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 December 2023, keep reading.
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Now, let’s dive into the updates.
December 30th, 2023
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
- Restocked Chip n Dale “acorn” cookies – $5.99
Restocked Chip n Dale “acorn” cookies
- Encanto microphone – $29.99
Encanto microphone
- Here’s a closeup:
Encanto microphone closeup
- Bruno pet poncho – $39.99
Bruno pet poncho
CONSTRUCTION
- Progress on the new structure
Progress on the new structure
- Here’s another look:
Progress on the new structure
- Here’s another look:
Progress on the new structure
Here’s another look:
Progress on the new structure
December 29th, 2023
FOOD UPDATES
Pizzafari
– New Year’s 2024 Cupcake – $6.29
New Year’s 2024 Cupcake
Tamu Tamu Refreshments
– Cast Member confirmed Pineapple Dole Whip Hard Cider Float will be DDP eligible
Cast Member confirmed Pineapple Dole Whip Hard Cider Float will be DDP eligible
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures
– Mickey & Co. pet collar – $19.99
Mickey & Co. pet collar
– Mickey & Co. pet lead – $19.99
Mickey & Co. pet lead
Discovery Trading Company
– Thank you for being you Mickey and Minnie shirt – $39.99
Thank you for being you Mickey and Minnie shirt
– 2024 Mickey foaming hand soap – $13.99
2024 Mickey foaming hand soap
Riverside Depot
– Hakuna Matata Lion King phone case – $34.99
Hakuna Matata Lion King phone case
– The Lion King phone case – $34.99
The Lion King phone case
– Mickey Mouse Pirate pin – $14.99
Mickey Mouse Pirate pin
– Donald Duck Pirate pin – $12.99
Donald Duck Pirate pin
– Pirates of the Caribbean jailed pirates and dog – $14.99
Pirates of the Caribbean jailed pirates and dog
– Animal Kingdom Mickey Mouse plush – $24.99
Mickey Mouse plush
– Animal Kingdom Minnie Mouse plush – $24.99
Minnie Mouse plush
Island Mercantile
– Stitch rug — $34.99
Stitch rug
– Livin’ our best park life youth shirt – $26.99
Livin’ our best park life youth shirt
– Outside personalization table
Outside personalization table
MISCELLANEOUS UPDATES
WDW Directional Signs
– Signs coming out of the park are showing signs of wear
Directional Signs coming out of the park are showing signs of wear
December 28th, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Harambe Village
- Update on new structure with additional design elements added.
Update on new structure with additional design elements added
- Here’s a closer look:
Update on new structure with additional design elements added
- Here’s another look:
Update on new structure with additional design elements added
- Some snack carts now have Banshee artwork
Some snack carts now have Banshee artwork
- Here’s a closer look:
Some snack carts now have Banshee artwork
December 21st, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Harambe Village
- Updates to the building next to Tamu Tamu.
