Disney4me Posted April 21, 2023 Report Posted April 21, 2023 There’s a BIG event going on at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but it won’t last long! The Tree of Life April 22nd is this park’s 25th anniversary, and it’s also Earth Day. That means special snacks, character meet-and-greets, and new merchandise are all taking over the park! Those aren’t the only changes, though, so come along with us to find out what’s NEW in Animal Kingdom since our last visit. Before we get to the updates, have you downloaded our FREE checklist for Animal Kingdom? It covers everything you’ll want to see and do in this park! Just enter your email, and we’ll send the list straight to your inbox. Animal Kingdom Food Updates Dawa Bar Dawa Bar is a boozy haven in the middle of a very busy part of Animal Kingdom. For a limited time, there’s a new drink at this spot to celebrate Earth Day and the park’s 25th anniversary. Bahari Breeze We found the Bahari Breeze drink here, which is made with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Bols Blue Curacao Liqueur, Sour Mix, and Pineapple Juice, garnished with a Pineapple Wedge for $13.50. More unique treats are coming to Animal Kingdom! See them all here. Animal Kingdom Attraction Updates Rare Characters for Earth Day As part of the big celebrations, there are lots of rare characters throughout Animal Kingdom. We spotted Tinker Bell with Fawn… Tinker Bell and Fawn …Baloo and King Louie from The Jungle Book… King Louie and Baloo …Kenai and Koda from Brother Bear on a flotilla… Brother Bear Characters on a Floatilla …Princess Atta from A Bug’s Life… Princess Atta …and Jane and Terk from Tarzan. Jane and Terk DiVine is a character that you can find in Animal Kingdom year-round, but she was dressed up in tons of flowers for the occasion. DiVine These characters will likely only be around through April 22nd, which is Earth Day. Find out which new character is coming SOON to Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Oasis Exhibit Construction This animal exhibit near the front of the park has finally finished its lengthy refurbishment! Spoonbills The spoonbills have returned to their habitat, so you can visit them here. Disney100 Sign Near the front of the park, you can find this Disney100 sign, which celebrates The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. 100th sign Similar signs can be found at the front of all the Disney World theme parks. Click here to learn more about Disney’s 100th anniversary. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Discovery Trading Company At this gift shop, we found a Sword in the Stone shirt for $29.99… Sword in the Stone Shirt …a Mickey Mouse tank top for $34.99… Mickey Tank …and an Alien Toy Story shirt for $39.99. Toy Story Shirt There were also a couple of Disney Junior toys, including a Mickey vet play set for $39.99… Vet Play Set …and a Minnie Mouse pet salon, also for $39.99. Disney Junior Play Set Let’s check out some other shops! Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures This shop had a new Lion King hat. Lion King Hat The hat costs $29.99. Mombasa Marketplace There were lots of new Lion King souvenirs here, including an embroidered hoodie for kids for $39.99… Lion King Hoodie …a kids’ embroidered shirt for $29.99… Lion King Shirt …and a Simba onesie for $34.99. Onesie We also found a Black Panther Wakanda shirt for $49.99… Shirt …and matching shorts. Shorts The shorts were $44.99. Island Mercantile At our last stop, we spotted a Pixar t-shirt for $39.99… Pixar tee …some Mickey Mouse Crocs for kids for $49.99… Mickey Crocs …and an Encanto t-shirt featuring Bruno that glows in the dark. This tee is $26.99. Bruno T-shirt There was also a VERY expensive pin set, which featured four “awkward moments” pins from Olaf Presents. The set costs $125! Pricey Pins That’s all for our updates from Animal Kingdom! Stay tuned to DFB for more news from Disney World. Click here to learn more about Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! 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