'Circle of Flavors Harambe at Night' is a new progressive dining experience coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom

Apr 01, 2019 in "Disney's Animal Kingdom"

Posted: Monday April 1, 2019 11:21am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney's Animal Kingdom will begin offering a new family-friendly dining experience this summer, Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night.

The $125 dining adventure begins with a welcome reception at the Wildlife Express Train Station and takes you to the train station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, then continues on to Harambe Market. Throughout the night, you’ll take in sights, sounds, and flavors in celebration of “The Lion King” and the Big Five game animals: the African elephant, the rhinoceros, the Cape buffalo, the leopard, and our host animal, the lion. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the importance of the Big Five and the challenges they face around the world as well as how Disney is working to protect them.

Starting at the train station, you’ll receive light hors d’oeuvres, snacks, and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) while enjoying acoustic music before hopping on the train to ride over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with more light bites and sips. And hanging out in the train station, familiar friends Timon and Rafiki will be available for character greetings and fun interactive activities for all ages. Once you’ve finished up at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, hop back on the train and get ready to venture over to Harambe Market for the main event. Throughout the marketplace, you’ll enjoy an array of sweet and savory dishes paired with unique beverages.

Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night begins on July 24 2019, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Pricing is $125 plus tax for adults and $99 plus tax for children ages 3-9 and separate park admission is required. Reservations can be made starting April 3 by calling 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463) or by visiting the Walt Disney World Resort Dining Page. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can receive early access to reservations starting on April 2 by calling 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463).

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Tony the TiggerOct 23, 2019

I have to say, we did this in August, and it was fairly disappointing as far as the food goes. I would not do it again or recommend it. Eat at Tiffins.

ThatMouseOct 23, 2019

For those of you not familiar with nighttime Disney World, there is food & drink literally everywhere with amazing scenery and lights literally everywhere BUT Rifiki's Planet Watch & Harambe Market. I mean literally! ;-)

Tony the TiggerAug 19, 2019

Has anyone here done this?

TeriofTerrorApr 09, 2019

FYI: For those wondering, this is slated to run through October 23rd.

MinthorneApr 02, 2019

The secret is ... leave the kids at home! ;)

HauntedPirateApr 02, 2019

If it is an April Fool's joke, it's widespread and coordinated, because there are articles about it in a lot of places, including the Sentinel. 😁

larryzApr 02, 2019

Taxing. OK. It's April 2. Please tell us this was WDWMagic's April Fool's joke...

HauntedPirateApr 02, 2019

$750 for my family of 6. When you consider the number of off-site fine-dining restaurants you could dine at for less, it shows how out-of-control their pricing is. But... MAGIC!!!

xdan0920Apr 02, 2019

Come on, what’s $500+tax between friends?

DavidS1234Apr 01, 2019

😂😂😂

SquishyApr 01, 2019

R.I.P Harambe

DisneyDreamer08Apr 01, 2019

I always read about these upcharge events and think, oooh this sounds so fun! And wow the food looks great! Then I calculate how much it would cost for my family of 4 and yeah, never gonna happen :(

palmickey420Apr 01, 2019

Anyone else read the headline and were hoping they were bringing back Harambe Nights