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
Island Mercantile
- Stitch and Scrump doll 626 Day plush — $34.99
Mombasa Marketplace
- The Lion Kong Mufasa, Simba, and Zazu mug — $19.99
Serka Zong Bazaar
- Mt. Everest quarter zip pullover — $59.99
- Everest Summit hat — $32.99
- Everest teal hat — $32.99
- Everest research team long-sleeve shirt — $34.99
- Everest top of the world sweatshirt — $54.99
- Camp David Mt. Everest blue quarter zip pullover — $59.99
Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures
- Donald Duck 90th anniversary figure — $129
- Walt Disney Productions Donald Duck sign — $150
- Mickey & Co. hooded sweatshirt — $59.99
- Mickey & Co. shorts — $44.99
May 17th, 2024
FOOD UPDATES
Tiffins
- Tiffins Signature Burger — $28
Creature Comforts
- Fear The Kakamora Brownie — $6.79
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Riverside Depot
- Winnie the Pooh Disney Spring Rides pin — $19.99
- It’s Showtime Simba sings live pin — $19.99
- Stitch Attacks Snacks cupcake pin set — $34.99
- Disney Pride collection pin set — $79.99
- Mickey starburst pride pin — $17.99
- Star Wars R2-D2 pin — $17.99
- Disney Hidden Mystery Pouch pin — $17.99
Discovery Trading Company
- Mickey Mouse ear hat — $29.99
- Donald Duck Florida long-sleeve shirt — $39.99
Serka Zong Bazaar
- Blue and Grey Mt Everest Summit Team tumblers — $34.99 each
Island Mercantile
More of the Lion King collection
- The Lion King character Crocs — $64.99
- The Lion King Scar and Hyenas sweatshirt — $54.99
- The Lion King yellow infant outfit — $34.99
- The Lion King youth character tank top — $21.99
May 15th, 2024
ATTRACTION UPDATES
Discovery River
- Discovery Island Drummers is the only flotilla remaining now
- Pocahontas now meets in The Oasis
- Goofy and Pluto now meet (separately) near Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures
- 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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