What’s New in Animal Kingdom — Price Hikes, Plant-Based Tacos, and No More Smokey Bones!
Hey everybody! It’s time for another roundup of What’s New in Animal Kingdom!
Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom
This is where we roar about all the lastest foods, drinks, merchandise and events we’ve spotted at Disney World’s WILDEST park this week! There’s much to discuss, so let’s get started!
Food Update
If you’ve been following the news this week, you’ll know all about the major price increases we just saw throughout Disney World (including our beloved refillable mugs!) Animal Kingdom’s menus were no exception as you’ll soon see!
Price Hikes Didn’t Have Us Dancing For Joy, But The Viva Gaia Dancers Sure Did!
Multiple Locations
Animal Kingdom’s popcorn carts have increased its popcorn prices from $4.69 to $4.99. Sadly we’ve seen many fan favorites foods this week such as Mickey Pretzels and Mickey Bars receive price increases across the entire resort.
Popcorn Cart
Read more about Disney World increasing its prices this week here!
Discovery Island
Tiffins
As Disney began rolling out their new vegetarian and plant-based offerings across all of their table-service resturants at both Disney World and Disneyland, some tasty new vegetarian options found their way onto the menu at Tiffins!
Tiffins
While they’ve removed the Shrimp and Grits and Crispy Sadza Corn Cake with Pork Belly
from its printed menu (note — we haven’t seen these changes reflected on their online menu yet) Tiffins added Plant-Based Tacos for $12 with avocado and plant-based cheese on its appetizers menu.
Tiffins Menu
Tiffins main courses now include a North African Spiced Tofu vegetarian offering…
Tiffins Menu
…while the vegetarian-version of the Crispy Sadza has stayed put! Sorry all you fans of the pork belly one, but at least you can still have your corn cake (and eat it, too!)
Tiffins Menu
To find out more about Disney World’s new vegetarian and plant-based menu items, click here!
Nomad Lounge
Right next door, Nomad Lounge has added Fish Tacos to their small plates menu.
Nomad Lounge
We love this secluded little spot nestled away next to the busy footbridge that leads into Pandora. Nomad Lounge isn’t usually very crowded and you can order many of the same apps and cocktails available at Tiffins!
Nomad Lounge Menu
Stay tuned for a review from our most recent trip to Nomad Lounge — coming soon!
Pizzafari
What happens when you mix a pizza joint with animals you spot in the wild? You get Pizzafari — our next stop!
Pizzafari
We saw that Pizzafari has removed their Vegetable Pizza from its menu while they’ve added Plant Sicilian-Style Pizza Slice that comes with a Small Garden Salad.
Pizzafari Menu
Pizzafari’s prices have also increased. Their Tomato Basil Soup went up to $3.99 from $3.69 while Bud Light increased to $8.25 from $8, Safari Amber is up to $10 from $9.75 and Mandarin Orange Lemonade with Vodka has gone up to $11 from $9.75.
Pizzafari
Flame Tree Barbecue
Next, we’re trekking over to Flame Tree Barbecue to see what’s happening!
Flame Tree Barbecue
They’ve added a plant-based Hot Link Smokehouse Sandwich served with French Fries to its menu. It also appears prices have gone up here as well! The carnivorous Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich has gone up to $7.29 from $6.99. They’ve also increased prices on their drink menu just like Pizzafari — Safari Amber Red Lager went up to $10 from $9.75, Bud Light up to $8.25 from $8, Mandarin Orange Vodka Lemonade up to $11 from $9.75.
Flame Tree Barbecue Menu
We noticed while we were hanging out at Flame Tree Barbeque yesterday the Lion King Dance Party wasn’t happening, but Viva Gaia was performing again. We love their high energy!
Viva Gaia
Isle of Java
Over at Isle of Java, we saw more price increases.
Isle of Java
Frozen Coke with Rum went up to $11 from $10, Mickey Pretzels up to $6.79 from $6.59, Mickey Ice Cream Bar up to $5.69 from $5.39, Island Cappuccino increased to $12 from $10.25, Party Parrot featuring Parrot Bay Coconut Rum has gone up to $12 from $10.50, and Parrotfish made with Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila went up to $13 from $11.25.
Isle of Java
Pandora
ACE Mobile Treats
Our travels are now taking us over to Pandora — The Land of Avatar!
Pandora
At ACE Mobile Treats we spotted the Fruits of Mo’ara Bar, Coconut Fruit Bar and Strawberry Fruit Bar have all gone up in price to $5.50 from $5.25 — looks like the banshees aren’t the only things soaring in Pandora!
