Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Food Update

Anandapur Ice Cream Truck

Valentine’s Day is only two weeks away and there are SO MANY treats and specials coming to Disney World! Before the holiday arrives, you can snag the Strawberry Soft-Serve Waffle Cone for $4.99.

We’ve seen this for Mother’s Day in the past, but we’re glad to see it again!

Review! One of Our ALL-TIME Favorite Sweet Treats is Back in Disney World

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update

Riverside Depot

Wedding days are some of the happiest moments of all time in the Disney Parks! And, now that Disney Weddings have returned across property with new health measures, you can start planning your special day with the Wedding Merchandise Collection at Riverside Depot.

Celebrate your wedding party with the Wedding Tumblers for $19.99 meant for the Bride…

…and Bridesmaids…

…also known as “Team Happily Ever After” who help make those special days all the more magical!

The Bride and Groom to be can also sip on their coffee during the big day out of the Wedding Mugs…

…for “Mr.” and “Mrs.” for $14.99 each!

On top of your fabulous cake, you can channel your inner Disney Princess or Prince with the Castle Cake Topper for $69.99…

…before serving it to your guests with the Wedding Serving Set for $44.99.

Whenever you conduct toasts or wrap up the reception, you can all celebrate the Bride and Groom with the Wedding Toasting Glasses for $29.99.

We are VERY fun at weddings, so you know where to find us if you need some extra guests!

Take a full look at the Disney Wedding collection here!

Also at the Riverside Depot, we spotted the returning Na’vi Disney Babies that look as cuddly as ever…

…and the Direhorse Disney Baby for the sweetest dynamic duo!

There’s even the Na’vi Wishable on the shelves that looks like the Shaman from Avatar Flight of Passage.

Riverside Depot is featuring Disney luggage tags that are similar to the lanyards we have seen across the parks recently with designs like Minnie Mouse, the Haunted Mansion…

…the Little Mermaid, and more!

Each luggage tag is $20.

See photos of the matching lanyards in Disney World

Bhaktapur Market

As we made our way around Disney’s Animal Kingdom, our hearts were so full of joy seeing all the adorable Squishmallows snuggled up at the Bhaktapur Market!

How can you resist taking home this soft, fluffy cutie??

Several people were obsessed with these things while we were there, so they may not be there long!

PHOTOS! Check Out Remy’s Adventures Around the World in EPCOT!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Crowd Update

The crowds through Disney’s Animal Kingdom were a bit quieter than usual as guests made their way around the park to their favorite attractions and restaurants.

Now that Disney World has started to come down from its peak time at the beginning of the year, the amount of people in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has fluctuated…

…with wait times as small as 30 minutes at popular rides like Expedition Everest at busiest times of the day.

The wait times recently have been surprisingly low, even for the two very popular attractions in Pandora!

Wait Time in Disney World Significantly DROPPED This Week!

Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers!

Here’s what’s new at Disney’s Monorail Resorts

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Attention, Disney Springs shoppers! New merch is available just in time for Valentine’s Day, but unlike other souvenirs found around Walt Disney World, you’re in charge of their look and design.

Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs is currently home to eight boutiques such as Disney Tails, WonderGround Gallery, The Dress Shop, Cherry Tree Lane, and D-Tech on Demand.

Now D-Tech on Demand, one of the Co-Op’s original boutiques, has been a one-stop-shop for customizing your tech accessories since 2014. But several months ago, D-Tech on Demand introduced a new print-on-demand station called MADE.

While you can still customize MagicBands, phone cases, magnets, and those commemorative bricks at this location, MADE also allows guests to customize their own apparel using a library of Disney art that includes options for holidays, birthdays, and the like.

If this sounds like your idea of a souvenir, here’s a look at what you can customize for Valentine’s Day during your visit to Disney Springs.

The magnet selection pictured above features a wide selection of characters such Mickey and Minnie, Dug from Up, Tiana and Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog, and Marvel-inspired Valentines in magnet form.

There’s also an “I’m Finally Home!” magnet which, while not related to Valentine’s Day, is probably something most Disney fans can relate to.

There’s also a selection of new Valentine’s Day-inspired phone cases, including a Mickey and Minnie option for couples!

Lastly, you can customize your own Valentine’s Day MagicBand featuring either Mickey, Minnie, the duo together, or a design of heart-shaped Marvel characters.

If you would like to create-your-own souvenirs at Disney Springs, you can find the Marketplace Co-Op between Tren-D and Disney’s PhotoPass Studio. Also, if you do create an item with MADE at D-Tech on Demand, know that your creation can be ready for pick-up in a few hours, or it can be delivered to your resort or even shipped home.

