Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Cast Members Get Gender Neutral Title, New Look at MagicBand+, Disneyland Paris Cuts Holes in Hoses to Combat Extreme Heat & More: Daily Recap (7/19/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

CDC Ends COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships

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Effective immediately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ended their COVID-19 program for cruise ships. A notification on the CDC website reads, “As of July 18, 2022, CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships is no longer in effect and this page will no longer be updated. New guidance for cruise ships to … Read more

Controversial Grand Floridian Resort Remodel, CDC To End COVID-19 Testing for International Visitors, Victoria & Albert’s Reopening, & More: Daily Recap (6/10/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, June 10, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Florida Judge Voids CDC Mask Mandate for Transportation

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U.S. district Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Tampa, Florida has ordered that the transportation mask mandate from the CDC is now void. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recently extended their transportation mask mandate through May 3, 2022. The mandate means masks are required on public transportation such as planes, trains, and buses. … Read more

CDC Expected to Extend Mask Requirement on Public Transportation by Two Weeks

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to extend the requirement for passengers to use face masks on public transportation, according to the Associated Press. The rule will reportedly be extended for two weeks through May 3. Previously, the requirement was set to expire on April 18. The reason for the extension is … Read more

CDC Lifts COVID-19 Risk Advisory for Cruise Ships

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted their COVID-19 risk advisory for cruise ships, according to NPR‘s Jonathan Franklin. The CDC has removed its “Cruise Ship Travel Health Notice” from its website, though it still advises guests to be “up to date” on COVID-19 vaccines prior to setting sail. In a statement to … Read more

CDC to Let Conditional Sail Order Expire, Praises Cruise Industry’s COVID-19 Response

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Centers for Disease Control director Dr. Rochelle Walensky revealed that the CDC will allow their Conditional Sail Order to expire on Saturday, according to Travel Weekly‘s Johanna Jainchill. Jainchill reported that the announcement came during a Senate hearing, where Dr. Walensky praised the cruise industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the industry on the … Read more

Florida Breaks COVID-19 Case Records for 5th Consecutive Day With 75,962 New Cases

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Florida has once again shattered its COVID-19 case records with 75,962 new cases reported today, December 31, 2021. Yesterday’s record was amended to 58,013 as the initial number of 77,848 included backlogged data. NBC Miami reported the latest data per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The record was also broken for the … Read more

CDC Now Advises Against Cruise Travel Regardless of Vaccination Status

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) increased the travel warning for cruise ships to its highest level and is now advising against cruise travel regardless of vaccination status. The COVID-19 omicron variant is currently surging across the world. The CDC is investigating COVID-19 cases on 86 cruise ships, including the four Disney … Read more

CDC Investigating COVID-19 Cases on All Disney Cruise Line Ships

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The CDC is investigating or observing 86 cruise ships after COVID-19 outbreaks, including all four Disney Cruise Line ships. The Disney Fantasy has been investigated and is under observation. The CDC is starting investigations on the Disney Dream, Magic, and Wonder. All the Disney ships have a yellow status, which is the threshold for a … Read more

Florida’s Orange County Returns to ‘High’ COVID-19 Tier

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Just weeks after being moved to a “substantial” COVID-19 tier, Florida’s Orange County has once again moved to the “high” tier of case transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As crowds descend on both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort for the holiday season, COVID-19 transmission has been on the … Read more

Orange County, Florida Moves From ‘Moderate’ to ‘Substantial’ COVID-19 Tier

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Orange County, Florida is now in the “substantial” tier when it comes to COVID-19 transmission. The county has been in the lower “moderate” tier for two weeks. In the “substantial” tier, it is recommended all individuals wear face masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. At … Read more

CDC No Longer Recommends Fully Vaccinated Individuals Wear Face Coverings Indoors in Orange County, Florida

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Florida now falls under the “moderate” tier of community transmission of COVID-19, the only state in the nation below the “substantial” and “high” tiers. When it comes to individual counties, Orange County, Florida — home to Universal Orlando Resort and most of Walt Disney World … Read more

CDC Announces Eased International Travel Restrictions to United States Starting November 8th

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Last month it was disclosed that President Joe Biden’s administration would ease travel restrictions into the United States from international destinations beginning in November. Today, the President signed those eased restrictions into law officially, which will go into effect starting November 8th. According to Reuters, the new restrictions will lift the individual country bans imposed … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/22/21): DJ Performs Closing Announcements at Magic Kingdom, Dockside Diner & Tune-in Lounge Reopen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Living With the Land Fails to Open at EPCOT, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, August 22, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

CDC Recommends High Risk Passengers Avoid Cruises Regardless of Vaccination Status

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID-19 guidance, recommending against cruises for all high risk passengers regardless of vaccination status. Previously, the CDC only recommended unvaccinated individuals avoid cruises. Now, the guidance has been extended to include older adults, anyone currently or recently pregnant, or otherwise at high risk. According to … Read more