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NEWS: U.S. Government to Issue “Do Not Travel” Advisory for 80% of Countries

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Even as COVID-19 vaccination ramps up across the United States, the world is seeing a global spike in cases.

COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG

The CDC recently declared it safe for fully vaccinated Americans to travel, and the French President expressed hope that Americans would be able to visit France again this summer. However, even as the United States begins to loosen restrictions, other countries remain in lockdown. And just yesterday, the CDC updated its travel notice for the Bahamas from a Level 3 to a Level 4 risk, citing the spread of COVID-19 variants.

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Florida Mayor Gives New Timeline and Vaccine Requirement For Relaxing Mask Mandate

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Disney World mask policies are constantly changing, and recently the rule about face masks during outdoor pictures has eased up a bit.

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Recently, Mayor Demings commented on when the mask mandate could end in the state, and we recently got more information on when mask and social distancing rules may change in Florida.

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When Can Americans Travel to France Again? Here’s What We Know.

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As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues around the world, people are beginning to look ahead.

COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG

Recently, the California government created a plan to reopen the state, as small businesses are beginning to recover from the effects of the pandemic. The CDC has stated that fully vaccinated Americans can safely travel once again. And now, France has provided an update on its own travel restrictions.

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NEWS: COVID-19 Booster Shots May Be Needed in the Future

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Lately we’ve heard quite a few updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks, social distancing, and more.

COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG

We’ve gotten an update from the Orange County, Florida mayor about when masks and distancing rules may change, more adults are becoming eligible for the vaccine, and we’ve shared how Disney is providing vaccines to Cast Members. But, today we got an important update about COVID-19 vaccines and more shots that may be needed in the future.

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NEWS: U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Override CDC Cruise Line Requirements

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We’ve gotten quite a few updates about cruising lately and a look at some changes that could be on the way.

Will Disney Cruise Line Set Sail Again Soon?

Not too long ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared their next phase of requirements for cruise lines, the Florida Governor filed a lawsuit over cruise restrictions, and we shared how Carnival Cruise Line is looking to resume cruises this summer. Now, Florida’s U.S. Senators have taken action regarding the cruising industry.

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NEWS: Mask and Social Distancing Rules May Change in Florida Soon

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Over the past few months, we’ve seen various rules at Disney World and elsewhere regarding COVID-19, masks, travel, and more change as the situation with the pandemic continues to evolve.

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Orange County, Florida, where Disney World is located, currently has a mask mandate in place. Recently, the Orange County Mayor, Mayor Jerry Demings, commented  about when the mask mandate may end. Today we got more updates from Mayor Demings about when mask mandates and social distancing rules may start to change.

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NEWS: Carnival Cruise Line Looks to Resume Cruises This Summer

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As the situation with COVID-19 evolves, we continue to see a lot of updates in regards to cruises. Currently, Disney Cruise Line has canceled all departures through June 2021.

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The CDC has shared its requirements for cruise lines and recently stated that it hopes that U.S. cruises can resume by the middle of summer with restrictions in place. Now, Carnival Cruise Line is starting to make plans for the future.

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NEWS: Florida Governor Files Lawsuit Over Cruise Restrictions

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The cruise industry has been at a standstill due to the ongoing pandemic.

Will Disney set sail again this year?

Cruises leaving the U.S. are currently grounded — the Disney Cruise Line, for example, has canceled all departures through June. And while the CDC recently released another phase of its Framework for Conditional Sailing Order, which provides updated guidance for cruise ships’ return, the Florida governor has threatened to file a lawsuit against the public health agency. Now, that lawsuit has become a reality.

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NEWS: Disney Health Services is Now Providing Vaccines to Cast Members

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Things are constantly changing when it comes to Disney and travel in general. Especially during the current global health crisis. Currently, vaccine distribution is ramping up across the country.

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We have recently shared the potential need for vaccine passports to travel, how vaccine eligibility works in Florida, as well as what incentives Disney has for getting Cast Members vaccinated faster.

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Everything We Know About Vaccine Passports So Far

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Ever since the global pandemic hit, health and safety measures changed and have continued to evolve in the Disney Parks and around the world.

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The face mask policies in Disney World have evolved over time, capacity levels have changed, and travel policies have developed and been revised over the last year. But, with COVID-19 vaccinations becoming more available for many people around the country, health and safety policies may be changing again as more focus starts to be given to vaccine passports.

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