Hong Kong Disneyland is shutting down once again. The park announced it will close from January 7, 2022 through January 20, 2022 due to a government requirement brought on by the pandemic. According to the park, Hong Kong Disneyland has been in close contact with the relevant government departments and will continue to implement health... Continue Reading →
BREAKING: Disney to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for Salaried and Non-Union U.S. Cast Members
Walt Disney World will begin requiring select cast members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for employment. The initial requirement impacts salaried and non-union cast members. According to an internal letter sent to cast members, those who fall under the requirement criteria will have 60 days to complete protocols. There are some exceptions to the requirement,... Continue Reading →
BREAKING: Disneyland Resort to Once Again Require Masks Indoors
Disneyland is reimplementing some of its mask requirements to coincide with the changes at Walt Disney World due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases across the nation. Starting July 30th, guests will be required to wear face coverings indoors at Disneyland Resort. Vaccination status for guests doesn't matter. The move comes as California Governor... Continue Reading →
BREAKING: Walt Disney World to Require Masks Indoors and on Transportation
Walt Disney World is reimplementing some mask requirement as COVID-19 cases surge across Florida and the U.S. Beginning July 30th, guests will be required to wear masks indoors and on Disney transportation regardless of vaccination status. Walt Disney World posted the update on its safety guidance page, which is a live page. Disney recently dropped... Continue Reading →
BREAKING: Disney Cruise Line Announces Return to Public Sailings August 9th
A historic announcement from Disney Cruise Line. Public sailings will return August 9, 2021, after more than a year of being docked due to the pandemic. According to Disney, the Disney Dream will kick off our long-awaited return to cruising from the U.S. with tropical voyages to the Bahamas departing from Port Canaveral, Florida. Three-... Continue Reading →
Orange County Mayor Recommends Masks Indoors Due to Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry Demings is recommending the use of face coverings while indoors due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. Demings made the remarks during an Orange County COVID-19 press conference on Monday. “14 day rolling positivity rate has increased -dramatically- for the past two weeks. Today it is at 7.8%. We are... Continue Reading →
Disney Cruise Line Delays Simulated Voyage Due to “Inconsistent” COVID-19 Results
Disney Cruise Line is delaying its test cruise, also known as a simulated voyage, due to COVID-19 test results. The Disney Dream was scheduled to sail out of Port Canaveral Tuesday, June 29th for a 2-night cruise with cast member volunteers. Below is a statement from a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson about the delay: “We... Continue Reading →
Fully Vaccinated Walt Disney World Cast Members No Longer Required to Wear Masks Indoors
Walt Disney World Cast Members who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to wear face coverings while working indoors. Recently, Walt Disney World announced Cast Members working outdoors would be able to remove their masks, but now those guidelines have been taken a step further. The rules for face coverings are now... Continue Reading →
Fully Vaccinated Walt Disney World Cast Members Can Go Maskless While Outdoors
Walt Disney World Cast Members who are fully vaccinated can now go maskless while working outdoors. Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle made the announcement on Friday. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQRv9xmBy6v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The update in policy is only for Cast Members who are fully vaccinated and work outdoors. Those who have either received only one dose of the Pfizer... Continue Reading →
Judge Favors Florida Over CDC in Cruise Lawsuit Ruling
A ruling from a federal judge could impact the cruise industry's return later this summer. A federal judge on Friday ruled for Florida in a lawsuit challenging a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention order making it difficult for cruise ships to resume sailing due to the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday... Continue Reading →