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December Dates Added for Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night for Walt Disney World

If you didn’t get to attend the special event offering of Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night, then you are in luck! Disney Parks Blog shared that there have been December dates added for the event so guests will have the chance to attend the event this holiday season! Reservations are already open for these bookings and the dates for the event start on December 4th, 2019. The event is a progressive dining experience which will be inspired by African cultures and The Lion King.  There will be delicious food, fun activities, live music and an appreciation of animal conservation efforts.

 

One of the activities will be a Kilimanjaro Safaris Virtual Reality experience.  After guests have their welcome reception, then will board a train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch for a 360 degree safari experience. 

 The welcome reception in Harambe will include meat pies, Durban chips and dip, and a hand-selected array of meats and cheeses as well as Harambellini, a specialty beverage featuring sparkling South African wine blended with a bright burst of passion fruit, orange, and guava juices.  Kids will be able to enjoy options like cheese, fruit and Tofaa, which is chocolate caramel-dipped green apples.

After the welcome reception, guests board the train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch where the VR experience will be offered, as well as character experiences with Timon and Rafiki and more great food and beverage offerings.  There will be offerings like spiced crisp plaintains, South African oat and coconut bars, and Sundowner Safari Mix with spiced nuts and dried fruit. Kids can enjoy seasonal fruit and Trail Mix Bites with granola, chocolate chips, raisins, and honey. For the adults, the specialty beverages featured here are the Chief’s Shandy (Tusker beer blended with lemonade), and Wanjohi’s Dawa, a refreshing blend of tequila, pineapple, mango, and Ancho chile.

Guests board the train again to head to Harambe Market.  This is the final destination where dinner offerings are available with African music performed, plus a dance party.  Here is a look at the dinner stations and offerings:

The African Lion Station

  • Char-Grilled Steak with Herb-Infused Mealie, Chakalaka, and a Red Wine Sauce
  • Chicken with Fingerling Potatoes, Kool Slaai, and Mango Sambal
  • Chicken Tenders (Kid’s Option)

The Cape Buffalo Station

  • Shrimp Curry with Sustainable Shrimp, Cape Malay Green Coconut Curry, and Fragrant Basmati Rice
  • Grilled Sweet Corn with Farmer’s Cheese, Chili-Lime Spice, and Citrus Aioli
  • Barbecued Ribs (Kid’s Option)
  • Macaroni and Cheese (Kid’s Option)

The Rhinoceros Station

  • Vegetable Curry with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables served over Basmati Rice
  • Vegetarian Potato and Pea Samosa, Pickled Vegetables, and Tamarind Dipping Sauce
  • Barbecued Ribs (Kid’s Option)
  • Macaroni and Cheese (Kid’s Option)

The African Elephant Station

  • Smoked Honey-glazed Pork Belly with White Bean PurĂ©e, Caramelized Apple-Bacon Chutney, and Curry-Apple Gastrique

The Leopard Station

  • Sustainable Fish with Coriander-Fennel Slaw and Dhania Chutney
  • Grilled Lamb with Goat Cheese Polenta and Roasted Garlic Sauce
  • Mini Corn Dog (Kid’s Option)

Harambe Market Courtyard Station

  • Petite Greens, Local Tomatoes, Cucumber, Sweety Drop Peppers, Citrus, and Citrus Vinaigrette
  • Boerie Roll with South African Farmers’ Style Sausage, Peppadews, and Pickled Vegetables
  • African Spiced Popcorn

Dessert Station

  • Honey-Caramel Candy Bar with Crispy Pearls
  • Animal-inspired Cupcakes
  • Lions S’mores Pop with Chocolate and Graham Cracker Crumbs

Specialty Beverages

  • Talking Monkey – Coffee Liqueur, Banana Liqueur, and Espresso-infused Snow Leopard Vodka
  • Marketplace Sangria – Blend of African Wine and Rooibos Tea finished with a Citrus and Mint Infusion
  • Safari Sunset – Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Orange, and Guava Juices blended with Rum
  • Assorted African-inspired Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Also available at the Welcome Reception and Rafiki’s Planet Watch Train Station)
  • Assorted African Beer and Wine (Also available at the Welcome Reception and Rafiki’s Planet Watch Train Station)

Guests much purchase event admission for each guest as well as valid park admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in order to attend.

Who else would love to attend Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night?

Photo and Source Credit:  Disney Parks Blog

 

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