food IS a theme park
Hey there, DFB friends! It’s only 3 days until Christmas and we’re here with what’s new in Animal Kingdom!
Tree of Life
We got to enjoy a VERY limited seasonal treat and we also found some cute new merchandise! Want to come along with us?
If you’ve been to Disney World before, chances are you know that feeling: you just want to get from one side of Magic Kingdom to the other, but you’re met with a wall of crowds or a parade or cavalcade, slowing you down big time! Well, did you know that there are SECRET walkways that can help you avoid those crowds?
Main Street, U.S.A.
Okay, so maybe these walkways aren’t a complete secret, but there are often-overlooked walkways in the parks that can help you save some time while getting from point A to point B — or, at least it will make your walk more pleasant and crowd-free. With the 50th Anniversary Celebration bringing in plenty of visitors, it’s more important than ever to be aware of where the shortcuts and alternate routes are in the parks!
Although it might seem unassuming, we’ve always been fond of Yak and Yeti Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Yak and Yeti
Yak and Yeti is located in the Asia section of the park in the village of Anandapur. And what really makes it stand out is the theming (something Disney knows a thing or two about). In the past, the food has been consistently pretty good. But it’s been a while since we’ve eaten here, so we had to pop in to see if that’s still the case.
Another snack spot is open again in Disney World!
Warung Outpost in Animal Kingdom
The Warung Outpost in Disney’s Animal Kingdom had their hours listed for today, so you should be able to stop by today to grab a frozen drink!
You know us — we love our Disney World snacks, and we LOVE our Disney World cookies! That is probably why we found ourselves standing in 3+ hour long lines to get the latest cookie flavor at Gideon’s Bakehouse (don’t judge us!).
Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie
But we’ve certainly got our favorites all over Disney World, and we’re going to share those with you today, so you can have the most ULTIMATE cookie crawl ever! So put on your stretchy pants and comfy shoes because we’re wandering all over Disney World eating cookies!
Guys. We HAVE to talk about the Everest Base Camp Macaroon.
That’s an Insta-worthy treat!
It popped up at Thirsty River Bar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom earlier this month, and we were OBSESSED. This spin on Disneyland’s iconic Matterhorn Macaroon tasted SO GOOD. It was coconut, chocolate, and green tea paradise, and we just couldn’t get enough.
Ice cream fans: there’s been a small change in Disney World you may want to know about!
Tree of Life
Maybe you’ve heard about the sweet treats over at Anandapur Ice Cream Truck in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This kiosk is the perfect stop on a toasty day — you’ll find seasonal soft-serve, unique creations, and even ice cream to celebrate new movies! But fair warning: your next ice cream cone here could look a little different.
Guys. Disney World just put a spin on an ICONIC Disneyland treat.
Animal Kingdom
We’re gonna take a trip wayyy back to 2010 in Disneyland. That’s when the Matterhorn Macaroon arrived at Blue Ribbon Bakery! It quickly became a west coast staple — people (yup, including us) loved this little guy! In fact, we loved it so much that we figured out how to make it at home. And you can still enjoy the coconut-y, white chocolate goodness at Jolly Holiday Bakery! But Disney World just came out with its OWN version of the Matterhorn Macaroon…and we’ve gotta say, we’re impressed.
Just a few days ago, we spotted a NEW shoe trend in Disney World — the Disney x Native shoes. They’re also available online now too.
Native Disney shoes
These shoes are similar to Crocs in terms of their material, but more similar to Keds in terms of their actual design. Immediately, we wondered, will Disney Crocs become old news? Are there enough #TeamCrocs fans out there to keep them alive, or will #TeamNative take over? Well, today we stumbled upon a serious SHOE STANDOFF happening. You’ll see what we mean. 😉
Hellooooo, we’ve got a Disney World refurbishment update!
Kali River Rapids
Last week, we spotted that hours had disappeared for Kali River Rapids in January potentially suggesting a refurbishment closure. Now, Disney has confirmed that this Animal Kingdom attraction will be closing early next year!
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