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Pandora – The World of Avatar Makes TIME Magazine’s Top 100 World’s Greatest Places

Folks who have experienced Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can attest to what a unique and awesome place it is. Even guests who have never seen the film can appreciate the Avatar Flight of Passage attraction where you soar on the back of a banshee and the Na’vi River Journey Pandora – The World of Avatar Makes TIME Magazine’s Top 100 World’s Greatest Places

A Cast Member’s Amputated Finger Could Cost Walt Disney World $10,000 in OSHA Fines

UPDATE: According to an OSHA spokesperson, the $10,000 citation and fine related to the amputation of a Cast Member’s finger have been withdrawn. OSHA says that a physician has ruled the injury an “avulsion,” not an amputation. According to the spokesperson, “amputations are required to be reported, avulsions are not required to be reported.” An A Cast Member’s Amputated Finger Could Cost Walt Disney World $10,000 in OSHA Fines

Disney World Cast Members Make Wishes Come True for Central Florida Teachers and Students

During the last month, Cast Members of the Walt Disney World Resort have collected over $200,000 in school supplies that will benefit students in five Central Florida school districts. Ensuring that students could begin their school year with the tools they need for academic success was a top priority for these generous VoluntEARs who donated Disney World Cast Members Make Wishes Come True for Central Florida Teachers and Students

Disneyland Resort Begins Reduction of Straws and Bags, Eliminates Lids

As part of the Walt Disney Company’s renewed commitment to environmental protection that was announced last month, the Disneyland Resort has put in place several new policies meant to reduce plastic waste. Beginning this week, plastic straws will be available by request only and plastic lids for adult cold beverages will no longer be available. Disneyland Resort Begins Reduction of Straws and Bags, Eliminates Lids

Tickets Now Available for D23’s Sip & Stroll Event at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club released ticket information today for one of their more popular events, Sip & Stroll, which takes place during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The event will be held on October 22nd and is open to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members. Members may reserve a ticket for Tickets Now Available for D23’s Sip & Stroll Event at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Digital Key Feature Now Available at All Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Earlier this year, the new Digital Key feature was rolled out within the My Disney Experience app allowing guests at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to unlock their Resort hotel room doors using Bluetooth. The Digital Key feature adds convenience and flexibility to a Disney Resort hotel stay giving guests a backup option in the event that Digital Key Feature Now Available at All Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Disney Early Morning Magic Offering at Toy Story Land Booking Through Dec. 19

Guests can maximize their time at the all-new Toy Story Land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios when they take advantage of this new limited-entry, first-access experience. When guests purchase a ticket to the special Disney Early Morning Magic experience in addition to their regular theme park admission, they can be among the first to enter Disney’s Disney Early Morning Magic Offering at Toy Story Land Booking Through Dec. 19