New Foods at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Oct. 17, 2023
Prepare your taste buds for a wild culinary adventure as Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park unveils a tantalizing array of new menu items across its various dining locations. The imaginative culinary teams have curated a menu that promises to captivate your palate with every bite.
From breakfast delights like the Stuffed Pancake Sandwich to savory dinner options such as the Chicken and Shrimp Rice Bowl, and tempting snacks from Tamu Tamu, there's something to satiate every craving. Brace yourself for a symphony of flavors that will leave you both exhilarated and hungry.
Let's dive into the gastronomic wonders now available at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park!
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Starting our journey at the vibrant Harambe Market, an open-air quick-service haven boasting African-inspired fare, we find a slew of new additions. Feast your eyes on a trio of delectable rice bowls – the Chicken and Shrimp Rice Bowl, Chicken Rice Bowl, and Shrimp Rice Bowl. Each dish features jollof rice with kachumbari tomato salad and tzatziki sauce, with options to crown it with chermoula-marinated chicken, peri peri-marinated shrimp, or a combination of both. A kid-friendly version, the Shrimp and Rice Bowl, with peri peri-marinated shrimp, white rice, and a Cuties Mandarin Orange, is also available.
But the culinary adventure doesn't stop there. The Beef and Lamb Kofta Pita, a marriage of house-made beef and lamb kofta with tzatziki sauce, chermoula, and irresistible house-made chips, is a must-try. For plant-based enthusiasts, the IMPOSSIBLE Kofta Pita presents IMPOSSIBLE kofta with a plant-based aïoli, chermoula, and house-made chips. Salad aficionados will rejoice at the addition of the Harambe Salad with Chicken, harmonizing chermoula-marinated chicken with quinoa, grilled corn, black-eyed peas, and crispy chickpeas, topped with a flavorful chermoula-herbed vinaigrette. An option with shrimp is also available.
Don't forget to save room for dessert! The Mango Passion Fruit Cheesecake promises a refreshing and delightful conclusion to your culinary journey.
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Moving on to breakfast delights, the Stuffed Pancake Sandwich is a game-changer. Savor the salty-sweet fusion of sausage, guava paste, egg, and cheese. And fear not, you can opt for this breakfast delight without guava if it's not to your liking. Available at Drinkwallah, Pongu Pongu, Trek Snacks, and select outdoor vending carts.
Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery is another hotspot for breakfast enthusiasts and those seeking midday bites. The Egg and Bacon Croissant Sandwich with Tomato Pepper Relish, as well as the Breakfast Totchos with Eggs, Bacon, and Cheese, are sure to please. And for plant-based options, the IMPOSSIBLE Gatsby and Harissa Chicken Wrap, both accompanied by house-made potato chips, offer a delicious alternative.
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Pongu Pongu, known for its Na'vi-inspired treats, introduces a decadent Cinnamon Roll to complement its existing offerings.
Barbecue aficionados are in for a treat at Flame Tree Barbecue, where the IMPOSSIBLE Burnt Ends, paired with french fries and coleslaw, make a delightful plant-based addition. For french fry enthusiasts, the French Fries with Pulled Pork and Cheese is a must-try.
Pizzafari joins the menu update with the introduction of Plant-based Italian Sausage, served with a side salad featuring Italian dressing. And if you're seeking additional side options, the Antipasto Side Salad will soon be available.
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For those with a sweet tooth, Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Harambe Village unveils four new snacks, including the DOLE Whip Orange Soda Float with strawberry syrup, a refreshing classic DOLE Whip Float, and, for those 21 and older, the DOLE Whip Float with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum or the DOLE Whip Hard Cider Float featuring ACE Pineapple Craft Cider.
The culinary teams at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park have undoubtedly crafted an extraordinary array of delights for visitors to savor. No matter where you find yourself in the park, the adventure for foodies is boundless at Disney Parks!