ACE Mobile Cart
Pongu Pongu
At Pongu Pongu, we were worried when we didn’t see the Pongu Lumpia listed on its menu…
Pongu Pongu
But a friendly Cast Member told us their menu boards were incorrect and that the Pongu Lumpia was still available! If you’ve never tried the Pongu Lumpia, you’ll probably either love it or hate it! Maybe it should be called Polarizing Lumpia, instead!
Pongu Lumpia
We just happen to LOVE it!
Read our review of the Pongu Lumpia here!
Meanwhile, the Mo’ara High Country Ale and Hawkes’ Grog Ale have jumped up to $10.50 from $10.25 while the Rum Blossom and Mo’ara Margarita have gone up to $15 from $13.25.
Pongu Pongu
Satu’li Canteen
Over at Satu’li Canteen, we saw they’ve updated their menu with plant-based logos.
Satu’li Canteen
This Animal Kingdom spot has always been vegetarian-friendly, offering veggie folks tons of versatility with its customizable bowls.
Satu’li Canteen
Satu’li Canteen’s Orlando Brewing draft beers have gone up to $9.25 from $9 and $10.50 from $10.25 while the Banshee Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are up to $11 from $10 a glass.
Satu’li Canteen
Africa
Tamu Tamu
Next, we’re trekking over to Africa where we spotted, even more, climbing prices.
Tamu Tamu
Tamu Tamu’s King’s Cooler has increased to $10 from $8.50, while their Dole Whip Float with Rum went up to $11 from $9.50, Dole Whip Cup with Rum up to $10 from $8.50, African Coffee up to $11 from $9.75, Safari Amber Lager went up to $10 from $9.75, and their Tusker Lager up to $9.25 from $8.75. Surprisingly enough, their Corona Light went down to $8 from $9! At least something didn’t go up, for once!
Tamu Tamu
Dawa Bar
At Dawa Bar, the prices continued to go up…
Dawa Bar
We saw Dawa Bar had increased its African Margarita and Ngumu Jungle Juice up to $13 from $11.75, its Lost on Safari up to $14 from $12.75, and its Tikiti Punch up to $12 from $11.
Dawa Bar
But the price hikes didn’t stop there. We saw their Safari Amber Lager also went up to $10 from $9, Bud Light up to $8.25 from $8, Tusker Lager up to $9.25 from $9, Casablanca up to $9.25 from $9, Old Elephant Foot up to $10 from $9.75, Victory Monkey up to $9 from $8.75, Angry Orchard up to $8.75 from $8.50, Beyond Sauvignon up to $11 from $10, DMZ Chardonnay up to $11 from $10, Den Pinotage up to $14 from $11, and Excelsior Cabernet up to $11 from $9. One change we noticed was Opici Family Sangria has replaced Beso Del Sol Sangria.
Dawa Bar
Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
We continued our journey in Africa over to one of our favorite coffee spots in Animal Kingdom.
Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
At Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery, we saw Iced Coffee with Amarula Cream Liquor had gone up to $12 from $10.25, but luckily nothing else appeared to have changed.
Kusafiri Menu
Harambe Fruit Market
At Harambe Fruit Market, we spotted the Mickey Pretzel had increased to $6.79 from $6.59.
Harambe Fruit Market
Asia
Warung Outpost
Heading over to Asia, we discovered all the frozen margaritas at Warung Outpost went up to $13 from $11.50!
Warung Outpost
The Shangri-La Berry Freeze had also gone up to $6 from $4.99 while Tiger Beer Asian Lager had gone up to $10.25 from $10, and Bud Light up to $8 from $7.75. As for food, their Assorted Chips went down to $2.99 from $3.49, while the Mickey Pretzel up to $6.79 from $6.59. We also noticed that Maduro Brown Ale had been removed from Warung Outpost’s menu.
Warung Outpost Menu
Drinkwallah
At Drinkwallah, your Frozen Coke with Rum is going to cost you $11 instead of $10 now…
Drinkwallah
…while Coconut Lychee Lemonade went up to $11 from $9.50.
Drinkwallah
Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks
Perhaps the spot most impacted by price increases at Animal Kingdom was the Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks. Its Dunbar Margarita went up to $13 from $11.50, Himalayan Ghost up to $13 from $11.25, Khumbu Icefall increased to $12 from $10.25, Excelsior Cabernet up to $10 from $9, Demorgenzon DMZ Chardonnay up to $11 from $10 and Victory Monkey went up to $10 from $9.75.
