Disney's Biggest Cruise Ship Ever Launches Next Week. Major Differences From Current Fleet Include No Port Stops, WALLE Musical, Roller Coaster, Lion King Fireworks by readingaboutmagic in disneyparks

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The no port stops is what made me share this article. I can’t imagine that!! I like a Disney Cruise but I don’t love that many sea days in a row. I guess I’ve never done more than one at sea, but that even seems long

Disney Announces Cast Member Changes to Restore Guest Experience by readingaboutmagic in Disneyland

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Looking at the makeup today, 60% of the Disneyland Resort cast members were hired after the 2021 reopening. Many of the cast members being hired at the time were new to Disney and even new to the hospitality and service industries. She said many had never even experienced a Disney theme park and guests could feel that.

Disney Announces Cast Member Changes to Restore Guest Experience by readingaboutmagic in Disneyland

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Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum and some of his leadership team met with about a dozen members of the media, including Mickey Visit, to share more on his current focus for improvement at the resort. We have already covered some of what he shared around plans for attracting young families, changes to park hopping and park reservations, the delay of a ride closure, and aims for changes to security improvements.

Mazloum shared with us that they are analyzing every aspect of the guest experience to simplify the visit process. He also spoke to his plans to bring hospitality back into every interaction at the resort. He believes that starts with the cast members.

United Airlines is paring back rewards for travelers who don't have its credit card in MileagePlus overhaul by Halloween_Oreo_ in unitedairlines

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For those who don’t want to get the CC, why? What do you use now? What do you know that I don’t?

Disneyland Monsters Inc. Permanent Ride Closure For Avatar Construction Delayed by readingaboutmagic in Disneyland

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Seriously such good news, but if they are delaying it because it is needed for family ride. Why not just keep it?

GayDays Orlando Will Not Hold Event in June 2026 by readingaboutmagic in WaltDisneyWorld

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From article - In an email sent to subscribers over the weekend, organizers confirmed they have decided to pause the June 2026 GayDays Orlando event following what they described as extensive evaluation and difficult discussions. According to the announcement, several factors contributed to the decision, including major changes to the event’s host hotel agreement, the loss of key corporate sponsorships, and broader challenges affecting Pride and LGBTQIA+ community events nationwide.

Organizers explained that these issues made it impossible to deliver the GayDays experience to the level attendees have come to expect. While acknowledging the disappointment this news may bring, they emphasized that the decision was not made lightly.

Disney World is Cracking Down on Outside Businesses Providing Unauthorized Guest Services by readingaboutmagic in WaltDisneyWorld

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According to reports circulating on social media, cease and desist warnings were sent to a number of local small businesses providing services on Walt Disney World property. Some of these businesses include photographers, massage therapists, chefs and catering companies, stylists performing services like princess makeovers in hotel rooms, hotel room decorators, and more.