‘I Was There’ 20th Anniversary Disney’s Animal Kingdom Collection Preview

Disney have released some previews of the Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Collection, which starts on April 22nd through to May 5th. There will be a special “I Was There” merchandise collection releasing on April 22nd.

This collection will include clothing, a baseball hat, tote bag plus a limited release pin also includes the anniversary logo and features Mickey Mouse and friends dressed in safari attire. All featuring silhouettes of animals, attractions and icons from the park.

There is also two shirts created exclusively for Annual Passholders, The “Party for the Planet” shirt includes the event logo, while a tank top gives a nod to the park’s 20th Anniversary. Passholders should present a valid Annual Pass at time of purchase.

Disney is also releasing a new limited release interactive banshee, which will be packaged with a display perch and a Certificate of Authenticity. Similar to its 10 colorful counterparts currently available, the banshee contains authentic sounds and includes three ranges of motion – mouth, head, and wings – that are controlled by hand.

There will also be some other products being released include animal-print handbags by Dooney & Bourke, anniversary bracelets by ALEX AND ANI and a commemorative 20th Anniversary baseball hat presented in a decorative box.

It has also been announced that guests will be able to meet Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde who created a special-edition print for the anniversary. He will be available to sign prints on April 22nd from 1-4 p.m. at Discovery Trading Company.

All of these limited release products will be sold at the Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  While the interactive banshee will be released in Windtraders at Pandora – The World of Avatar. Other select items, such as the handbags by Dooney & Bourke, will also be released via Shop Disney Parks.