Disney's Animal Kingdom Reveals New Harambe Market Menu Ahead of March Reopening

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Harambe Market Refurbishment - January 2026
Posted: Tuesday January 27, 2026 8:36am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has updated the description for Harambe Market at Disney's Animal Kingdom, confirming menu changes ahead of its March 1, 2026 reopening.

The revised menu will feature classic quick-service items including Angus burgers, chicken strips, a harissa chicken wrap, and a salad with mixed greens, lentils, carrots and couscous. Beer, soft drinks, and desserts will also be available.






The new description marks a shift from Harambe Market's previous focus on African-inspired dishes. Disney now describes the location as an "open-air African plaza" serving "classic staples" to guests.

Construction Underway

Construction walls are currently up in the center of Harambe Market. Work is taking place to update the kitchen with frying capabilities and make updates to the kiosks themselves.

The modifications will allow the location to prepare the new menu items, particularly the fried chicken strips that were not previously offered at Harambe Market.

Closure and Reopening Timeline

Harambe Market closed October 20, 2025 for refurbishment. The closure is connected to preparations for the Tropical Americas expansion at Animal Kingdom.

Operating hours now appear on Disney's website for March 1, 2026.

The outdoor seating area has remained open during the closure. Signs direct guests to Flame Tree Barbecue, Pizzafari, and Restaurantosaurus for dining.

Capacity Changes at Animal Kingdom

The menu revision comes as Disney prepares for the closure of Restaurantosaurus, scheduled for the end of operations on February 1 2026. That high-capacity quick-service location will make way for the Tropical Americas expansion.

Harambe Market's reopening with a simplified menu is designed to absorb some of the dining capacity lost when Restaurantosaurus closes.

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Centauri Space Station9 days ago

But enough about Restaurantosaurus…

Gary77777779 days ago

Just plain junk food with absolutely no nutritional value. What an absolute disgrace.

Figments Friend9 days ago

( Thinks this over…. ) People go to a theme park themed to animals and the environment. They enjoy seeing the animals. They enjoy learning about the animals. Then they complain there are no food options so they can eat animals. ( Contemplates ….) 🤔 - -

ToTBellHop10 days ago

Would we be happier if they called them ostrich nuggets and wildebeest burgers? I’d destroy that burger, through tears, chanting “this is for Mufasa.”

MisterPenguin10 days ago

networkpro10 days ago

ouroboros

Purduevian10 days ago

Time is a circle

Pizza Moon10 days ago

You can make high quality chicken tenders and burgers. It doesn’t need to be frozen crap.

Andrew2510 days ago

Can Pizzafari be adjusted to accommodate burgers and tenders? Not enough space? It's only open during lunch and is in a far more prominent location than Harambe Market,. I'd like the idea of Harambe Market offering non-traditional fare along with it acting as a test kitchen for future DAK eats.

monothingie10 days ago

Yuck. Carrots!

MisterPenguin10 days ago

Don't kids also like fish? Head to Tiffins...

monothingie10 days ago

Oh thank God. I was afraid people would be forced to eat at Pizzafari.

wdwmagic10 days ago

This reopening means there wont be a day without chicken strips and burgers.

DCBaker10 days ago

Disney says Harambe Market will be open beginning today with limited capacity:

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