Zawadi Marketplace at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Zawadi Marketplace is the gift shop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The gift shop carries a variety of collectibles and sundries, including a few African-inspired art items. You’ll find the gift shop on the immediate right past the Jambo House lobby’s main entrance. An additional entrance is available that connects guests to the outdoor walkway that leads to the bus stop. So you can cut through the shop on your way to and from the buses if you need to pick up something.

Zawadi Marketplace is open most days between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. While shop hours are fairly consistent, they could fluctuate. So, make sure to check the My Disney Experience app for the exact hours on the day of your visit.

Below, we’ll discuss some of the items you’ll find during your stay. We do this to give readers an idea of what’s available in case you need something on your vacation. We’ve also linked to our most recent merchandise report, so you can preview photos of what to expect.

🛍️ What You’ll Find

Here is an overview of what you’ll find at Zawadi Marketplace.

Apparel

This shop often has a decent selection of men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel. You should be able to find a few pieces of swimwear, should the need arise. You might also find African-inspired clothing.

Souvenirs and Resort-Branded Merchandise

This shop often has a better selection of resort-branded merchandise than Johari Treasures at neighboring Kidani Village. However, in general, the resort doesn’t have as many offerings featuring the resort’s logo and branding as some of the other hotels. At the very least, you should be able to find a couple of nice ball caps and similar items.

Grocery and Pantry Items

Here are a few grocery items that are typically available:

• Individual bottled Water, Soft Drinks, Juice, etc.
• Wine and Beer (available to guests 21+)
• Packaged Snacks (Chips, Granola Bars, Crackers, Cereal)
• Bread (Loaf Bread, Donuts, Pastries)
• Disney-branded Candy
• Refrigerated items (Milk, Juice, Yogurt, Sandwich Meat)
• Microwavable Meals, Sandwich Meat, Peanut Butter, Etc.

We’ve added photos below that provide a visual idea of what you’ll find in regards to these items. Since Animal Kingdom Lodge is also home to the Animal Kingdom Villas, a Disney Vacation Club Resort, the gift shop offers a decent selection of grocery items. We also always like to mention that if you can’t find something, always check with a cast member about availability. Most of the resorts have items that are not on display. As an example, they usually have gallon jugs of sterilized water for sleeping machines.

Health and Personal Care

Expect to find items like:

• Over-the-Counter Medications (Tylenol, Allergy Relief, etc.)
• Sunscreen and Aloe
• Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Razors, and Hygiene Products
• Baby essentials like Diapers, Wipes, Baby Food, Etc.

Seasonal Merchandise

Throughout the year, you’ll find a variety of seasonal or trendy merchandise like:

• Holidays (Easter, Halloween, Christmas, etc.)
• The latest special collections, trends, or collaborations.

📸 Photo Gallery

Here are a few photos of the gift shop’s layout and sundries that are typically available year-round. You can select the top, right corner of any image to make it larger.

🗓️ Recent Merchandise Updates

Looking for the latest seasonal items or exclusive collections? Check out our most recent posts:

• Zawadi Marketplace Summer 2024 Merchandise Report (This article contains photos of the items that were available on our most recent merchandise visit. We provide new photo reports about once every two years.)

ℹ️ Helpful Tips

• Hours may vary. Most resort gift shops stay open until 10:00 or 11:00 p.m.
• All guests (resort or visiting) are welcome to shop at any resort gift shop.
• This is a fun place to shop when it’s raining!

For more coverage of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, you might enjoy the following:

• Uzima Springs Pools vs the Samawati Springs Pool
• The Bus Schedule and Travel Times for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Hidden Spots: The Sunset Overlook Lounge at Jambo House
• Kidani Village Review

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