Updates on the building next to Tamu Tamu
December 20th, 2023
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Riverside Depot
- MARVEL First Appearance Comic Spider-Man pin – $19.99
MARVEL First Appearance Comic Spider-Man pin
- MARVEL First Appearance Comic Ultimate Fallout pin – $19.99
MARVEL First Appearance Comic Ultimate Fallout pin
- Holiday Merry Christmas Goofy, Mickey, and Minnie wreath pin – $17.99
Holiday Merry Christmas Goofy, Mickey, and Minnie wreath pin
- Disney Arcade Pinocchio pin – $19.99
Disney Arcade Pinocchio pin
Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures
- Mickey & Co. purple and white striped flower button-up shirt – $54.99
Mickey & Co. purple and white striped flower button-up shirt
- Mickey & Co. flower and gardening sweatshirt – $59.99
Mickey & Co. flower and gardening sweatshirt
- Mickey & Co. Mickey gardening white button-up shirt – $44.99
Mickey & Co. Mickey gardening white button-up shirt
- Mickey & Co. flowers and insects green shorts – $39.99
Mickey & Co. flowers and insects green shorts
- Mickey & Co friends purple canvas tote bag – $39.99
Mickey & Co friends purple canvas tote bag
- Walt Disney World black canvas tote bag – $54.99
Walt Disney World black canvas tote bag
- Winnie the Pooh and Friends weighted blanket – $84.99
Winnie the Pooh and Friends weighted blanket
Beverage Carts
- Holiday Straw – $6.50 and can be added to any non-alcoholic beverage
Holiday Straw – $6.50 and can be added to any non-alcoholic beverage
Island Mercantile
- Personalizing station set up for merch
Personalizing station set up for merch
- Merry Menagerie penguin puppet – $24.99
Merry Menagerie penguin puppet
- Merry Menagerie fox puppet – $24.99
Merry Menagerie fox puppet
- Merry Menagerie seal puppet – $24.99
Merry Menagerie seal puppet
- Merry Menagerie shirt – $34.99
Merry Menagerie shirt
- Merry Menagerie hooded sweatshirt – $54.99
Merry Menagerie hooded sweatshirt
December 19th, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Harambe Village
- The new structure continues to receive application of thatch roof.
The new structure continues to receive applications of thatch roof
- Here’s a close-up look at it:
The new structure continues to receive applications of thatch roof
Walkway between Asia and Africa
- PhotoPass location offering AP exclusive Wish MagicShot
PhotoPass location offering AP exclusive Wish MagicShot
- Here’s another look at it:
PhotoPass location offering AP exclusive Wish MagicShot
Discovery Trading Company
- Black hidden Mickey animal print water bottle previously seen – $29.99
Black hidden Mickey animal print water bottle previously seen
- Here’s a close-up look at it:
Black hidden Mickey animal print water bottle previously seen
Island Mercantile
- Sulley pillow – $44.99
Sulley pillow
December 15th, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Harambe Village
- The building next to Tamu Tamu now has a roof.
The building next to Tamu Tamu now has a roof.
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures
- Tigger Sweatshirt – $59.99
Tigger Sweatshirt
- Eeyore Shirt – $34.99
Eeyore Shirt
- Piglet Shirt – $34.99
Piglet Shirt
- Piglet Sweatshirt – $59.99
Piglet Sweatshirt
- Winnie the Pooh Shirt – $34.99
Winnie the Pooh Shirt
- Winnie the Pooh Socks – $16.99
Winnie the Pooh Socks
- Tigger Socks – $16.99
Tigger Socks
- Winnie the Pooh Crocs – $59.99
Winnie the Pooh Crocs
December 8th, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Harambe Village
- Updated pictures of construction between Harambe Market and Tamu Tamu
Harambe Village Updated construction
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Island Mercantile
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse Holiday Figurine – $75
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Holiday Figurine
- Winnie the Pooh Holiday Figurine – $53
Winnie the Pooh Holiday Figurine
- Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket Figurine – $53
Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket Figurine
December 6th, 2023
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Annual Passholder Magnets
- Oswald and Figment magnets – Free
Oswald and Figment Annual Passholder magnets
Riverside Depot
- Play in the Park Mickey Throw Blanket – $37.56
Play in the Park Mickey Throw Blanket
December 3rd, 2023
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Harambe Market/Africa Construction
- More progress on the building behind the wall.
More progress on the building behind the wall
FOOD UPDATES
Creature Comforts
- Holiday Mousse Dome – $7.99
Holiday Mousse Dome
MERCHANDISE UPDATES
Discovery Trading Company
- Decades Collection Toy Story Jessie Minnie Ears Headband – $39.99
Decades Collection Toy Story Jessie Minnie Ears Headband
Looking for more Animal Kingdom updates? Check out the following pages to see ALL the updates from this park:
- Animal Kingdom Updates November 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates October 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates September 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates August 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates July 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates June 2023
- Animal Kingdom Updates May 2023
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