We keep track of ALL the updates and changes at the Disney World theme parks. If you’re looking for the most recent updates from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, check out our “What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom ” page, which we update every single day! For all the updates from August 2023, keep reading.

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Now, let’s dive into the updates.

August 31st, 2023

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Island Mercantile

• The center round checkout counter was removed, and according to a cast member, the round checkout counter by the Avatar merchandise at Island Mercantile will be removed as well soon.

• Here’s another view:

August 28th, 2023

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Island Mercantile

• The front part of Island Mercantile has reopened with new checkout counters installed.

• Here’s another view:

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Island Mercantile

• Haunted Mansion Placemat – $14.99

• Here’s the back:

August 25th, 2023

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Discovery Trading Company

• Annual Pass Holder Happy Halloween Pin – $19.99

• Winnie the Pooh Disney Baby Plush – $39.99

• Animal Print Hair Accessory Set – $19.99

August 21st, 2023

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Discovery Trading Company

• Follow the Vibe Can Holder – $19.99

• And here’s the other side:

• Halloween Popcorn Mix – $6.99

• Roger Rabbit Disney100 Pin – $34.99

• The Horned King Disney100 Magicband+ – $64.99

• And here’s what it looks like outside of the box:

• Rescue Rangers Disney100 Ears – $39.99

• And here’s the back:

• Rescue Rangers Disney100 Loungefly – $78

• And here’s the back:

• Oliver and Company in Disney100 Plushes – $44.99

Island Mercantile

• Princess Pet Costume – $39.99

• Hei Hei Pet Costume – $39.99

• The Little Mermaid Hair Clip – $19.99

August 16th, 2023

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Africa

• Construction walls in Harambe Market have expanded to close that entire walkway from the restaurant to the main walkway.

• Here’s another view:

Asia

• Construction scaffolding up around the monkey habitats around Kali River Rapids.

• Here’s another view:

Africa Discovery Island

• Island Mercantile has closed a few doors to the section closest to the entrance for refurbishment.

• Here’s another view:

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Discovery Trading Company

• Star Wars Navarro mystery pin set – $29.99

• Marvel Comics First Appearance The Mighty Thor pin – $19.99

• Marvel Comics First Appearance The Incredible Hulk pin – $19.99

August 14th, 2023

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Discovery Trading Company

• Mickey Mouse Candy Corn Jack-o’-lantern – $10.99

• And here’s the back:

• Minnie Mouse Candy Corn Jack-o’-lantern – $10.99

• And here’s the back:

Chester and Hesters Dinosaur Treasures

• Avatar Pins – $19.99

The Dino Institute Gift Shop

• Animal Kingdom Phone Case – $34.99

August 7th, 2023

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Discovery Trading Company

• Mouse Wares Plate Set – $39.99

• French Hot Chocolate Remy Munchling – $34.99

• Strawberry Croissant Emile Munchling – $34.99

• Disney Munchlings Dynamic Duos Mystery Box – $16.99

• Here’s the side of the box:

• Disney100 Dooney and Bourke Handbag – $228

• Disney100 Dooney and Bourke Tote Bag – $348

• Disney100 Dooney and Bourke Bag – $368

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Harambe Marketplace

• Walls up on the long pathway from Africa to Asia for Harambe Market construction on additional seating.

• Walls up and the passway blocked around Harambe Marketplace for the construction on additional seating.

• Walls up and the passway blocked around Harambe Marketplace for the construction on additional seating.

August 4th, 2023

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Discovery Trading Company

• Haunted Mansion Bag Charm – $14.99

Mombasa Marketplace

• Black Panther Costume – $59.99

Serka Zong Bazaar

• Expedition Everest Long Sleeve – $44.99

• Youth Conquered Expedition Everest T-shirt – $26.99

August 1st, 2023

FOOD UPDATES

Pizzafari

• Moana Heart of Te Fiti Cupcake – $6.29

• And here’s a closer look at it:

MERCHANDISE UPDATES

Island Mercantile

• Villain Pants – $39.99

Discovery Trading Company

• Horned King Days Until Halloween Pin – $34.99

• Disney Villains Mystery Pin Box Halloween – $24.99

• Minnie Mouse 100 Statue – $399

• Walt Disney World Yellow Castle Shirt – $34.99

Serka Zong Bazaar

• Forbidden Mountain Home of the Yeti Shirt – $36.99

• Animal Kingdom Yeti Hoodie – $64.99

• And here’s the back:

• Yellow Expedition Everest Shirt – $29.99

• White Forbidden Mountain Expedition Everest Shirt – $34.99

  

  White Forbidden Mountain Expedition Everest Shirt

Looking for more Animal Kingdom updates? Check out the following pages to see ALL the updates from this park:

• Animal Kingdom Updates July 2023
• Animal Kingdom Updates June 2023
• Animal Kingdom Updates May 2023

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