New travel restrictions go into effect for foreign travelers coming to the US starting November 8. The Biden administration is moving towards a “vaccinations-based” system. Related – Travel Ban is lifting for UK & EU residents starting on November 8th The new policy requires all non-immigrant adults traveling to the
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Average Covid-19 Cases in Florida dropped to the lowest number since July
The average number of COVID-19 Cases in Florida has dropped to their lowest number since July at a reported 2,505 new cases according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Related – Disney World Changes Face Mask Policy for Outdoor Rides, Attractions, and Queues As of Wednesday, 3,153 people were
Bob Chapek meeting with President Biden to discuss workplace vaccine mandates
Disney CEO Bob Chapek is heading to the White House today to meet with President Joe Biden to discuss workplace vaccine mandates. According to the Hollywood Reporter: Chapek will be part of a panel of business leaders set to discuss the White House’s vaccine mandate, which instructs OSHA (the Occupational Health and Safety Administration)
European Union takes the US off safe travel list due to surge in Covid Cases
The European Union or EU has once again recommended that its 27 nations reinstate travel restrictions on tourists coming from the United States due to the rise in COVID-19 and Delta Variant cases. According to NBC News, the decision by the European Council to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for
Disney and Actors Union reach agreement on mandatory vaccinations
Disney recently announced that all U.S. salaried and non-union cast members would be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The company has also been in talks with unions regarding requiring union members to be vaccinated. Walt Disney World has now come to an agreement with the Service Trades Council Union
Adventures by Disney Cancels Select Itineraries due to a surge in COVID cases
COVID-19 cases have been increasing lately, especially with the new variants. Due to the rise in cases, Adventures by Disney has canceled several itineraries. Related – Adventures by Disney Introduces New England Vacation and Expands Private Adventure Destinations in 2022 The following itineraries have been canceled: Seine River Cruise 9/30/21
Florida tourism up 223% from the 2nd quarter of 2020
Florida is a major tourism destination for both United States residents as well as international travelers. The state has multiple theme parks, a warm climate, and so many great beaches! During the pandemic, however, travel slowed down a lot. But now, Florida tourism is up 223% from last year. Related
Unvaccinated passengers barred from boarding Royal Caribbean Cruise
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
Disney Cruise Line returns to cruising today from Florida
Today the Disney Dream sailed from Port Canaveral with paying passengers for the first time since the pandemic. Facebook user AlannaZingano shared photos of the Disney Dream with us. Related – The Disney Dream prepares for cruising to return at Port Canaveral The Disney Dream is sailing to the Bahamas
Orange County FL remains in State of Emergency as COVID cases rise above 20%
Covid-19 cases continue to increase in Florida and today Orange County Mayor Jerry Demmings extended the county’s state of emergency order. The mayor declared a state of emergency a week ago and has now extended it another seven days. Right now, Orange County has a 20.83% positivity rate compared to
Biden Administration to require foreign travelers to be vaccinated to visit the US
The Biden administration plans on requiring all foreign visitors to the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of eventually lifting travel restrictions that prevent much of the world from entering the United States, according to Reuters. International travel restrictions have been in place since 2020 and
Disney begins talks with Unions on requiring Vaccines for all Cast Members
Disney recently announced that all of its salaried and non-union hourly Cast Members in the U.S. would be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Now the company is in talks with unions to require all cast members be vaccinated. Related – Disney is requiring all US Salary & Hourly Non-Union
Broadway Announces New COVID-19 Policies for Shows
Broadway Announces New COVID-19 Policies for Shows. If you are ready to return to theaters make sure you are following the new procedures! This week, the Broadway League has announced that all 41 Broadway Theaters will require audiences to wear masks (except while eating and drinking or in designated locations)
Guests are once again required to wear Face Masks indoors at Disney World
Guests are being asked once again to wear Face Masks indoors at Disney World and also Disneyland starting today. Related – Face Masks are returning to Walt Disney World on July 30th We were at Epcot and saw signage up all over the theme park. The signage is on display