 

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Like many of you, we can’t get enough social media, especially when it comes to documenting and following ALL things Disney!

Since we’re ALWAYS looking for more ways to highlight our time in Disney World and Disneyland, we’ve jumped aboard the TikTok bandwagon! Follow along!

If you already follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube, you know how much we LOVE discovering new ways to share our Disney love with y’all! If we could revive MySpace, we totally would… .

Or we could just join TikTok! Brace for donut action shots and whimsical adventures.

For any TikTok newbies out there, it’s a social media platform that allows users to upload videos with different slides, text, music, gifs, and guides.

So for Disney purposes, it’s PERFECT for showcasing Nutella-filled donuts…

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We’ll take 20, pls. #foodie #foodtok #disneyworld #wee #disney #donuts

♬ The Less I Know The Better – Tame Impala

…being Remy’s groupie for a day in EPCOT…

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Remy’s day in EPCOT #disneyworld #disney #epcot #makeitmagical #ratatouille #feelinggood

♬ SUNNY DAY – Matteo Rossanese

…and sharing our experience personalizing candy at the NEW M&M’s Store in Disney Springs!

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Let’s make some personalized M&M’s! #disneyworld #disneyparks #tiktokdiy #foodie #makeitmagical

♬ FEEL THE GROOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz

We also answer the crucial question: which classic Disney treat are you?

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Which one are you? #disney #disneyworld #makeitmagical #foodie #disneytok

♬ Shaxicula (Toxic x Love Shack x Dragula) – DJ Cummerbund

And revisit our beloved Festival of the Lion King, following breaking news of the show’s return!

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Who’s excited!?!? #disney #disneyworld #makeitmagical #disneyparks #wee #fyp

♬ drivers license – Olivia Rodrigo

We have fun with small Disney mishaps like the Three Caballeros animatronic saga!

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The inconspicuous fourth caballero has joined the chat #Disney #MakeItmagical

♬ how would they know bad girls club – Chris Gleason

Clearly, any social media platform with the power to launch a Ratatouille musical into reality is a platform you want to follow. Follow us on TikTok here!

This Disney Ratatouille TikTok rap is what the world needs right now

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It’s very important to stay hydrated!

And it’s obvious Disney thinks so, too, because we are always finding a variety of new Disney drinkware like mugs, canteens, and tumblers both at the parks and online!

Today, we found even more, and they all feature Mickey Mouse! Remember those cool Retro Walt Disney World Mugs we found? Well, we found that same design on a water bottle! This bottle is $22.99 and features that vintage font style that reminds us of old-school Disney World! Plus it matches the spirit jersey and Crocs, too!

The pastel craze continues with this Pink and Blue Geometric-Patterned Tumbler! It’s got a sweet little Minnie bow on top, along with a graphic of Mickey ears with “Hello” on it.

The back has the Walt Disney World logo in silver. You can get it now for $22.99.

Take your water AND Mickey with you wherever you go with this Mickey Mouse Water Bottle that features Mickey in sunset colors with palm trees — so VERY Florida! This water bottle is $34.99.

This Mickey Balloons Tumbler is covered in colorful Mickey balloons with one on top!

The back has the Walt Disney World logo on it. You can grab this tumbler for $22.99.

It’s usually the “Best Day Ever” when you’re at Disney World, and now there’s a Water Bottle that says just that! This red bottle is $34.99. We’ve seen this Best Day Ever design on several other bottles and tumblers, but now it’s available in red! We love the little Mickey ears as punctuation.

We previously spotted some of this drinkware at Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort, but we found these on the East Coast at the Emporium at Magic Kingdom! And if we spot any other cool merchandise, we’ll be sure to let you know!

Two NEW Tumblers Featuring the Original Disney Couple Are Available Online!

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The sweetest holiday of the year is coming up quick, and you KNOW we’ve been pre-gaming with Minnie Mouse Ears and ALL the Red Velvet treats!

But since we can’t just eat cake pops and chocolate bars all day long, we’ve been scoping out Disney World restaurants for Valentine’s Day dinners and specials, and lucky for us, Disney Springs is comin’ in HOT with a slew of sweet and savory specials for the holiday! 

Valentine’s Day is all about date nights and sweet treats, two things that Disney is PERFECT for. Disney Springs, in particular, is always a good go-to for holidays — the foodie mecca is FILLED with fun restaurants, bakeries, and bars that really know how to get into the spirit and celebrate in delicious style! And Valentine’s Day is certainly no exception. 

Here are ALL the restaurants in Disney Springs with Valentine’s Day specials this year! 

