What's New in Animal Kingdom — Nala Feature Plush, a New Signature Cocktail, and MORE!

Welcome to our latest roundup of What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

Expedition Everest

It was another stormy day in Disney World, but that didn’t stop us from exploring the new items in the park!

Let’s get started!

Animal Kingdom Food Update

Africa

At Dawa Bar, we saw that the current specialty cocktail is the Amarula Kahawa. This beverage is made with Patron XO Cold Brew and Amarula and is topped with whipped cream. There is a similar African Coffee beverage found at Tamu Tamu Refreshments and Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery, but the Patron XO Cold Brew sets this one apart.

Amarula Kahawa Sign

We didn’t see the Shave Ice cart during our visit, but they were selling the Shave Ice from the old Ribs Shop window in Harambe Market.

Shave Ice Served at Ribs Shop Window

Multiple Locations

We checked out the bakery cases in Creature Comforts and Restaurantosaurus, and the Elephant Cupcake was still featured! This cupcake is so adorable so we’re glad it has stuck around!

Creature Comforts Bakery Case

Read our full review of the Elephant Cupcake here!

Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update

Multiple Locations

In Riverside Depot and Mombasa Marketplace, we spotted the Nala Feature Plush ($99.99)! She talks, moves and plays music! We didn’t see the Nala version when the Mighty Roar Simba made his debut, so we were certainly glad to find her.

Nala Feature Plush

In various merchandise shops around the park, we saw a display for discounted Lion King tumblers. With any merchandise purchase, you can get a tumbler for $10!

Lion King Tumbler Sale

How cute is the Timon tumbler?! We love the fact that it comes with a reusable straw.

Lion King Tumblers

In Riverside Depot, we spotted a Pandora — The World of Avatar iPhone case we hadn’t seen before! You can snag it for $29.99.

Pandora Phone Case

Before we left Animal Kingdom, we were happy to see Thumper meeting guests outside Creature Comforts! He’s so adorable.

Thumper Meet-and-Greet

Thanks for joining us on our trek around Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for even more news from the Disney parks and resorts.

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