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The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Girl ‘falls overboard from 4th deck of Disney Dream cruise ship' sparking frantic rescue mission
A GIRL reportedly fell overboard from a Disney cruise vessel, sparking an urgent rescue mission. The incident happened when the Disney Dream ship was returning back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on June 29. Advertisement 1 A girl reportedly fell overboard from a Disney cruise ship as it was en-route back to Florida (stock) Credit: AP The ship was heading back to Florida as part of a four-day trip to the Bahamas. Kevin Furuta, a passenger on board the vessel, which can carry up to 3,500 travelers, claimed a girl fell from the fourth deck of the ship. In a Furuta revealed passengers heard the man overboard alarm on the ship's loudspeaker. Advertisement Fellow passenger Dewayne Smith said the crew jumped into action "asap." "Lots of praying folks on this ship!" he wrote on "Both the little girl and dad were both successfully rescued!" A Disney Cruises official told the Fox affiliate Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Exclusive 'We commend our Crew Members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions, which ensured the safe return of both guests to the ship within minutes,' they said. 'We are committed to the safety and well-being of our guests, and this incident highlights the effectiveness of our safety protocols." The ship has plexiglass barriers, so it remains unknown how the girl went overboard. The Disney Dream vessel is due to dock in Florida on June 30. Advertisement It departed Fort Lauderdale on June 26 before arriving in Nassau, The Bahamas, the following morning. The ship then toured around Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on June 28. It cost $900 million to build in 2010 and it has 14 decks. The vessel, which has 1250 cabins, was last refurbished in 2024, according to Advertisement And, it can reach top speeds of 25mph. In December, a man, 51, traveling on board a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel heading to the Bahamas went overboard. A frantic search was launched before it was later abandoned after officials could not find the passenger. The vessel was in the middle of a Caribbean voyage, having left Port Canaveral on December 21. Advertisement In December last year, a Read more on the Irish Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Business Insider
30-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Here's why Disney is launching a new streaming perks program
In recent months, the Mouse House has bolstered its streaming business by integrating content from Hulu and ESPN, as well as by forming a bundle with Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's rival streamer. Now, its latest move to keep subscribers around is the introduction of a new program called Disney+ Perks. This program gives Disney+ subscribers deals on websites, free trials to memberships, and sweepstakes to win tickets for Disney Cruises or tickets to Disney movie premieres. Disney first began testing limited-edition perks for its streaming customers in December 2023 and launched its permanent program this week. The company is also launching Hulu Perks in early June, though that program is currently only slated for the summer. A Disney employee who worked on the Disney+ Perks program said the objective is to keep streaming subscribers engaged, happy, and paying. This employee said preventing cancellations is a top priority. "Churn is just top of mind — especially in the streaming industry," they said. Disney's churn rate fell to 3% in April, according to the subscription data firm Antenna. That was its lowest level since last June and only slightly above industry leader Netflix's 2% rate. At the higher end of the scale are niche services like Apple TV+ and Starz at 7% and 8%, respectively. A Disney spokesperson referred Business Insider to a video announcing the perks program when asked for comment. Disney hopes perks set its streamers apart In a streaming industry full of copycats, Disney's perks program is unique. Other video subscription services have sweetened their offerings by tying themselves to bundles. But the closest analog to Disney+ Perks or Hulu Perks is the long-standing T-Mobile Tuesdays program. Disney has spent the past year and a half testing the "take rates" of various perks to see what resonates with consumers, the employee who worked on Disney+ Perks said. This person said sweepstakes were especially popular, and discounts to websites like Adidas and Funko were popular enough to stick, as was DoorDash's DashPass delivery service. They said perks would change with feedback, potentially as often as every week or two. "It's a great way to engage the subscribers and give them benefits that are unique to Disney," the employee said. There are some notable omissions from Disney+ Perks. There aren't discounts to the Disney Store or in-park discounts. The employee who worked on the program said they wanted perks to appeal to the widest possible audience. "You also balance that for someone who doesn't have the ability to maybe be that close to a Disney park," the employee said. In the coming months, customers may be able to access Disney+ Perks through the Disney+ app instead of having to go through a separate website. If this perks program is successful, competing streamers like Netflix could take note.
Business Insider
30-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Here's why Disney is launching a new streaming perks program
Disney has a new idea to keep customers from canceling Disney+: perks. In recent months, the Mouse House has bolstered its streaming business by integrating content from Hulu and ESPN, as well as by forming a bundle with Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's rival streamer. Now, its latest move to keep subscribers around is the introduction of a new program called Disney+ Perks. This program gives Disney+ subscribers deals on websites, free trials to memberships, and sweepstakes to win tickets for Disney Cruises or tickets to Disney movie premieres. Disney first began testing limited-edition perks for its streaming customers in December 2023 and launched its permanent program this week. The company is also launching Hulu Perks in early June, though that program is currently only slated for the summer. A Disney employee who worked on the Disney+ Perks program said the objective is to keep streaming subscribers engaged, happy, and paying. This employee said preventing cancellations is a top priority. "Churn is just top of mind — especially in the streaming industry," they said. Disney's churn rate fell to 3% in April, according to the subscription data firm Antenna. That was its lowest level since last June and only slightly above industry leader Netflix's 2% rate. At the higher end of the scale are niche services like Apple TV+ and Starz at 7% and 8%, respectively. A Disney spokesperson referred Business Insider to a video announcing the perks program when asked for comment. Disney hopes perks set its streamers apart In a streaming industry full of copycats, Disney's perks program is unique. Other video subscription services have sweetened their offerings by tying themselves to bundles. But the closest analog to Disney+ Perks or Hulu Perks is the long-standing T-Mobile Tuesdays program. Disney has spent the past year and a half testing the "take rates" of various perks to see what resonates with consumers, the employee who worked on Disney+ Perks said. This person said sweepstakes were especially popular, and discounts to websites like Adidas and Funko were popular enough to stick, as was DoorDash's DashPass delivery service. They said perks would change with feedback, potentially as often as every week or two. "It's a great way to engage the subscribers and give them benefits that are unique to Disney," the employee said. There are some notable omissions from Disney+ Perks. There aren't discounts to the Disney Store or in-park discounts. The employee who worked on the program said they wanted perks to appeal to the widest possible audience. "You also balance that for someone who doesn't have the ability to maybe be that close to a Disney park," the employee said. In the coming months, customers may be able to access Disney+ Perks through the Disney+ app instead of having to go through a separate website. If this perks program is successful, competing streamers like Netflix could take note. "I would expect other streamers to do it over time," the Disney employee said.
