Guests with upcoming stays at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge have a brief window to shop at one of the Deluxe Resort hotel's most distinctive merchandise locations before it closes for refurbishment next month.
Johari Treasures Closing August 17
Walt Disney World Resort updated the official webpage for Johari Treasures — the gift shop in the Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village section of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge — on July 27, confirming that the merchandise location will close for refurbishment from August 17 through August 28. The shop is scheduled to operate normally through August 16 and reopen on August 29.
Johari Treasures typically keeps hours from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. As with most refurbishment closures at Walt Disney World Resort, guests should verify the reopening date closer to their stay — timelines occasionally stretch beyond what's initially published. The My Disney Experience app and the official Walt Disney World Resort website are the most reliable sources for up-to-date operating information.
Walt Disney World Resort hasn't indicated what the refurbishment involves, nor has it addressed whether any merchandise from Johari Treasures will be relocated to another location within Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge during the closure period. Guests with shopping needs during that window should check with a Disney cast member or the app for the nearest available merchandise location at the resort.
The name Johari, meaning “gem,” is fitting for this merchandise location. Nestled near the lobby of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, Johari Treasures carries a mix of classic Disney theme park merchandise alongside authentic African goods, including crafts and clothing, making it one of the more unique retail experiences at any Walt Disney World Resort hotel.
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