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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

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

President Biden to Ease International Travel Restrictions Starting in November

September 20, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

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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 the country will need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before boarding as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight. Testing … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members Announce Protest Against Mandatory Vaccine Mandate

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Matthew Soberman

With the deadline for many of The Walt Disney Company’s Cast Members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 rapidly approaching, a number of Walt Disney World Cast Members are planning to protest against the company’s mandate, according to Fox 35. A march is planned for Friday at 2 PM at 12151 S. Apopka Vineland Road, … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Requiring All Guests 12 and Older Be Vaccinated and Tested for COVID-19 Regardless of Destination

September 2, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

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Disney Cruise Line has clarified their vaccination requirements to include all sailings regardless of destination. They previously were requiring all guests 12 and older be vaccinated against COVID-19 when sailing to the Bahamas but have expanded to include all sailings now that the Disney Wonder will resume sailing to Mexico. In addition to being fully … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Now Requiring All Salaried and Non-Union Cast Members Be Vaccinated

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

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The Walt Disney Company is reportedly informing their employees and Cast Members that they are now requiring all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. to be fully vaccinated. Employees have 60 days to get vaccinated if they are not yet. All new hires will need to be fully vaccinated before employment. Disney is … Read more

CDC Says Masks or Physically Distancing No Longer Necessary for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

May 13, 2021 Matthew Soberman

As the numbers of individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19 continue to rise in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (better known as the CDC) has issued new guidance that radically changes the policies we’ve seen in the last year. In a briefing Thursday afternoon, the CDC confirmed that face masks and … Read more

Walt Disney World to Host Vaccination Event for Friends and Family of Cast Members

May 13, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

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Walt Disney World will be hosting a vaccination event for friends and family of Cast Members on May 22 and May 23. Cast Members have been able to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots at the Walt Disney World Health Services facility for over a month now. On May 22 and 23, Cast Members may bring … Read more

Proof of Residency No Longer Required for COVID-19 Vaccine in Florida

May 3, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

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Those wishing to get their COVID-19 vaccine in Florida no longer need to provide proof of residency to be eligible. Previously, residents would need to provide a photo ID and/or mail that proved they lived in Florida. Photo ID will still be required, but it does not need to prove Florida residency. Currently, individuals aged … Read more

Orange County Florida Launches “I Got My Shot” COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign With Disney World and Universal Orlando Support

April 14, 2021 Mike Baker

Orange County, Florida has launched its “I Got My Shot” COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Numerous “partners across the region” — including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort — are helping to promote the campaign. We need your help to protect our community against the COVID-19 virus and reach herd immunity as quickly as possible. The … Read more

CDC Says Vaccinated Americans Can Travel Without a COVID-19 Tests or Quarantine

April 2, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

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According to new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fully vaccinated Americans can travel both domestically and internationally “at low risk to themselves” provided they are taking precautions including wearing a mask, physical distancing, and washing hands often. Specifically, vaccinated Americans don’t need to get a COVID-19 test before traveling unless … Read more

Walt Disney World Paying Cast Members for Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

March 30, 2021 Kevin Lake

According to a post on Unite Here Local 362’s Facebook page, Disney will be paying certain Walt Disney World Cast Members for obtaining one of the available COVID-19 vaccines. In a press release attached to the post, the union which represents attractions and custodial Cast Members, amongst others, states that Cast Members will be paid … Read more

UPDATE: Florida Governor to Take Executive Action Banning Requirement of “Vaccine Passports”

March 29, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has spoken out against the “vaccine passports” currently under consideration by the Biden administration. The “passports” or credentials are meant to easily prove whether or not someone has been vaccinated, to allow them access to places that require proof. DeSantis does not support the “vaccine passports”, stating Florida’s approach to the … Read more

“Vaccine Passports” Likely Coming Soon for United States Travelers

March 29, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

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The Biden administration is reportedly working with private companies to develop some sort of “vaccine passport” or “vaccine credentials” that would allow people to prove they have been vaccinated. While Disney and Universal theme parks have not yet announced any change in policies regarding vaccinated guests, some companies have announced they will require proof of … Read more

Walt Disney World Union Leader Calls on Governor DeSantis to Allow Cast Members to Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

March 17, 2021 Matthew Soberman

As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out across the United States, Walt Disney World’s largest union is calling on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to allow Cast Members to become eligible for the vaccine. UNITE HERE! Local 362‘s President Eric Clinton told WFTV that he felt it was time that Cast Members were included in the … Read more

Walt Disney World In Talks To Become COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Site

January 12, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

We learned yesterday that Disneyland Resort will become a COVID-19 vaccine super site. It seems Walt Disney World could also host a vaccine distribution site, according to Gabrielle Russon in an update to her story with the Orlando Sentinel. Russon says Walt Disney World has offered to help the vaccine efforts in any way it … Read more