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☆ A luxury Viking cruise ship helped scientists encounter the rarely-seen giant phantom jellyfish
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The submersible rides were part of a Viking Expedition trip. Hopping in one right from Viking's cruise ship makes things a little easier. AdvertisementSix passengers can ride in Viking Expedition submersibles and witness Antarctica from under the water. An expedition ship built for luxury and discoveryViking Expedition cruises to Antarctica typically have nine scientists aboard doing research and instructing passengers. Stanwell-Smit said this capability is cutting-edge for any research vessel, not a cruise ship.

Persons: —, Antony Gilbert, Damon Stanwell, Smith, Viking's, Octantis, Viking Expedition submersibles, Gavin Newman, Alastair Miller, Smit Organizations: Service, Viking Expedition, Business, Geographic, Viking, Polar Research, Polaris Locations: Viking, Antarctica

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Broadcom, Micron, Goldman Sachs, Carvana, Arista & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Thursday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Goldman Sachs reiterates Micron as buy Goldman said investors should buy the dip in the stock following earnings on Wednesday. Jefferies reiterates Nvidia, Marvell and Broadcom as buy Jefferies said it's sticking with its buy rating on all three companies. " Morgan Stanley initiates Viking Therapeutics as overweight Morgan Stanley said the biotech company has "best-in-class potential." Morgan Stanley adds Goldman Sachs to the financials finest list Morgan Stanley added the investment banking giant to its top financials ideas list. Morgan Stanley reiterates Coca-Cola as overweight Morgan Stanley said it's sticking with its overweight rating on the beverage giant.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Bernstein, Apple, Mizuho, KBW, it's, Jefferies, AVGO, KeyBanc, Texas Consolidator, TD Cowen, Grindr, GRND, Morgan Stanley, JPM, Oppenheimer, Kyndryl, CVNA, Truist Organizations: Micron, Apple, Bank of America, Petrobras, of America, Mizuho, Holdings, Grab Holdings, New York Mellon, Deutsche Bank, Emerson Electric Deutsche Bank, Nvidia, Marvell, Broadcom, Energy, Crescent Energy Co, Citi, Arista Networks, Arista, Viking Therapeutics, Macquarie, TPG, Markets, JPMorgan, Bancorp, UBS, Disney, Cable Locations: MU, Brazil, Texas, North America, CA

Those are just some of what fans of Disney cruises can expect on board the upcoming Disney Adventure, according to details announced Tuesday by Disney Cruise Line. Like other Disney cruises, Disney Adventure will have characters on board, entertainment based on Disney songs and viewings of its most popular movies. Other Disney cruisesDisney Adventure joins Disney Cruise Line's fleet of five ships, alongside two others — the Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny — that are on the way, according to the release. The AquaDuck water coaster aboard a Disney cruise ship — the Disney Dream — in Nassau, Bahamas. Matt Stroshane | Disney Cruise Line | Getty Images

Persons: Pixar's, Sarah Fox, Matt Stroshane Organizations: Disney, Disney Cruise, Marina Bay Cruise, Pixar, Marvel, Asia, Disney Adventure, Disney Treasure, Getty Locations: Asia, Singapore, Marina, Moana, Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Nassau, Bahamas

☆ Luxury-travel advisors are in demand as Gen Z and millennials splurge on stress-free, meaningful vacations
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Mariette Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Luxury travelers are not necessarily looking for the best deals but the best way to plan a trip without the hassle. Business Insider talked to three luxury-travel advisors about the industry's growth and how to transition into travel advising. D. Tours TravelAngela Adto Tepper, the owner of AZA Luxury Travel, said that the shift toward luxury travel had increased since the pandemic, with more Americans prioritizing travel. Traveler agents work on commission, getting a percentage of hotel, cruise, or tour costs, which is paid after a trip is over. Travel advisors can also offer complimentary upgrades and have access to experiences that might not be available to the public.

