Disney Vacation Club will pay you to tour their properties, a new ‘The Lion King’ merchandise collection hits Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new retro collection drops into Magic Kingdom and a guest snuck into the Native American village in Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 29, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Easter Weekend has arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means large crowds. As a result, the Genie+ multiple parks option sold out today.
- Snow White and Dopey appeared together for a limited-time meet and greet at the Magic Kingdom. It’s expected to last only through the Easter Weekend.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Guests at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels can claim a $200 gift card by touring DVC properties beginning this weekend, according to rumors.
New Merchandise
- We found an adorable new collection of retro apparel featuring colorful designs at the Emporium (and also at Creations Shop in EPCOT).
- A new collection of merchandise featuring ‘The Lion King’ has roared its way into Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including a puzzle, a beach towel, a throw blanket, and more!
Other Walt Disney World News
- A new bus featuring characters from ‘Ratatouille’ has rolled into service at the Walt Disney World Resort. The bus is just one of several that have begun replacing older buses on property.
- April marks Earth Month, and a list of new treats has been announced.
- Walt Disney World has extended park hours for Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for mid-April 2024.
Disneyland Resort
- A guest snuck into the Native American village along the Rivers of America at Disneyland Park and took up close pictures of the figures while asking them questions in what appears to be yet another social media stunt using Disney Parks as a backdrop.
- A new scavenger hunt for Disneyland’s ‘Star Wars’ event Season of the Force was announced, which dares guests to “Seek and Find”.
- A new line of “Up” merchandise debuted at Disneyland, featuring a Loungefly mini backpack, an ear headband, and more.
Entertainment and Media
- Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis have teased a sequel to “Freaky Friday,” and a director has joined the project.
- Florence Pugh has shared a new social media video from the set of Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts.”
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