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NEWS: ⚠️State of Emergency UPDATE⚠️ in Orange County Florida

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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 an eye out for more updates about COVID-19 and travel restrictions that might impact your trip so you can best prepare for your vacation.

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We’ve shared news about Disney World’s mask rules, updates on travel restrictions to the United States, and more. Now, we have an update about the situation with COVID-19 in Orange County, Florida, which is where part of Disney World is located.

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PHOTOS: First Look at Disney World’s New Face Mask Policy

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Face masks are back once again in Walt Disney World.

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The change comes after the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention announced new mask recommendations and Orange County, Florida (where most of Disney World is located) declared a State of Emergency earlier this week. Disney World announced Wednesday that face masks would be required for ALL individuals when indoors, including when entering and throughout all attractions, starting today. We’re at the parks to take a first look at the mask policy in action.

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Florida Theme Parks Recommended to Follow New CDC Mask Guidelines

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Due to a rise in COVID-19 case numbers, Orange County, Florida is now under a state of emergency.

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At this time, government officials are encouraging everyone to get vaccinated and recommending mask-wearing indoors once again. Now, it seems that these updated mask rules will affect Central Florida theme parks soon.

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NEWS: Orange County, Florida Declares State of Emergency

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UPDATE: The Orange County Mayor has let the state of emergency in the county expire as of October 27th. See the latest updates here.

The Florida county where the majority of Walt Disney World is located is now under a State of Emergency.

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Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their mask guidelines for vaccinated individuals in the U.S.. Today, Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry Demings gave an update on the current state of COVID-19 infections in the community. The Mayor has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in an attempt to avoid another shutdown. The state of emergency will last 7 days.

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Buckle Up for HUGE News About Cruises, Disneyland, Rides, Masks, and Social Distancing

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What a week it has been!!

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From HUGE Disney Cruise Line news to Disneyland reopening and some big announcements about the Jungle Cruise, we’ve got it all. Wondering what changes could impact your next vacation, what’s going on with Park Passes, and more? Buckle up — we’re about to take you through all the biggest Disney news from this week!

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NEWS: Florida Governor Extends State of Emergency Again

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Things continue to evolve as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face covering!

As vaccines continue to be distributed across the United States, states are looking at how they may ease restrictions to slowly make their way back to normalcy. And today, the CDC relaxed guidelines for outdoor mask wearing. However, Florida’s State of Emergency remains in place — and in fact, that order was just extended.

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NEWS: Reduced Park Hours to Continue at Tokyo Disneyland Resort

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Due to the global health crisis, Tokyo Disneyland — along with Disney’s other resorts across the world — closed its doors in February 2020. Its theme parks reopened in July, later seeing the return of nighttime entertainment, as well as character meet and greets.

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In December, Japan announced a travel ban on non-resident foreign travelers due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Soon after, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea announced reduced hours through January, and then later through March 7th.

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NEWS: Florida Governor Extends State of Emergency for Another Two Months

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Disney World has been open for almost two months, but Florida continues to face the global health crisis.

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The state was placed under a State of Emergency beginning March 9th. The State of Emergency order has been extended twice since its initial filing and was set to expire tomorrow. Now, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has filed a new executive order to extend the State of Emergency by another 60 days. 

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NEWS: State of Emergency and Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warnings Declared For Florida

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Earlier, Tropical Storm Isaias was upgraded to Hurricane Isaias and the eastern coast of Florida remains in its potential path.

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With Hurricane Isaias pressing northwest in the Atlantic, the U.S. National Weather Service has just issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Orlando, Florida in effect until Saturday, 1:00 AM EDT.

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New York Has Updated Its Travel Advisory With a Potential HEFTY Fine For Travelers!

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Depending on where you currently reside, several states have instituted travel advisories that could put your Disney World plans on hold.

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New York was one of the first places in America to enact one of these emergency orders which requires every traveler to self-quarantine upon entering (or re-entering) the state for two weeks after visiting a state with a high infection rate. And now, the New York Governor has just upped the stakes by implementing a new penalty for travelers who disobey his emergency order.

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