food IS a theme park
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…]
Now you can be treated like royalty while you dine in Animal Kingdom! Disney World just introduced all-new Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages at Tiffins.
Tiffins
This new Signature Dining Package includes a lunch or dinner at Tiffins, followed by VIP seating at the popular Festival of the Lion King show.
The Animal Kingdom called out to us and we had to visit this week! We found so many new food items AND new merch that we had to make our regular “What’s New” into two posts! We’re tackling food first, of course!
Welcome!
(this park’s Starbucks location) is offering a new Strawberry Cake Pop that we think is smiling at us! It’s really delicious if you’re a strawberry fan!
Strawberry Cake Pop at Creature Comforts
Good news for coffee lovers out there who don’t want to stand in a Starbucks line for a cup of regular brewed coffee – the hot dog cart located near Pizzafari and Tiffins now has coffee available starting at park open and is typically available until around 1pm.
Hot Dog Cart Now Offers Coffee in the morning at Animal Kingdom
Nomad Lounge has some new menu items available – and these are included on their allergy-friendly menu. Items include:
Nomad Lounge Menu
The chefs at Tiffins have been busy! There is a new lunch tasting menu as well as other new items on their menu including Peaches and Cream appetizer, Crispy Corn Cake entree, and a Tiffins Dessert Trio. The Lunch Tasting Menu is served from 11:30 – 3:30 and is $35.00 per person. It includes choice of one appetizer and one entree OR choice of one entree and one dessert.
Lunch Tasting Menu at Tiffins
Dessert Menu at Tiffins
Appetizer Menu at Tiffins
You Main Course Menu at Tiffins
Refillable Canteens at Animal Kingdom
Refillable Canteens at Animal Kingdom
Steamed “Pods” on the Menu
Cheeseburger Pods
Dawa Bar Specialty Cocktails Menu
Zuri’s Sweet Shop Marshmallow Wand Special
Zuri’s Sweet Shop Marshmallow Wands
Royal Anandapur Tea Carrot Ginger Muffin
Thirsty River Bar Menu
Russell and Dug at the UP! A Great Bird Adventure theater
Dino Diner Menu
Dino Diner photo of Italian Sausage Hoagie
Donald’s Dino-Bash Cupcake
Restaurantosaurus Menu
New Shrimp and Chicken Dinner at Restaurantosaurus
Trilo-Bites Menu
Dino-Bite Snacks Menu
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You may already be familiar with Restaurantosaurus in Animal Kingdom’s Dinoland, U.S.A. This popular Counter Service option serves up classics like Burgers and Chicken Nuggets in a super fun — and seriously funny (check it out here!) — atmosphere.
Restaurantosaurus Sign
Well, a new offering has just arrived at Restaurantosaurus! Should you find yourself in Dinoland looking for a spot to relax and unwind, you can visit the Restaurantosaurus Lounge! [Read more…]
Guests have been able to book Dessert Parties to enjoy a selection of desserts paired with guaranteed seating for a nighttime spectacular at three out of the four Disney World theme parks for some time now.
Nighttime Spectacular
Epcot hosts the Frozen Ever After Dessert Party, Hollywood Studios has the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party, and Magic Kingdom offers three different Dessert Parties for Happily Ever After. But Animal Kingdom has never hosted one… until now. The Rivers of Light Dessert Party will kick off soon in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! [Read more…]
You can’t miss Pizzafari when you’re trekking through Discovery Island in Animal Kingdom. This brightly colored restaurant serves up Counter Service pizza, and it’s in what’s become a very popular area in the park, as it’s by the pathway that ends up bringing guests into Pandora — The World of AVATAR.
Pizzafari Sign
And beginning July 31st, a new service style will be coming to Pizzafari. While it will remain a Counter Service restaurant during the day, the location’s serving style will change from 5:00 – 8:00 pm daily offering the new Pizzafari Family Style Dining experience! [Read more…]
You know what’s happening this Saturday, June 30th? Okay, you guessed! TOY STORY LAND is opening!!
Toy Story Land Opening on June 30th
But here’s another one for ya… do you know what ELSE is happening this Saturday? The Play Disney Parks app makes its debut in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort! [Read more…]
Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week!
Lobster Nachos
PIXAR PIER IS OPEN in Disneyland Resort!!! Click here to see ALL of our coverage!!
Booking is NOW OPEN for the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Find out EVERYTHING you need to know about the festival on our Epcot Food and Wine Festival pages!
Pixar Fest is ON at Disneyland Resort! This fun festival runs through September 3! Click here to get a checklist for ALL the food at Pixar Fest and see our review!
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We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. [Read more…]
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