COVID-19 Testing Archives

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

September 14, 2023

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

Disney Cruise Line Shortens Refund Window for Guests Who Test Positive for COVID-19

December 6, 2022

Disney Cruise Line’s refund policy has been quite flexible when it comes to guests who test positive for COVID-19. However, that policy will change this Friday. For sailings booked on or after December 9, guests who test positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of their sail date can receive a refund in their original form … Read more

CDC To End COVID-19 Testing Requirement for International Visitors

June 10, 2022

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

May 17, 2022

Mickey Mouse on a beach of Castaway Cay, with the Disney Magic ship docked behind him

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)

February 1, 2022

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

Disney Cruise Line Changes Testing Policy for Guests Who Have Recently Recovered from COVID

February 1, 2022

Disney Cruise Line has adjusted their testing policy for guests who have recently recovered from COVID-19. The new policy states that in some cases, people who have recently recovered from COVID-19 may still test positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. If guests have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 within 11-90 days of their sail date, they may … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Now Offering Post-Cruise COVID-19 Testing, New Pre-Cruise New Orleans Testing Site

January 26, 2022

Disney Cruise Line has announced a new post-cruise COVID-19 testing service, as well as a new testing site for guests sailing out of New Orleans. Here’s what it says on the Disney Cruise Line website about post-cruise testing: Some Guests may be required by their home country or state public health authorities to show proof … Read more

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

January 21, 2022

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

Temporary COVID-19 Testing Site Reopens at Walt Disney World Maingate Complex

January 19, 2022

With COVID-19 cases rising due to the omicron variant, a testing site at the Walt Disney World Maingate complex in Osceola County has reopened. The temporary testing site initially opened in 2020 and closed in May of 2021. It is located near Disney’s Animal Kingdom at 3020 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, and is operated in partnership … Read more

Supreme Court Blocks COVID-19 Vaccine or Test Mandate for Large Workplaces

January 13, 2022

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The Supreme Court of the United States has blocked the federal government’s mandate for large workplaces to have a COVID-19 vaccine-or-test requirement. As described in the court’s opinion, this mandate would have applied to roughly 84 million workers at companies with at least 100 employees. It would have required these workers to receive a COVID-19 … Read more

Walt Disney World Opens New COVID-19 Testing Site at Blizzard Beach for Cast Members

January 13, 2022

Walt Disney World has opened a new COVID-19 testing site exclusively for Cast Members. The site is in the parking lot of Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park, which is currently closed. Disney has approximately 40,000 tests available for Cast Members. Registration is required to be tested.

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

December 17, 2021

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

October 31, 2021

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

September 23, 2021

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

September 23, 2021

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

September 15, 2021

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