New Lion King Dining Experience Coming to Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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New Lion King Dining Experience Coming to Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Starting June 30, 2019 at Jiko – The Cooking Place in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge get ready to celebrate the circle of life with a new limited-time prix fixe dining experience inspired by “The Lion King!

Jiko transports you to the heart of Africa with its vibrant spices, crackling wood-burning ovens, and a delicious blend of traditional African wines and cuisine, making it the perfect place for this special celebration. Starting on June 30th for limited time guests will be able to partake in an exclusive three-course menu crafted as a one-of-a-kind culinary celebration of Simba’s story.

The best news is as you are enjoying your dinner wildly talented musicians will join in on the fun with vibrant African melodies as well as live performances of the award-winning movie soundtrack.


New Lion King Dining Experience Coming to Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

According to Disney, the menu will feature dishes inspired by The Circle of Life: Nants’ Ingonyama, a story celebrating Simba’s journey through life. Each dish follows our lion prince as he grows up, highlighting each stage of his life through unique flavors and spices. You’ll start your meal off with the “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” starter – a dish featuring Young Cedar Creek clam malata, potatoes, pomegranate, and a bone marrow finish. This dish symbolizes the playfulness of Simba’s joyous childhood and his desire to one day become king.

New Lion King Dining Experience Coming to Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

For your entree choose from two entrées: Bone-In Ribeye with hibiscus, nettles, and fregula or Lobster Sosatie with red shrimp, squid, mussels, and fragrant rice. These dishes are inspired by the eerie elephant boneyard and Simba’s courage to persevere through trials and tribulations.

New Lion King Dining Experience Coming to Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

This decadent cake features caramelized orange, chocolate choux, and playful foliage.

New Lion King Dining Experience Coming to Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Finally, finish off the evening with a selection of friandeses and teas to cap off your meal.

New Lion King Dining Experience Coming to Jiko at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

This limited-time prix fixe menu will be available during the dinner period at Jiko – The Cooking Place starting June 30 in addition to Jiko’s regular menu. Pricing is $65 per person, tax and gratuity not included, with the option to add your choice of two levels of wine pairings at an additional cost. For more information and to book reservations, call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463) or visit the Walt Disney World Resort website.

 


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