REVIEW: Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream Float is the Perfect Pick-Me-Up at Dino-Bite Snacks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Dino-Bite Snacks at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is serving up two new cold brew treats for the spring. We swung by to try the cold brew float. Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream Float – $5.99 Joffrey’s Coffee french roast cold brew with Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream This is your basic Joffrey’s iced coffee with a scoop of … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious Marinated Pork Flatbread Arrives at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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One of the new spring dishes at Walt Disney World this season is a marinated pork flatbread, now available at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Kusafiri is located in the park’s Africa area. Kusafiri debuted a new menu last fall. Read our reviews of the marinated chicken flatbread sandwich and spiced … Read more

Caravan Road Reopens With Only Beverages at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Caravan Road has finally reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The kiosk had posted a new menu of just beverages last September but remained closed until now. This kiosk is in the Asia area of the park. Caravan Road will be serving the shaved ice previously offered from a cart in Harambe Market. Watermelon, mango passion fruit, … Read more

REVIEW: New ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ Pineapple Mint Julep Inspired by John Dabney Comes to Thirsty River Bar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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As part of the “Celebrate Soulfully” event for Black History Month, a new Mint Julep in honor of John Dabney is available at Thirsty River Bar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It is also available at Dawa Bar. The placard reads, “Inspired by a John Dabney original recipe, Dabney’s success as a bartender allowed him to … Read more

REVIEW: ‘Celebrate Soulfully’ Bananas Foster Cupcake and Fantastic Collard Greens Available at Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Black History Month has begun, which means “Celebrate Soulfully” is back at Walt Disney World. Special food items will be available for the month of February and we’re starting with the “Soul”-themed cupcake and collard greens at Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The menu sign for the cupcake includes information about “Soul” and … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment Moves to Entrance Area of Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A month after refurbishment wrapped up outside Restaurantosaurus Lounge and the Pterodactyl Pterrace, construction has picked back up near the Restaurantosaurus entrance. Restaurantosaurus is located in Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Construction walls have been erected between Pterodactyl Pterrace and the main entrance. The walls and scrim, block some of the front deck, but … Read more

PHOTOS: Second Deck Reopens as Restaurantosaurus Refurbishment Continues at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Refurbishment continues at Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and the second deck is open once again. The second deck seating area at Restaurantosaurus has received the same refurbishment as the first. The flooring and wood have been restained. Of course, given the “employee break area” theme of Restaurantosaurus and the general well-worn aesthetics of Dinoland … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious and Adorable Merry Menagerie Cupcake Returns to Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Merry Menagerie cupcake has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and this year, it can be found at Flame Tree Barbecue. Merry Menagerie Cupcake – $5.99 Gingerbread Cupcake with Cream Cheese Icing Filling and Frosting This treat debuted in 2019 and is almost too cute to eat (but too delicious to pass up). Once out … Read more

REVIEW: Small But Mighty 50th Anniversary Firefly Appletini at Restaurantosaurus Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests looking to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World can get a new Firefly Appletini. The appletini is available at Restaurantosaurus Lounge in DinoLand U.S.A. Firefly Appletini – $16 Stolichnaya Vodka, DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Liqueur, sweet-and-sour, and lime juice, served with a glow cube This drink is small … Read more

REVIEW: New Golden Savannah Matcha Frappe from Joffrey’s Coffee Shines at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Calling all matcha fans! You can now satisfy your matcha craving with the new Golden Savannah frappe available at Joffrey’s in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Golden Savannah – $6.39 A frozen matcha frappe topped with whipped cream and EARidescent sprinkles. This drink tastes exactly as described. It’s a matcha frappe topped with EARidescent yellow and green … Read more

REVIEW: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Golden Margarita Is Heavy on Glitter, Light on Alcohol at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Adult guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World with a special golden margarita at Trilo-Bites. There’s another 50th Anniversary Margarita at Dawa Bar in Animal Kingdom. 50th Anniversary Golden Margarita – $14.00 Sparkling Golden Salt dresses this Anniversary Margarita of Jose Cuervo Gold, Grand Marnier, Sweet-and-Sour, and Lime … Read more

REVIEW: Red Velvet Scar Cupcake Returns for Halloween at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The villainous Scar cupcake has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the 2021 Halloween season. This cupcake is now available at Creature Comforts and Flame Tree Barbecue through November 4. Scar Cupcake – $5.99 Red velvet cupcake with toasted marshmallow filling, chocolate marshmallow frosting, chocolate pebbles, and white chocolate flames with an edible icing image … Read more

PHOTOS: Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Now Sponsored by Impossible

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Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now sponsored by Impossible. A new sign on the Restaurantosaurus marquee says “Home of the Impossible burger.” Read our review of Restaurantosaurus’ 50th anniversary items.

REVIEW: New Maleficent Cupcake Is Ferociously Delicious at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Celebrate the spooky season with this new cupcake inspired by Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty” in her dragon form. It’s available at Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Maleficent Cupcake — $5.99 Purple Velvet Cupcake with Dragon Blood Orange Curd, Vanilla Frosting, Crisp Pearls, White Chocolate Flames, and Maleficent Medallion This is a beautifully … Read more

REVIEW: Firefly Margarita Shines at Dawa Bar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

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On our latest visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we stopped by Dawa Bar to try the new Firefly Margarita, part of the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebrations. Firefly Margarita – $16 Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Pineapple Juice The Firefly Margarita delivers. It is incredibly well-balanced, allowing you to … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Anniversary Corn Chip Pie with Walt’s Chili from Dino Diner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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We’ve reviewed a lot of sweet treats from Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebrations, so we decided to take a break from the sugar and try something savory instead. We set up camp outside Dino Diner for the Corn Chip Pie with Walt’s Chili. Corn Chip Pie with Walt’s Chili – $8.49 Corn … Read more