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The COVID-19 pandemic impacted Disney parks around the world, but one park has just returned a policy back to “normal” for the first time in YEARS.
©Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland has seen a number of changes over the past few years. Most recently, it has shared sneak peeks of its upcoming Frozen-themed land, shared a look at its new fireworks show, and more. But now the park’s mask policy has CHANGED.
Various Disney parks have closed (and later reopened) over the past 2 years due to COVID-19, and now the pandemic is affecting one Disney park again.
©Shanghai Disneyland Resort
Shanghai Disney Resort has closed a few different times in the past few years due to COVID-19, but had most recently reopened on June 30th, 2022 after a closure that began in March of 2022. In late October, however, we saw that Shanghai Disney Resort was reducing some of its offerings in response to COVID-19. And now things have changed again.
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.
Mask requirements, social distancing, and transportation regulations — lots of things have changed over the past few months (and years) as the situation with COVID-19 continues to develop.
COVID-19 Sign in Disney World
We’ve continued to look for updates on COVID-19 variants that are impacting the U.S. and more, and now we’ve got another update about what this winter could hold in terms of a potential pandemic surge.
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 COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things over the past few years, and more changes are now being made.
Time to Go
We’ve shared updates on the Omicron variant, COVID-19 vaccination rules for Disney Cruise Line, and more. But now some COVID-19 travel-related information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed.
Going to the Canada pavilion in EPCOT might be nice, but when will you be able to get into the REAL Canada with fewer COVID-19 restrictions? Well, we have the answer!
Canada in EPCOT
Japan is set to change its travel restrictions soon and other COVID-19 rules have been changing for cruises too. Now, Canada is joining the list of places that’ll ease up on COVID-19 restrictions for those seeking to 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.
COVID-19 is still affecting places all over the world.
COVID-19 Warning Sign in Disney World
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitors the risk level of COVID-19 in many countries across the globe so you can asses the risks if you’re going to travel internationally. We’ve seen many countries move around on the list over the past several months, and now, more destinations have been added to some of the different risk levels by the CDC.
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.
Although we’re still waiting on a few things to return to “normal” in Disney World, for the most part, things are looking the way they did pre-pandemic. Restaurants, attractions, and gift shops have reopened, and most of the physical distancing and face mask requirements are gone. But there’s about to be another change related to COVID-19, and this one will affect the entire U.S., not just the Disney parks.
COVID-19 Warning Sign
The White House has announced that the government will end the free at-home COVID-19 testing program this week. Find out more about why this program is ending and how you can get tests delivered before the end date here.
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 an upcoming vacation.
COVID-19 vaccine and testing guidelines are changing for a variety of vacations and vacation destinations, so you need to keep up with all the latest info.
Disney Wish docked at Castaway Cay
When it comes to cruising, we’ve shared how Disney Cruise Line will be changing its COVID-19 policies soon, and how other cruise lines like Carnival and Virgin Voyages have changed their rules too. Now, we’ve got another update regarding a major cruise line.
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.
Although many travel restrictions related to COVID-19 have now eased, we know that there are still a lot of people who are concerned about the virus and its variants, especially when it comes to travel.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Sign
We’re continuing to watch for updates about COVID-19 protocols in all of the Disney parks as well as the Disney Cruise Line, and we keep all of those updates in our full guide to the Current News about Travel to the Disney Parks. Now that the pandemic has been ongoing for a couple of years, what do the COVID-19 numbers look like globally, in the U.S., and in Florida? We’re breaking down the numbers here. [Read more…]
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 travel industry has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the last few years.
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Recently, staffing shortages and flight cancelations have plagued the airline business, and gas prices haven’t made traveling by car any easier. We’re still dealing with the global pandemic as well, with much of Europe and other destinations already being on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “high” risk category. And now, three more locations have been added to that list.
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