HAPPY HOLIDAYS — and happy RAINY DAYS — from Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Christmas Tree is in place and everyone in the park is ready for some holiday merriment… even in the wet weather. But a little rain won’t stop us from bringing you What’s NEW in Animal Kingdom!
Animal Kingdom Food Updates
Harambe Market
ICYMI, another restaurant is reopening in Animal Kingdom SOON…
Harambe Market
Harambe Market is getting ready to welcome guests again this weekend!
Harambe Market
Distancing markers and Mobile Order signs are well in place at this quick service location.
Harambe Market
Harambe Market
We noticed some menu changes while we were getting the scoop, so you can check those out ahead of time, too.
Find out when Harambe Market will be welcoming guests again here!
Dino-Bite Snacks
A cooling rain calls for a warming cup! Dino-Bite Snacks in DinoLand is now selling coffee and cocoa for the cooler weather…
Dino-Bite Snacks
… which might arrive in Central Florida.
Cocoa and Coffee sign
Some day. 
Hot Cocoa
And, don’t forget, the Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwich is available for the season here, too!
Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwich
Check out the latest seasonal Ice Cream Sandwich here!
Pongu Pongu
Our final food stop is Pongu Pongu, Pandora’s own beverage and snack location, and home to the Night Blossom.
Pongu Pongu at the Holidays
It’s here we noticed that the mech suit, placed right in front, now has its holiday lights and Santa Cap and Beard in place! (Santa Robot!)
Pandora Holiday Decorations
Check out MORE Animal Kingdom holiday decorations here!
Animal Kingdom Attraction Updates
Avatar Flight of Passage
While preparing to fly on a banshee in Avatar Flight of Passage, we couldn’t help but notice that a little something was missing in the attraction’s queue.
Avatar Flight of Passage Queue With Avatar Missing
Actually, make that a BIG something… because the famous floating Na’vi avatar was completely gone!
Avatar Flight of Passage Queue With Avatar Missing
A cast member let us know that he was “out for a walk“ during our visit.
Curious to see more? Find MORE photos here!
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Over in Africa, here’s our latest look at the construction of the shed at the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction.
Kilimanjaro Safaris Construction
And, you know, here’s some cool animals for you to look at, too.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Read more about this new safari structure here!
Fossil Fueler
Over at Fossil Fun Games in DinoLand, we have a little Fossil Fueler update…
Bronto Scores at Fossil Fun Games
Turns out the game was closed due to some technical issues that need to be resolved before opening to guests again.
Fossil Fueler
Find out more about the Fossil Fun Games here!
Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates
Discovery Trading Company
Our trip to Discovery Trading Company revealed some of the new pins featuring rarely celebrated films (when it comes to merchandise, in any case) like the ones we spotted in EPCOT.
Rescuers Down Under Pin
Wanna see more, in addition to The Rescuers Down Under? Well, then…
Check out even more new LIMITED EDITION Disney pins here!
Pin Trading
And just a tip for your next rainy day visit to Animal Kingdom: due to the rain, Disney Pin Trading was happening inside the Bazaar in Asia for some cover.
Indoor Pin Trading
We hope you’ve had fun splashin’ around with us…
Rainy Day in Animal Kingdom
Rainy Day in Animal Kingdom
Rainy Day in Animal Kingdom
… at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
See what’s new in Magic Kingdom here, and click here to find out what’s new in EPCOT!
We’ll see you again for another WILD (and hopefully drier) time soon!
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