We know that your mind (like ours) might feel like it’s full of space info thanks to all the things we’ve shared recently about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, but let’s take a moment now to leave our spaceships and get an update on the Disney parks on earth!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We’ve seen some incredible crowds around Disney World lately, and President’s Day this week certainly didn’t help! So (aside from some crowds, which you likely expect) what new things are there to check out in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? We’ve got all the updates for you right here.
Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates
Riverside Depot
There were quite a few new items at Riverside Depot this week! We think Disney might want us to drink more coffee (hey, we won’t complain!), because there were FIVE new mugs we spotted, including this Color Changing Mickey Mouse Mug.
It changes color!
When exposed to hot liquid, the Mickeys transform from black and white into Mickey’s different colorful outfits! You can get it for $19.99.
We’re seeing MORE than double!
If you’re a beast before you’ve had your coffee 
, or you’re just not quite cheerful in the mornings, maybe you’d like the Beast Mug or Eeyore Mug for $19.99!
Somehow we think these two would get along.
If gentle giants are more your thing, the Dumbo Mug we spotted might be just the thing! You can get it for $19.99 as well.
Dumbo mug
Fun fact: did you know that Dumbo recently celebrated its 80th Anniversary?!
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In other Disney dishware news, we love this new-to-us Mickey Mouse Casserole Dish!
Everything has to taste good when it’s made in this thing right?!
You can use this to make your next potluck a little more magical for $34.99.
We love that detail!
There were also several pins we spotted for the first time at Riverside Depot, like the Float Down Main Street Winnie the Pooh Pin ($20)…
We’ll float with you, Pooh.
…the Spring Break Stitch Pin ($20)…
Spring Break Stitch
…a Droid Depot Pin for $20…
Droid Depot Pin
…a Star Wars: Episodes I-III Pin Set ($75)…
Star Wars Pin Set
…and a Star Wars Trilogy Pin Set for $54.
Star Wars Trilogy Pin Set
And of course, we can’t forget about the Series 2 50th Anniversary Statue Pins! Each box is a blind pack so you won’t know what character you get until you open it. You can get one of these pins for $21.
Which character would you want?
The pins resemble the 50th Anniversary Character Statues from around the parks!
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Last, but not least, at Riverside Depot were these awesome little Viewfinder Keychains!
Hey Mickey!
There was one that had Cinderella Castle on it, too.
Cinderella Castle
But the coolest part about these keychains is what happens when you look into the viewport!
How cool is that?!
Keep a little bit of magic on your keys for $12.
Island Mercantile
We spotted a slew of new paper fans for $12.99 over at Island Mercantile, like this 50th Anniversary fan!
Celebrate the 50th and beat the heat at the same time!
We also spotted this fabulous Minnie Mouse fan…
The MOST fab!
…this very accurate Donald Duck fan…
If the glass slipper fits…
…this Tropical Mickey & Minnie fan that just screams “summer”…
Cool off in style.
…this Colorful Mickey Mouse fan…
The many faces of Mickey Mouse
…an Inside Out fan, also for $12.99…
At least it’s a happy fan!
…and a Finding Nemo Seagull fan that features “MINE!” in multiple languages. Each of these fans was $12.99.
MINE!
While at Island Mercantile we also found the 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Denim Vest for $70!
Vault Denim Vest
We had spotted this item online and in another park, but we’re excited to see it at Animal Kingdom, too!
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Windtraders
Over in Pandora, we stopped by Windtraders and saw that the Build Your Own Necklace or Bracelet Station was back!
Build Your Own Necklace or Bracelet
For $19.99, you can customize your own bracelet or necklace. There’s a decent selection of beads to choose from, and it’s a way to ensure you come home with a unique souvenir!
More info on how you can build your own!
This was the custom bracelet on display when we stopped by.
It’s so pretty!
Animal Kingdom Food Updates
Zuri’s Sweets Shop
While this isn’t technically a food update, it’s an update about something at a food location…which totally counts! The souvenir cups are back in stock at Zuri’s Sweets Shop and are available for $10.99!
Get a sweet treat and a souvenir all in one!
And that’s it for this week — a whole lot of new and new-to-the-park merchandise. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and updates.
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