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Disney Names Its Streaming Service ‘Disney Play’ As It Tries To Catch Netflix

Update: It was originally reported by Variety that the tentative name of Disney’s upcoming streaming service would be Disney Play. Variety has since retracted that information. According to Fortune, Disney has confirmed that Disney Play is not the tentative name. Original Story: For the time being, Disney’s heavily talked about direct-to-consumer streaming service will be called Disney Disney Names Its Streaming Service ‘Disney Play’ As It Tries To Catch Netflix

Artist Point Rumored to Become a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Character Dinner

There is new speculation on the DISboards.com that the rumored character dinner coming to Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. There has been speculation online for over a month or two now that Artist Point would be changing from a Signature restaurant to a Character Dining location, Artist Point Rumored to Become a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Character Dinner

Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement to Raise Wages to $15-An-Hour for Union Employees

After a long debate between Walt Disney World and unions, it seems that they have finally come to an agreement on wages. According to the Orlando Sentinel, on August 25 the two parties agreed on a proposed contract that would increase starting wages to $15 an hour by 2021 for union employees. If the proposed contract Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement to Raise Wages to $15-An-Hour for Union Employees

Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Will Extend Select Disney Benefits Through 2019

Walt Disney World has just announced that they will be continuing to extend select benefits, currently available to Disney Resort hotel guests, to guests who are staying at nearby hotels through 2019. The following Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are included: B Resort & Spa Best Western Lake Buena Vista DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Will Extend Select Disney Benefits Through 2019

Frozen Ever After Has Most Evacuation Calls on Walt Disney World Property by a Large Margin

Among Disney Park enthusiasts, Epcot‘s massively popular Frozen Ever After has a bit of a reputation for frequently breaking down. A recent report by the Orlando Sentinel has given details to just how much trouble this attraction causes Walt Disney World compared to the resort’s other rides. The Sentinel gave statistics obtained from the Reedy Frozen Ever After Has Most Evacuation Calls on Walt Disney World Property by a Large Margin

Aulani Operating Under Normal Conditions as Hurricane Lane Approaches Oahu

The island of Oahu is currently under a hurricane watch and forecasts indicate that there could be periods of rain, gusty wind, and high surf beginning Thursday, August 23, 2018 through Friday, August 24, 2018. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, is operating under normal conditions as they continue to monitor the hurricane closely.