What's New in Animal Kingdom: Lion King Sippers Return, Menu Price Increases, and More!

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On our visit we searched for the latest food and merchandise all over the park. We found returning favorites, some price increases, and noticed that our beloved Halloween treats are starting to be replaced. Follow along on our day in Animal Kingdom!

Animal Kingdom Food Updates

Harambe Fruit Market & Trek Snacks

To begin our food tour of Animal Kingdom, we stopped by two food kiosks. The first was Harambe Market, a kiosk known for selling fresh fruit, trail mix, and other snacks. This location also serves soft pretzels, however we noticed something different about these pretzels…

Harambe Fruit Market

…they were Mickey-shaped! Mickey pretzels are all over Disney World but Harambe Market is known for selling Simba-shaped pretzels!

Mickey Pretzel

We aren’t exactly sure why Disney decided to switch shapes at this location, but we do miss Simba!

Simba Pretzel

The second location we stopped at was Trek Snacks. We began noticing a trend at these Animal Kingdom kiosks…

Trek Snacks

…because this spot was ALSO selling Mickey pretzels instead of Simba pretzels.

Mickey Pretzel

We will keep and eye out for the Simba pretzels to return! In the meantime, you can grab a Mickey pretzel with cheese dip at these two locations for $6.79.

These specialty pretzels are BACK in Magic Kingdom

Yak & Yeti

Over at Yak & Yeti, we didn’t notice any new menu items, however we DID notice a slight price increase!

Yak & Yeti

The kid’s menu, which includes an entree and two sides, has been increased by $1 to $10.79.

Yak & Yeti Kids Meal

Although this is not a huge change, every penny counts! We will keep looking around for other price increases at Disney restaurants.

Check out another price increase in Disney World

Nomad Lounge

The Nomad Lounge is great place to hang out and take a break from the craziness of a theme park. It also has some unique snacks and drinks on the menu.

Nomad Lounge

On our most recent visit, we noticed the Lobster Mac & Cheese from Tiffins had been added to the Nomad Lounge’s menu! We are big fans of this dish and are so glad to see it in another location in the park.

Lobster Mac ‘n Cheese

Note that this was on the secret menu, so ask your server about any unlisted menu items to order this delicious dish for $22.

Read our full review of the Lobster Mac & Cheese

Drinkwallah

We passed another drink and snack stand called Drinkwallah where we noticed a familiar sipper.

Drinkwallah

We found the Lion King Stacking Cup! We had seen this sipper before, but now it’s back! One side features Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa with the words Hakuna Matata.

Lion King Stacking Cup

The other side features a close up on Simba! Right now, Drinkwallah is selling these for only $7! Go grab one before they disappear again!

These fan-favorite sippers are back in Disney World!

Zuri’s Sweet Shop

Speaking of disappearing, we noticed some Halloween treats missing from Zuri’s Sweet Shop. This bakery has started to bring back some of its pre-Halloween treats like this Mickey cookie.

Zuri’s Sweet Shop

The whole case seemed as if Halloween was over! We aren’t sure why they weren’t offering many spooky treats, however this could change depending on when you go to the shop.

Zuri’s Sweet Shop

The cases were previously filled with Halloween rice krispies, cupcakes, marshmallow pops, and more.

Fall and Halloween Confections at Zuri’s Sweets Shop

Even though Disney has started releasing holiday merchandise, we are still looking forward to Halloween in the next few days! If we see Halloween treats pop back into Zuri’s, we’ll be sure to let you know!

These are some of our favorite Halloween treats of the season

Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Discovery Trading Co.

In Discovery Trading Co., the holiday merchandise displays were out! This week Disney has released a TON of holiday merchandise online and in the parks.

Holiday Merchandise

This store is a great place to shop for holiday gear! They had everything we’ve seen online and in other parks as well.

Holiday Merchandise

Disney also recently released a Make-A-Wish merchandise line to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the companies working together. We had seen all of the merchandise from this collection except the masks…but now the masks are at Discovery Trading Co.!

Make-A-Wish Masks

The last new thing we spotted of the day was pretty amazing! We found the Disney Lego Train Station!

Lego Train

You can build the iconic station in your own home with this Lego set for $329.99. We’re pretty obsessed with it. You can grab this on SALE if you are an annual passholder! Passholders currently get 30% off and that now applies to Lego sets.

Lego Train

We love when Disney gives us the opportunity to bring some Disney magic home! We can’t wait to see what merchandise Disney releases next!

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And that’s a wrap on our day in Animal Kingdom. We had a wonderful time visiting all of the shops and restaurants to update you all on the parks! We will be back soon, so stay tuned for our next adventure.

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