Harambe Market opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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I have always loved the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It reminds me of when I used to live in Africa.  The theming and the details are so realistic of how I remember Africa. One of the things I always thought the area lacked is more quick service dining.



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Well, that has changed.  You can now enjoy Harambe Market if you are looking for some quick service dining options. This beautiful area opened 5/23/2015. It is behind the Mombasa Marketplace. You can also access it from the path to Asia across from where you can play the drums in Africa.

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When I arrived shortly before 11 AM there were already people sitting and enjoying the area. Once the market opened it got very busy. They had a short opening ceremony with a guest helping to open the area. There are 4 different menus that you can choose from.



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It will take some time but I will be back to try some of the other food offerings.  They also offer a number of wines and draft beers with your meal.



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Be sure to take some time to enjoy all the details that Disney has packed into this area. The tables and chairs look like they have been out in the weather for quite a while. Don’t forget to look up also.Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9525 DSC_9525 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9527 DSC_9527 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9532 DSC_9532 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9534 DSC_9534 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9537 DSC_9537 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9375 DSC_9375 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9378 DSC_9378 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9380 DSC_9380 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9382 DSC_9382 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9386 DSC_9386 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9388 DSC_9388 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9391 DSC_9391 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9395 DSC_9395 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9420 DSC_9420 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9427 DSC_9427 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9438 DSC_9438 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9455 DSC_9455 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9458 DSC_9458 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9469 DSC_9469 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9477 DSC_9477 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9495 DSC_9495 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9496 DSC_9496 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9514 DSC_9514 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9515 DSC_9515 Harambe Market opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom DSC_9517 DSC_9517

If you sit there for a few minutes you will see the train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch pass by.






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 So if you are looking for food that is not your typical theme park food try this new area in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I think you will be pleasantly surprised and you will feel like you just got a little taste of Africa.

“Til next time, See you in the parks!



Kathy Werling discovered Walt Disney World later than most people but has made up for it. Living close to the theme parks hasn't gotten old yet for her. Kathy is an accomplished photographer and is always out finding new and different things to photograph and experience in the Orlando theme parks. Kathy is also part of the DIS Unlimited Podcast team.

















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