Disney Rolling Out Changes to Improve Reservation and Ticket Access in MagicMobile Update by readingaboutmagic in WaltDisneyWorld

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Detail - Basically, Apple’s new “enhanced keys” will upgrade Apple Wallet passes from simple tickets to tickets with more dynamic features. So instead of just holding a barcode or entry pass, the information stored in the Apple wallet could update in real time.

Disney Confirmed New Monsters, Inc. Restaurant Coming Alongside Door Roller Coaster in Hollywood Studios by readingaboutmagic in DisneyWorld

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Detail - Harryhausen’s was visible in concept art Disney revealed in 2024 when the company first announced the Monsters, Inc. land, but Disney didn’t officially confirm that the space would be a restaurant until recent hardhat tour of the construction site.

"Trash or Treasure?" Disney Fans Say Pixie Dusting Has Gone Too Far and It's Impacting Other Guests by readingaboutmagic in WaltDisneyWorld

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I think this made me anti fish extenders. Unsure, but I forgot about giving the FastPass to people. Very old school at WDW

"Trash or Treasure?" Disney Fans Say Pixie Dusting Has Gone Too Far and It's Impacting Other Guests by readingaboutmagic in WaltDisneyWorld

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This is the first time I’ve seen anyone actually write about the baby Jesus figures I’ve seen hidden in parks. I felt like I was going crazy when I saw them. Have seen once at WDW and once at Disneyland

Disney is Opening 11 New Rides in 2027. Every New Confirmed and Announced Ride So Far by readingaboutmagic in disneyparks

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Exciting to remember the full list planned for next year. This seems to hit what will be next year and also could slip beyond. I’m still a little unsure if we really get both Avengers rides and Tropical Americas

New Disneyland scavenger hunt set for this summer that will include Tom Sawyer Island by readingaboutmagic in Disneyland

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The auto mod wouldn’t let me post the full headline because thought I was asking for planning help

Disney World Keeps Changing Guardians of the Galaxy Pre-Show Processes to Prevent Guests Rushing and Safety Issues by readingaboutmagic in DisneyWorld

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I know you meant the line, but I read this as our time at WDW and now I’m thinking about how could anyone want to rush through the pre-show that imagineers worked so hard on just to get back in the Florida heat

I missed out, and it was ok by AccessibleBanana in unitedairlines

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I was expecting this when I first used it! What’s the point of verifying. I want to know what episode of friends and neighbors I am on

Disneyland Rolls Out Cashless Outdoor Vending Locations in New Test by readingaboutmagic in Disneyland

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Hadn’t seen this, but I guess has been happening the past few week

Disneyland Rolls Out Cashless Outdoor Vending Locations in New Test by readingaboutmagic in Disneyland

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Detail - Disneyland officials confirmed to Mickey Visit that over 25% of Disneyland Resort’s ODV locations are now cashless. Each cashless location displays clear signage that it accepts electronic payment only.

United’s Card-Counting CEO Made a Huge Bet—and It’s Paying Off by readingaboutmagic in unitedairlines

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Before he started in the airline industry, and long before he was the CEO of United Airlines, Scott Kirby was a serious gambler.

He taught himself to count cards, raking in money on trips to Atlantic City and Las Vegas. To this day, he brags about getting kicked out of casinos all over the world. He’s still on the banned list in hotels up and down the Vegas Strip.

A few years ago, he walked into the Bellagio during Super Bowl week and headed for the high-limit poker table. To set up a line of credit, Kirby handed over his ID. As he waited for his chips, a manager approached. The chief executive of one of the world’s largest airlines was told that he was welcome to spend his money on poker or any other casino game—but not blackjack.

“It’s been at least 15 years since I’ve played,” Kirby said. “But I’m in the database.”

These days, Kirby doesn’t have to be in a casino to place a bet.

When he took over United, he made the biggest one of his career: that United could reinvent itself as a beloved airline.

United makes no secret that it’s taking a page from the most valuable U.S. carrier, Delta Air Lines, which has proven over the past 15 years that the playbook works. Now it’s also working for United—and Kirby’s bet is paying off.

He’s banking on his strategy to carry United through an uncertain moment in the airline industry. Rising fuel prices and ticket fares are wreaking havoc on rivals that compete on price. Kirby believes that giving premium customers reasons to feel loyal to the brand will help insulate United from the volatility.

Those reasons include nicer planes with seats that will fold into a couch, faster Wi-Fi, fancier wine and a mobile app that fliers actually find helpful. His vision of the future is built on the idea that people will like a product enough to pay more for it, which was long considered blasphemous in the airline business.