The Merry Menagerie cupcake has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and this year, it can be found at Flame Tree Barbecue and Restaurantosaurus. We spotted it when we were at Restaurantosaurus checking out the new “So Cool Dinos” National Geographic book that now comes with the kids’ meals. The 50th celebration cupcake is also still … Read more
We returned to Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the lunch buffet. Let’s see how it compares to our experience at breakfast. Tusker House is located in Africa. Interior Characters Each guest receives an autograph card. The card is the same for breakfast and lunch/dinner, with Daisey, Mickey, Goofy, and Donald preparing fresh … Read more
For the first time since March 2020, buffet dining is back at Tusker House Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But what, if anything, has changed? Let’s find out! Check-In Unlike at the other Walt Disney World parks, there’s no separate entrance line for early dining reservations, so we had to wait in a long line … Read more
Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will switch from family-style dining back to a buffet this November. Tusker House reopened in June 2021 after being closed for over a year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Many Walt Disney World restaurants that opened after the COVID-19 closure did not initially offer their buffet experience. Family-style dining … Read more
World Princess Week is back with new (and old) princess-inspired treats at Walt Disney World. Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can try the returning Pocahontas mousse at Creature Comforts. Pocahontas Mousse – $5.99 Pinapple-banana cake, cream cheese-coconut mousse, chocolate feather, and gem This mousse comes in a convenient plastic case for easy carrying. This was … Read more
A new cupcake celebrating Pride Month is now available at multiple locations in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We picked it up in Restaurantosaurus, where guests can still get the 50th Celebration Cupcake. You can watch a video review as part of our full coverage on the Pride Month treats this summer at Walt Disney World, or … Read more
On our latest venture to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we stopped by Pizzafari to try the delectable new pineapple and vanilla “Turning Red” cupcake. It’s also available at Flame Tree Barbecue and Restaurantosaurus. “Turning Red” Cupcake – $5.99 Vanilla Cupcake, Pineapple Compote Filling, Pineapple Buttercream Bao Bun with Dark Chocolate Chopsticks, Sweet Magnolia Blossom, and a … Read more
The buzz going around Disney’s Animal Kingdom is that the orange-honey bee cupcake is back! Well, we here at WDWNT are fond of bees (sort of), and it was delicious last year, so we had to fly over there right away. This limited-time treat can “bee” found at Creature Comforts now through April 28. You … Read more
The floating mountain-shaped tap handles for Mo’ara beer in Satu’li Canteen have been temporarily replaced. Satu’li Canteen is located in Pandora: The World of Avatar. Mo’ara is also available outside the canteen at Pongu Pongu. The old handles are apparently broken and may return, according to Cast Members. Until then, the handles have been replaced with … Read more
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
