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Tourism is a HUGE part of Florida’s economy.
Orlando International Airport Spring Break Crowds
From miles of beaches to several theme parks, the state brings in a ton of people for vacations. The global pandemic had a big impact on tourism in Florida last year, but since then, numbers have started to recover. And now, Florida tourism is WAY up compared to last year.
Today the Disney Company held an earnings call, during which they shared information about the third quarter financials for the 2021 fiscal year.
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During the call, various Disney representatives and officials commented on capacity and attendance levels in the parks, announced a new Disney+ day, and talked about the Genie planning app. Disney CEO Bob Chapek also made some comments about the future of Disney with the COVID-19 Delta variant and the potential impact it could have on the company. And now we’re breaking down what you need to know about his comments.
Disney Cruise Line has officially set sail from the United States with its first “traditional” sailing (a.k.a. not a simulated/test sailing).
Disney Dream
While many of the things you know and love about Disney Cruise Line are still available, there are a number of things that are different on the sailings now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are certain rules and requirements regarding COVID-19 test results, mask rules, and more. We’ve already shared a look at some of those, but now Disney has released something to help future cruisers make sure they’ve taken care of everything they need to do before they board!
The situation with COVID-19 develops, and rules regarding masks, vaccines, and more continue to change.
Health and Safety Signage at Disneyland
We’ve shared details about a law that was passed in Florida banning businesses from requiring guests to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to serve them. But, now we’ve got a development on how that situation may be changing when it comes to cruises.
The situation with COVID-19 continues to develop in the United States and around the world.
Orlando International Airport
We’ve been sharing updates about COVID-19 case numbers in Florida, the state of emergency that was issued in Orange County, Florida, updates to mask rules, and more. Recently, some news has been shared regarding travel restrictions and what may be required to enter the United States from abroad in the future.
In Florida, COVID cases have been on the rise.
Health & Safety Signage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
After the CDC recommended masks be worn indoors in high-risk areas, Disney World changed its mask policy amid the surge of COVID cases in Central Florida. Now, health officials continue to watch Florida COVID-19 cases rise by a large percentage.
As COVID-19 continues to be a global issue, infection rates have risen and fallen due to vaccines, variants, and other factors.
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Central Florida has recently gone into a “crisis mode“, and Orange County, Florida (where Disney World is located) is under a state of emergency. Today, we have some news about Florida’s infection rates.
COVID-19 continues to affect the world in many ways.
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In light of the CDC’s new mask recommendations, as well as the rise of the COVID-19 delta variant, Disney World has adopted a new mask policy. And with much of the world resuming past activities, Broadway announced their new COVID-19 policies for shows just days before resuming performances after more than 16 months.
Face masks are back once again in Walt Disney World.
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The change comes after the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention announced new mask recommendations and Orange County, Florida (where most of Disney World is located) declared a State of Emergency earlier this week. Disney World announced Wednesday that face masks would be required for ALL individuals when indoors, including when entering and throughout all attractions, starting today. We’re at the parks to take a first look at the mask policy in action.
COVID-19 cases are growing again in California with the new Delta Variant causing surges in the hospitalizations.
Disneyland Resort
Now, leaders in California are taking new measures in order to control the growth of cases.
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