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NEWS: Anaheim Officials Support Bill to Speed Disneyland’s Reopening

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We’re nearing a year since Disneyland closed down due to the global pandemic.

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Although Downtown Disney and Disney California Adventure’s Buena Vista Street are open to guests for shopping and dining, it’s been a long time since anyone has had the full experience of the Disneyland Resort theme parks. After receiving strict reopening guidelines from the State of California back in October of 2020, Anaheim officials are in support of accelerating Disneyland and other Southern California theme park reopening.

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Here’s How Florida’s 2020 Tourism Rates Compare to Previous Years

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It’s no secret that tourism is a HUGE industry in the state of Florida.

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With major theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, miles of beautiful beaches, and a host of other activities, Florida attracts visitors from all over the world. The coronavirus pandemic had a big impact on traveling last year, but just how badly did it hurt Florida? Today, we found out.

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NEWS: Vacations from the UK May Be Canceled for 2021

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As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, rules regarding masks, travel, and more in the U.S. and other countries continue to be discussed or changed depending on the circumstances.

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So far, we’ve shared that the U.S. may be considering some domestic travel restrictions, COVID-19 testing is required for international flights coming into the U.S., and COVID-19 testing may be required for domestic flights in the future. But, now we’re seeing some important updates coming out of the United Kingdom that could seriously impact travel plans.

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How Is The Walt Disney Company Really Doing?

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Yesterday marked the first Walt Disney Company Earnings Call for 2021.

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These earnings calls take place at the end of every fiscal quarter and give Disney executives a chance to update their investors. Typically, these calls give us a LOT of insight into how the company is doing, exciting happenings, and what’s to come. Here are 12 things you missed from yesterday’s report!

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What Will It Take to Increase Disney Theme Park Capacity?

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When Disney World opened, the parks were operating at 25% capacity, but that was later increased to 35%.

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During today’s Earnings Call, we learned that the parks have currently remained at 35% capacity. But, what will it take for capacity to increase again? Here’s what Disney’s CEO had to say today.

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NEWS: Travel Restrictions to Florida Being Considered By the White House

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Things are constantly changing and the situation is still developing with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flight from Orlando

Recently, we heard that the more contagious U.K. Variant was found in Orange County, Florida, we’ve shared about the new requirement for masks on flights and other forms of transportation, and we took a look at the new COVID-19 testing requirement that the U.S. might impose for domestic air travel. Now, it appears more COVID-19-related restrictions are under consideration, including potentially restrictions on domestic travel.

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NEWS: Hong Kong Disneyland Could Reopen Amid Easing Health Restrictions

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Changes in Hong Kong could mean the reopening of a Disney Park.

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Hong Kong Disneyland has had QUITE the year. The resort was among the earlier Disney parks to close due to the global health crisis, shuttering in January 2020. Since then, it has reopened, reclosed, re-reopened, and re-reclosed. Now, the situation in Hong Kong is changing once again.

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NEWS: The U.S. Might Require COVID-19 Testing For Domestic Air Travel

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Since the coronavirus pandemic began, there have been many changes to the way that we travel.

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We recently learned that vaccine passports could be required for air travel and events, and that a negative test is required for international travelers coming to the U.S. Now, the United States is considering a COVID-19 testing requirement for domestic air travel. 

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NEWS: Two Major Retailers in Florida Will Start Distributing COVID Vaccines Next Week

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It’s been over a year since the coronavirus pandemic first hit the United States, but there’s good news! A vaccine has arrived, and slowly but surely, people are getting inoculated.

COVID-19 vaccination tents are set up in the north of the Toy Story parking lot at the Disneyland Resort on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

In a big move to amp up the vaccination efforts, today the White House announced that major retailers across America, including Florida, will begin administering the vaccine soon, getting doses directly from the federal government.

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NEWS: CDC to Require Face Masks on Cruises and Other Transportation

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It’s been a while since guests have been able to experience a Disney Cruise as Disney continues to cancel sailings.

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But in the meantime, the global pandemic continues to not only delay the return of cruises, but it’s changing the way we’ll cruise when they do return. In its latest update, the CDC announced that face masks will be required on all cruise ships. 

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