Themed Signage Added to New Harambe Market Seating Area in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney has added more themed signs to the new Harambe Market seating area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Themed Signage in Harambe Market Seating Area The covered seating area serves Harambe Market, Tamu Tamu Refreshments, or Zuri’s Sweets Shop in the Africa section of the park. It opened in March after nine months of construction and is located … Read more

PHOTOS: Thatched Roofing Near Completion on New Covered Seating in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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It looks like the thatched roof of the new covered seating area in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is almost complete. Construction began back in June 2023 and crews started adding thatching last month. Covered Seating in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The thatching covers most of the larger roof and the two dormer rooves … Read more

PHOTOS: Roof Thatching Added to Covered Seating Area Near Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Thatched roofing has been added to the ends of what is thought to be a new covered seating area in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The seating area is situated near Harambe Market, Tamu Tamu Refreshments, and Zuri’s Sweets Shop. Covered Seating Near Harambe Market The new straw thatching is on the ends … Read more

PHOTOS: Roof Decking Added to New Covered Seating Area Near Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Roof decking has been added atop the framework of a new covered seating area that’s currently under construction near the Harambe Market quick-service dining location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Work commenced in the area in late June when construction walls went up behind Tamu Tamu Refreshments; we noticed the structure’s steel skeleton towering over the … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Down Around Harambe Market Path, Overhead Covering Under Construction for Potential New Seating Area in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Construction continues in Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, though the walls blocking the path to the market have now come down. In addition, reportedly a new seating area is under construction for the market in the park’s Africa section. Harambe Market Pathway Reopens Construction began in June in Harambe Market, with construction walls going … Read more

New Structure Visible Behind Harambe Market Construction Walls in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Construction has been ongoing since June in Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, potentially for additional seating. We initially saw construction walls behind Tamu Tamu Refreshments. In August, they were extended to block the pathway from Harambe Market to the park’s Asia section. Harambe Market Construction When approaching from the direction of Tamu Tamu Refreshments … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Up Near Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Construction walls have gone up across from Harambe Market in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom Construction Walls The walls are around the space behind Tamu Tamu Refreshments, ending at the Malimwengu Guest House façade. Themed signs on the construction walls are from the Harambe Ministry of Public Works. This one says … Read more

REVIEW: Colossal Elephant Roll Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The official 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is today, and tons of various snacks, refreshments, and culinary offerings are available during the festivities. We tried the new Colossal Elephant Roll in Africa at Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery. This coffee shop is located in the Harambe area of Africa, across from Mombasa Marketplace and … Read more

NEW ‘The Lion King’ Simba and Nala Ear Headband at Magic Kingdom

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Calling all fans of “The Lion King.” A new Simba and Nala ear headband is now available at Fantasy Faire at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Simba and Nala Ear Headband- $34.99 We found this Simba and Nala headband a few days ago over at Pioneer Mercantile at Disneyland, but this is the first … Read more

Bar Replaces Ribs Shop at Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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An outdoor bar has opened in Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in front of the building that used to serve ribs. Harambe Market is in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The blue building at the end of the market was previously “Chef Mwanga’s Ribs Shop.” The sign was later changed to “Chef … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 6/27/2022 (Harambe Village Acrobats Return, Main Street Electrical Parade Merchandise, 5th Anniversary Pandora MagicBand, & More)

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Good Morning, Explorers! We’re out on an adventure today through Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and glad you could join us. Get ready to have a wild time! This rope drop crowd doesn’t look too bad. We’re off to the races… to Pandora – The World of Avatar that is. Most guests rope drop Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Harambe Village Acrobats Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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As more entertainment slowly returns to Walt Disney World, we caught another returning favorite on our latest trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the Harambe Village Acrobats have somersaulted back into the Africa area of the park! The actors come out with a little dance to announce their presence. Separate or together, these incredible actors … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tam Tam Drummers Return to Harambe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Live entertainment is returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Tam Tam Drummers are once again performing on the Harambe stage. We caught their first performance this morning and it was awesome! The Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe are excited to be back. The show features five drummers. Audience participation is encouraged. Guests of all ages … Read more

Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe Returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7

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It was previously announced that the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe would be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we now know they will be back on November 7, 2021. According to the Walt Disney World website, they will be performing on the hour starting at 10:00 a.m. Their final performance each day will be … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Kora Tinga Tinga Brings Live Music Back to the Streets of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Live entertainment options continue to return to Walt Disney World. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Kora Tinga Tinga is once again performing in Harambe. The Kora Tinga Tinga performer plays the kora, a West African instrument similar to a harp or lute. Though he previously would walk among guests, for now he is just playing on … Read more