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NEWS: First COVID-19 Breath Test Authorized By the FDA

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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 situation with COVID-19 continues to change and develop, and certain rules, regulations, and testing procedures get introduced or changed along with those developments.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign

Recently, we’ve shared how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended the face mask mandate on planes and more in the U.S., and how levels of the BA.2 COVID-19 subvariant are increasing in the wastewater in areas near Disney World. But now we’ve got another update related to COVID-19, specifically in regard to COVID-19 testing.

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NEWS: Mask Mandate for Planes Has Been EXTENDED by the CDC

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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 mask mandate within the U.S. for planes and other forms of public transportation was set to end soon, but now we have a big update.

Face masks are currently required on airplanes

COVID-19 rules and regulations have been changing all over the United States. At Disney World, we’ve seen mask rules adjusted for certain forms of transportation. We’ve also shared the news about increasing levels of COVID-19’s BA.2 Omicron subvariant in wastewater near Disney World. Now, when it comes to wearing masks on planes and trains, some extensions are set to be put in place. Here’s what we know.

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COVID-19 BA.2 Omicron Subvariant Levels Are INCREASING in Wastewater Near Disney World

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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. 

COVID-19 case numbers and changing rules and regulations related to COVID-19 could greatly impact your future vacations.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign

We’ve already shared a look at what you need to know about COVID-19’s BA.2 Omicron subvariant, a summary of travel restrictions that are in place, and other general information about Omicron. But now the situation with BA.2 is changing a bit in Central Florida. Here’s what we know so far.

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What’s New in Hollywood Studios: A Quiet COVID-19 Change and Another 50th Anniversary Souvenir

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been BUSY this week. And no, we don’t just mean with crowds.

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From some fun new collectibles to a LOT of new merchandise, we have so much to cover! Let’s dive right in.

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The HUGE Changes Disney Announced in March

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March was a BIG month of news for Disney World and lots of news can sometimes make for surprises!

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From dining changes to health measure updates and more, let’s take a look at the four most unexpected things that happened in Disney World in March!

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PHOTOS: All-Star Sports Resort Has Officially Reopened in Disney World

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Disney World has already returned to “normal” in many ways, and today was just more proof of that.

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Many hotels, restaurants, activities, and attractions have reopened throughout the Most Magical Place on Earth, and more reopenings are on the way. Today, another piece of Disney World became available again for fans to enjoy. “What happened?” you say? Well, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort reopened today and we went to check it out! Why is this moment so huge? Well, it’s because for the very first time in over 2 years — we can officially say that every resort in Disney World is OPEN!

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BREAKING: DATE Announced for When You Can HUG Disney Characters Again in Disney World!

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🚨 Get ready! The way you meet your favorite Disney characters in the parks is CHANGING…again!

Hey There Mickey!

Prior to the pandemic, meeting Mickey, the Disney princesses, and other iconic characters was full of hugs, autographs, and regular face-to-face contact. Of course, the situation with COVID-19 changed all of that. After the parks reopened, fans got the chance to see Mickey and friends…but only from a distance. Then, more traditional meet-and-greets returned, but they were still riddled with changes including (importantly) distancing requirements, no hugs, and no autographs. We later heard that the face-to-face meet-and-greets we’re all used to would soon be returning to Disney World (and got a hint about it yesterday) and now we’ve got BIG news!

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NEWS: Mask Mandate SUSPENDED in Most Locations at Disney’s Hawaiian Resort

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Things have been CHANGING at Disney properties all over the world!

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Shanghai Disneyland is closed, Hong Kong Disneyland will be closed until April 20th (at least for now), vaccine requirements were relaxed in Disneyland Paris, and not too long ago, mask rules changed in Disney World too. In terms of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa (in Hawaii) we shared that some travel rules in the state would be changing in late March, and now MORE changes have been made.

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Another COVID-19 Change Is Quietly Going Back to Normal in Disney World

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Over the past 2 years, we’ve seen a variety of requirements and regulations throughout Disney World due to the ongoing global pandemic. When the parks first reopened in July of 2020, temperature screenings were in effect, as well as physical distancing and mandatory face masks almost everywhere. That has now changed to masks being optional in most locations for vaccinated guests, with some exceptions (such as on enclosed transportation).

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Another health and safety measure we’ve seen around Disney World is plexiglass barriers up in a lot of spots where guests would be close to each other or to a Cast Member. Some of that has been removed, but some has remained up in the parks, so let’s take a look at the current plexiglass situation in Disney World!

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NEWS: Shanghai Disney Resort Closing Again Due to COVID-19

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Since 2020, we’ve seen Disney Parks close due to the ongoing global health crisis.

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Some parks have closed and reopened, while others have closed, reopened, and closed again. Now, one Disney Park is closing its doors completely to guests as of tomorrow due to the situation with COVID-19.

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