food IS a theme park
No visit to a Disney Park is complete without a wander through the stores. Our visit to Animal Kingdom was no different, and we found some pretty fun new merch for Halloween and Christmas!
Shopping in the Animal Kingdom
We love that in the Animal Kingdom Discovery Trading Company they put this sign out about Bats at Halloween every year.
It’s no secret it has been hot in Central Florida this summer — and fall so far! We’ve been keeping you updated on the free water in the parks. But while we were at Animal Kingdom we found some changes to the Ice Cream and Slushie locations, and that made us feel cool, so we’re sharing them with you!
Anandapur Ice Cream Truck
First up is perhaps the most colorful Ice Cream Truck we’ve ever seen — the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck!
Great news for anyone who was disappointed to hear that Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom would be closing in late October.
Rafiki’s Planet Watch sign
The spot will indeed begin a refurbishment after October 20th. However, Orlando Sentinel is reporting that a Disney spokesperson has confirmed that Rafiki’s Planet Watch will be reopening in the Spring of 2019 after all! [Read more…]
The new Apple Cider Donut Holes at Animal Kingdom’s Isle of Java have been on our list to try since we mentioned their arrival earlier this week!
Apple Cider Donut Holes
Because the fall-snacking obsession continues to grow with all things pumpkin, caramel, and even maple bacon around Disney World, so why not dig in to this particular autumn treat? [Read more…]
In August, a new dining experience debuted at Pizzafari. This Animal Kingdom Counter Service spot began to offer Pizzafari Family-Style Dining in the evenings.
Pizzafari Sign
For a set price of $19.99 for adults and $11.99 for guests ages 3-9, guests can enjoy a prix-fixe menu including appetizers, entrees, and dessert, plus their choice of non-alcoholic beverage. (You can read our full review to learn all about the meal inclusions here.) [Read more…]
If you’ve ever boarded the Wildlife Express Train in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, then you’ve found yourself at its destination: Rafiki’s Planet Watch.
Rafiki’s Planet Watch
This area of the park, which includes Conservation Station, the Affection Section petting zoo, and the Habitat Habit! trail, will close to parks guests next month, according to the Orlando Sentinel. October 20th is to be the final day of operation.
Rafiki’s Planet Watch also offers character meet and greets with Rafiki (among others) and provides a look at the animal-care team at work. The care team will continue to give care to the park’s animals. [Read more…]
We’re Back in Animal Kingdom on a search for new food, merchandise, and any seasonal treats for you! This trip didn’t disappoint!
Expedition Everest
We’ll start today’s report out with a new food item in Pandora!
We found a bunch of changes in Animal Kingdom when we were there visiting. Check out what we found on our culinary safari of Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week!
Animal Kingdom
We’ll start our tour out where we always to – on Discovery Island.
The famous Poison Apple has been casting its spell in Disney World and Disneyland over the past several years during Halloween in several forms from Poison Caramel Apples, to Poison Apple glow cubes, to a new Not-So-Poison Apple Cupcake. And this year, you can scare up the latest incarnation in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom: it’s the Green Poison Apple Stein!
Green Poison Apple Stein
Though in previous years the stein has been available in red, the green is making its debut in Animal Kingdom. We spotted ours at Mahindi (also known by its previous name, Harambe Popcorn), but it should be available at various outdoor snack locations throughout the park. [Read more…]
Our latest visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom was jam packed with new food AND merchandise. In fact, we found so much of both that we decided to do TWO posts for you!
Welcome to Animal Kingdom!
So, THIS one is for the shopaholics out there – it’s all about MERCHANDISE! Foodies can check out what’s new to EAT by clicking here!
And heads up: all the merchandise featured here can be found at Riverside Depot and Disney Outfitters in Discovery Island, neither of which are too far from the park’s Tree of Life. [Read more…]
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