food IS a theme park
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Animal Kingdom
We spent the day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday doing our best to hunt down all of the latest news! Without further ado, here are all the updates in food, construction, and merchandise!
Because ranking the lands of Magic Kingdom by its snacks wasn’t torturous enough for us, we’ve decided to do the impossible yet AGAIN!
Animal Kingdom
That’s right — we’ve decided to delve once more into these strange, uncharted waters of ranking all the Disney snacks we love — for sheer entertainment purposes ONLY! (We not so secretly love most of these snacks, so it’s too hard to choose!!)
We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you! First, a few things to remember…
Signature Shakes
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
If all the prehistoric partying at the Animal Kingdom’s Donald’s Dino-Bash has made you hungry as a Christmas caveman, then we’ve got a solution!
Dino Diner
You’ll find this tasty holiday treat right over at Dino Diner in DinoLand, U.S.A.! [Read more…]
The Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler — which made its limited-time debut last winter — is returning for a third run this winter!
Tasting Sampler Guide
The Tasting Sampler — which goes on sale TOMORROW — costs $50 and includes two digital value cards: one $50 card that can be used at over 40 outdoor food and beverage locations throughout the park (and does not expire), and a bonus $10 card that can be used at the following quick-service restaurants after 4 PM from December 22, 2019 through January 4, 2020: Restaurantosaurus, Pizzafari, Flame Tree Barbecue, and Satu’li Canteen.
There are always new things to discover in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! This week we wandered through the newly re-opened Tree of Life Garden, enjoyed cupcakes as well as some Tasting Sampler treats that are sticking around, found a spot serving Irish Coffee, and spotted new Lion King Family Pride shirts for the whole family!
Hello from the Animal Kingdom!
Now that the Otter Grotto is open, the Tree of Life Garden paths are completely open again, too; they were blocked during the refurbishment of the Otter Grotto. We enjoyed a walk along the garden path on our visit.
The holidays are REALLY on now in Walt Disney World…
Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life
… and we’ve seen the crowds and the attraction wait times to prove it!
Animal Kingdom Entrance
Flight of Passage Wait Time
Fortunately, in Animal Kingdom there are lots of new and limited time eats (in addition to all sorts of longtime favorites) to serve the increased number of guests.
Meatball and Polenta at Terra Treats
Because, as we always say, the best thing about more crowds in Disney World is MORE FOOD!!! [Read more…]
We’ve shown you Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios (along with Toy Story Land) all dressed up for the season, now it’s time to highlight the Animal Kingdom. Their Christmas decorations are always fun to see as they incorporate themes from the park attractions and regions represented in the park. Plus, while we were taking in all the decorations we found some new menu updates as well as some must-have merchandise!
Christmas Greetings from the Animal Kingdom
Whether this is your first or 10th visit to Animal Kingdom during Christmas be sure to take some time to look at the ornaments on the tree at the entrance to the park. They are both representative of the park, and also feature some favorite Disney characters!
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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The DFB is back with another fun What’s New at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom-Area Resorts!
This Funfetti Donut Cake Pop at Creature Comforts is super fun! And since it’s shaped like a donut, that makes this cake pop breakfast-approved, right? You can find these at all the Starbucks in Disney World for a limited time.
Funfetti Donut Cake Pop at Creature Comforts
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