34.99
- Marvel Mystery Pin Set – $24.99
- Thanos pin – $19.99
- Loki Pin – $19.99
- Abomination First Appearance pin – $19.99
That photo shows the inside part of the pin — here’s a look at the front.
- He Who Remains pin – $34.99
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 pin – $17.99
Here’s what the pin looks like when you open it!
- Ultron pin – $19.99
- Agatha pin – $19.99
- It’s Tough to be a Bug 25th Anniversary pin – $19.99
- The Disney Afternoon pin – $29.99
- The Little Mermaid Live Action pin – $19.99
- Finding Nemo 20th Anniversary pin – $19.99
Dino Institute Shop
- Disney Animals Phone Case $34.99
Harambe Market
- 30% Off All Black Panther Merchandise
May 16th, 2023
Construction Updates
Tree of Life Walkway
The Tree of Life walkway has reopened.
That’s all for the construction updates for May 16th!
Merchandise Updates
Riverside Depot
- Avatar Akula Swimming Water Toy – $29.99
- Star Wars Darth Vader Magic Band – $44.99
Discovery Trading Company
- Moana Watch Band – $36.99
- Moana Pua and Hei Hei Watch Band – $36.99
Island Mercantile
- Little Mermaid Throw Blanket – $74.99
- Black Hidden Mickey Bottle – $29.99
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