Children under 5 Covid vaccination

[nancipants]

Oof, I’m sorry that happened. Did you bring up the issue with guest services either on the cruise or via email afterward? It might be useful to bring up the issue of conflicting policies.

 

[Weedy]

GOOD NEWS!!!

I just spoke to Zoe from Shoreside Guest Services. She stated that Safe Passage system will not allow us to upload test results, however, kids under 5 who are vaccinated will be treated the same as everyone else for testing purposes! She advised me to bring his vaccination card and test results to the port. We will most likely be directed to the testing area to provide the info to the Safe Passage agents for approval.

As you have seen the communication isn’t very good so please if when you arrive and the hourly employee tells you your child needs to test don’t get angry with them. They are doing what they are told.
If anything ask to speak with the supervisor but unfortunately they may not be able to make a change if it hasn’t been sent to them in writing.
Good luck and have a great cruise.

 

[nancipants]

As you have seen the communication isn’t very good so please if when you arrive and the hourly employee tells you your child needs to test don’t get angry with them. They are doing what they are told.
If anything ask to speak with the supervisor but unfortunately they may not be able to make a change if it hasn’t been sent to them in writing.
Good luck and have a great cruise.

Thanks. I would never yell at a CM. I will argue my case with whoever’s in charge, however. I got the name of who I spoke to and noted the day and time.

 

[nancipants]

Uploaded all the vax cards this morning. We'll see what Safe Passage says about my son. It makes no sense that the site gave me the option to upload his vaccination card, but still has all the requirements about PCR and at-port testing. If they're letting kids under 5 upload vax cards, can't they add an option to upload the antigen tests, too?

 

[brent02139]

Update for our DS4 uploaded vaccine records. Good and neutral news

So I uploaded the docs for our entire family on Monday, me, DW, DD7 got our approval on Tuesday. But DS4 was radio silent. Was going to call but was on hold on Thursday. Saturday (today) got an email that status has been updated, given the three testing options. Now, the website still says he has to test at port, no option to upload test report(rest of us has that option).

So hopefully the website will refresh and give us that option.

 

[nancipants]

Update for our DS4 uploaded vaccine records. Good and neutral news

So I uploaded the docs for our entire family on Monday, me, DW, DD7 got our approval on Tuesday. But DS4 was radio silent. Was going to call but was on hold on Thursday. Saturday (today) got an email that status has been updated, given the three testing options. Now, the website still says he has to test at port, no option to upload test report(rest of us has that option).

So hopefully the website will refresh and give us that option.

I’m not sure if it will. Apparently Safe Passage hasn’t updated their systems. I would email Safe Passage or call DCL shoreside about it. 407-566-3584

What were the three testing options in the email?

 

[brent02139]

I’m not sure if it will. Apparently Safe Passage hasn’t updated their systems. I would email Safe Passage or call DCL shoreside about it. 407-566-3584

What were the three testing options in the email?

We still plan to do 3rd party testing and bring the printed results and email to the port. Hope for the best, plan for the worst.

Copied below

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​ Dear Disney Cruise Line Passenger,

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​ The vaccine document provided for _______, for this voyage or a previous voyage, is approved.

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​ Completing Early Embarkation testing prior to embarkation day enhances boarding efficiency, and confirms you are negative for COVID-19 before arriving at the terminal.

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​ There are three testing options available that can be completed no more than 2 days prior to sail date (embarkation day).

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​ 1. Order an Early Embarkation COVID-19 Home Test (Antigen) - RECOMMENDED 2. Schedule an Early Embarkation Test Near the Terminal 3. Upload an Embarkation Third-Party COVID-19 Test Result

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​ Please log into Safe Passage to find out more details on the Home Page under Embarkation Screening.

I believe this is same email that hokieraven5 received.

 

[four42two]

We still plan to do 3rd party testing and bring the printed results and email to the port. Hope for the best, plan for the worst.

Copied below



I believe this is same email that hokieraven5 received.

Same here. We’re sailing on Friday, and will report on our experience at Port Canaveral.

 

[nancipants]

Thank you, both!

Our adult vax cards got approved today. Still waiting on our son’s.

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Email today from Disney, systems officially updated to acknowledge vaccination availability for under 5s. No vaccine requirement for 11 and under as of 9/2.

08/15/2022

Reservation #:

Dear Christine,

All of us at Disney Cruise Line look forward to welcoming you aboard soon. We are reaching out with important updates to the COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for your sailing.

Beginning September 2, 2022, for sailings departing U.S. and Canadian ports, Disney Cruise Line will only require Guests ages 12 and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of sailing, as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In consideration of CDC guidance, Disney Cruise Line highly recommends that Guests ages 11 and younger be fully vaccinated before sailing.

As a reminder, for sailings departing U.S. and Canadian ports before September 2, 2022, Disney Cruise Line will still require Guests ages 5 and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of sailing, as defined by the CDC.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

In consideration of guidance from the CDC and the World Health Organization, Disney Cruise Line accepts the following vaccine types for Guests ages 5 and older: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, Covishield, Novavax, Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV (VeroCell), Sinovac-CoronaVac and Covavaxin (Bharat Biotech).

For Guests ages 5 and older, the CDC defines fully vaccinated as 14 days after receiving one of the following:

· A single dose of an accepted 1-dose vaccine

· The second dose of an accepted 2-dose vaccine

· The full series of an active (not placebo) COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.-based AstraZeneca or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trials

· The second dose of any “mix and match” combination of accepted COVID-19 vaccines (administered at least 17 days apart)

In consideration of guidance from the CDC and the World Health Organization, Disney Cruise Line accepts only the following vaccines for Guests ages 4 and younger: Pfizer, Moderna, Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV (VeroCell), and Sinovac-CoronaVac.