Persons: Gen, —, Gen Z, Diana Hechler, Hechler, Angela Adto Tepper, Tepper, it's, Maurice Smith, Eugene Toriko, Smith Organizations: Service, Travelers, Grand View Research, Agents, Business, AZA, Advisors, Michelin

☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, FedEx, Tesla, Caterpillar, Shopify, Disney & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Wednesday: Stifel initiates Tesla at buy Stifel said it's bullish on Tesla for the long term. JPMorgan upgrades FedEx to overweight from neutral JPMorgan upgraded the shipping giant following earnings on Tuesday. Jefferies reiterates Alphabet as buy Jefferies said its survey checks show Alphabet is top of mind for consumers when it comes to AI. Citi reiterates Nvidia as buy Citi raised its price target on Nvidia to $150 per share from $126. Morgan Stanley downgrades Accenture to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said shares of the IT company are "no longer" attractive.

Persons: Tesla, Stifel, it's, Piper Sandler, Piper, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, Mark Clouse, Carrie Anderson, Rebecca Gardy, Wolfe, HOOD, Warnick, Shopify, Rosenblatt, Nike's, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, GOOGL, Stephens, Wells, BTIG, Northrop, Rivian, Piper Sandler downgrades Aptiv Organizations: JPMorgan, FedEx, Campbell, Barclays, Nu Holdings, BMO, Steel, Nippon, US Steel, X, Digital Realty, Citi, U.S, Caterpillar, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Android, UBS, Nike, Nvidia, Davidson, Home, Bank of America, " Bank of America, shipper, UPS, Cruises, Northrop Grumman, VW, JV, Accenture Locations: 1Q24, Mexico, Brazil, China, Houston, U.S, Rivian

☆ We're not ready to echo Goldman's call to buy Disney — here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Disney picked up an endorsement from a top Wall Street firm — but Jim Cramer said the analysts' reasons to buy are not enough to drive the stock higher. Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of Disney with a buy rating and $125-per-share price target, implying more than 22% upside from where the stock closed Monday. In addition to recommending Disney, analysts started coverage of Fox and Comcast , the parent company of CNBC, with buy ratings. The firm sees Disney as the best-positioned rival to streaming leader Netflix and predicted steady progress on profitability ahead. A sign welcomes visitors near an entrance to Walt Disney World on February 01, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Goldman Sachs, Jim, Goldman, Nelson Peltz's, we're, Bob Iger's, We're, hasn't, Jim Cramer's, Joe Raedle Organizations: Disney, ESPN, —, Fox, Comcast, CNBC, Hulu, Sports, Entertainment, Netflix, Walt Disney World, Getty Locations: Orlando , Florida

Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of Disney with a buy rating and a price target that implies more than 20% upside. Elsewhere, Piper Sandler raised its price target on Uber, calling for nearly 25% upside. Analyst Jonna Kim simultaneously raised her price target to $30 from $28, citing a likelihood in earnings upside. As a catalyst, Kim cited "potential upside to FY24 Street estimates given solid topline momentum combined with margin expansion on continued inventory & expense management." — Lisa Kailai Han 5:41 a.m.: Goldman Sachs initiates Disney with a buy rating Disney has room for upside growth ahead, according to Goldman Sachs.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Raymond James, Piper Sandler, TD Cowen, Jonna Kim, Kim, Lisa Kailai Han, Jeff Chung, Chung, — Lisa Kailai Han, Ranjan Sharma, Sharma, Uber, Thomas Champion's, AMZN, Michael Ng, Ng, Raymond James downgrades, RJ Milligan, Milligan, PENN, Fred Imbert Organizations: CNBC, Disney, Penn Entertainment, Navy, Citi, IHS, Volkswagen, JPMorgan, Google, Yahoo, Uber, ESPN, Netflix, Disneyland, Raymond James downgrades Penn Entertainment, NFL, Penn Locations: 2024E, 2025E, Singapore, TikTok, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Monday's

☆ I went on my first cruise with 3 generations of my family, and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Adam England | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I recently went on my first cruise with my parents, sister, and grandmother. I'd never been on a cruise before and was surprised that there were things for all of us to enjoy. Neither had my parents or my sister, but my grandmother — my nan — often travels by cruise ship, so we decided to join her on a cruise. We decided on a trip to the Norwegian fjords, which we all wanted to see, and traveled on the 5,206-capacity Iona — the UK's largest cruise ship until 2022. Courtesy Adam EnglandThe environment took some adjustingThe cruise took us a couple of days to get used to.

