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News: Health Experts Urge the Public to Cancel New Year’s Eve Plans

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We’re just a couple of days away from the start of a new year. New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time of year where friends and family gather to celebrate, but the last couple of years have been anything but traditional with the ongoing pandemic.

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In fact, according to The Washington Post, health experts are urging the public to rethink their holiday plans as cases of the Delta and Omicron variants continue to surge.

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Could Vaccines Be Required to Fly in the United States Soon? Here’s What Experts Are Saying

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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 has majorly affected the travel industry over the past couple years.

Flying looks different than it did a few years ago

Traveling looks different now with mask requirements in place, and for a while, international travelers were not allowed to visit the United States. Now, some travel restrictions have been lifted, but the airline industry is still experiencing the impacts of the pandemic, having to cancel thousands of flights recently. Now, the nation’s top infectious disease expert and White House Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, has spoken out about potentially imposing a vaccine mandate for air travel.

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NEWS: Disney Cruise Ships and More Under CDC Investigation Due to COVID-19 Concerns

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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 or Disney Cruise Line visit.

Over the past several months, the situation with COVID-19 has changed and developed, and we’ve seen a number of updates when it comes to cruises.

Castaway Cay

Back in September, Disney Cruise Line changed select COVID-19 vaccination and testing policies. They then added a new COVID-19 testing option and updated the vaccine requirement for kids. Now we’ve gotten an update in terms of cruise ships and COVID-19 that involves Disney Cruise Line and many other cruise ship operators.

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NEWS: The COVID-19 Testing Positivity Rate Has Increased Significantly in Central 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.

The Omicron variant has impacted many things in Florida lately as it causes COVID-19 cases to increase, like travel, tourism, and certain requirements.

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Now, there are new numbers in Florida that shows cases are continuing to surge.

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NEWS: CDC Changes COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Recommendations

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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, we’ve seen modifications made to various regulations and rules.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign

At Universal Orlando, a change in the mask rules recently went into effect. We’ve also seen lots of news shared about the Omicron variant and how it could impact travel and more. Now, we’ve seen another change announced related to COVID-19 and it has to do specifically with quarantine and isolation recommendations for those who test positive for the virus.

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NEWS: Over 2,000 Flights CANCELED Today

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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 holidays can be a very busy travel season, with large crowds in theme parks, airports, and more. Orlando International Airport recently shared their expectations for some of the busiest travel days of the season — many of which surround the December holidays.

Airport Crowds

But with big travel crowds can come big complications. Over the past several days, we’ve seen thousands of flights canceled, and now it seems more cancelations are taking place.

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NEWS: Florida Breaks State’s Daily Record of New 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.

Disney World has gone through several changes since March 2020. From increased health and safety measures to attraction closures, Disney has worked to adapt and change in the midst of a global pandemic. As 2022 approaches, the pandemic continues to impact the world, including the state of Florida where Disney World is located.

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Now, as the Omicron variant continues to spread across the country, the state of Florida is setting records as cases surge.

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Another Magical Express Replacement, Parking Trams Update, and More Disney World News

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Hello and welcome to another weekly round-up of the BIGGEST Disney news from this week!

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Whether you’re planning to visit Disney World soon or are just curious to know what’s been going on in the world of the Disney parks and beyond, we’ve got you covered. From a huge announcement about another replacement service for Disney’s Magical Express to COVID-19 updates, read on for all the Disney news you need to know!

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NEWS: Over 3,000 Christmas Eve Flights Have Been Canceled

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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 new Omicron variant of coronavirus has already had a direct impact on travel, with extended mask mandates and travel restrictions.

Face mask signage

This variant was first detected in southern Africa, and subsequent cases have been found throughout the US and many other countries. We’ve already looked at how this variant could impact the tourism industry, but recent cancelations show that the impact on travel could be greater than initially predicted. [Read more…]

NEWS: Disney World County Placed in “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.

Omicron continues to make an impact on the state of COVID-19 in Florida.

We’ve been monitoring the health and safety changes in Disney World

Orange County, Florida, where part of Disney World is located, recently identified Omicron in the wastewater, and the White House has also listed the county as a “rapid riser” and a COVID-19 hotspot. While Disney World continues to enact health and safety measures, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just changed their risk category for Orange County.

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