A new dining option is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler is a new way to prepay for a food credit and enjoy preferred seating for Rivers of Light. Here are the details:
Dates
This offering is on sale now for Rivers of Light performances December 22, 2018 through January 2, 2019. Digital value cards can be redeemed between 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM.
Price
Each Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler is $30—and you’ll receive a $35 digital value card to redeem for select sips and bites (a bonus of $5 per tasting sampler). Gratuity is not included or required when purchasing tastings and beverages. Valid theme park admission is required.
Note that Advance purchase is required and will not be available the day of use.
Buy online: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/dining/animal-kingdom/rivers-of-light-tasting-sampler/
Locations
Your digital value card can be redeemed for tasting-sized sips and bites at more than 40 food-and-beverage kiosks and carts throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Discover delicious options in every Land, which may include:
- Africa: Chicken curry bowl, Dole Whip float and craft beer selections
- Discovery Island: Meatball with polenta, mac & cheese with pulled pork or shrimp, house-smoked pastrami slider and apple cider donut holes
- Pandora: Pineapple lumpia, pretzels and select beverages
- Asia: Tuna bao, Korean beef slider, fried dumplings, margaritas and a beer flight
- Dinoland U.S.A.: Corn chip pie, Buffalo chicken chips, milkshakes and a holiday sundae
- Other Locations: Additional carts are available throughout the park
To pick up a map of participating locations, please visit Creature Comforts or Isle of Java.
Note: The digital value card cannot be used at Table-Service Restaurants and Quick-Service Restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.
Rivers of Light
At night, make your way over to Rivers of Light, where you’ll enjoy preferred seating for the second showing of this dazzling water and light show! As showtime approaches, you’ll be escorted to a reserved seating location overlooking the lake—offering exceptional views of the show and surrounding theater. You’ll be perfectly positioned to behold this dazzling light-and-water show that celebrates the magic of nature!
To check in for the show, please use the theater entrance closest to DinoLand U.S.A. The number of seats reserved for the Rivers of Light viewing is determined by the number of digital value cards purchased.