Tons of changes, big and small, are happening every single day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Disney World. So how can you keep up with it all? That’s where we come in!
![](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-wdw-atmos-dak-discovery-island-tree-of-life-stock-700x519.jpg)
Animal Kingdom
We’re in the Disney World theme parks every single day to bring you all the latest news. When we find new merchandise, try out a seasonal snack, or check up on construction projects, you’ll be the first to know about it. This page contains every single update from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, organized by the day we found it and what kind of update it is — food, merchandise, or construction. We also keep track of all the latest news from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney World Hotels, Disney Springs, and Disneyland — click each link to find more updates.
Check out all the changes here, and keep following us at DFB for even more Disney news!
Before we get to our complete list of changes, we want to make sure you know about our FREE DFB checklist for Animal Kingdom. It has everything you’ll want to see and do in this park in one comprehensive list.
Just enter your email, and we’ll send the checklist to your inbox.
Now, let’s dive into the updates.
August 14th, 2024
FOOD UPDATES
- Rafiki Wildberry and Dole Whip Orange Float — $6.49
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
- Timon & Pumbaa free Annual Passholder magnet available for pickup
- Tarzan 25th Anniversary Terk Plush — $29.99
- Tarzan 25th Anniversary Tarzan and Jane Ornament — $26.99
- Tarzan 25th Anniversary Mug — $24.99
- Tarzan 25th Anniversary Loungefly Minnie Ears — $44.99
August 8th, 2024
FOOD UPDATES
- Buffalo Chicken Sicilian Slice — $13.29
- Frozen Lion’s Cappuccino — $7.99 or available as a hot or iced version — $6.49
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
- “Up” Adventure Is Out There socks — $19.99
- All of the merchandise rooms have been rearranged and some of the merch like jewelry has moved into Riverside Depot
![](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW-DAK-Discovery-Trading-Company-Rearranged-Merchandise-Rooms-1-700x525.jpg)
All of the merchandise rooms have been rearranged and some of the merch like jewelry has moved into Riverside Depot
![](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW-DAK-Discovery-Trading-Company-Rearranged-Merchandise-Rooms-2-700x525.jpg)
All of the merchandise rooms have been rearranged and some of the merch like jewelry has moved into Riverside Depot
![](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW-DAK-Discovery-Trading-Company-Rearranged-Merchandise-Rooms-3-700x525.jpg)
All of the merchandise rooms have been rearranged and some of the merch like jewelry has moved into Riverside Depot
![](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW-DAK-Discovery-Trading-Company-Rearranged-Merchandise-Rooms-4-700x525.jpg)
All of the merchandise rooms have been rearranged and some of the merch like jewelry has moved into Riverside Depot
![](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW-DAK-Discovery-Trading-Company-Rearranged-Merchandise-Rooms-5-700x525.jpg)
All of the merchandise rooms have been rearranged and some of the merch like jewelry has moved into Riverside Depot
![](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW-DAK-Discovery-Trading-Company-Rearranged-Merchandise-Rooms-6-700x525.jpg)
All of the merchandise rooms have been rearranged and some of the merch like jewelry has moved into Riverside Depot
![](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW-DAK-Discovery-Trading-Company-Rearranged-Merchandise-Rooms-7-700x525.jpg)
All of the merchandise rooms have been rearranged and some of the merch like jewelry has moved into Riverside Depot
![](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW-DAK-Discovery-Trading-Company-Rearranged-Merchandise-Rooms-8-700x525.jpg)
All of the merchandise rooms have been rearranged and some of the merch like jewelry has moved into Riverside Depot
- Tarzan 25th anniversary light up figurine — $229
- Here’s how it looks unboxed:
MISCELLANEOUS UPDATES
- Welcome Home Weeks Sweet Shop is available on select dates through the month offering a complimentary sweet treat to DVC members
![](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDW-DAK-DVC-Welcome-Home-Weeks-Sweet-Stop-700x525.jpg)
Welcome Home Weeks Sweet Shop is available on select dates through the month offering a complimentary sweet treat to DVC members
August 1st, 2024
FOOD UPDATES
- Guardian of the Dragon Gem — $6.29
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
- Rapunzel Minnie Ears — $34.99
Looking for more Animal Kingdom updates? Check out the following pages to see ALL the updates from this park:
- Animal Kingdom Updates July 2024
- Animal Kingdom Updates June 2024
- Animal Kingdom Updates May 2024
- Animal Kingdom Updates April 2024
- Animal Kingdom Updates March 2024
- Animal Kingdom Updates February 2024
- Animal Kingdom Updates January 2024
- Animal Kingdom Updates December 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates November 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates October 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates September 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates August 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates July 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates June 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates May 2023
These are a lot of updates to take in, right? We’ve got a little fun break for you now – check out all the new, fun Disney-themed graphic tees and more in our merch store by clicking here!
We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation!
Click here and use code WDW2023 to get 25% off!
Click here for our COMPLETE guide to planning a Disney World vacation.
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.
![](https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DFBGuide-ShortCode-Image-1.png)
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
What’s your favorite thing to do in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments.