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NEWS: COVID-19 Booster Shot for Ages 12-15 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.

We’ve shared a number of updates over the past several months about COVID-19, vaccines, booster shots, and more to help you prepare for your future travels to Disney World and beyond.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign

When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, shots from various makers have been approved for usage in the United States, and booster shots have also been approved for those that fall into select age groups. But now there’s been an important update on the booster situation for those who are a bit younger.

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NEWS: COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 to 11 Approved by 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.

Over the past several months, we’ve been keeping an eye out for updates regarding the COVID-19 situation in Florida, travel restrictions, and more to help you best plan for your upcoming trips.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign

For quite some time, the COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for adults and for those ages 12+. But, now we’ve got an update regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for those with younger children.

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CDC Director Issues Recommendation Regarding COVID-19 Booster Shots

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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 track of the latest updates regarding COVID-19, particularly as they relate to Florida, how the Delta variant has impacted the Disney theme parks, and more, to ensure that you can be best prepared for your trip.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign

We’ve also shared updates about the COVID-19 vaccine and the potential need for booster shots. Now we have an update regarding booster shots from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (“CDC”).

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NEWS: COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 12 Could Be Authorized By this Winter

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The situation with the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to change and develop.

Health and safety signage in Disneyland

Recently, we’ve shared news about a county in California that will be requiring individuals to wear masks indoors soon, and we’ve seen a similar recommendation made by one Florida mayor. At the moment, the COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for use by those as young as 12 years old. But, now we’ve got an update as to when a vaccine may be approved for those younger than 12.

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NEWS: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Approval to Be Requested by Pfizer

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As the situation with COVID-19 changes and develops, we’ve shared news regarding a COVID-19 vaccine being authorized for kids ages 12-15, and updates about COVID-19 case numbers in Central Florida.

Disney World Health and Safety Signage | Prior to Recent Mask and Distancing Changes

We’ve also previously shared news about the potential need in the future for COVID-19 booster shots. Now, we’ve got an update on some companies that are set to seek approval of a COVID-19 booster shot.

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NEWS: FDA Authorizes the Pfizer Vaccine for Kids Aged 12 to 15

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As we’ve continued to see major breakthroughs in health and safety procedures, all adults in the United States became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the middle of April.

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Moving forward, health officials have been working to possibly put vaccine passports in place, while the CDC has stated that fully vaccinated people can be outdoors without a mask. Now that adults have access to the vaccine, there’s been the question of when the vaccine would become available to people under the age of 16.

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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: Disney World Offers Payment to Cast Members for Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

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The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is in full swing across the United States.

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We’ve been looking out for all the latest updates regarding the potential need for vaccine passports, eligibility to receive the vaccine in the state of Florida, and more. Now, Disney is offering an incentive for Disney World Cast Members to get vaccinated.

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Why a Vaccine May Not Be the “Cure” That Disney World Needs

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With the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine finally being distributed, vaccines are top of mind. While the arrival of a vaccine to fight the global pandemic could certainly be the first sign that “normalcy” will return, it may not be the whole “cure” that Disney World needs. 

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Having a vaccine isn’t like flipping a light switch and the world goes back to normal — the same can be said for Disney World too. When it comes down to it, it may take years before consumer confidence and expendable income are back to where they were in 2019, and that can alter when we could once again see “pre-pandemic” Disney World.

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NEWS: First COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in Florida

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The situation with the global pandemic has been rapidly changing all around the world. Recently, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland closed again due to rising COVID-19 numbers in the area, and Southern California was placed under a regional stay-at-home order based on its ICU numbers.

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There’s also been some news in terms of a COVID-19 vaccine, with the Pfizer vaccine approved and the expectation of thousands of doses being distributed to Florida soon, including many to Orlando. And today a vaccine milestone was reached — the first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have been received and administered in Florida.

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