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

September 14, 2023 Shannen Ace

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

COVID Vaccination Requirements Lifted for Adventures by Disney & National Geographic Expeditions

April 20, 2023 Lisa Stump

Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions have recently declared that effective June 1, 2023, all guests on their trips worldwide will no longer be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination. COVID Vaccination No Longer Required Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions will no longer require any Guests to be vaccinated against COVID-19; … Read more

Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions Adjusting COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

January 25, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

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Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions are adjusting their COVID-19 vaccination requirements beginning in April 2023. Read their full announcement: Since the onset of the pandemic, we’ve been intentional in our approach to mitigating COVID-19. As the public health environment has improved, we’ve adjusted our protocols and remain committed to promoting health and safety … Read more

Video Spreads of Woman Flashing Breasts Aboard Disney Skyliner, New Florida Resident Weekday Ticket Announced, Updated Proposal for Reedy Creek Fate, & More: Daily Recap (1/6/22)

January 6, 2023 Spencer Lloyd

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, January 6, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Full 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Menus Released, Spring & Summer Hotel Discounts Released at Walt Disney World, More Details on Disney Dining Promo Card, & More: Daily Recap (1/5/22)

January 5, 2023 Spencer Lloyd

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, January 5, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

More Ex-Cast Members Join Lawsuit Against Disney’s Mask & COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

January 5, 2023 Spencer Lloyd

The Orlando Sentinel has reported the addition of four more former Disney Cast Members joining a lawsuit against the company regarding their COVID-19 vaccine and face mask mandates during the height of the pandemic. According to the Orlando Sentinel, four new plaintiffs — Steven Gibbons, Cheron Hayes, Cathryn Koepke and Seth Schmidt — filed on December 23 … Read more

Three Former Walt Disney World Cast Members Suing Disney Over COVID-19 Vaccine and Face Mask Policies

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Three former Walt Disney World Cast Members are suing the company over the COVID-19 vaccine and face mask policies. They claim they were unlawfully fired due to their religious beliefs. When Walt Disney World reopened in the summer of 2020, they required all Cast Members to wear face masks and some to wear face shields. … Read more

BREAKING: Masks No Longer Required for Any Guests at Universal Orlando Resort

February 12, 2022February 11, 2022 Katie Francis

Effective tomorrow, Universal Orlando Resort will change another COVID-19 related policy. They have announced that masks will no longer be required for any guests. This follows the news that the resort will not require vaccinated Team Members to wear masks. Previously, Universal required all guests to wear masks indoors. That included all attractions and their … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Paris to Require ‘Vaccine Pass’ Following New French Government Laws

January 17, 2022 Jade Mackey

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According to the official Disneyland Paris website, France has announced the upcoming launch of a Vaccine Pass for all people aged 16 years or older to access leisure activities. Disneyland Paris will follow these government requirements accordingly, however, the exact date and rules for implementation are pending official publication of the law and its implementation decree(s). You can … Read more

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

January 13, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

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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

Disney Cruise Line Now Requiring All Guests Age 5+ to Be Vaccinated

January 13, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

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Starting today, January 13, Disney Cruise Line is requiring all guests age 5 and over to be fully vaccinated before boarding. Previously, only guests 12 and older were required to be vaccinated. Guests younger than 5 must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result taken between 3 days and 24 hours before boarding. Here … Read more

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

December 17, 2021 Katie Francis

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

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/20/21): D23 Announcements Include New and Returning Entertainment, Downtown Disney District Renovation Coming in 2022, Cast Member Vaccine Mandate Paused in Florida, and More

November 20, 2021 Katie Francis

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 Saturday, November 20, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Member Vaccine Requirement Paused Due to New Legislation

November 20, 2021 Katie Francis

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Due to the new legislation from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Walt Disney World has paused their COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Cast Members. “We believe that our approach to mandatory vaccines has been the right one as we’ve continued to focus on the safety and well-being of our Cast Members and Guests, and at this point, more … Read more

Disney Cruise Line to Require All Guests Age 5+ To Be Vaccinated Beginning in 2022

November 17, 2021 Katie Francis

Disney Cruise Line has updated their vaccination requirements to include children ages 5-11. This change comes after the approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children in that age group. The new requirements will apply to all sailings on or after January 13, 2022.

BREAKING: All Guests 12 and Up Must Show Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID-19 Test to Enter Universal Studios Hollywood Starting October 7

September 29, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

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In compliance with Los Angeles County mandates, Universal Studios Hollywood will be requiring all guests 12 and older to show proof that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or a negative test taken from the previous 72 hours in order to enter the park. This goes into effect starting October 7. Guests under 12 … Read more