Thirsty River Bar
Also, Thirsty River Bar increased Bud Light up to $8.25 from $8, Kungaloosh Spiced Excursion Ale up to $10 from $10.25, Old Elephant Foot has gone up to $10 from $9.75, Tiger Beer increased to $10.25 from $10, Funky Buddha up to $9 from $8.75, Hitachino Nest up to $9 down to $9 from $9.50, Dragon’s Breath went up to $13 from $11.25 and its Singapore Sling up to $12 from $10.50. It also appears that Thirsty River Bar has removed McKenzie’s Black Cherry Cider and Maduro Brown Ale from its menu.
Thirsty River Bar
Dinoland U.S.A.
Trilo-Bites
At Trilo-Bites they’ve added a new piece of artwork to their exterior — a frosty-looking ice cream cone!
Trilo-Bites
Trilo-Bites has also added a Kona Hanalei Draft, meanwhile, prices have increased for Old Elephant Foot up to $10 from $9.75, Bud Light up to $8.25 from $8 and its Countdown Lime Margarita has gone up to $13 from $11.50. Looks like Trilo-Bites has also removed Sea Dog Sunfish from its menu.
We also found this new Oreo Shake! But wait — something’s missing from the menu! The Smokey Bones Shake is gone! Looks like the over-the-top chocolate and bacon milkshake spiked with bourbon has been replaced by its cookies and cream cousin.
Oreo Shake
To find out more about the Smokey Bones and Oreo Milkshake switcheroo, click here!
Dino-Bites Snacks
At Dino-Bites Snacks, we’ve got a few more price increases to report.
Dino Bite Snacks sign
The Mickey Pretzel went up to $6.79 from $6.59, while Bud Light up to $8.25 from $8, and Key West Sunset Ale went up to $10 from $9.75.
Dino Bites Snacks
Restaurantosaurus
Close by, we wanted to check out our favorite species of dinosaur — Restaurantosarus! We saw that they were now serving up Chocolate and Vanilla Milk Shakes!
Restaurantosaurus
But they had also increased their prices. Their Margarita was now to $13 instead of $11.50, Bud Light up to $8.25 from $8, and Safari Amber went up to $10 from $9.75.
Restaurantosaurus
At Restaurantosaurus Lounge more prices went up! The Tequilasaurus is now $14 instead of $12.50, Primordial Booze went up to $13 from $11.50, Ferminted Fossil up to $14 from $12.50, and Carnotaurus Meteoritis up to $13 from $11.25.
Restaurantosaurus Menu
Restaurantosaurus Lounge has also added White Claw, Corona, Safari Amber, and Heineken to its menu, meanwhile Bud Light went up to $8 from $7.75, Old Elephant Foot up to $10 from $9.75, Chakalaka Spice Route Red Blend up to $13 from $12, Concha Y Toto Chardonnay up to $15 from $14, Berlinger Zinfandel increased to $10 from $9, Pulenta Pinot went up to $11 from $10, and Kaiken Cabernet increased to $11 from $10.
Merchandise Update
Dinoland Hand and Fingerprint Art Station
We spotted this adorable new Hand and Fingerprint Art Station outside of Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures.
Hand and Fingerprint Art Station
At this new art booth, you can create one-of-a-kind pieces of art to remember your trip to Animal Kingdom! Looks like the more hands and fingers you add to your artwork, the more it’ll cost!
Hand and Fingerprint Art Station
Take a look at these adorable, colorful birds made from handprints!
Hand and Fingerprint Art Station
Or this spooky-looking Halloween tree made with fingerprints! Too cute!
Hand and Fingerprint Art Station
Riverside Depot
Speaking of cute, we spotted this Fuzzy Kid’s Spirit Jersey at Riverside Depot for $49.99. It looks so cozy for fall, and we love the pastel colors!
Also at Riverside Depot, we discovered they now carried the Terrifying Transformations Pins we’d reported to your earlier. They had the Bambi Vinyl Pin for $17.99…
Bambi Pin
… and The Sleepy Hollow Pin for $17.99 perfect for the spooky season…
Sleepy Hollow Pin
as well as The Wind in the Willows Pin $17.99.
Wind in the Willows Pin
Well folks, that concludes this week’s roundup of What’s New in Animal Kingdom! Thanks for joining us on our trek — until next time!
What do you think about all the latest happenings at Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below!
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