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Post by oldhalfelf on Jul 20, 2023 23:10:03 GMT -5
Disney Fantasy, Magic, and Wonder received "100" ratings and Dream a "99" (with "85" considered passing) in their most recent CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspections. See: wwwn.cdc.gov/InspectionQueryTool/InspectionResults.aspx . Problem: I probably would not have posted this were it not for an irritating article today from Entrepreneur shown in "News" on my iPhone. The headline read "This is the Most Unsanitary Cruise Ship, According to the CDC" immediately above a photo -- accompanied by a Getty Images photo credit -- of an initially unnamed ship, easily recognized as a Disney liner. One had to read past four text paragraphs and a "Related" link before seeing a second photo caption floating free of any photo, reading " The Disney Wonder cruise ship, which received a perfect score of 100 during inspections (Getty Photo)." The juxtaposition of a "Most Unsanitary Cruise Ship" headline and a Disney ship photo, with the truth buried rather later, might charitably be termed unfortunate. I suspect a Disney lawyer could suggest other adjectives. There are things to criticize at Disney, as with all entities, but the current breathless click-bait aimed at Disney is distressing.  |
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Post by dlwdwdvc on Jul 21, 2023 2:56:45 GMT -5
And I announce you “ A True Journalist Award “ …
… cause this is important topic :
“Truth especially when applied to Disney “
Might post your post on a few other discussion boards … with your permission.
Congrats to Disney Cruise Lines
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Post by brp on Jul 21, 2023 10:40:07 GMT -5
There are things to criticize at Disney, as with all entities, but the current breathless click-bait aimed at Disney is distressing. I have seen this, too. When I open Google on my iPhone, it shows me things that might be of interest based on my search patterns. many are, and I have read some (and then forgotten why I went to Google in the first place  ).
I've seen other misdirection click bait like this, some with Disney as the focus. One I recall said something about a big ride closure. I don't recall which, but it had a picture of a major ride. Of course, when reading the article, it was about some other, more minor ride.
Click bait is the way to get eyeballs and revenue. It's not just Disney, but they're a big topic, so misinformation there will certainly generate clocks. Welcome to the sad world of online marketing.
But definite kudos to DCL for the actual results!
Cheers.
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Post by tomandrobin on Jul 21, 2023 10:46:19 GMT -5
DCL has always maintained the highest standards in the cruise industry for cleanliness. There has been an occasional "blip", but some cruise lines its more routine.
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Post by jflatto on Jul 21, 2023 11:17:30 GMT -5
It can also easily be journalistic sloppiness. An article about cruise ship sanitary standards. "Oh, here is "a" picture of a cruise ship. I will stick it with the article. A picture of a cruise ship is a close enough. Who will know the difference."
Although as noted, it can also be click-bait. I see lots of that too. "A bunch of TV shows have been cancelled." They then put a picture of a popular show (e.g., NCIS) with the article even though that show is not be cancelled.
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Post by Brian5581 on Jul 21, 2023 12:48:56 GMT -5
Congratulations to Disney Cruise LIne!
Yep, the clickbait is annoying as hell.
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Post by Hi from RI on Jul 21, 2023 15:14:15 GMT -5
Yes just got back from Fantasy (see trip report) and considering all the children on board it was immaculate...everywhere and all bathrooms...
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Post by oldhalfelf on Jul 22, 2023 12:20:05 GMT -5
It can also easily be journalistic sloppiness. An article about cruise ship sanitary standards. "Oh, here is "a" picture of a cruise ship. I will stick it with the article. A picture of a cruise ship is a close enough. Who will know the difference." Although as noted, it can also be click-bait. I see lots of that too. "A bunch of TV shows have been cancelled." They then put a picture of a popular show (e.g., NCIS) with the article even though that show is not be cancelled. More on the click-bait drift: "Universal Studios Shocks Disney With Surprise Expansion Plans" reads the headline on www.thestreet.com/travel/universal-studios-shocks-disney-with-surprise-expansion-plans , both online at that URL and on the iPhone Apple News feed. An electronic search of the article revealed no instances of the word "shock(s)" beyond the headline, and although the word "Disney" appeared fifteen more times, they did not appear in quotations or even attributions of a Disney corporate reaction to the Universal announcement. If these sorts of things are on an individual's blog, that is one thing. When business-oriented publications like Entrepreneur and TheStreet do it, while Disney's stock is down, it reminds me of the "mobbing" and the opportunistic bullying observed in some avian species. (I'm not looking at you, Donald and Daisy, but....) |
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Post by Adelard of Bath on Feb 23, 2024 12:34:09 GMT -5
Reviving an old thread, but only to add to the click-bait topic:
Latest email from Food Blog arrives, I usually don't fall for their garbage but this one caught my eye. It shows an emoji of a police car siren, then says "Splash Mountain Logs Undergo a Big Change For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure"
So I think, "Big change, huh? Let's see" thinking maybe they finally made it so I can ride the ride without the annoyance of getting wet. Nope, they removed the little carved Br'er Rabbit figure from the front of the logs. "Big Change" lol!!!!
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Post by nickys on Feb 23, 2024 14:56:12 GMT -5
Reviving an old thread, but only to add to the click-bait topic: Latest email from Food Blog arrives, I usually don't fall for their garbage but this one caught my eye. It shows an emoji of a police car siren, then says "Splash Mountain Logs Undergo a Big Change For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure" So I think, "Big change, huh? Let's see" thinking maybe they finally made it so I can ride the ride without the annoyance of getting wet. Nope, they removed the little carved Br'er Rabbit figure from the front of the logs. "Big Change" lol!!!! I saw the video of testing. Must admit I just assumed they were using the logs for testing purposes, and had removed the figure so as to disassociate from Splash Mountain. i hope the actual boats are something better themed to the story, but who knows? 🙅♀️ |
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Post by cpnkirk on Feb 23, 2024 19:09:06 GMT -5
We went on our first cruise last June - Carnival Liberty. I had to follow the link to see what the rating was for that ship, as it's my only point of reference. 93. Seems mediocre, but I never felt like the ship was old, run down, or dirty. From experience many many (ok, maybe 3 many) years ago in fast food, the health inspector can pick some petty things to deduct a point. I assume this is also true of cruise ship inspections.
To those of you who have more experience than I, on multiple ships: Is the difference between 93 and 100 super noticeable?
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Post by brp on Feb 24, 2024 11:27:55 GMT -5
To those of you who have more experience than I, on multiple ships: Is the difference between 93 and 100 super noticeable? It's 7. 
Cheers.
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Post by cpnkirk on Feb 24, 2024 16:27:03 GMT -5
To those of you who have more experience than I, on multiple ships: Is the difference between 93 and 100 super noticeable? It's 7.
Cheers.
Thanks! I had lost my calculator! |
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Post by Adelard of Bath on Apr 12, 2024 13:21:45 GMT -5
This seems to be our clickbait thread...kind-of
Anyways, I know this guy is bad but I had to click this one I saw on my phone today, just to see how bad he's getting.
'Inside the Magic' headline says, "After 33 years, Disney World Confirms Historic Location's Fate". Under that is an aerial photo of a resort.
Turns out that Disney has announced that some of the rooms at Port Orleans are going to be refurbished.
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Let's just reflect for a moment on the choice of words in the title.
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