Beginning September 14, the United States Government is lifting some of the restrictions on international travelers. The CDC announced yesterday that international travelers will no longer be required to undergo enhanced health screening and will no longer be routed through designated US airports. Previously, those traveling from or through China,
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Disney Cruise Line removes several December sailings from their website
Disney Cruise Line has canceled sailings through October and some in November this year. It has now come to our attention that certain December sailings are no longer available to book on the Disney Cruise Line website. These December cruises have not been canceled but there are no additional new
Disney Cruise Line closer to returning to service in the Bahamas
The Disney Cruise Line Blog is reporting that the Bahamas is moving closer to allowing cruise ships to return. Yesterday Minister of Tourism & Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar announced additional details of the recovery and reopening plan for The Islands of The Bahamas. The Bahamas will enter Phase 3 of the
Disney Cruise Line Limiting Capacity to 70%
Disney Cruise Line Blog is reporting that Disney Cruise Line is expected to limit capacity to 70% when it returns to cruising. Rodger Rees, Port Director/CEO of the Port of Galveston shared details from his recent discussions with Disney Cruise Line at the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves
Major US Airlines removing change fees!
COVID-19 has brought many changes to the travel industry. One great change with airlines has become permanent. Four major airlines have done away with their change fees! United, Delta, American, and Alaskan airlines have all announced that they have permanently eliminated their flight change fees. “This is a very important
Disney Cruise Line Extends Cruise Date Flexibility Offer
Disney Cruise Line announced today that the Cruise Date Flexibility offer is being extended! Effective immediately, Disney Cruise Line is extending the Cruise Date Flexibility Offer to October 31, 2020. Guests with a new or existing reservation made by October 31, 2020, for a cruise occurring on or before May
Florida Tourism Plunges During 2020’s Second Quarter according to report by Visit Florida
According to a report by Visit Florida, Florida’s tourism industry has suffered an estimated 60.5% drop in visitors during this year’s 2nd quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. International travel was also off by more than 90% During the second quarter, an estimated 12.801 million people visited Florida according to
Mears Lays off More Workers Including Disney Bus Drivers
Mears Lays off More Workers Including Disney Bus Drivers Due to the economic impact of COVID-19, Mears Transportation Group has laid off a total of 104 employees, including Disney bus drivers for Disney’s Magical Express. Disney’s Magical Express transports guests from the Orlando International Airport to select Walt Disney World
Adventures by Disney Suspends More Trips
Adventures by Disney has now suspended most departures through October 31, 2020. This suspension does not impact guests booked on the Southern California adventures. Disney continues to keep the wellbeing of guests and team members as its top priority. Calls are being made to impacted guests to notify them of
Disney Cruise Line officially cancels all sailings through October
We recently announced that the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) extended its voluntary no sail order through October. Disney Cruise Line has now officially canceled all Disney cruises through October 31, 2020. The official communication from Disney Cruise Line states: “In alignment with yesterday’s announcement from Cruise Lines International Association
Florida Governor Lifts Travel Restrictions on NY, NJ, and CT Travelers
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order lifting restrictions on people visiting Florida from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Tri-State area travelers no longer have to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to the Sunshine State. (No more waiting two whole weeks to visit Walt Disney World!) .@GovRonDeSantis
CLIA Extends No Sail Order Through October
Today the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) announced that all sailings through October 31 are suspended. This is separate from the CDC’s No Sail order which expires at the end of September. CLIA release the following statement: “Committed to the health and safety of passengers and crew, CLIA ocean-going cruise
Disney reports 3.5 Billion in theme park loses due to coronavirus
The Walt Disney Company reported that its net income plummeted dramatically in the three-month period that ended in June when it most of its theme parks were shuttered and theatrical movie releases were postponed. Closing the theme parks for so long was costly. Disney said closing its parks cost the company
Round Up of all Disney Cruise Line Discounts
Disney Cruise Line does not offer discounts very often and the sailings can get pricey. There are times, however, when you can find a good deal! We have gathered all of the current discounts the cruise line is offering right now. 20% off prevailing rates as quoted by Disney Cruise
