A new series of “Tarzan” 25th anniversary merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World. The collection includes a Loungefly backpack, which was sold out on our visit, Loungefly ears, a Terk plush, a Tarzan and Jane figurine, and a mug. All items were in Ziwani Traders at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We also found the ears and plush at World of Disney in Disney Springs.

Ear Headband – $44.99

The outside of the Loungefly ear headband is covered in forest green pleather, and the inside is lined with soft brown velour. The ears are surrounded by pleather patches of vines. The Minnie bow sitting between the ears is brown with a leaf pattern.

Tantor the elephant is pictured on the left ear against a blue and green jungle background. Terk is attached to the right ear with a button so she can swing back and forth.

A brown tag with the “Disney” and “Loungefly” wordmarks is on one side of the ear headband.

The back of each ear shows green moss-covered trees, vines, leaves, and other foliage in an otherwise empty jungle.

Terk Plush – $29.99

This plush turns Tarzan’s best friend Terk into a cuddly toy. Terk is a black and gray gorilla with a tall fluff of hair. She has embroidered features, including her brown eyes and smile.

There is no design on Terk’s back.

Tarzan and Jane Figurine – $229

This figure depicts the moment Tarzan and Jane first met in the 1999 film. The two characters are perched atop mossy roots beneath a green vine-filled treetop.

Tarzan squats with his hand outstretched. Jane kneels in her yellow dress, her eyes wide with fear as she stares at Tarzan. The figurine lights up.

Tarzan Mug – $24.99

Tarzan is pictured “surfing” down a tree branch on one side of this mug. He’s framed by a wood-like finish with green moss that spills down from the top of the mug.

“Disney Tarzan 25th” is framed on the other side of the mug against a jungle background. The handle resembles a twisted tree branch.

Tarzan and Jane Ornament – $26.99

This “Tarzan” Sketchbook ornament is not labeled as part of the 25th-anniversary collection but it is new. It depicts a scene from the end of the film when Tarzan and Jane swing on a vine together.

Jane looks loving at Tarzan. Tarzan has one hand on the vine and the other around Jane’s waist. A golden hook and red ribbon stick out the top of Tarzan’s head.

“Tarzan” was released on June 18, 1999. After it’s release, the film saw representation in Disney parks around the world. Tarzan’s Treehouse reopened at Hong Kong Disneyland in January 2024. Late in 2023, the former Tarzan’s Treehouse in Disneyland reopened as Adventureland Treehouse Inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson

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The Mac & Cheese Hand Pie is now available to guests at Magic Kingdom.

The new food item is now available at The Friar’s Nook. On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, we made our way to the quick-service restaurant to try the new hand pie.

Mac & Cheese Hand Pie – $8.99

This “hand pie” is trying hard to be an empanada but it just doesn’t hit quite right. The top is nice and crispy but the bottom is soggy, which made it really difficult to cut into. Maybe we were supposed to eat it with our hands rather than cut it, but since it’s covered in cheese sauce, it’s not the easiest thing to eat without utensils. That being said, if you cut into it, the inside goes everywhere, which kind of defeats the purpose of the snack.

No matter how you eat it, it’s a mess. Additionally, we couldn’t even tell you what the green stuff on top is. It may be cilantro, but it tastes like nothing.

The mac & cheese inside the item is the classic mac & cheese that is served as a side at Walt Disney World. It’s not great, but it’s not bad either. The cheese sauce on top is probably the same cheese sauce you’d get as a side with a pretzel. If it’s not, it tastes just like it.

Overall, we found the mac & cheese hand pie boring. Picky eaters may love this, after all, it’s just cheese and fried dough, which is hard to mess up. However, we found the name to be much more exciting than the food itself and wouldn’t recommend rushing to get this.

If you’re not a fan of messy food, then we don’t recommend this item. Just look at the photo above! We’d also avoid this if you don’t enjoy the taste of processed cheese.

In the end, the mac & cheese hand pie doesn’t overly disappoint, but it doesn’t wow either. It’s just there.

Rating out of 7: 3

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