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New Harambe Market brings more seating and African-inspired food to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Harambe Market’s vibrant, weathered buildings and bold signage welcome Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests to an immersive African marketplace experience, where authentic flavors and lively atmosphere await under a scenic, partly cloudy sky.

The new Harambe Market area has now removed its construction walls and are set to debut in late May at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World.

Recreating the bustling center of commerce in a colonial-era train depot design with a 1960s water tower, the marketplace offers African-inspired street food at four counter service windows and over 200 shaded seats.

The vibrant menu sign at Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom tempts guests with offerings like dreamy ribs, African-inspired dishes, refreshing beverages, kid-friendly eats, and ice-cold beer—all showcased against a lively blue and yellow wall.

Chef Lenny DeGeorge says, “it’s the sort of food you’d find in a street market in Africa. The menus reflect the unique personalities of the establishments’ owners”.

Below is a sneak peek of what the different counter service windows will have to offer:

Barbecued ribs piled high with slaw, served on a rustic wooden board alongside bright cherry tomatoes and colorful mixed vegetables, bring the bold flavors of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Market straight to your plate for an authentic, theme park-inspired dining adventure.
Chef Mwanga’s: Spice-rubbed karubi rib with green papaya-carrot slaw
A flavorful grilled chicken skewer served on a slate plate, with colorful bowls of salad and tomatoes set in the background, capturing the essence of African-inspired cuisine you’ll find at Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Kitamu Grill: Skewered Chicken
A tempting display of five corn dogs, one revealing its savory filling, served on a rustic board beside a vibrant bowl of mixed beans and vegetables—a feast inspired by the flavors of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Market, perfect for adventurous theme park foodies.
Famous Sausages: Corn dog, inspired by a South African sausage called a boerewors, dipped in curry-infused corn batter with Chickpea Salad

Wanjohi Refreshments will offer beverages including:

  • Six South African wines by the glass
  • Safari Amber Lager and Orlando Brewing I-4 IPA on draft
  • Red sangria with Van der Hum tangerine liqueur from South Africa
  • The Starr of Harambe, a frozen drink with Starr African rum with mango puree in a souvenir mug
  • Non-alcoholic tangerine lemonade
  • Fountain beverages including Sparberry from Zimbabwe and Bibo from South Africa.

The “Fresh Water” tower rises behind a rustic building surrounded by lush greenery, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Market, where guests savor African-inspired cuisine.

A rustic stone building with arched windows and a wooden door, viewed through a grand entry archway beneath overcast skies—evoking the immersive atmosphere of Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where the lively setting and African-themed decor make you feel part of an adventure.

To read more about this exciting addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom visit the Disney Parks Blog

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