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.

UPDATE: Due to the growing prevalence of other COVID-19 variants and the development of the situation with the pandemic, this post will no longer be updated. For all the latest information about COVID-19 and travel to Disney World and Disneyland, click here.

We’ve seen several variants of COVID-19 since the pandemic first began in 2020, with the most recent ones being subvariants of the Omicron variant. With each new variant come concerns about the potential for infection and how the updates could affect travel plans.

BA.2 is a highly contagious variant of Omicron, we saw it become increasingly present in wastewater near Disney World previously. But new variants have since taken the spotlight, one of which was BA.2.12.1. Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms and how BA.2.12.1 could impact your upcoming Disney vacation. [Read more…]