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NEWS: Restrictions Lifted for U.K. Travelers Going to France

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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 continues to impact the travel industry around the world.

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There have been travel bans for certain countries and warnings not to travel to others, as well as thousands of flights being canceled due to the rise of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. But recently, France has relaxed its travel restrictions for one country it had previously banned all but essential travel from.

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NEWS: Over 2,400 New Year’s Day Flights Have Been Canceled

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The holiday season is a busy time of year — especially at the airport! Between the influx of people trying to make it home for the holidays, some nasty winter weather, and a worldwide pandemic, there are a lot of complications for travelers looking to fly on New Year’s Day. 

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As passengers try to navigate the hustle and bustle of New Year’s Day, some unforeseen circumstances seem to be causing significant travel delays across the country.

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NEWS: White House COVID-19 Report Lists Disney World County as “Rapid Riser”

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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.

We’ve been keeping a close eye on the latest updates on the impact COVID-19 is having on the Central Florida area.

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Earlier this week, the CDC listed Orange County, Florida — one of the counties in which Disney World is located — in the “Substantial” category of overall COVID transmission.

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How the Delta Variant is Impacting the Florida Tourism Industry

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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 continues to impact the tourism industry in Florida.

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The rise of COVID-19 case numbers in Florida, and around the country, due to the delta variant has been met by the CDC issuing new mask recommendations and travel restrictions remaining in place. Masks are required again indoors at Disney World and all Disney employees must get a COVID vaccine. Now, we’re seeing a slight decline in tourism in Florida due to the high case numbers.

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NEWS: CDC Asks People to Avoid Labor Day Travel

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COVID-19 cases are rising across the country.

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And with many kids returning to school and the fact that there still isn’t a vaccine available for kids under 12 years old, the CDC is concerned about travel this Labor Day weekend. They’ve recommended that unvaccinated people not travel at all, and vaccinated people should consider the risks before doing so.

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Florida Tourism Up Over 200% Compared to Last Year!

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Tourism is a HUGE part of Florida’s economy.

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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.

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NEWS: Florida’s COVID-19 Cases Have Spiked 800% in the Last Month

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In Florida, COVID cases have been on the rise.

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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.

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NEWS: California’s Orange County Reaches an All-Time High of COVID-19 Cases in One Day

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While the Disneyland area is currently under a stay-at-home order, Disney continues to connect with guests near and far about keeping communities safe with health and safety measures.

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However, with ICU rates remaining low, this stay-at-home order could be extended, and recently California reported the highest single-day count of new COVID-19 cases in a U.S. state. And now, Orange County has officially hit a new record-number of cases.

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Wondering What You Missed? We Have ALL The Disney News And Reviews From This WEEK!

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We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the news for you this week. Today we have all the details on the latest in the Disney World theme parks and MORE!

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See all of our coverage on Disney park reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .

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