Airlines canceled more than 2,600 U.S. flights on New Year’s Day as they faced severe weather across the country and a surge in omicron infections among staff that has disrupted air travel throughout the year-end holidays. It’s an ongoing issue for travel that won’t be resolved anytime soon. In fact,
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Disney Cruise Line Extends Cruise Date Flexibility Offer
Disney Cruise Line has extended the Cruise Date Flexibility option. For any sailings scheduled on or before May 31, 2022, Guests can change their sail date up to 15 days prior to departure. Related – Disney Cruise Line being watched by U.S. Centers for Disease Control This offer was first
Disney Magical Express will continue to bring guests back to the airport until Jan 10th
Walt Disney World‘s complimentary airport transportation service, Disney’s Magical Express, will be ending this month. December 31, 2021, is the last day the service will take guests from the Orlando airport to their Disney World hotel. However, Magical Express will be returning guests to the airport through January 10, 2022.
Dr. Fauci thinks the U.S. should consider adding a vaccine mandate for domestic flights
Dr. Fauci, the top infectious-disease expert in the US, recently said the US should consider a vaccination requirement for domestic flights. This suggestion comes amid a surge in Covid cases causing disruptions for airlines. Related – Orange County is now listed as High Tier for Covid Cases in Florida Fauci
Mears Connect is ready to welcome our guests to Orlando!
Mears Connect is ready to welcome our guests to Orlando. On January 1st, 2022 Magical Express will no longer operate under that name, instead, it will become Mears Connect. No longer considered complimentary transportation to and from MCO airport to Walt DIsney World Resorts. Mears Connect is ready to welcome
Thousands of flights canceled globally amid omicron surge
Airlines canceled thousands of flights worldwide on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day amid a surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the spread of the recently identified omicron variant. The cancellations include more than 510 set to depart on Christmas Eve and over 235 set for Christmas Day within, into or
Florida reports 32,869 new coronavirus cases in the past week
Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Florida. Cases have increased by 415% in the state in the last week. That is quite an increase for one week. Just a couple of weeks ago the White House named Orange County, Florida, a “hot spot” and it has now reached the
Royal Caribbean’s New Wonder of the Seas, World’s Largest Cruise Ship, coming to Port Canaveral
Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Wonder of the Seas, is set to debut in March 2022. It is set to become the largest cruise ship in the world and Royal Caribbean recently announced Port Canaveral as its home port beginning November 2022. Related – Unvaccinated passengers barred from boarding Royal Caribbean
Adventures by Disney to require all guests be Vaccinated
Adventures by Disney has updated its health and safety protocols. For all trips departing on or after January 12, 2022, ALL guests will need to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Related – Disney Cruise Line requires all guests ages 5 and up to be vaccinated For departures beginning on or after
Florida tourism is well above Pre-Pandemic Levels for third quarter of 2021
Tourism in Florida has increased dramatically in recent months. Crowds at theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando have increased as well! The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Florida tourism is higher than before the pandemic. A report from Visit Florida estimates the state had 32.517 million tourists
SeaWorld Orlando Launches Black Friday Deals
SeaWorld Orlando Launches Black Friday Deals. With the Holidays in full swing in Central Florida, Seaworld has come out strong this year. Seaworld Christmas Celebration started last week, and now they have announced Black Friday deals that are sure to make a great gift for under the tree. Guests can
Disney Cruise Line adding new Port Everglades Terminal in South Florida
Disney Cruise Line Blog is reporting that Disney Cruise Line has finalized an agreement to conduct multi-day passenger cruise from Port Everglades. This is a 15 year agreement that will allow Disney to sail from Terminal 4 as soon as October 2023 but no later than May 1, 2024. Related
Disney World & Disneyland Welcome International Guests Back to the Theme Parks
Today, the U.S. opens its borders to International travelers from around the world! Walt Disney World and Disneyland are ready to welcome back international guests. Cast members are excited to welcome back friends from across the globe! Related – New Covid-19 International Travel Restrictions for the US Disney destinations across
New Adventures by Disney Arctic expedition cruise
A new Adventures by Disney expedition cruise experience has been announced! Guests will now be able to explore the Arctic. In 2023 families will have opportunities to explore Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands with additional sailings to both destinations. Related – Adventures by Disney Cancels Select Itineraries due to a
