New CDC policy for unvaccinated kids - confused

[jenna1212]

Has anyone travelled to Disneyworld or planning to since the Nov 8 CDC changes took effect? I'm confused. Do unvaccinated kids travelling with vaccinated parents test 3 days (covid rapid antigen) in advance of boarding their flight or 1 day in advance?

Has anyone found a way to do the day 3-5 rapid antigen test that CDC requires for unvaccinated kids while at Disneyworld?

We're in Canada. The only option I've seen to "take with" is the Aeroplan options.

 

[mel2014]

Has anyone travelled to Disneyworld or planning to since the Nov 8 CDC changes took effect? I'm confused. Do unvaccinated kids travelling with vaccinated parents test 3 days (covid rapid antigen) in advance of boarding their flight or 1 day in advance?

Has anyone found a way to do the day 3-5 rapid antigen test that CDC requires for unvaccinated kids while at Disneyworld?

We're in Canada. The only option I've seen to "take with" is the Aeroplan options.

The CDC rules have an exception for unvaccinated children travelling with vaccinated adults that specifies they can test 3 days in advance:

"Children between the ages of 2 and 17 who are not fully vaccinated may board a flight to the United States with a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test conducted on a specimen collected no more than 3 days before departure (i.e., Qualifying Test for Fully Vaccinated) if traveling accompanied by fully vaccinated parents or guardians.

If traveling unaccompanied or if one or more of the parents or guardians accompanying the child is not fully vaccinated, the child must present a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test on a specimen collected no more than 1 day before departure. While children under 2 years of age are not required to get a test, CDC recommends a pre-departure test for these children whenever possible."

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
For testing in the U.S., I don't know if eMed delivers to Canada (or possibly you could have it delivered to your WDW hotel), but their Abbott Now tests are self-administered, proctored antigen tests:

https://www.emed.com/products/covid-at-home-testkit-six-pack
Ellume has a similar option:
https://www.ellumehealth.com/products/consumer-products/covid-home-test

 

[jenna1212]

CDC finally updated their website. Thanks!!!

 

[Minnie84]

The only testing requirement for both vaccinated adults and their unvaccinated children are 1. Test up to 3 days before entry to the US - rapid tests accepted and available if you are in ON or AB at walmart or costco or shoppers drugmart all for under $40. And 2. Test no more than 72 hours prior to your flight back to Canada. Must be a molecular test and can be done for free at Walgreens or BeeperMD will come to your hotel for free. There are no other times you need to be tested during your trip, nor do your children.

 

[jenna1212]

The only testing requirement for both vaccinated adults and their unvaccinated children are 1. Test up to 3 days before entry to the US - rapid tests accepted and available if you are in ON or AB at walmart or costco or shoppers drugmart all for under $40. And 2. Test no more than 72 hours prior to your flight back to Canada. Must be a molecular test and can be done for free at Walgreens or BeeperMD will come to your hotel for free. There are no other times you need to be tested during your trip, nor do your children.

In a CDC briefing Friedman says: "They still would be required to test both in what – both pre-departure, as we’ve discussed, and post-arrival they would be required to test." state.gov/briefings-foreign-press-centers/international-travel-vaccine-requirement

Her last comment is referring to the test requirement days 3-5. This is what is ommited under the Family FAQ question on the CDC site.

 

[Minnie84]

In a CDC briefing Friedman says: "They still would be required to test both in what – both pre-departure, as we’ve discussed, and post-arrival they would be required to test." state.gov/briefings-foreign-press-centers/international-travel-vaccine-requirement

Her last comment is referring to the test requirement days 3-5. This is what is ommited under the Family FAQ question on the CDC site.

The CDC has that just as a recommendation, not a requirement. As a Canadian who has travelled to both Disneyland and Disney World recently, I can tell you no one is asking for proof of anything, other than before you board a plane. And even then, you may not even be asked to show your documentation. Dont read too much into it. Test before your flight there and before your flight home. You can check out our Canadian DIS discussions as well. This is what all other Canadians have been doing and plan to do for upcoming trips.