Disney Changes Vaccination Requirement

[Tass]

I just got an email from DCL stating that the required vaccination age for Disney cruise will change to 12 and older as of September 2. No change in testing requirement as of now.

ETA: This is for sailings departing from US and Canadian ports

 

[alexandmaddie]

Just got the email below…

 

[EddieK76]

Looks like testing is staying which is a bummer but it is what it is

 

[tararose41]

Interesting that they did a vaccination change but not a testing change.

 

[xdan0920]

Looks like testing is staying which is a bummer but it is what it is

For now, as testing drops everywhere else, Disney will be forced to follow.

 

[nancipants]

Hey! They finally acknowledged kids 4 and under can get vaccinated! Maybe this means Safe Passage will let me upload my test results now

 

[CamColt]

I have merged these threads since they are the same, posted about the same time.

 

[xdan0920]

SO HAPPY. My kids can finally cruise.

 

[nikem3]

For now, as testing drops everywhere else, Disney will be forced to follow.

Not necessarily. If I had to guess, they will wait until beginning of next year and monitor other cruise lines to see what follows. If things run smoothly, they will drop. If there are staffing issues or passenger issues, they will continue to operate this way. They aren't really have a problem getting guests on board and they don't have the amount of ships other fleets do, so no reason to make any rash decisions.

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

Baby steps but still way too slow versus other lines. Hopefully we will all be able to do a Disney cruise come May.

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

For now, as testing drops everywhere else, Disney will be forced to follow.

Agree, there won't be any covid rules on cruise ships by end of the year if not sooner. Disney will be slowest and last but they will follow.

 

[Stacey25]

Not necessarily. If I had to guess, they will wait until beginning of next year and monitor other cruise lines to see what follows. If things run smoothly, they will drop. If there are staffing issues or passenger issues, they will continue to operate this way. They aren't really have a problem getting guests on board and they don't have the amount of ships other fleets do, so no reason to make any rash decisions.

I'm not so sure about that. Last week there were 119 military discounted cruises. Before covid there were an average of about 9. I'd say they might be having a problem filling their ships.

 

[nancipants]

Aren't we not supposed to speculate on Covid issues?

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

I'm not so sure about that. Last week there were 119 military discounted cruises. Before covid there were an average of about 9. I'd say they might be having a problem filling their ships.

There have been more florida resident offers also, more than before covid. Now that schools are back in session its going to get harder, plus the cost of everything.

 

[Stacey25]

There have been more florida resident offers also, more than before covid. Now that schools are back in session its going to get harder, plus the cost of everything.

Right. Somethings got to give. I guess they went with this. We personally are waiting until the testing requirement drops. I finally broke down and booked the 10 night southern for next year. BUT if testing is still required I will cancel before PIF in a heartbeat. Way too much $$$$ to be jumping through hoops and be that stressed for a vacation. For those of you that this announcement affected today and will now sail I'm happy for you!!

 

[MinnieSueB]

Was excited to see the CDC new guidelines last week. I knew the other cruise lines would jump at dropping requirements and I knew DCL would be slower but hopefully we can get back to normal soon. IMO we just need to learn to live with Covid at this point. Have 3 cruises booked - earliest is Christmas this year but doesn't look like that will happen. Hopefully our June '23 will happen but I'm not interested in jumping thru all the hoops right now.

 

[Kwami]

Aren't we not supposed to speculate on Covid issues?

Yup. Speculating is a good way to get a thread closed.

 

[goofy4prez]

I was so excited when I received the email from DCL. But it took all of about 30 seconds for the excitement to turn to disappointment. I was hoping it was going to be like everyone else and eliminate pre-testing. Oh well!

 

[EddieK76]

I was so excited when I received the email from DCL. But it took all of about 30 seconds for the excitement to turn to disappointment. I was hoping it was going to be like everyone else and eliminate pre-testing. Oh well!

I agree....Especially since I'm sailing 9/5.

 

[Disneychick13]

Seems like the babiest of baby steps. It’s unfortunate that they are not allowing 12 and up to sail unvaccinated with testing which it looks like most other cruise lines are doing. Appears to go against the CDC guidance? Oh well.