Did you miss us? It’s time to go over what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

Not only did we find a purse living in the future, but we also tried a must-have summer snack! Check out what we found in Animal Kingdom this week!

Animal Kingdom Food Updates

This week we ordered the plant-based Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl for $12.99 at Satu’li Canteen, which is crispy fried tofu seasoned with chili-spice, topped with crunchy vegetable slaw and boba balls, served with your choice of base and sauce. We chose the red and sweet potato hash base with the plant-based charred green onion vinaigrette. A Cast Member let us know that this vinaigrette once contained honey, but at this time it no longer does.

The only other base that is plant-based at Satu’li Canteen is the rice and beans, so this is a great option for people with plant-based diets! You can find Satu’li Canteen in Pandora.

Check out our recent review of Satu’li Canteen here!

Caravan Road was open for day two of a soft opening, and we tried the Watermelon Shaved Ice for $4.99. We really enjoyed how this tasted like real watermelon juice without being overly sweet.

Caravan Road is a spot that you won’t always find open in Animal Kingdom, but shaved ice, like their Mango Passion Fruit Shaved Ice, can be a delicious and refreshing treat on a hot summer day!

Read more about our Watermelon Shaved Ice review here!

Animal Kingdom Construction Updates

In DinoLand U.S.A., Restaurantosaurus has been undergoing some construction, and now the stairs are once again open!

And over by the entrance, the Ice Age: Buck Wild Sand Sculpture is getting an update! We’ll be watching to see how it turns out.

Let’s go shopping!

Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Riverside Depot

At Riverside Depot, there was a new Doctor’s Day Pin for $18, featuring Doctor Minnie.

There was also a new Kermit the Frog St. Patrick’s Day Pin for $18.

For spring, we spotted a new Princess Party Tiana Pin for $20, as well as a Floral Dopey Pin for $20.

And in honor of the upcoming Disney and Pixar film, there was a new Turning Red Pin for $16.

There was also a new Characters on Parade Pin, featuring Ariel, for $19.99.

A limited 50th Anniversary Visa Cardmember Pin was also available for $12.99.

And this cute Minnie Ears Hat was restocked! You can take it home for $24.99.

Time to head to the Dino Institute!

Dino Institute

At the Dino Institute, these new Dinosaur Collectible Figurines arrived! It comes with six dinosaur figures.

You won’t even believe this next item.

Island Mercantile

We found a Light Up 50th Wristlet Bag for $39.99, and get this — this wristlet actually lights up when you unlock your phone and tap it on the bag! The fireworks actually light up.

It has an EARidescent strap so you can easily carry it around too. What a unique souvenir!

Read more about the Light Up Wristlet Bag here!

Discovery Trading

At Discovery Trading, we spotted a set of Small Mickey Plates for $39.99.

We have one more stop to go!

Serka Zong Bazaar

Serka Zong Bazaar had three new (and very soft) animal plushes, including this Red Panda Plush with a little recycling symbol on its paw!

The Red Panda Plush is $24.99.

This White Tiger Plush is $17.99…

…and this Snow Leopard Plush is $19.99!

And that’s all the news from Animal Kingdom! Keep reading DFB for more Disney news!

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