COVID-19 Testing

Disney Cruise Line Not Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing for Australian Sailings

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The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) has ended their COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for cruising and Disney Cruise Line has followed suit for upcoming Australian sailings. Disney Cruise Line South Pacific Sailings The AHPPC lifted their requirements on August 25, 2023. On September 13, Disney Cruise Line updated their COVID-19 policies for Australian … Read more

CDC To End COVID-19 Testing Requirement for International Visitors

According to CNN, the Biden administration will announce today that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will lift its requirement for travelers to test negative for COVID-19 before entering the U.S.A. Without this requirement, we will likely see more international visitors at the Disney and Universal parks. The requirement would be officially lifted … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Requiring Fully Vaccinated Guests to Provide Own COVID-19 Test Results Beginning June 7, Embarkation Test No Longer Mandatory

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Disney Cruise Line — which still requires all guests ages five and up to be fully vaccinated before sailing — have updated their COVID-19 testing requirements for all sailings departing the U.S.A. or Canada on or after June 7. Fully vaccinated guests will now be required to obtain a COVID-19 test on their own and … Read more

Walt Disney World Railroad Testing, New Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Outfits, Mears Connect Express Changes, Walt’s Plane Uncovered, and More: Daily Recap (2/1/22)

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, February 1, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Unvaccinated Team Members No Longer Required to Undergo Weekly COVID-19 Testing

Universal Orlando Resort has reversed the decision to require unvaccinated Team Members to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing, which was initially announced on January 10. The policy was in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Emergency Temporary Standard. Team Members had until February 9 to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. The Supreme Court … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Studios Hollywood Expands COVID-19 Policy to Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test for Ages 5 and Older

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Universal Studios Hollywood has expanded its COVID-19 policies to require all guests age 5 and older to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test from the last 72 hours in order to enter the park. The previous policy only required guests aged 12+ to meet the criteria. With the vaccine rollout to children ages … Read more

UPDATE: Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown to Remain Closed for At Least Two Days Following Positive COVID-19 Result

Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland

We reported earlier today that Shanghai Disneyland was closing temporarily and testing all guests exiting the park after a guest tested positive for COVID-19 upon returning home. We now know that the park and Disneytown will officially remain closed for the next two days, November 1 and November 2. Guests and Cast Members leaving the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/23/21): Rise of the Resistance Opens Standby Queue for the First Time at Hollywood Studios, Guitar Covered in Scaffolding at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, 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 Thursday, September 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Now Accepting Additional COVID-19 Test Option

Disney Fantasy cruise ship in port at Castaway Cay

Disney Cruise Line has updated their policies today to reflect the addition of another COVID-19 test that will be accepted for boarding. Previously, the only acceptable testing methods were rapid PCR tests or lab-based PCR tests. Now, guests may also use NAAT tests. Rapid antigen testing is still not accepted. This policy applies to all … Read more

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test Required at “Mega Events,” Including Theme Parks, in Los Angeles County Starting October 7

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In Los Angeles County, California, a new policy will require all attendees and employees at “mega events” (defined as events with more than 10,000 people) to have proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test. According to LA-based reporter Claudia Peschiutta, the Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer said, “[Theme parks] will be … Read more

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