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Sauce Showdown at Animal Kingdom: Flame Tree Barbecue Ditches Signature Sauces for Pre-Packaged Ken’s BBQ Sauce! 
Cue the smoky drama at Disney’s Animal Kingdom—Flame Tree Barbecue, known for its mouthwatering meats and signature sauces, has made a saucy switch that’s got guests raising their ribs in protest.
BBQ ALERT: The self-serve signature sauce stations are gone, and in their place? Ken’s Barbecue Sauce—yes, the same bottled stuff you might find at your local grocery store. Say it ain’t so!
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For years, Flame Tree Barbecue has been the go-to spot on Discovery Island for delicious slow-smoked chicken, savory pulled pork, and fall-off-the-bone ribs—all perfectly paired with a variety of tangy, spicy, and sweet in-house sauces. But now, guests are being handed a packet or cup of Ken’s BBQ Sauce instead of choosing from the beloved sauce lineup at their leisure.
While Ken’s may be fine in a pinch, many loyal Flame Tree fans are feeling the sting (and not from the spice). The switch is sparking debate across social media, with some wondering if this is a temporary supply change, a cost-saving measure, or a permanent downgrade in Disney dining tradition. We are also left wondering-were the signature BBQ sauces actually signature sauces, or where they just Ken’s in disguise all along?
Luckily, the rest of the Flame Tree Barbecue experience is still smokin’ hot. Guests can still sink their teeth into fan-favorite entrées like the Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork Sampler, the Baked Mac & Cheese with Pulled Pork, or the zesty Smokehouse Chicken Salad. And if you’re looking to cool off after the barbecue bombshell, try the Frozen Mango or Raspberry Slushies—or go all in with the boozy Island Breeze or fiery Rotten Apple (complete with gummy worms and a glow cube!).
But we want to hear from YOU—
Are you missing the sauce stations already? Do you think Ken’s cuts it, or is it a hard pass?
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Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know if this BBQ twist has left your taste buds cheering—or mourning the magic of the original Flame Tree flavor.
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