For Guests ages 4 and younger, the CDC defines fully vaccinated as 14 days after receiving one of the following:

· Three doses of Pfizer: the second dose administered 21 days after the first; and the third dose administered 56 days after the second

· Two doses of Moderna: the second dose administered one month after the first

· Two doses of Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV (VeroCell): the second dose administered 21-28 days after the first

· Two doses of Sinovac-CoronaVac: the second dose administered 14-28 days after the first

COVID-19 Testing for Guests who are Fully Vaccinated

Pre-Trip Testing: Fully vaccinated Guests on sailings departing U.S. and Canadian ports must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result (paid for by the Guest) taken 1-2 days before setting sail. Completing pre-trip testing prior to embarkation day enhances the efficiency of boarding and confirms that you are negative for COVID-19 prior to traveling to the terminal. Pre-trip test results must be uploaded into the Inspire Diagnostics Safe Passage website by midnight prior to embarkation day. Inspire Diagnostics is Disney Cruise Line’s third-party partner for vaccination verification and COVID-19 testing.

Antigen tests must be completed using a proctored telehealth service and come with digital results that can be uploaded to the Safe Passage website. A nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) or PCR test also is acceptable. Guests can purchase COVID-19 tests through the Inspire Diagnostics Safe Passage website, or obtain a test from any independent testing supplier.

Embarkation Day Testing: Fully vaccinated Guests who upload their pre-trip test results to the Safe Passage website by midnight prior to embarkation day will be exempt from embarkation testing. Fully vaccinated Guests who do not upload test results by midnight prior to embarkation day must be tested at the terminal on embarkation day before boarding the ship and will be charged for the cost of the test. Guests with positive COVID-19 test results are required to complete a second confirmatory test. Guests with confirmed positive test results—as well as those sharing the same stateroom and other close contacts—will be denied boarding.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Is this where I line up to collect my "I told ya sos"?

 

[nancipants]

Is this where I line up to collect my "I told ya sos"?

It's not like dozens of people had to complain about their system not working and receiving contradictory information beforehand.

For the record, we sail prior to 9/2, have not received the above email, and my son's vaccine card has not been approved.

 

[PlutosMom]

I’m reading todays release to mean that a 4yo who is “fully vaccinated” per CDC definition will only have to test once, 1-2 days before sailing, upload to Safe Passage both the vaccine card and negative test, making them exempt from a 2nd test at the port. Is this interpretation correct??

 

[four42two]

I’m reading todays release to mean that a 4yo who is “fully vaccinated” per CDC definition will only have to test once, 1-2 days before sailing, upload to Safe Passage both the vaccine card and negative test, making them exempt from a 2nd test at the port. Is this interpretation correct??

That's how I read it. I'll note that I'm sailing on Friday, I haven't received an email like this yet, and Safe Passage still doesn't allow me to upload test results for my 4-year-old (though her vaccination card was approved a week after submission).

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I’m reading todays release to mean that a 4yo who is “fully vaccinated” per CDC definition will only have to test once, 1-2 days before sailing, upload to Safe Passage both the vaccine card and negative test, making them exempt from a 2nd test at the port. Is this interpretation correct??

You have the right steps but the timeline is a bit off.

You should upload everyone's vaccination card immediately when Safe Passage opens for you 15 days in advance of sailing. You can't load test results and vax cards at the same time, the vax card has to be loaded and approved before the buttons to upload test results will "unlock."

For added peace of mind, I recommend buying your test from Inspire Diagnostics right through the Safe Passage tool. There's nothing you need to upload, you just test with an Inspire agent and they'll update your account before you hand up the Zoom call with them.

 

[BritneyBelle]

Looks like the Know Before You Go was updated this morning to just have instructions for "fully vaccinated" and "not vaccinated" guests with no mention of age.

 

[nancipants]

Safe Passage hasn't been updated yet. Below is for my sailing end of August. Son is 2 and vaxxed with Moderna.

 

[Kwami]

Looks like the Know Before You Go was updated this morning to just have instructions for "fully vaccinated" and "not vaccinated" guests with no mention of age.

Yup. Everyone can qualify as "vaccinated" now, regardless of age. That's a much simpler system than before.

 

[bfost87]

I’ve been reading some comments above, do kids need to wear masks in the kid clubs? Our cruise isn’t until May, but we’ll have a kid who is turning 4 on the cruise, and will not wear a mask and a 1 year old. Are they required to wear masks?

Our older son will not wear a mask, so this would be a reason to cancel the cruise for us.

 

[four42two]

That's how I read it. I'll note that I'm sailing on Friday, I haven't received an email like this yet, and Safe Passage still doesn't allow me to upload test results for my 4-year-old (though her vaccination card was approved a week after submission).

I just called Safe Passage to confirm/clarify. According to the person I spoke with, the testing requirement changes don't go into effect until September 2, despite there being no start date on the email or the "Know Before You Sail" page. So as far as this person is concerned, fully-vaccinated under-5s must still test at port on embarkation day. Frustrating answer, given that I had previously heard from Disney shoreside concierge that any policy changes would go into effect immediately. In what is likely to be a big waste of time, I'm going to check back in with shoreside concierge to see whether there's anything they can do now that their own policy has been updated.

And just to be clear - we're still planning to do a remote-proctored test for our 4-year-old and bring the results with us to port. Given the disconnects between what we've heard from Safe Passage and Disney so far, I'm not giving up hope that port-side Safe Passage will let us use results from a previous test rather than hold us up at port.