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covid-19 travel restrictions

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Hong Kong Ending Mandatory Hotel Quarantine for Travelers Next Week

September 23, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Hong Kong will end their mandatory hotel quarantine for arrivals beginning Monday, SCMP reports. The city has been one of the strictest in the world … Read more

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CDC To End COVID-19 Testing Requirement for International Visitors

June 10, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

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 … Read more

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U.S. Travel Association Urges White House to Lift COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Including Mask Mandate by April 18

March 22, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The U.S. Travel Association is urging the White House to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions, including mask mandates on airplanes and other transit. The association sent … Read more

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U.K. and European Travelers May Return to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Starting November 8 as U.S. Travel Ban Lifts

October 15, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

The ban on U.K. and European travelers coming to the United States will end starting November 8, 2021. At that time, the U.S.A. will start … Read more

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President Biden to Ease International Travel Restrictions Starting in November

September 20, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

According to AP News, President Joe Biden’s administration will be easing restrictions on travel into the U.S. starting in November. All foreign travelers flying into … Read more

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European Union Removes U.S. From Safe Travel List and Recommends Travel Restrictions

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

The European Union has removed the United States from its list of countries safe for nonessential travel, NBC News reports, and is now recommending that … Read more

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White House Planning to Require Foreign Travelers to be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

August 5, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

The White House is developing a plan to require most foreign travelers to the U.S.A. to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Reuters reports. Restrictions on … Read more

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United States Will Not Lift International Travel Restrictions Due to COVID-19 Delta Variant Concerns

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

The White House confirmed today that the United States will not be lifting any travel restrictions “at this point” due to concerns about the rise … Read more

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U.S. Travel Association, Including Disney, Urge Federal Government to Reopen International Travel

July 7, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Twenty-four trade organizations, including the U.S. Travel Association of which Disney is a part, are urging the federal government to lift international travel restrictions in … Read more

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France Will Not Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test for Theme Park Entry

May 12, 2021 Katie Francis

According to DLPReport, a Disneyland Paris fan account on Twitter, the French government has determined they will not require guests to provide proof of vaccination … Read more

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Universal Studios Hollywood 1-Day Tickets for Out-of-State Guests Now Available Online

May 6, 2021 Katie Francis

Last month, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that out-of-state guests age 16+ would be allowed to visit the park but must purchase tickets at the gate … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (3/19/21): International Travel Restrictions Likely Ending, New Details on Jungle Cruise, Park Hours Extended for April, Disney Employees May Return to Offices July 4, and More

March 19, 2021 Charly Shelton

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, … Read more

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International Travel Restrictions Could Begin to Relax in the U.S. in Mid-May

March 19, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

The Biden administration is hoping to relax travel restrictions across the Mexico and Canada borders and on inbound international travel from the U.K., Europe, and … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (1/25/21): Jungle Cruise Updated for Cultural Sensitivity, Disney+ Removes Titles for Race Depictions, SoCal Stay-at-Home Order Lifted, PeopleMover Cars Crash, and More

January 25, 2021 Charly Shelton

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, … Read more

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