Persons: I'd, —, Iona —, Adam England, I'm, she's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Norwegian, Madrid, Loen, Stavanger, Norway's

☆ LVMH owner Bernard Arnault liked this Paris bistro so much his company bought it
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Anna Cooban | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —French luxury conglomerate LVMH has added a tiny Parisian bistro to its sprawling empire of designer fashion brands, jewelry makers and hotels. A dish served at Chez l'Ami Louis restaurant in Paris. Her lifestyle company Goop describes Chez L’ami Louis on its website as “one of the best, most venerable bistros in Paris.”“It is small and wood-paneled, with an ancient oven and a sick wine list,” Goop gushed. In 2019, the company acquired Belmond, which owns hotels and organizes luxury rail and river cruises, in a $3.2 billion deal. Earlier this month, LVMH announced “a strategic investment” in the Orient Express, a brand offering luxury train travel owned by French hospitality firm Accor.

Persons: Bernard Arnault, Chez L’ami Louis, LVMH, “, Bill Clinton, Martin Scorsese, Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow’s, Paris Arnault, Arnault, Kering, ” Arnault, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Louis Vuitton Organizations: London CNN, Chez, Louis, CNN, Notre Dame, Bloomberg, Dior, Orient Express Locations: Paris

☆ Cruise ship rescues 68 migrants drifting off Spain’s Canary Islands
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Sharon Braithwaite | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A luxury cruise ship rescued 68 migrants drifting off the Spanish Canary Islands on Wednesday, Spain’s maritime rescue agency said in a statement on X. On Thursday, Insignia’s crew reported that one of the rescued migrants was in critical condition and needed to be evacuated. “We can confirm that Insignia rescued 68 people from a vessel in distress between Cape Verde and Tenerife and bought them onboard for medical assistance and provided food, drinks, clothing and a safe place to rest. Data from Spain’s Interior ministry show a drastic increase of the number of migrants arriving by sea, especially to the Canary Islands. Of those, 18,977 have arrived to the Canary Islands by sea — an increase of 220.9% compared to the same period last year.

Persons: Philipp Oldendorff, Insignia’s, Caminando Fronteras Organizations: CNN, Maritimo, Oceania Cruises, “, ” Locations: Islands, Tenerife, Sahara Africa, Cape Verde, Canary, Spain, Spanish

☆ How my family of 4 spent $10,000 on a Caribbean cruise — and what we'll cut next time even though we had a blast
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Jill Robbins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewMy family of four – my husband, two teens, and myself – sailed on the Disney Fantasy this spring. Perhaps surprisingly, this is on par with the higher end of what a family can expect to spend on a seven-night Caribbean cruise: about $270 to $2,600 a person. I don't regret our WiFi or bingo budgetsWe bought an intermediate WiFi package for $490 and spent $152 on bingo. We don't usually spend money on WiFi while cruising, but decided to get a package since this was a longer sailing. We usually play at least one round of bingo and usually don't win much, but my kids enjoy it, and it's something we do as a family.

Persons: —, –, Jill Robbins, we'd, there's, We've Organizations: Service, Disney, Business, Disney Cruise Locations: Port Canaveral , Florida, Orlando ., Grand Cayman, Falmouth, Jamaica, Cozumel, Mexico, Disney's, Cay, Castaway

☆ My family's been on over 30 cruises. I hate upcharges, but these 6 things are actually worth paying extra for.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Things like Broadway-style shows, multicourse meals, buffets, pool access, and onboard activities are built into the price of a typical sailing. I'm also willing to pay a little more to select a cabin far away from elevators and loud entertainment venues. Room service offers a level of convenience that makes the delivery fee palatableAlthough some room service options remain complimentary, many now come with an extra fee. However, room service often comes with an additional fee. AdvertisementNonetheless, I'm happy to spend extra on premium cocktails, wine-tasting sessions with the onboard sommelier, and other unique drink experiences.