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

Rise and shine and celebrate Valentine’s Day in the AM with heart-shaped donuts with sweet cream and heart-shaped sprinkles!

This swoon-worthy snack is available February 12th-14th.

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Soda Fountain

Nothing says “I love you” like sharing an ice cream sundae with your special someone. Even better? Sharing TWO sundaes together!

Ghirardelli is offering “buy one, get one” half off on ALL sundaes from February 5th through February 14th!

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea

If lattes are your love language, then you’re gonna want to snag a couple Fairytale Love Lattes from Joffrey’s!

This V-Day special is made with espresso, dark chocolate sauce, milk, caramel, and coconut syrup. This one came to the parks early, and of course we had to try it!

Read our review of the Fairytale Love Latte

Morimoto Asia

Looking to splurge? Treat your valentine to a SUPER special chef’s tasting dinner at Morimoto Asia!

It’s a tad pricier than a latte, but worth it for what’s sure to be an epic gourmet multi-course feast in one of the restaurant’s private — and romantic — rooms. These dinners can be booked on February 14th for 6 PM or 8:30 PM. 

Get ALL the details on Morimoto Asia’s Valentine’s Day tasting menu here!

Paddlefish

Seafood is always a special treat, and a GREAT way to spend Valentine’s Day with a loved one! Paddlefish is going seafood-crazy for the holiday with its Chef’s Special Seafood Boil for Two, with Maine Lobster, Key West Shrimp, Cedar Key Littlenecks, Corn Bread, Red Potatoes, and Sweet Corn for $89 per couple.

You can add a bottle of Cava for an extra $30, and the dinner is available on February 14th!

Planet Hollywood

Keep it classic with a three-course prix fixe menu at Planet Hollywood, available February 12th through February 14th. The all-American restaurant is offering your choice of House or Caesar Salad, Roasted Prime Rib or Grouper, and New York Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce, all for just $34.95!

Add a glass of Champagne for $6, or level up with the whole bottle for $18!

Jaleo by José Andrés

Just because you can’t whisk your beau away to Spain right now doesn’t mean you can’t pretend! And with a special Valentine’s Day dinner at Jaleo, you’ll come pretty darn close.

The Chef’s Tasting Experience For Two promises to be a glorious feast, with menu additions like seared scallops, fried shrimp, pork canelones with béchamel sauce, and berry soup with cheese ice cream! It’s available February 14th for $95 per person.

STK

As with pretty much every holiday or special occasion, this stylish steakhouse is going BIG for Valentine’s Day, with a whole weekend of specials on the docket! Dine-in specials are on the menu from February 12th through February 14th and include Love Potion Cocktails, Seafood Platters for Two, and a 28 oz Porterhouse Surf & Turf!

STK is also doing a “Surf, Turf, & Vine Takeout Special,” which is made to serve two, and include two 8 oz Filets & Grilled Prawns paired with a bottle of select white or red wine, and Chocolate Lava Marshmallow Cake, all for $139! Pre-orders can select pickup dates from February 12th through February 14th.

Read more about all of STK’s Valentine’s Day specials here!

Terralina Crafted Italian

Okay so you won’t be sharing spaghetti in a romantic cobblestone alleyway, a la Lady and the Tramp, but the Spicy Shrimp Scampi at Terralina Crafted Italian comes close!

The pasta is part of a special prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day, which also includes Braised Bone-In Short Rib with wild mushroom and fennel risotto, and tiramisu, all for $90 per couple. You can add a bottle of Villa Sparina Rosé for $30, too! Honestly, it all sounds even BETTER than Lady and the Tramp spaghetti!

The Edison

With its steampunk-chic, live entertainment, and elegant cocktails, The Edison is always a PRIME spot for date night, and Valentine’s Day is no exception.

Especially when you consider that the bar will be serving up holiday specials like filets, New York strip steaks, Red Velvet Cheesecake, and “Clothesline Chocolate Covered Candied Bacon,” all from February 12th through February 14th.

Sprinkles

Did we mention how much we love Red Velvet? Get your fix with Sprinkles’ Valentine’s Day special, a Red Velvet Cupcake with cream cheese frosting and Luck in Love sprinkles by Fancy Sprinkles!

It’s available February 1st through February 14th, and the bakery is also offering its classic Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcake the entire month of February! 

Here’s what’s baking in Sprinkles in February!

YeSake

This Japanese spot is always shaking things up with fun boba drinks and buns! Inspired by Valentine’s Day, they’re offering Chocolate Cherry Boba Tea with heart-shaped sprinkles and chocolate chips!

This sweet sipper is on deck all month long.

