What’s New in Animal Kingdom: More Ride Demolition and 3 Pairs of Minnie Ears!

It’s time for another look at what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

Tree of Life

This week brought us a new Frozen Margarita and lots of new 50th nuiMO merchandise! Check it out.

Animal Kingdom Food Update

At Dawa Bar, we found a sign for Frozen Margaritas for $13. They’re made with Corazon Tequila, Triple Sec, Sweet-and-Sour, and fresh Orange Juice.

New Frozen Margarita

They’re frozen and ready for pouring!

It’s ready to drink!

If you’d like to try a Frozen Margarita or other specialty cocktails, visit Dawa Bar!

Check out a frozen drink hack in Animal Kingdom!

Animal Kingdom Construction Update

Primeval Whirl construction continues to progress as Disney dismantles the ride. The DinoLand ride closed in 2020 and just recently began undergoing construction.

Primeval Whirl Construction

Along with construction walls, pieces of Whirl have now been removed. Disney has not yet announced the replacement plans for this ride.

Here are major construction updates around Disney World!

Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update

Riverside Depot

The Blue Snowflake Mickey Balloon light-up ears have returned to Disney World! Yes, in October.

Snowflake Balloon Ears

There’s a new Princess Art Kit consisting of paints, markers, and more for $29.99.

Princess Art Kit

We found a new Disney Terrarium Pin featuring Jacques and Gus from Cinderella.

New Terrarium Pin

These pins are limited edition and cost $19.99 each.

Serka Zong

In Serka Zong, we saw a new addition to the Disney Babies Plushes, this time with Baloo from The Jungle Book!

Baloo

His little swaddle is designed with a print of animals, including dancing monkeys. It costs $34.99.

Mombasa Marketplace

There are new 50th anniversary Collectible Medallions at Mombasa Marketplace. You can find them at this kiosk.

Collectible Medallions

There are several new designs inspired by the 50th anniversary, and they cost $5 each or 4 for $15.

50th Collector Coins

You can take a look at the coins below! The new designs include Simba, Bambi, Timon, and Pumbaa, with a Mickey on the back of the coin!

50th Coins

Discovery Trading

There were two new ears in Discovery Trading, including the Olive Minnie Ears we saw recently in Disneyland that may or may not remind us of grandma’s couch.

Olive Ears

The Blue Velvet Ears feature a blue chevron design with a sparkly blue bow. The ears are made with a velvety material.

Blue Velvet Ears

Both ears cost $29.99.

See more photos of the Blue Velvet Ears here!

There were lots of new 50th anniversary accessories for nuiMOs! Each outfit cost $12.99.

nuiMO Outfits

There’s this adorable skirt and Minnie ear headband set…

50th nuiMO Outfit

…an EARidescent hoodie and teeny tiny backpack

The teeny backpack!

…and a Mickey hat and matching outfit!

nuiMO Mickey Hat!

And some of the outfits reminded us of going to Disney World in the 80s!

nuiMO Outfits

Each outfit is $12.99.

Dino Institute Gift Shop

We also found this awesome new dinosaur in the Dino Institute Gift Shop! It costs $22.95.

Dinosaur

And that’s what’s new at Animal Kingdom! Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news, especially with Disney Genie launching soon!

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