Persons: —, who's, I've, I'm, Amanda Adler, Amanda Adler I'm Organizations: Service, Forbes, Business, Disney Locations: Havana, Norwegian, Alaska, Italy

☆ Andy Murray marks 1,000th tour match with victory at Queen’s, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz cruises
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —In what is likely to be his final appearance at Queen’s, Andy Murray earned a hard fought first-round victory over Alexei Popyrin on his 1,000th ATP Tour appearance. If this is to be the final grass court season of his illustrious career, Murray’s 6-3 3-6 6-3 win over world No. “Obviously, during the match, it’s difficult, but great reward at the end for the hard work and effort I put into the match. Alcaraz off to a winning startCarlos Alcaraz celebrates a point against Francisco Cerundolo during their match on Tuesday. “The first match in any tournament is never easy but even more difficult here on grass, starting the grass season,” Alcaraz said, per the ATP.

Persons: Andy Murray, Alexei Popyrin, Murray, Murray’s, It’s, “ I’ve, ” Murray, Jordan Thompson, Holger Rune, Alcaraz, Carlos Alcaraz, Francisco Cerundolo, Zac Goodwin, Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo, “, ” Alcaraz, Jack Draper Organizations: CNN, Wimbledon, Miami, Francisco Locations: Queen’s

☆ I toured the most expensive, $17,000-per-person suite on Silversea's new ultra-luxury cruise ship — see inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Silversea Cruises' new Silver Ray embarked on its maiden voyage in mid-June. The ship's most luxurious 1,324-square-foot Otium Suites have amenities like a private hot tub and library. So, as you can imagine, its new ship's most expensive suites are luxurious. Like, really luxurious. Silversea's new Silver Ray departed on its maiden voyage in mid-June.

Persons: Silver Ray, — Organizations: Cruises, Service, Royal Locations: Royal Caribbean

☆ Insider Today: Travel agents are back
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This week's dispatchRob McElhenney is Business Insider's June 2024 digital cover star. Edmon de Haro for BITravel agents are backFollowing the pandemic-era lockdowns, people are hungry for travel. The interest in having someone else plan a vacation is returning travel agents to their '90s glory. How travel agents came roaring back. Art Wager/Getty ImagesEveryone's moving to TexasMovers from all corners of the US are flocking to Celina, Texas, a small town about 41 miles north of Dallas.

Persons: —, Rob McElhenney, Sheryl Nields, Rob McElhenney's, Rob McElhenney breezed, would've, McElhenny, Samantha Rollins, Lucia Moses, Ryan Reynolds, McElhenney, Rob it's, de Haro, Zers, Z, Wager, Chelsea Jia Feng, Uma Naidoo, Naidoo, Liam Daniel, we're, Dev Patel's Organizations: Service, Business, Wrexham AFC, Wrexham, BI, Texas Movers, Getty, Cunard, Food, Harvard, Vivid Locations: Bali, Philadelphia, Culver City, Los Angeles, English, Wales, Wrexham, Houston , Texas, Texas, Celina , Texas, Dallas, Celina

☆ Rich tourists rejoice! Greece is finally doing something about the cruise ship problem.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewTourists headed to the expensive hotels of Mykonos and Santorini: rejoice! About 36 million people visited Greece last year, up 20.8% from 2022, according to data from the Bank of Greece. Advertisement"In Santorini, even tourists complain about the great number of tourists," Greece's ombudsman said in a report released on Thursday. In fact, Koru, the superyacht owned by Jeff Bezos, has already made its way to Greece for the summer.

Persons: —, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Louis Vuitton, Mykonos, Georgios Hatzimanolis, Jeff Bezos Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Business, Bank of Greece, Bank of, Greek Tourism, Louis Locations: Mykonos, Santorini, Greece, Bank of Greece, Soho

☆ Travel Agents Are Back. and Gen Z, Millennials Love Them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Magdalene Taylor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Others in my generation — I'm on the cusp between Gen Z and millennial — were on the same page, determined to seek out "authentic experiences." Travel agents felt like vestiges of the preinternet world, like video-store clerks or pay phones, and I couldn't imagine ever needing them. And in a 2023 survey of 2,000 American travelers, 38% of Gen Z and millennial respondents said they preferred a traditional travel agent over online booking. There are travel agents specializing in just about every type of travel imaginable, from multicountry group tours to luxury all-inclusive trips. AdvertisementSmith is a Gen Zer and said that over half her clients are Gen Z.

