Disney Cruise Line Releases COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for European Sailings

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Disney Cruise Line has released new safety guidelines for cruises departing and arriving from European ports. Due to current vaccine eligibility, Guests from the United Kingdom with children ages 5-11 are unable to travel with Disney Cruise Line at this time. Guests booked on the Disney Magic between May 21 and Sept. 18, 2022, may … Read more

Disneyland Paris Shares Update on “Health Pass” Requirements

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Disneyland Paris has posted an update regarding yesterday’s announcement of a new, mandatory “health pass,” shared by French President Emmanuel Macron, that is planned to start in the country on July 21. The update has been posted to the top of the Disneyland Paris website: The resort is stating that they are happy to be … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/13/21): Walt Disney World Increasing Theme Park Capacity, Face Mask Policy to be Loosened by Summer, CDC Issues New Guidelines, New Disneyland Membership Program Aims at Shareholder Return Over Guest Value, 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, May 13, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/30/21): Heritage Auctions’ “Art of the Disney Theme Park”, Disney MagicMobile Service Now Rolled Out to Guests & Allows Phones to Act as MagicBands, Walt Disney World Paying Cast Members for Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine, 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 Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Walt Disney World Under Fire for Denying Access to Rapper’s Autistic Cousin Without Face Mask

Since Walt Disney World reopened its theme parks last summer, there have been many incidents regarding guests not wearing the required face masks, including most recently a man being arrested for spitting on a Cast Member. Now rapper Joey Bada$$ (Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott) has posted a video on Instagram of Cast Members at the Transportation … Read more

Walt Disney World Now Asking Groups Over 10 Guests in Size to Split into Smaller Parties in Queues, Restaurants, and Other Spaces

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Walt Disney World has updated the physical distancing guidelines on their experience updates webpage. Specifically, they have added information about how larger parties should distance themselves in queues. The guidelines state “Guests traveling in parties of more than 10 are asked to split into smaller groups in queues, dining locations and other areas around our … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reopens at Walt Disney World

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has reopened with new health and safety measures after being closed for over seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Animation Hall There are plenty of social distancing markers leading into the resort. Inside, frequent signs remind guests to remain socially distanced and follow guidelines. Check-in kiosks have Plexiglass barriers … Read more

PHOTOS: New Safety Advisory Signs at Universal Orlando Resort Warn of Consequences for Maskless Guests

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The crowd isn’t the only thing on the increase at Universal Orlando Resort. Today we noticed new signs installed along the way to entrance points. The signs remind guests that they will be required to leave if they cannot follow face mask guidelines. The new sign is first seen next to the moving walkway. The … Read more

PHOTOS: New Face Covering Safety Sign Appears at EPCOT

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We’re always on the lookout for new signage at Walt Disney World theme parks. On our recent visit to World ShowPlace in EPCOT, we noticed a new safety sign at the first queue we encountered. You’ll find the walkway to World ShowPlace nestled in between Canada Pavilion and United Kingdom Pavilion. Currently, the location hosts … Read more

PHOTOS: New Signage at Magic Kingdom Warns Guests Not Properly Wearing Masks That They Will Be Asked to Leave the Park

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A new sign has been set up at the entrance of Magic Kingdom warning guests that they will be asked to leave the park if they do not wear their face mask correctly. The sign shows a figure with arrows indicating the face mask should cover both the nose and mouth. Face masks must also … Read more

Disneyland Adopting Additional Health & Safety Protocols Including Signs in Spanish After Visit From Health Care Officials

Orange County Health Care Agency officials have visited Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney District to observe the health and safety protocols the resort has put in place. Following the tour, Disneyland is implementing several recommendations from the officials, including: Adding Spanish language signs with health and safety information Placing social distancing markers outside … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Universal Orlando Resort Transitioning Back to Fingerprint Scanners at Park Entrances

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Universal Orlando Resort is testing using fingerprint scanners again at theme park entrances. Since reopening, guests have only been required to show a picture ID with their tickets, to reduce contact with touch points. Today, guests were asked to use finger scanners, with Team Members wiping down the scanners after each guest. A Team Member … Read more

PHOTOS: Team Members Equipped with New Face Mask Reminder Signs at Universal Studios Florida

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Team Members at Universal Studios Florida have new handheld signs to remind guests they must always be wearing a face mask and maintaining social distancing. This sign proclaims “We are all in this together!” Despite Governor DeStantis moving Florida into “Phase 3,” Orange County still requires face masks. Universal’s policy states guests must wear them … Read more

PHOTOS: Cast Members Patrolling Cinderella Castle Area Now Equipped with Signage Reminding Guests to Keep Masks on for Photos

Face masks are the new norm at theme parks, and even the Most Magical Place on Earth is no exception to the rule, with guests required to keep their face masks on throughout their time in the Magic Kingdom—even for photographs. Earlier in the week, we heard the debut of a new audio reminder informing … Read more

Magic Kingdom Now Playing Audio Reminder to NOT Remove Your Mask for Cinderella Castle Photos

Face masks are the new norm at theme parks, and even the Most Magical Place on Earth is no exception to the rule, with guests required to keep their face masks on throughout their time in the Magic Kingdom—even for photographs. New at the Magic Kingdom is an audio reminder played near the park’s icon, … Read more