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NEWS: Norovirus Outbreak Reported on Cruise Ship

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a norovirus outbreak on the Rotterdam, a Holland America Line cruise ship, resulted in 81 passengers and 8 crew members becoming ill during the voyage. The cruise ship had a total of 2,593 passengers and 1,005 crew members on board.

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The outbreak occurred on the sailing from December 28th, 2025, through January 9th, 2026. Holland America reported the outbreak on January 8th, 2026. In total, about 3.1% of the passengers were ill during the voyage, and 0.8% of the crew were ill during the voyage.

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I Got “Disney Rash” at Disney World. Here’s What I Wish I Did Differently.

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When you’re in Disney World, there are a lot of problems that can happen that you may not expect. On the very top of that list is getting sick or injured, and both have happened to us in the parks before!

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It’s never fun — you want to have the best time on your vacation, but sickness and injury can come when you least expect them. Members of our team have had multiple occasions that we’ve been faced with less than ideal situations on vacation, and we’ve learned a lot from it (me personally, I’ve had a low blood sugar episode in the middle of the night, I’ve vowed to do everything in my power to never repeat). Recently, we experienced “Disney Rash” (yes, it’s a real thing), and it is NO joke.

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It’s a Germ Fest! Disney Fan Reveals the Thing She Does LAST on a Disney World Vacation — For Her Health

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Each year, millions of visitors make their way to Disney World to vacation and visit the parks.

Welcome to Disney World!

Arguably, the most popular and sought-out park for visitors is the Magic Kingdom. Not only is it the original Disney World park, but it is also iconic for Cinderella Castle and, of course, the nightly fireworks show. Although many people love to visit the Magic Kingdom, we asked our readers why they may consider skipping it when they visit. 

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I was a Guardians of the Galaxy Cast Member in EPCOT, and This is How Many Times I Had to Call 911 for Guests

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Alright, I want to start off by saying that you don’t need to panic or violently cross off riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind on your EPCOT list. While I did have to call 911 on multiple occasions while working at Disney World, that is truly the exception. Bad things can still happen at Disney World, and unfortunately, something bad will likely happen every day at Disney World. However, that doesn’t mean you should make any drastic changes.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

There are lots and lots of moving parts at Disney World, with lots and lots of people experiencing all those moving parts. It is hot, people are exhausted, and things happen. It may be the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” but less-than-magical things can still happen. Being prepared and listening to your body can help prevent some less-than-magical things but Cast Members (and paramedics) are also there to help.

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Do Yourself a Favor and Avoid These Disney World Rides

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Imagine this: you’ve planned the perfect Disney World vacation.

The last thing you want to do is get sick in Disney World because of a ride

You’ve picked out the BEST hotel to stay at for you and your group. You’ve got your park tickets. You’ve scanned into the park, and you’re ready to ride some rides. Well, maybe you ride something a little too extreme and then end up feeling sick for the rest of the day. It’s the WORST, and believe us, it’s happened to EVERYONE, but we’re going to help you avoid those rides that tend to make people sick.

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I Got the Stomach Flu in Disney. Here’s What I Wish I Did Differently.

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Getting sick in Disney. A dreaded thought to say the least. We’ve heard our friends and family talk about it and we’ve read the blog posts, but still we think “Ah, that won’t happen to me.”

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At least that’s what I thought…until it did! I got the stomach flu in Disney and so did my 11 month baby. Here’s what I wish I had done differently on our trip!

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Why You’re Getting Sick on Your Disney World Trip

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It’s no secret that millions of people visit Disney World each year.

Welcome to Disney World!

Disney World is one of the top visited locations around the world. People come from all countries to experience the magic Disney has to offer in Florida. With all those people around, it’s no wonder you can show up healthy as ever and leave feeling like you’ve just been run over by a train. 

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The Dreaded Disney World Worst Case Scenario, and How to Fix It When It Inevitably Happens to You

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Have you planned for everything that could happen on your trip to Disney World?

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What if you’re in a crowded place and lose something at Disney World? Or what if there’s such bad weather, the kind that could even close the parks? We’ve experienced a couple of worst-case scenarios here too, so let’s talk about the ways you can handle them.

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We Experienced The Worst Case Scenario at our Disney World Hotel — Here’s What Happened

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Hotels are a special part of Disney World!

Beach Club Resort in Disney World

Staying at a Disney hotel can mean lots of perks, special benefits for the theme parks, and tasty Disney food right at your fingertips. While we might love staying on Disney property, we can’t deny that we have experienced the worst-case scenarios here too — and here’s how we handled them.

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Will Disney World’s New Coaster Make You SICK? What You Need to Know.

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has officially opened!

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We’ve already been able to ride this attraction a couple times, so we can answer an important question — will this ride make you sick?!

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