What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Secret Backstage Lines and a REOPENED RIDE!

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom

We spent the last week or so exploring Disney World (as we do), and that includes a few visits to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Now, we’re bringing you all the latest news in food, construction, and merchandise!

Animal Kingdom Food Updates

Harambe Market

The only food update we have comes from over at Harambe Market. This spot is open every day of the week right now for Spring Break crowds but will go back to weekends only once the crowds subside.

Eat in Africa without ever having to go to Africa!

Animal Kingdom Construction Updates

Na’vi River Journey

We spotted that the Na’vi River Journey queue was being routed backstage near the restrooms. The ground where the queue normally goes had recently been painted.

Na’vi River Journey Queue

Kali River Rapids

And we got a SURPRISE on one of our visits! Kali River Rapids has been closed for a seasonal refurbishment for a few months. It was scheduled to reopen tomorrow (April 2nd).

Let’s do this!

But, shocker! Kali River Rapids reopened EARLY!

Click here to see more of a reopened Kali River Rapids!

Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Riverside Depot

Riverside Depot had a new Aladdin Puzzle for $24.99. Wow, that looks like a whole new world of fun. Ok, that wasn’t our best. Maybe you chuckled?

Aladdin Puzzle

Discovery Trading Co.

Discover Trading Co. had a few notable items including the new ears we’ve seen elsewhere in the parks! Take a gander at the Pastel Minnie Ears for $29.99.

Pastel Minnie Ears

And there were a few shirts on display in preparation for Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day Display

And those are all the updates from Disney’s Animal Kingdom today! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news from Disney World.

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