Royal Caribbean Cruise Line barred some unvaccinated passengers from boarding a cruise on Friday. The passengers insisted they were told they only needed a negative COVID test in order to board. Royal Caribbean tells another story. Related – Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s New Private Island Now Open Marilyn Sylver, one
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Proof of vaccination can now be required for Florida Cruises
This week multiple cruise lines have resumed sailing out of Florida for the first time since the pandemic. Many cruise lines require proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding. Now, cruises departing from Florida can require proof of vaccination. A preliminary ruling issued August 8th by District Judge
Port Canaveral gets ready for cruising to return
Port Canaveral Florida is getting ready for cruising to resume this week! The cruise industry is kicking back up and cruise lines are heading back out with passengers. Related – The Disney Dream prepares for cruising to return at Port Canaveral Cruise lines have completed test sailings and have been
US will not lift travel restrictions due to COVID-19 Delta variant
Many travel restrictions have been put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. From not being able to travel to certain countries to having to be tested before returning to the US, there have been several changes to the way we travel. Now, according to Reuters, the US will not be
Federal court lifts CDC rules for cruises out of Florida
Florida-based cruise ships are currently free from the CDC’s pandemic restrictions. A federal court recently ruled that they are no longer mandatory. Related – CDC Lowers Cruise Warning Level from 4 to 3 Florida officials recently filed a lawsuit claiming the CDC’s restrictions would harm the cruise industry and the
Disney Cruise Line Updates Flexible Refund Policy before cruising resume in August
Disney Cruise Line will be resuming sailing next month! The Disney Dream will be sailing Bahamian cruises from Florida starting August 9. The cruise line also recently updated its Flexible Refund Policy. Related – Disney Cruise Line to resume Bahamian Sailings from Florida next month The Flexible Refund Policy is
Disney Cruise Line adds more test cruises in the coming weeks
Disney Cruise Line Blog shared today that more Disney Cruise Line test cruises have been scheduled. The Disney Dream recently completed its first test sailing and the CDC has changed its status from “Crew Only (approved for simulated)” to “Simulated”. The CDC also shows the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and
South Florida to Orlando Brightline Rail Delayed
Brightline has been planning a passenger rail from south Florida up to Orlando International Airport for years and work has been ongoing. Now, the plans for the rail line to build tracks connecting the airport to Walt Disney World and Tampa have been delayed. Brightline had planned on building a
Canada Cruise Ban ending – Disney Alaska Cruises on the horizon
Earlier this year the Canadian government announced a one-year ban for cruise ships and Arctic pleasure craft. The ban was set to end February 28, 2022. Now, the Canadian Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced that the ban will end November 1, 2021. Related – Alaska Cruise Season
LA County Plans to Reimplement the mask mandate
Last month California removed most of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions and mandates. Now, Los Angeles County is going to reimplement the mask mandate regardless of vaccination status. Related – Disney Confirms 2000 jobs being moved from California to Florida Beginning 11:59 p.m. Saturday, July 17, masks will be required indoors
Two New Quick Service Dining options coming to Disney Cruise Line
Two new dining locations are coming to Disney Cruise Line aboard the new Disney Wish! The Disney Wish will set sail for the first time next summer. The two new quick-and-casual dining options will be featured on the upper decks of the Disney Wish. Related – ‘Avengers: Quantum Encounter’ Debuting
Disney supports US Travel Association to reopen International Travel
The U.S. Travel Association, which Disney is a part of, is urging the federal government to lift international travel restrictions. The Association joined with 23 other trade organizations to propose a new policy framework. Related – CDC says vaccinated Americans do not need to get tested or self-quarantine after travel
Disneyland Paris Cast Members get ready to Reopen!
Disneyland Paris is reopening on June 17, 2021! Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park, Disney’s Newport Bay Club Hotel and Disney Village will be opening and cast members are getting ready to welcome guests back to the resort. Related – Disneyland Paris reopening on June 17th Cast members are putting
Laniwai Spa Reopening at Aulani June 15
Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, has been reopening in phases since last November. Now, the spa portion of the resort, Laniwai, is finally reopening! Guests will soon have the opportunity visit this tranquil retreat once again when it reopens on June 15. Related – Guests Visiting Disney’s Aulani Resort
