Snack / kiosk
Mahindi
The short answer
Mahindi is the popcorn cart in Harambe, in Africa. Popcorn is $5.99, or $14.29 in a souvenir bucket that refills for $2.49 for the rest of your stay, and the cinnamon-glazed pecans and almonds are $5.99 a bag. It also sells lemonade at $5.50 and beer.
- Where
- Harambe, Africa, Disney's Animal Kingdom. Park admission required.
- Cuisine
- Popcorn and glazed nuts
- Reservation
- Walk up — no problem
- Booking
- No reservations — order when you get there
- Typical spend
- about $6 a head · checked Sep 13, 2026
- Dress code
- Theme park casual
- Noise
- moderate
- Non-resort guests
- Yes — with theme park admission
- Dining plan
- Not on Disney’s dining plan · Disney’s own listing, Sep 22, 2026
Is it worth the money?
Popcorn at a Disney park price. The bucket earns its $14.29 only if you refill it more than a few times on your trip, at $2.49 a refill. The Disney Food Blog points to Mahindi as a snack stop by Dawa Bar.
Who it’s right for
Popcorn or glazed nuts while waiting for Festival of the Lion King or a drink at Dawa Bar.
Who it’s wrong for
A meal.
What is actually good
Popcorn at $5.99, or $14.29 in a souvenir bucket; refills for the bucket are $2.49, valid for the length of your stay. Cinnamon-glazed pecans and almonds are $5.99 each. Lemonade is $5.50, and Bud Light and Tiger Eye Gold Ale are $9.75 and $12.50. Prices from Disney's menu, 13 September 2026.
Portions
A box or bucket of popcorn, or a bag of nuts.
Allergies and dietary needs
Disney's menu marks the popcorn and the glazed nuts plant-based. The nuts are not suitable for a nut allergy.
Common questions
- How much is a popcorn bucket at Animal Kingdom?
- $14.29 at Mahindi and Trek Snacks, with refills at $2.49 valid for the length of your stay, on Disney's menu of 13 September 2026. A box of popcorn is $5.99.
- Are the glazed nuts at Mahindi plant-based?
- Disney's menu marks both the cinnamon-glazed pecans and the almonds as plant-based, at $5.99 a bag. They are nuts, so avoid them with a nut allergy.
- Where is Mahindi in Animal Kingdom?
- In Harambe, in Africa, close to Dawa Bar, according to the Disney Food Blog. It is a walk-up cart selling popcorn, glazed nuts, lemonade and beer.
- Does Mahindi sell beer?
- Yes. Bud Light is $9.75 and Tiger Eye Gold Ale $12.50 on Disney's menu of 13 September 2026, alongside lemonade at $5.50.
Sources
- Walt Disney World official — Mahindi restaurant page, with its menu and prices read through Disney's menu service on 13 September 2026: popcorn at $5.99, the bucket at $14.29, refills at $2.49 and glazed nuts at $5.99. — Disney official · checked
- Walt Disney World official — the dining finder, read 13 September 2026: service type and location at Disney's Animal Kingdom. — Disney official · checked
- Disney Food Blog — Dawa Bar: Mahindi's popcorn among the snack spots beside the bar. — reported by · checked