Persons: Anthony Bourdain's, Bourdain, Z, —, Money, Gen Xers, boomers, we're, Matt James, he's, James, YouGov, millennials, Gen Zers, Kayla Smith, Smith, Zer, Zers, Ashley Kooker, William Lee, margarita, Magdalene Taylor Organizations: Travel, Mexico City, Sojourney, Resorts, Royal, Chima, San, — Locations: New York City, Italy, Japan, Costa Rica, Mexico, Vietnam, Hanoi, Coyoacán, Germany, Fora, Croatian, Florida, Royal Curacao, Ohio, Switzerland, TikTok, Swiss, Peru, Lares, San Pedro, Cusco, Lima

☆ Disney and DeSantis-backed board ‘come to their senses’ in new agreement
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Natasha Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“Walt Disney World is inextricably intertwined in the fabric of the state of Florida. And the success of Walt Disney World is the success of Central Florida, and vice versa,” he said. The Disney World resort is currently home to four theme parks and two water parks. It’s been 26 years since Disney has opened a new theme park in Florida,” said Dennis Speigel, owner and founder of International Theme Park Services, a global consultant for theme park projects. Orlando is the Mecca of the theme park industry, and for it to function, Disney and Florida have to function together.”

Persons: Disney, Ron DeSantis, “, ”, Aubrey Jewett, Brian Aungst Jr, Walt, Jeff Vahle, CFTOD, It’s, Dennis Speigel, DeSantis, Bob Chapek, Walt Disney, ” Jewett, Reedy, Jewett, Speigel Organizations: CNN, Disney, Walt Disney, University of Central, Walt Disney World, Walt, World, Park, Universal, Improvement, ” Locations: Florida, Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Reedy, Disney, Orlando, Mecca

☆ China's consumers are spending on experiences. Travel stocks to watch
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In a report last week about China's consumer market potential, Bank of America Securities analysts chose hotel operator H World as one of its top picks. "We believe H World is best positioned to capture long-term growth in the China hotel industry given best-in-class execution," the analysts said. BofA rates H World a buy, and expects its U.S.-listed shares can reach $47. That's 30% above where H World shares closed Thursday. In China, H World also owns master franchisee rights for Mercure, Ibis and Ibis Styles, and co-development rights for Grand Mercure and Novotel.

Persons: Wang Xing, Meituan, Styles, Grand, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wang, Neil Shen, Shen, BTG's, BTG, Trip.com, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: HSBC, Hong, Bank of America Securities, Mercure, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Travelers, BTG Hotels, Shanghai, Jefferies Locations: Hong Kong, China, U.S, Asia, Macau, Taiwan, —, Mainland China

☆ I always book rooms near staircases on cruises. If you pick the right part of the ship, your vacation will be way better.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Asonta Benetti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

And with cruise ships getting bigger to the point where a new world's largest one is crowned almost every year, there are even more rooms to choose from when booking a trip. Because I've learned that if my cabin is located near staircases in just the right way, my cruise is way more enjoyable and efficient. AdvertisementThe perks of this placement are so good that I only book cabins near staircases now and will continue to do so for every cruise I take. AdvertisementThe convenience of a cabin near stairs is unmatchedThis cabin placement is just convenient. To find your ideal cabin, review the ship's deck plans before you book.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Deck

☆ Cruises tend to be cheaper than hotel vacations, and that's good news for these stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"Cruise demand is also tied to a broader consumer desire for accumulating experiences rather than objects," Farley wrote. "We can see that 2024 is not just benefiting from pent up demand, because that is completely new demand," Farley said. Melius Research is also bullish on the industry's future and believes cruise lines are set for continued margin expansion over the next several years. However, cruise pricing is holding up, analyst Jamie Rollo said in a note Friday. Earlier this month, the cruise operator lifted its full-year earnings forecast, citing strong demand and an improved outlook for the year.

