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Disney Cruise Line has been seeing a lot of changes lately, from different cruise requirements to relaxed health and safety guidelines.
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Now, requirements have been updated for Disney Cruise passengers visiting Europe, so let’s break them down!
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 has majorly affected the travel industry over the past couple years.
Flying looks different than it did a few years ago
Traveling looks different now with mask requirements in place, and for a while, international travelers were not allowed to visit the United States. Now, some travel restrictions have been lifted, but the airline industry is still experiencing the impacts of the pandemic, having to cancel thousands of flights recently. Now, the nation’s top infectious disease expert and White House Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, has spoken out about potentially imposing a vaccine mandate for air travel.
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 has continued to impact travel into the United States.
Air travel into the U.S. has been restricted
Restrictions have remained in place for foreign visitors, and in August the European Union removed the U.S. from its list of safe travel destinations. But recently, the White House has made announcements about lifting travel restrictions for foreign visitors. And now, we have an official date for when the restrictions will be lifted.
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 theme park industry.
Mask sign in Disney World
COVID-19 caused extended shutdowns of theme parks in 2020, and then when they returned, there were several safety measures implemented like masks, temperature checks, and social distancing. Some of those safety measures have been reduced or done away with altogether as the pandemic continues, especially once vaccines became widely available. Vaccine mandates have been issued by President Biden, companies like the Walt Disney Company, and by individual cities and counties. And soon, Los Angeles County will be requiring proof of vaccination in more locations.
The COVID-19 vaccine is continuing to be administered all across the country.
COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG
This vaccine rollout is moving at a speedy pace — earlier this month, we reported that all adults would be eligible for their shot about a week and a half earlier than the original goal. States such as Florida have already given those ages 16 and up access to the vaccine. And now, the rest of the country will follow suit.
As things continue to evolve over a year into the pandemic, we’re looking at another update in regard to the Covid-19 vaccine.
Travel Advisory Sign in Orlando Airport
We’ve seen a lot of discussion on vaccines and travel lately, with the CDC approving fully vaccinated people to travel, and continued discourse on the possibility of requiring vaccine passports, both at the state and federal level. If you’re still waiting to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, you might end up becoming eligible sooner than you thought.
There’s BIG news about the coronavirus vaccine distribution in the United States tonight.
COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG
Previously, we’ve learned that the U.S. should have enough vaccines for every adult by May, and that people who have been fully vaccinated can safely gather together indoors without face coverings on (though orders about whether or not you can do that in indoor public places varies by state).
The United States has been contending with the global health crisis for about a year now.
©OCR Disneyland Covid-19 Testing Site.
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has begun across the country. Now, as folks wait for when and where they can get the vaccine, Facebook is announcing several new features to aid this process.
We’ve been keeping a close eye on new developments amid the ongoing global health crisis.
Face Mask Signage
From new sanitation technology to additional testing facilities, we’ve seen a number of new measures implemented to combat COVID-19 outbreaks. Following recent indications that a vaccine could soon begin distribution, we now have another vaccine update.
We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the news for you this week. Today we have the details on the latest in the Disney theme parks and MORE!
Mickey Elf Popcorn Bucket
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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