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To say we’ve been missing the Disney Cruise Line would be an understatement. But alas, it looks like we’re gonna have to keep waiting a while longer… .
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream
With all Disney cruises cancelled through the end of the year, and many other cruise lines in the same boat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released new guidelines highlighting the risks of cruise ships. [Read more…]
Though Disney World has been officially reopened since mid-July, the theme parks are still adopting new health and safety measures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Rise of the Resistance with plexiglass in the ride vehicles
And recently, Florida’s Orange County government announced it would be sending “strike teams” to ensure that theme parks, including Walt Disney World, are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Disney World has been following strict health and safety guidelines since the parks reopened. Guests are required to wear face masks and are required to have their temperature checked before entering the parks or Disney Springs.
Tie-dye Mickey Face Mask
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), however, indicates that temperature screenings may not be as effective in pinpointing coronavirus cases as once believed. How did they reach this conclusion and what could this mean for Disney’s procedures? We’re breaking it down for you here.
Throughout 2020, the CDC has continued their research on the effectiveness of face coverings in their efforts to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The consensus for many months now has been that wearing proper a face covering is one of the key non-pharmaceutical interventions to protect those around you from catching the virus.
Together Again and Tiki Room Face Mask Set
Now, an updated brief from the CDC indicates that wearing a face covering could be as beneficial to the individual wearing the mask as it is to those around them. What is unknown at this time is whether the CDC’s findings could have any repercussions at Disney World, who has regularly updated and tightened down on their own face mask guidelines and policies.
Going to Disney World is absolutely fantastic, but we have SO missed sailing on Disney Cruise Line!
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Cruises in the U.S. had previously been prevented from sailing due to a no-sail order issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which had been extended through October 31st. But, now it appears that cruises may be able to sail again soon, provided certain conditions are met.
On March 14th, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a No-Sail Order that has been extended several times.
Disney Wonder
Now, the latest extension of the order has it expiring on October 31st, allowing cruise ships to sail once again. Ahead of this, the CDC has issued a Level 3 Warning against Cruise Travel.
Disney World has been open for a few months and we’ve seen the health and safety measures change and evolve.
Magic Kingdom
Now, the Florida Orange County government is turning attention to the theme parks to ensure that they are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. The county-wide effort to ensure health and safety will send strike teams in to make sure that things are going well.
Though Disney’s theme parks in Florida have officially been reopened for a few months, other Disney operations out of the Sunshine State, namely Disney Cruise Line, haven’t operated since March.
©Disney Cruise Line
And because of the coronavirus pandemic, Disney Cruise Line has suspended all of its sailings through mid-December.
Last month the Center for Disease Control and Prevention made a controversial change to its testing guidelines for the global health crisis.
Florida Sunset
Initially, testing was recommended for anyone who had come in contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19. The change removed this recommendation and noted that those without symptoms didn’t need to get tested, which sparked some controversy — including remarks from Disney Chairman Bob Iger.
Along with Disney’s theme parks, the Disney Cruise Line has been experiencing major delays due to the global health crisis.
Disney Cruise Line
Recently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the suspension of cruise departures from the United States through September 30th, 2020 which prompted Disney Cruise Line to push back their resumptive sailing dates for Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy yet again.
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