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NEWS: JetBlue Set to Cancel 1,280 Flights in the Coming Days

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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 holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for airports, including Orlando International Airport, and considering the crowds we’ve seen at Disney World, many guests have flown through there recently.

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However large crowds, combined with the continuing concern over the Omicron variant of COVID-19, have created complications for this travel season. Over Christmas Eve, we began to see thousands of flights getting canceled, with more than 700 either arriving into or departing from the U.S.. And even two days after Christmas, thousands more flights were canceled, and it seems that this trend is continuing into the New Year.

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News: Florida Breaks Single-Day Record of Positive COVID-19 Cases

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Positive cases of COVID-19 have been on the rise once again.

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As we near the end of a busy holiday travel season, states across the country are reporting new record high cases of COVID-19, led by the Delta and Omicron variants.

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News: Health Experts Urge the Public to Cancel New Year’s Eve Plans

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We’re just a couple of days away from the start of a new year. New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time of year where friends and family gather to celebrate, but the last couple of years have been anything but traditional with the ongoing pandemic.

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In fact, according to The Washington Post, health experts are urging the public to rethink their holiday plans as cases of the Delta and Omicron variants continue to surge.

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NEWS: Over 2,000 Flights CANCELED Today

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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 holidays can be a very busy travel season, with large crowds in theme parks, airports, and more. Orlando International Airport recently shared their expectations for some of the busiest travel days of the season — many of which surround the December holidays.

Airport Crowds

But with big travel crowds can come big complications. Over the past several days, we’ve seen thousands of flights canceled, and now it seems more cancelations are taking place.

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Another Magical Express Replacement, Parking Trams Update, and More Disney World News

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Hello and welcome to another weekly round-up of the BIGGEST Disney news from this week!

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Whether you’re planning to visit Disney World soon or are just curious to know what’s been going on in the world of the Disney parks and beyond, we’ve got you covered. From a huge announcement about another replacement service for Disney’s Magical Express to COVID-19 updates, read on for all the Disney news you need to know!

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NEWS: Over 3,000 Christmas Eve Flights Have Been Canceled

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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 new Omicron variant of coronavirus has already had a direct impact on travel, with extended mask mandates and travel restrictions.

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This variant was first detected in southern Africa, and subsequent cases have been found throughout the US and many other countries. We’ve already looked at how this variant could impact the tourism industry, but recent cancelations show that the impact on travel could be greater than initially predicted. [Read more…]

NEWS: Disney World County Placed in “High Risk” COVID-19 Category

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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.

Omicron continues to make an impact on the state of COVID-19 in Florida.

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Orange County, Florida, where part of Disney World is located, recently identified Omicron in the wastewater, and the White House has also listed the county as a “rapid riser” and a COVID-19 hotspot. While Disney World continues to enact health and safety measures, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just changed their risk category for Orange County.

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NEWS: Omicron COVID-19 Variant Expected to Slow International Tourism in Florida

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Travel has been greatly impacted by the global pandemic.

Orlando International Airport Spring Break Crowds

There have been various restrictions and requirements when it comes to traveling, especially for international travelers coming to the United States. And, while tourism seemed to be bouncing back in Florida, new COVID-19 concerns could greatly affect the industry.

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Traveling To Disneyland Paris From The UK? New Restrictions Could Impact Your Trip

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**UPDATE: As of January 14th, 2022, these travel restrictions are no longer in place. Travelers from the United Kingdom no longer need a “compelling reason for travel” to visit France and no longer have to quarantine for 48 hours. Now, like travelers from other non-European Union countries, visitors must be fully vaccinated and must present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours before departure. Read more about the travel ban being lifted here.**

Over the past two years, Disney Parks all over the world have continued to make changes to adapt to the ongoing global health crisis.

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And health and safety guidelines continue to change — we saw the mask policy change several times at Disney World this year, we’ve seen Hong Kong Disneyland close temporarily just recently due to COVID-19 cases, and we’ve seen Tokyo Disneyland recently extend its restricted hours and alcohol ban. And now, there are some new travel restrictions in place in France that could affect visits to Disneyland Paris.

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Omicron COVID-19 Variant Present in Wastewater in a Disney World County

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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.

While many things in Disney World have returned to “normal,” Florida continues to be affected by COVID-19.

Face coverings are required indoors in Disney World

Disney World has maintained certain health and safety measures, while Orange County (where part of Disney World is located) has been referred to as a “rapid riser” county and a COVID-19 hotspot. Now a dominant COVID-19 variant has been identified in Orange County’s wastewater, so here’s what you need to know.

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