COVID-19 Articles and News Stories


Shanghai Disneyland Temporarily Closes; Again

Only four days after the reopening from the last snap-shutdown, Shanghai Disneyland will once again abruptly close its doors due to COVID-19 restrictions. Here’s what you need to know: Shanghai Disneyland Resort: In order to follow the requirement of pandemic prevention and control, Shanghai Disneyland will be temporarily closed starting Tuesday, November 29, 2022. We Shanghai Disneyland Temporarily Closes; Again

Shanghai Disney in Lockdown, Guests Unable to Leave without Negative COVID-19 Result

The following announcement has popped up today from Shanghai Disney with closures, restrictions, and lockdown limitations on park and resort operations due to a new wave of covid. The resort has entered a new phase of lockdown, with guests unable to leave without a negative COVID-19 test result. While it is unclear how many visitors Shanghai Disney in Lockdown, Guests Unable to Leave without Negative COVID-19 Result

White House Updates COVID Testing Requirements for U.S. Inbound Travelers

Beginning next week, anyone traveling to the United States will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of boarding their flight(s), according to an announcement from the White House on Thursday. Previously, the proof of negative test results was required three days before travel. The new requirement is for anyone White House Updates COVID Testing Requirements for U.S. Inbound Travelers

United States to Open Its Borders to Vaccinated Travelers Beginning Nov. 8

According to White House officials, the U.S. plans to open its borders to vaccinated foreign travelers on November 8th expanding travel options for individuals who have received their COVID-19 vaccinations but clamping down on those who have not. This marks one of the biggest changes to the U.S. travel policy since the early days of United States to Open Its Borders to Vaccinated Travelers Beginning Nov. 8

Disney Cast Union Leaders In Talks as COVID Positivity Rate Surges to Highest Levels in FL

In a press conference Thursday afternoon, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the county had 1,409 new COVID-19 cases reported yesterday. He also stated that 98% of those new cases are in unvaccinated people. The 14-day rolling positivity rate in Orange County is now up to 20.83%. The local state of emergency has been extended. Disney Cast Union Leaders In Talks as COVID Positivity Rate Surges to Highest Levels in FL

Face Masks Required Indoors at Disney World & Disneyland Due to Rising COVID Infections

Beginning July 30th, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts will require all guests to wear face coverings – regardless of vaccination status – when indoors. Below is the official statement. We are adapting our health and safety guidelines based on guidance from health and government officials, and will require Cast Members and Guests ages 2 and up, Face Masks Required Indoors at Disney World & Disneyland Due to Rising COVID Infections