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

A virtual tour of the new DVC Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-23-24

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

A reporter's hand holds the new Zazu shoulder plush. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-23-24

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

Fireworks shoot across the sky during "Wondrous Journeys" at Disneyland Park. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-23-24

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

A two-photo collage with Disney CEO Bob Iger on the left and actor Josh Gad on the right. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-23-24

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.

WDW News Today

WDWNT’s Spring Cleaning LIVE Auction

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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