Persons: Robin Farley, Farley, diems, Viking, Conor Cunningham, Morgan Stanley's, Jamie Rollo, Jason Liberty, Morgan Stanley, Rollo Organizations: UBS, Royal, Cruise, CNBC Locations: U.S, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian

☆ Summer of Dupes: Alternatives in the Aegean
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Erin Vivid Riley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In April, Princess Cruises told passengers that it was canceling a scheduled stop in Santorini, Greece, citing congestion. In the Aegean Sea, more than 1,000 islands fill the waters between Greece and Turkey, and the coastlines are lined with spectacular bays. Whether you’re in search of a hiking adventure, a cultural excursion or seclusion in rugged beauty, here are five destinations that offer distinctly Aegean experiences, without the crowds. TurkeyUrlaWhen Michelin expanded its Turkey guidebook last year, the quiet district of Urla, near the port city of Izmir, stole the spotlight. On a windy peninsula with clay-heavy soil, the hilly region has a rich winemaking tradition that dates back 6,000 years.

Organizations: Princess Cruises, Michelin Locations: Santorini, Greece, Turkey, Urla, Izmir

☆ I've traveled on all 5 Disney cruise ships. I have 2 clear favorites, and there's only one I'm not in a hurry to book again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Jill Robbins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

So far, we've been on all five Disney Cruise Line ships — Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish. AdvertisementMy favorite ships are Disney Wonder and Disney MagicDisney Wonder is one of my favorite ships. Disney Wonder also has my favorite Disney Cruise Line restaurant, Tiana's Place. Disney Wonder and Disney Magic have nearly identical deck layouts, as do Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Unlike the other Disney cruise ships we've been on, Disney Wish doesn't have a specific area for adults-only lounges.

Persons: —, we've, we'll, Jill Robbins Disney, Disney Wonder, Flynn Organizations: Service, Disney, MSC, Royal, Disney Cruise, Business, Disney Treasure, Jill Robbins Disney Wonder, Orlando Sentinel Locations: Royal Caribbean, Bahamas

☆ The politics and competition driving Disney's high stakes $60 billion theme parks expansion
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

The next wave of Disney theme park expansion in the U.S. is primed to be in California rather than Florida. The decision requires Disney to put a minimum of $1.9 billion in theme parks, lodging, entertainment, shopping and dining within 10 years. In Florida, Disney has had a more difficult time navigating the political landscape — leading to Disney World development tie-ups. In its fiscal 2024 second quarter , Disney's Parks & Experience division, which includes theme parks, resorts, cruises, hotels, and consumer products grew sales by nearly 10% to $8.93 billion and operating income by more than 12% to $2.29 billion. "Comcast's exposure to, and reliance on the Theme Parks segment is about to expand dramatically," according to MoffettNathanson.

Persons: —, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Bob Iger, Iger, Nelson Peltz, Jeff Marks, Disney's, Laurent Yoon, Bernstein, Yoon, Orlando, Peter Supino, Harry Potter, Supino, Jim Cramer, Jim Cramer's, Jim, Mario Tama Organizations: Disney, Republican Florida Gov, CNBC, Comcast, What's, that's, Disney's Parks, Parks, Disney Destiny, Sunshine, Universal, Wolfe Research, Universal Studios Hollywood, Wall Street, Getty Locations: U.S, California, Florida, Anaheim —, Southern California, NBCUniversal, DeSantis, Orlando, Golden, Anaheim, Anaheim , California

☆ Starship lands in the ocean with its engines firing for the first time, bringing Elon Musk one step closer to Mars
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Super Heavy landed in the Gulf of Mexico minutes after lift-off. A screengrab from SpaceX's livestream of the June 6, 2024 launch shows Starship sitting atop its Super Heavy booster on the launchpad. One of the engines on SpaceX's Super Heavy booster was not lit during its fourth launch. SpaceX reaches a major new milestone by landing its Super Heavy booster in the Gulf of Mexico. SpaceXOn its next flight, SpaceX might attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster with giant "chopsticks" on its Texas launch tower.

Persons: —, Elon Musk's, Musk, Starship Organizations: Service, Super, Business, SpaceX, Starship, Starship's, of, NASA Locations: Gulf, Mexico, SpaceX's, Texas, Gulf of Mexico, Boca Chica , Texas

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