Vivoli il Gelato

Since one can never have too much dessert on Valentine’s Day, be sure and stop by Vivoli il Gelato for their famous Love Potion! The fan favorite is making a comeback, made with vanilla gelato, Fanta Strawberry, whipped cream, sugar rock candy, and sprinkles, and it’s available through February 18th! 

So there you have it! Whether you’re craving Shrimp Scampi, heart-shaped donuts, prime rib, or ALL the sprinkles, Disney has your Valentine’s Day plans covered! 

Here’s a FULL list of Disney’s Valentine’s treats this year!

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The wait times have continued to drop and drop since the holiday season ended.

And this week, almost every single average wait time went DOWN. It may be the end of January, but these wait times seem so low! Today, we’re going to take a look at the average wait times in ALL four parks!

Magic Kingdom

Despite having decreased by 9 minutes since last week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest wait in Magic Kingdom and in all of Disney World with 48 minutes. It’s surprising anytime we see this average under an hour, let alone 48 minutes!

Other thrill rides in Magic Kingdom had pretty low waits. Space Mountain had an average wait time of 22 minutes, Splash Mountain averaging 31 minutes, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad averaged 33 minutes.

Space Mountain was lower than several other attraction including “it’s a small world” at 25 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel and Astro Orbiter at 27 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 28 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 30 minutes.

Other average waits in the same range include Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Peter Pan’s Flight at 21 minutes.

With waits in the teens, we saw The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 11 minutes, Haunted Mansion and The Barnstormer at 12 minutes, Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid at 14 minutes, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 16 minutes, and Mickey’s PhilarMagic at 17 minutes.

Other attractions with seriously short wait times include , Tomorrowland Speedway at 10 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 3 minutes, and Carousel of Progress at 6 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 9 minutes, and Mad Tea Party at 8 minutes.

Just like the previous weeks, there were a handful of attractions with zero minute wait times, including Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Hall of Presidents, and Enchanted Tiki Room.

The wait times in Magic Kingdom went down quite a bit! This is the time to be at Disney World if you like to be away from the crowds!

Here’s what’s new at Magic Kingdom

EPCOT

Last week, Test Track has the highest wait time in the park at 49 minutes, which is LOWER than this week’s highest time in all of Disney World! But, Test Track still has the longest wait in EPCOT this week at 40 minutes. This attraction also went down by 9 minutes!

Other popular attractions didn’t have much of a wait like Soarin‘ with a 20-minute wait, Frozen After Ever with a 20-minute wait, and Mission: SPACE with a 17-minute wait.

The rest of EPCOT saw super short average wait times, including Spaceship Earth at 12 minutes, Journey Into Imagination with Figment and the Seas with Nemo & Friends at 8 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 7 minutes, and Living with the Land at 6 minutes.

Find the Hidden Figments at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts!

Just like last week, all of the films in EPCOT had a zero minute wait, which includes Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Awesome Planet, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China. American Adventure also had no wait!

These wait times have also significantly dropped this week! This could be due to lack of crowds and the Festival of the Arts. The festivals tend to draw crowds away from attractions and towards to festival booths and activities.

Some Gran Fiesta Tour Animatronics are Missing AGAIN

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

For the second week in a row, wait times have broke the norm that the longest wait time in Disney World belongs to an attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The longest wait time in this park, however, is Slinky Dog Dash at 45 minutes. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror stayed fairly close behind at 41 minutes.

Other longer average  wait times include the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 33 minutes.

In the 20s range, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at a low 24 minutes, Star Tours averaged 23 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 22 minutes, and Toy Story Mania and Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 20 minutes.

Alien Swirling Saucers saw an average wait time of 18 minutes making it the lowest wait time in the park. Keep in mind that Rise of the Resistance is not included in these numbers due to its virtual queue.

Check out what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Both attractions in Pandora — the Land of Avatar continued to have fairly short wait times compared to usual! Flight of Passage averaged 29 minutes (which means it went down 10 minutes this week), and Na’vi River Journey averaged 38 minutes, making it the longest wait time in the park.

All average wait times were pretty low throughout the park. Dinosaur averaged 18 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris had an average wait time of 12 minutes, and It’s Tough to Be a Bug and Expedition Everest averaged 13 minutes.

Triceratop Spin had the shortest wait time in the park of 5 minutes. Kali River Rapids is currently under refurbishment.

This week’s average wait times have stayed very low! Now that holiday crowds have been gone for many weeks, the wait times have tanked. We hope this look at average wait times helps those of you prepping for a Disney trip soon! Stay tuned to DFB, and check for our weekly wait times next week!

Check out Disney World’s Park Hours and Park Pass Availability for this week

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