What's New in Disney's Animal Kingdom: Disappearing Health Measures and an Ice Cream Upgrade!

Disney World is a pretty fun place to hang out.

Okapi

That’s part of the reason why we’ve spent the last few days exploring the theme parks to bring YOU updates on all the latest changes. So, here’s a check-in on everything NEW in food, construction, and merchandise in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Animal Kingdom Food Updates

Anandapur Ice Cream Truck

First up, Anandapur Ice Cream Truck is now using a spinner holder to give cones to guests. That means no more cones served upside down in a cup. Woohoo!

Here’s how it works!

We also spotted that the Yeti Sundae and Everest Macaroons are gone now.

Want to see more of this upgrade? Click here!

Harambe Fruit Market

Over at Harambe Fruit Market, Mickey Pretzels were available but there were no Simba Pretzels to be found.

Mickey Pretzels

Isle of Java

And the Baby Tuk Tuk Mousse is unavailable at all locations except for Isle of Java.

Tuk Tuk Mousse

Animal Kingdom Construction Updates

Various Locations

When it comes to construction, we spotted that a health measure has disappeared in various locations throughout the park. Some hand washing stations have been removed!

Former Hand-washing Station Location

We noticed this in some other parks as well.

To learn more about this change, click here!

Kali River Rapids

The recently-reopened Kali River Rapids queue has seen some updates. Now, the line wraps around the Gibbons with new ropes and social distancing markers.

Kali River Rapids

Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Riverside Depot

Now, on to the merch! The new reusable merch collection introduced a Reusable Water Bottle for $22.99…

Reusable Water Bottle

…and a Reusable Utensil Set.

Here’s everything ya get!

We gave the utensil set a try so stay tuned to DFB for our full product review!

Click here to see more of this collection!

Discovery Trading Co.

Over at Discovery Trading Co., there’s a new Kids’ Sorcerer Mickey Tee for $19.99.

Mickey Tee

Island Mercantile

Island Mercantile had a Mickey & Co. Sweatshirt for $26.99 that noted some of the involved materials were recycled!

Mickey Sweatshirt

Serka Zong Bazaar

We’ve been seeing a LOT of Expedition Everest merchandise recently, and now we can add this Expedition Everest Gear Longsleeve Shirt for $39.99. Find it in the store at the exit of the attraction.

Everest Gear Shirt

Yak & Yeti Market

And finally, Yak & Yeti Market was selling Boxed Tea Sets with 25 Bags for $8.99 each.

Boxed Tea Sets

And that’s all the latest from Disney’s Animal Kingdom today. As always, stay tuned to all the latest Disney updates!

To see more of the latest Animal Kingdom news, click here!

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