A new summery Loungefly DVC member ear headband and straw hat have debuted at Walt Disney World.

Loungefly DVC Member Ear Headband – $44.99

We found these new ears in ImageWorks at EPCOT. They have a summery, tropical feel, with shades of pink and green throughout. They have quite a different feel from the DVC merchandise that debuted at Walt Disney World earlier this year.

At the center, instead of a bow, there is a compass with two foam leaves pointing in either direction.

On the right ear, Mickey Mouse enjoys a laugh and a drink as he lounges in a beach chair. Three white-outlined Mickey Heads are surrounding him.

The left ear reads “Disney Vacation Club Member,” “D.V.C.,” and “Est. 1991.” 1991 is in reference to the year Disney Vacation Club first launched. Surrounding the text are small icons for the DVC properties, including The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas, and Disney’s Old Key West Resort.

The icon print continues onto the back of the ears.

The headband itself is a green faux leather with a pink velour interior. As typical with Loungefly ear headbands, this one has a Disney x Loungefly plaque in a mint green attached on one side..

DVC Straw Hat – $34.99

We also found this Disney Vacation Club Member straw hat available in ImageWorks. The hat is accented with light blue lining on the brim and a silicone badge at the center.

The badge is light blue and white, and reads, “Disney’s Vacation Club Member,” “Good Times,” and “Great Places.” A globe with a Mickey head sits at the center.

The underside of the brim is light blue with a white all-over pattern that looks like DVC-themed travel stickers. A long tan strap is also attached here.

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Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny have returned to the Magic Kingdom for the 2024 season to meet and greet guests in advance of the holiday.

Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny at Magic Kingdom

Guests can meet them at “Bunny Lane Garden,” the Enchanted Glade Gazebo in Liberty Square.

The couple are expected to meet each day intermittently from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 31, 2024.

The gazebo is dressed up with spring florals and the Easter Bunny pair are dressed up in their finest pastels.

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There’s a new T-shirt at EPCOT, featuring everyone’s favorite purple dragon, Figment.

Figment T-shirt – $29.99

Found at ImageWorks inside of the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT, the new short-sleeved T-shirt is purple and features a floating Figment, the star of Journey Into Imagination With Figment. It is very similar in design to a shirt that debuted last summer in EPCOT with an entire line themed to the imagination.

Figment is showing off the Imagination Institute graphic, which appears at the center of the Imagination! Pavilion sign located outside of the building. The Imagination Institute is home to the sensory labs guests ride through while on the attraction.

This new shirt comes shortly after the restock of the fan-favorite Figment Loungefly backpack.

The EPCOT logo is printed in yellow on the left sleeve.

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is in full swing. Figment is featured as a prominent part of the festival, with his topiary placed at the center of World Celebration Gardens.

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The first piece of “The Lion King” 30th Anniversary merchandise arrives at Walt Disney World, take a virtual tour of the new DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, and Disney Legend Josh Gad expresses support for Disney CEO Bob Iger during board proxy fights — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• The Dapper Dans have donned their pastel outfits for the spring and Easter seasons at Magic Kingdom.
• The Galactic Gateway stage is undergoing refurbishment in Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

• Guests can now take a virtual tour of the new Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
• Work is nearly complete around the new Cast Member building next to Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

New Merchandise

• To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of “The Lion King,” a new Zazu shoulder plush has arrived at Walt Disney World.
• A new safari bucket hat featuring built-in Mickey ears is now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
• New apparel for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disneyland Resort

• The nighttime spectacular “Wondrous Journeys” has returned to Disneyland Park for a limited time. We were at the park for its first performance.
• A replica of the Disneyland Park version of the Haunted Mansion is now on the market in Georgia.
• A new collection of “Toy Story” merchandise has arrived at Disneyland Resort, featuring all your favorite characters.

Entertainment and Media

Disney+

• The sequel series to “Wizards of Waverly Place” has been greenlit for Disney+.

The Walt Disney Company

• Disney Legend and actor Josh Gad is the latest to express their support for Disney CEO Bob Iger amid the ongoing proxy fights with Trian Partners and Blackwells Capital.

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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

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Fans of late 2000s Disney Channel shows have reason to celebrate, as a sequel series to “Wizards of Waverly Place” has officially been greenlit, according to ComicBook.com.

“Wizards of Waverly Place” Sequel Series

The series, currently using the working title “Wizards,” will begin production this April, with original series stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie to return as a guest star and series regular, respectively. The pair will also serve as executive producers. Along with the announcement, Disney shared the above photos — both a throwback and a present-day shot of Gomez and Henrie in character.

Rounding out the cast will be Janice LeAnn Brown, Mimi Gianopulos, Alkaio Thiele, and Max Matenko. The series will air on both Disney+ and Disney Channel later this year. The description is as follows:

The series follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman, and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities — and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.

“Wizards of Waverly Place” aired from 2007 to 2012 and served as a launching point for a then mostly-unknown Gomez. During its run, the series won two Primetime Emmys, and spawned the 2013 television movie, “The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex.” Recently, “Wizards of Waverly Place” was featured at Disneyland Park, with a photo opportunity set up for the nostalgia-filled Disney Channel Nite.

“Wizards of Waverly Place” captivated hearts with its spellbinding adventures and big laughs, creating unforgettable memories for kids and families everywhere.

We can’t wait to step back into the magical world of “Wizards,” inviting longtime fans and a new generation to experience the enchantment alongside Selena, David, and our incredible cast and crew.

Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television, in a statement to Deadline

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