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NEWS: CHANGES Made to CDC COVID-19 Travel Advisory System

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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things over the past few years, and more changes are now being made.

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We’ve shared updates on the Omicron variant, COVID-19 vaccination rules for Disney Cruise Line, and more. But now some COVID-19 travel-related information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed.

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4 New Destinations Moved Into “Moderate” COVID-19 Risk Category

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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.

COVID-19 is still affecting places all over the world.

COVID-19 Warning Sign in Disney World

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitors the risk level of COVID-19 in many countries across the globe so you can asses the risks if you’re going to travel internationally. We’ve seen many countries move around on the list over the past several months, and now, more destinations have been added to some of the different risk levels by the CDC.

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ANOTHER Destination Has Been Added to CDC’s High-Risk Travel List

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When it comes to travel and travel-related news, there’s a lot going on, especially regarding COVID-19.

The travel industry is changing a lot!

For example, many cruise lines are frequently updating their COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements as the situation changes. Royal Caribbean recently announced that it would be removing its COVID-19 vaccine requirement on most sailings, and vaccinated guests will no longer need to get tested for sailings on most Disney Cruise Line ships beginning next month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention keeps an eye on COVID numbers at many international destinations, with a system that ranks these places in different categories based on how many residents of these countries have tested positive for COVID-19. We recently reported that the CDC had added two new destinations to its “high” risk category, and now, another destination has been added.

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Two More Destinations Added to CDC’s ‘High Risk’ Travel List

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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. 

Things have been constantly changing in the world of international travel.

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Over the past two years or so, we’ve seen travel bans, new airline rules, destination closures, and much more. Many Americans look to the CDC for advice and best travel practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, the CDC has added two more destinations to the “high risk” travel category.

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CDC Adds 3 MORE Destinations to “High” Risk COVID-19 Category

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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. 

The global travel industry has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the last few years.

Have you traveled to Disney World recently?

Recently, staffing shortages and flight cancelations have plagued the airline business, and gas prices haven’t made traveling by car any easier. We’re still dealing with the global pandemic as well, with much of Europe and other destinations already being on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “high” risk category. And now, three more locations have been added to that list. 

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A Look at the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies For EVERY Major Cruise Line

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The cruise line industry has certainly been put through the wringer since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Carriers have had to completely transform their operating procedures to follow international health and safety guidelines, including requiring passengers to be vaccinated, test negative for the virus before boarding, or both. With a few major cruise lines out there, you might be wondering which one has COVID policies that work for you. We’ve done the heavy lifting and are bringing you an overview of the COVID-19 policies for each major cruise line!

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COVID-19 Testing Requirements CHANGE on Another Major Cruise Line

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Cruises have seen a lot of changes over the past couple of years.

Disney Wish docked at Castaway Cay

With the global pandemic, we’ve seen different testing policies and vaccination requirements on cruise ships, including Disney Cruise Line. But, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently ended its program for monitoring cruises, and some cruise lines have already made changes. Now, another major cruise line is following suit.

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6 More Travel Destinations Added to “High” Risk COVID-19 Category

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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. 

As the situation with COVID-19 continues to change and develop there are some updates you may want to be aware of ahead of your upcoming vacations.

COVID-19 Sign in Disney World

We’ve shared updates about Omicron, the BA.2 variant, the BA.2.12.1 variant, the BA.5 variant, and more. But now we have an update about certain travel destinations that are in a “high” risk COVID-19 category.

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CDC No Longer Regulating Cruises — COVID-19 Requirements Could CHANGE

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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit or Disney Cruise Line sailing.

COVID-19 policies and guidelines are continuing to change as the situation with the virus and its variants develops. Now, the CDC has changed some guidance for cruise ships.

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The Disney Cruise Line has required vaccine-eligible guests to be fully vaccinated before embarking on their cruise, and all guests must undergo COVID-19 testing before they can board the ship. But could the current policies be CHANGING soon? Here’s what we know so far. [Read more…]

The BA.5 COVID-19 Variant and Disney World: What You Need To Know

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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.

For the latest updates about travel to Disney World and Disneyland, click here.

This Post Was Last Updated On: September 29th, 2022 and will no longer be updated. For the latest updates, click the link above to see our post which is continuously updated with details about travel to Disney World and Disneyland.

Many restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have eased, both in the world and specifically in the Disney parks. Mask requirements, physical distancing, and other measures seem to be a thing of the past. But the situation with COVID-19 variants continues to change.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign

We previously reported on the BA.2 COVID-19 variant, and the BA.2.12.1 variant, which are subsets of the Omicron variant. Then, experts moved on to focus on the BA.4 and BA.5 variants, both of which became more prominent in America. Here’s what you need to know about the variants and how they could impact your upcoming Disney World trip. [Read more…]

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