Ozer Balli ~ Vice President, Hotel Operations

Since August 2003, Balli has been responsible for hotel operations aboard both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, including food and beverage operations, guest services, shore excursions, stateroom accommodations, laundry, spa, photography, merchandise and operating participants, as well as the operation of Castaway Cay. In addition, he also oversees labor scheduling and integration as well as the purchasing and logistics departments ashore.

Balli previously served as hotel director for Disney Cruise Line, responsible for the administration and operation of the shipboard hotel departments. From 1997 to 1999, Balli was food and beverage manager, responsible for day-to-day operations.

Before joining the Disney team, Balli served as food and beverage manager and hotel manager for Royal Caribbean International (RCI). He also helped launch five RCI vessels in various domestic and international markets.

Born in Istanbul in 1961, Balli earned his Bachelor Degree in Hotel and Business Administration from the Institute Hotelier Ritz. He currently resides in Celebration, Fla.