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NEWS: Disney Cruise Line Now Offering Optional COVID-19 Tests

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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.

Health and safety requirements have changed quite a bit since the cruise industry has resumed sailings.

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Currently, Disney Cruise Line requires all vaccine-eligible guests to be fully vaccinated, and unvaccinated guests ages 4 and under must provide a negative test prior to disembarking. They are now offering an optional way for disembarking guests to ensure a smooth trip home — so here’s what you need to know.

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Potential New Travel Restrictions May Impact Your Trip to Disney’s Aulani in Hawaii

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UPDATE: The state of Hawaii has decided AGAINST requiring booster shots for travelers who want to come to Hawaii and skip the self-quarantine, according to USA Today.

Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, is a vacation retreat in Hawaii.

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If you’re looking for a way to mix up your usual Disney World trip, you can head to this resort to get a relaxing experience that still has plenty of Disney magic. Last year, Aulani implemented some restrictions stating that only guests of the resort could dine at the resort’s restaurants. Now, there might be a new travel restriction in place soon. Here’s what Aulani has said about the potential changes so far. [Read more…]

Where and How to get FREE N95 Face Masks in the United States

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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 pandemic continues to cause many changes around the country, like travel advisories and canceled flights.

Masks are still required indoors at Disney World

As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 causes case numbers to increase, President Biden announced that the government would be providing 400 million N95 masks to pharmacies and community health centers over the next few weeks, according to CNBC. There is already a way to get free at-home COVID-19 tests, but if you’re wondering how to get the free face masks, we’re here to tell you.

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FREE COVID-19 At-Home Tests Now Available

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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 pandemic continues as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading throughout the world.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign

Places like Florida have broken case records over the past month, there have been travel restrictions and advisories put into place, and thousands of flights have been canceled due to the spreading of Omicron. But, people in the United States can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the government, and we’re here to tell you how.

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Update on the Current COVID-19 Situation in Florida

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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.

We’ve been keeping an eye on COVID-19 related news in the areas surrounding the Disney parks.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign

Recently, we reported that Florida hit the milestone of 5 million reported COVID-19 cases, and Disney Cruise Line ships are now requiring vaccinations for all passengers ages 5 and older. We also noted where you can get a COVID-19 test in Central Florida right now. Now we have more news about the coronavirus and its current status in Florida. [Read more…]

NEWS: Restrictions Lifted for U.K. Travelers Going to France

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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 pandemic continues to impact the travel industry around the world.

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There have been travel bans for certain countries and warnings not to travel to others, as well as thousands of flights being canceled due to the rise of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. But recently, France has relaxed its travel restrictions for one country it had previously banned all but essential travel from.

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NEWS: Florida Hits Milestone of 5 Million Reported COVID-19 Cases

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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.

Since the beginning of the global health crisis, the state of Florida has seen a record number of COVID-19 cases. As a result, we’ve seen health and safety guidelines at Disney World change and adapt.

Spaceship Earth

Now as the country is dealing with the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the state of Florida recently hit a milestone of over 70,000 daily reported cases. And as of now, the state has reached another COVID-19 milestone.

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Could Disney World Close Again Due to COVID-19?

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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.

It has been a complex few years for the world and for the Walt Disney Company.

Disney took a big hit during the closure of the parks.

When the theme parks closed, the company suffered greatly due to the loss of a major source of income. Things have improved a bit, with officials saying in the past that the “Full-Blown Explosive Pandemic Phase” is over. But, there are still concerns as the counties Disney World is in were moved back into the “high” risk level. So, Could the Disney parks close again? Let’s break it down.

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COVID-19 Vaccines Now Required for Guests Ages 5 and Up on Disney Cruise Line

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Disney Cruise Line has been updating their health and safety procedures since cruising resumed after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Perhaps the biggest update came when Disney Cruise Line began requiring that all guests who are vaccine eligible based on age be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to sail.

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Should You Cancel Your Disney World Trip This Year?

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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.

Planning a trip for 2022 to Disney World? Or maybe you’ve had a 2022 trip to Disney World planned for a LONG time, but now you’re wondering if you should change it?

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There are lots of new things coming to Disney World in 2022, and select fan-favorite experiences will also be coming back. But there are also a lot of things that are constantly changing at the Most Magical Place on Earth and the surrounding areas. COVID-19 considerations and certain missing rides and entertainment might also factor into your trip worries. So today we’re breaking down all of the big things you should be considering when wondering whether you should cancel, modify, move, or keep your 2022 trip to Disney World.

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