BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 From WDW Magic...Disney's Animal Kingdom to offer enhanced entertainment and food during JuneMay 30, 2012 Disney's Animal Kingdom will be offering an enhanced line-up of entertainment and food offerings during the early part of summer. From June 3 through to June 30 2012, 'Sundowner Celebration' will give guests in Africa, Asia and Discovery Island additional entertainment and some unique food and beverage items. There are no specific details yet of what precisely will be offered, but based on previous events, DJ dance parties and specialized food kiosks are a possibility.Disney's Animal Kingdom has frequently done this during busier times of the year, with the most elaborate being 'The Taste of Africa Street Party' that was trialled back in the summer of 2010.http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Animal-Kingdom/News/30May2012-Disney%27s-Animal-Kingdom-to-offer-enhanced-entertainment-and-food-during-June.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 more details from WDW Magic...More information on Disney's Animal Kingdom 'Sundowner Celebration'Jun 01, 2012 We have some more information on the upcoming 'Sundowner Celebration' that we reported on earlier this week. Taking place from June 3 to June 30 2012, you will be able to find special events throughout most areas of the park. The special offerings will begin after the afternoon parade, running through to park close.Anandapur will offer speciality food and beverages, tea brewing and cooking demonstrations, and finally a cultural dance and street party.Discovery Island will have two bands - "The Island Groove" steel drum group, and "Viva Gala Street Band". Game activities will be held near to the Flamingos.Harambe Village will offer specialized works of art, food demonstrations, a Wine Walk and Juice tasting, and a street party with the Tam Tam Drummers and Burudika Band.For an idea of what to expect, see our report from 2010's "Taste of Africa" events.http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Animal-Kingdom/News/01Jun2012-More-information-on-Disney%27s-Animal-Kingdom-%27Sundowner-Celebration%27.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Excerpted from WDW Magic. Follow the link for more photos...Disney's Animal Kingdom's latest evening event - 'Sundowner Celebration'Jun 04, 2012The new "Sundowner Celebration" began yesterday at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and we've got a photo tour of all the offerings.Taking place from June 3 to June 30 2012, you will be able to find special events throughout most areas of the park, beginning after the parade and running through to park close.In Asia's Anandapur, you can find speciality food and beverages, tea brewing and cooking demonstrations, and finally an Indian dance and street party.Discovery Island has two bands - "The Island Groove" steel drum group, and "Viva Gala Street Band", along with a Flamingo game for the kids.Harambe Village offers specialized works of art, food demonstrations, a Wine Walk and Juice tasting, and a street party with the Tam Tam Drummers and Burudika Band. Pricing for the Wine walk is $11 for 6 tastings, $8 for 4 tastings, and $4 for the nonalcoholic juice tasting.The event is well worth taking in on your next visit to Disney's Animal Kingdom - and in the meantime, check out the photos below for a look at what you can expect.Photos by WDWMAGIC The tip board truck near the entrance lets you know the lineup Closeup of the tip board Beautiful and Beastly artists market Harambe Village Wine Walk pricing The Wine Walk Harambe Village live band Kusafiri specila menu item Pineapple cutting demonstration in Harambe Fruit Market Wood carving at Mombasa Marketplace Tamu Tamu fresh fruit Bottled beer for sale Special menu items along the Asia walkway Indonesian traditional instruments Tea demonstrations in Asia The Bhangra DJ Dance Party Rice cooking demonstration by Yak and Yeti http://www.wdwmagic....elebration'.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 More from the Disney Food blog... Photo Tour: Animal Kingdom’s New Sundowner CelebrationJun 4th, 2012 by AJ.We’re excited to bring our readers more details about the new Sundowner Celebration, taking place in the Animal Kingdom from 3 p.m. each day until park closing.Festivities will continue until “at least” the end of June, so plan your adventures accordingly!Sundowner LogoDon’t vacate the park in the late afternoon if you can help it — there’s lots to do before the sun goes down! Click the pic below to see a larger version!Intro to the Festival -- click for larger version HarambeJambo! In Harambe — Animal Kingdom’s African Village — you’ll find a street party going on featuring the Burudika entertainers and the Tam Tam Drummers.Harame Street Party Sign - click image for larger versionThe wine walk is available every day in June. You’ll get four tastings for $8 and six tastings for $11. Or, try the non-alcoholic fruit juice tasting for $4.Harambe Wine Walk and Juice Tasting InfoStart your wine walk near the Dawa Bar.Harambe Wine WalkOur friends Todd and Cheryl Perlmutter participated in the fruit juice tasting. Verdict? Todd liked the Soursop the best, while Cheryl preferred the Guava.Tropical Fruit Juice Tasting Soursop JuiceSoursop Juice in GlassIngredient info for the Soursop Juice:Soursop Juice DetailsSugar Cane Juice is another option on the juice tasting!Sugar Cane JuiceAnd don’t forget to try the Guava Juice. Which will be your favorite?Guava JuiceIn addition to the wine and juice, Harambe Village is introducing some new foods just for the Sundowner: African-Inspired Spiced Popcorn (Guava, Africa Spice, Apricot); Dried Fruit; Plantain Chips; and Jungle Juice (a mix of passion fruit, guava, and orange juice).Harambe EatsJungle Juice is also known as POG Juice when served at other Disney restaurants, and it’s DEEEElish. Yum!Jungle Juice AnandapurThere’s food, music, and fun in Anandapur, the Asian section of Animal Kingdom!Anandapur DJ Dance PartyAnandapur’s special treats for the celebration include Asia-Inspired “Chex Mix”, Wasabi Peas, and non-alcoholic Ginger Beer.Anandapur EatsBefore or after you join the street party, stop for an Asian-style hot dog!Anandapur Hot DogsI can’t wait to hear more reviews from this new celebration in Animal Kingdom! If you have food pics or reviews, send them along to [email protected]! Thanks! What do you think about the addition of the Sundowner Celebration? Will you stay in the Animal Kingdom longer to participate in the activities?Thanks to Erin Foster, Andy Jackson, and Todd Perlmutter for these photos!http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/06/04/photo-tour-animal-kingdoms-new-sundowner-celebration/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 The jungle juice is also known as Frunch at BomaThat stuff is AWESOME!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Great photo update of how this event went here...http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/9611It really looks cool - I wish they did it more often. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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