food IS a theme park
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues around the world, people are beginning to look ahead.
COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG
Recently, the California government created a plan to reopen the state, as small businesses are beginning to recover from the effects of the pandemic. The CDC has stated that fully vaccinated Americans can safely travel once again. And now, France has provided an update on its own travel restrictions.
When Google searches show a MASSIVE 2600% increase in travel to Disney World, the tourism industry takes heed!
Magic of Disney at Orlando International Aiport
As people start to ease back into “normal” travel and begin planning vacations again, several more airlines are adding flights to Orlando International Airport to better link Disney World with the rest of the country — and the globe!
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Slowly but surely, things are changing. Vaccines are available across the country, people seem to be more comfortable with traveling again, and Disneyland Resort is about to reopen.
Are things returning to normal?
And, testing the “returning to normalcy” theory a little further, there’s been a MAJOR increase in Disney World travel Google searches in recent weeks.
It’s not too early to start your 2022 vacation planning. And if you’re planning on going on trip with Adventures by Disney — you can get booking NOW!
Where Would You Like to Travel To? ©Adventures by Disney
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As the situation with COVID-19 evolves, we continue to see a lot of updates in regards to cruises. Currently, Disney Cruise Line has canceled all departures through June 2021.
©Carnival
The CDC has shared its requirements for cruise lines and recently stated that it hopes that U.S. cruises can resume by the middle of summer with restrictions in place. Now, Carnival Cruise Line is starting to make plans for the future.
We’ve been sharing lots of updates about the upcoming Brightline rail service that’s expanding its service in Florida.
©Brightline
Once completed, the high-speed train’s newest route will be able to bring guests directly to Disney Springs from Orlando International Airport. The train also connects to spots in Southern Florida, like Miami, Boca Raton, and more. We’ve speculated how much the train will cost, reported its projected timeline, and now, we’re getting a closer look at the progress it’s made!
Ever since the global pandemic hit, health and safety measures changed and have continued to evolve in the Disney Parks and around the world.
Minnie Mouse
The face mask policies in Disney World have evolved over time, capacity levels have changed, and travel policies have developed and been revised over the last year. But, with COVID-19 vaccinations becoming more available for many people around the country, health and safety policies may be changing again as more focus starts to be given to vaccine passports.
Thinking of traveling soon? Already received your COVID-19 vaccine?
Flying to Orlando?
We’ve already talked about how more individuals in Florida and California will soon become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and how you might need a vaccine passport for travel and more this summer. But now we’ve got an update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding domestic and international travel for those who are already fully vaccinated.
The global health pandemic has created a lot of challenges for the travel industry over the past year, particularly for the cruise industry.
Disney Magic
Take Disney Cruise Line — it’s been OVER a year since its last sailing. The CDC continues to extend no-sail regulations, and Disney has previously said that it believes cruises will be the last arm of its business to return.
For some Disney fans, getting to Disney World over the past year has been difficult due to specific state health and safety guidelines and travel restrictions, such as the one that has closed borders between the U.S. and Canada, as well as between the U.S. and Mexico.
Flying to Orlando
Canadian travelers might be out of luck if they had plans to visit Disney World over spring break because the border between the U.S. and Canada is still closed and will remain that way at least a little longer.
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