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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

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

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