UK-US travel, 2021/2022

[Plague]

Ive been getting my head around not going until June 2022 and Ive been looking at hotels in Dublin to do a staycation break in October. That plan is now scrapped, lol,

I've committed to my October trip to Gran Canaria (2 weeks today} while the dust settles on this announcement and we get more details. When I get back I'll start planning next year for WDW, but not sure if I'll go pre or post summer.

 

[Plague]

BAH Humbug LOL

I won't deny it. As far as Christmas is concerned I'm Scrooge, my wife is the opposite.
When it comes to money though ... completely the other way round

 

[mamamia2005]

I had a couple of nights in London pre Christmas planned out, seeing a show, afternoon tea etc as we would be off work / school anyways. That plan will have to sit on ice for another time now!

Come on CDC, let us know what the "granular level of detail" will be for 12 - 15 year olds!

 

[BadPinkTink]

I had a couple of nights in London pre Christmas planned out, seeing a show, afternoon tea etc as we would be off work / school anyways. That plan will have to sit on ice for another time now!

Come on CDC, let us know what the "granular level of detail" will be for 12 - 15 year olds!

Isnt it funny, all the staycation plans are just like nope, not interested any more, I'll go a bit longer without taking a break because now I KNOW I can defiantly go to USA again

 

[chefski]

I won't deny it. As far as Christmas is concerned I'm Scrooge, my wife is the opposite.
When it comes to money though ... completely the other way round

I get the money part my wife's like that also I spend what we have

 

[Mkaiser1]

I'm SO SO SO excited about this!! We've had this Christmas booked for almost a year and with every day passing was becoming increasingly pessimistic about it happening, but this pretty much means it's happening!!!

 

[Mkaiser1]

And the following quote pretty much confirms under 12s need no vaccine (as per US rules), and 12-18 year olds might need some further work to confirm either way.

"A White House source told the BBC that the question of whether people who have had the AstraZeneca vaccine or 12- to 18-year-olds who have only had one jab would be allowed in under the new rules was a level of "granular detail" that was still being worked out, though this would affect millions."

 

[chefski]

I'm SO SO SO excited about this!! We've had this Christmas booked for almost a year and with every day passing was becoming increasingly pessimistic about it happening, but this pretty much means it's happening!!!

Its like Christmas came early

 

[Mkaiser1]

Its like Christmas came early

I'm now on countdown - 29 days to go until we can book our table at Be Our Guest in MK on Christmas Day for Christmas Dinner!!!

 

[BadPinkTink]

Ive started a pre trip planning thread over in the Disneyland Community section. It will mainly be Disneyland and California specific info but I'm also posting updates about the removal of the travel ban, and what testing procedures are needed etc.

 

[chefski]

I'm now on countdown - 29 days to go until we can book our table at Be Our Guest in MK on Christmas Day for Christmas Dinner!!!

Well we will no doubt see you there (might not know you, or know we have seen you but) LOL that's the same idea I have for xmas day

 

[Mkaiser1]

Well we will no doubt see you there (might not know you, or know we have seen you but) LOL that's the same idea I have for xmas day

We should make a point of trying to meet to say hello and happy Christmas at least!

 

[chefski]

We should make a point of trying to meet to say hello and happy Christmas at least!

Sounds like a plan lets get everyone who is going to be in Be Our Guest from the board on Xmas Day to say Merry Xmas

 

[Mkaiser1]

Sounds like a plan lets get everyone who is going to be in Be Our Guest from the board on Xmas Day to say Merry Xmas

That would be amazing!!!

 

[scottishgirl1]

I am booked for Magic Kingdom for Xmas Day, no clue what ADRs I am booking yet, I am going to be a busy planner lol

 

[Mkaiser1]

I am booked for Magic Kingdom for Xmas Day, no clue what ADRs I am booking yet, I am going to be a busy planner lol

Maybe we could try and get a group of DisBoards folks in MK on Christmas Day to meet somewhere at a certain time (not necessarily in Be Our Guest) to all have a mass "MERRY CHRISTMAS".

 

[felice]

I'm trying to figure out what to do. I can't decide between December or January. Aer Lingus have stopped the Dublin to LAX direct flights, so I will need to fly to the East coast first and then get another flight to LAX. And then Disneyland. In December its all the Christmas overlays and decorations, with no refurbs and longer park hours. January has lower crowds but shorter park hours and lots of refurbs. Ive been to Disneyland Paris in February and I did have a good time in a low crowd , refurb season.

Oh goodness, I just need some more official info, like when in November the travel ban will be removed and what type of tests we need. Ive had the Irish airport testing information websites book marked for months now, lol.

You'll probably need at least a lateral flow test, they are cheaper than PCR tests. Ensure you have it done by a qualified medical professional too, rather than it being a self-test, which may well not be acceptable.

 

[chefski]

Maybe we could try and get a group of DisBoards folks in MK on Christmas Day to meet somewhere at a certain time (not necessarily in Be Our Guest) to all have a mass "MERRY CHRISTMAS".

I like that idea we could get a pic and post it (if everyone was Ok with a pic) if not a mass merry Christmas

 

[BadPinkTink]

You'll probably need at least a lateral flow test, they are cheaper than PCR tests. Ensure you have it done by a qualified medical professional too, rather than it being a self-test, which may well not be acceptable.

This is the information about testing.

I am in Dublin, and there are 2 private testing companies at Dublin airport.
Boots are also doing in store testing at the larger stores.

The tests cost between €59 and €149 depending on the company and type of test.

All three companies, Boots, and Randox and Rodoc at the airports are specifically for international travel and all provide the test results and a certificate

CDC Website Updated September 16 2021
Fully vaccinated international travelers arriving in the United States are still required to get tested 3 days before travel by air into the United States (or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in the past 3 months) and should still get tested 3-5 days after their trip.


CDC Website Updated July 6 2021
Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States

Why does the Order specify 3 days rather than 72 hours? What is considered 3 days?
The 3-day period is the 3 days before the flight’s departure. The Order uses a 3-day timeframe instead of 72 hours to provide more flexibility to the traveler. By using a 3-day window, test validity does not depend on the time of the flight or the time of day that the test was administered.

For example, if a passenger’s flight is at 1pm on a Friday, the passenger could board with a negative test that was taken any time on the prior Tuesday or after.

What types of SARS-CoV-2 test are acceptable under the Order?
Passengers must be tested with a viral test that could be either an antigen test or a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT). Examples of available NAATs for SARS-CoV-2 include but are not restricted to reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP), transcription-mediated amplification (TMA), nicking enzyme amplification reaction (NEAR), and helicase-dependent amplification (HDA). The test used must be authorized for use by the relevant national authority for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in the country where the test is administered. A viral test conducted for U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) personnel, including DOD contractors, dependents, and other U.S. government employees, and tested by a DOD laboratory located in a foreign country also meets the requirements of the Order.

Can I get a rapid test?
Rapid tests are acceptable as long as they are a viral test acceptable under the Order.

Does a self-test meet the conditions of the Order?
International air passengers traveling to the United States can use a self-test (sometimes referred to as home test) that meets the following criteria:

• The test must be a SARS-CoV-2 viral test (nucleic acid amplification test [NAAT] or antigen test) with Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• The testing procedure must include a telehealth service affiliated with the manufacturer of the test that provides real-time supervision remotely through an audio and video connection. Some FDA-authorized self-tests that include a telehealth service may require a prescription.
• The telehealth provider must confirm the person’s identity, observe the specimen collection and testing procedures, confirm the test result, and issue a report that meets the requirements of CDC’s Order (see “What information must be included in the test result?” below).
• Airlines and other aircraft operators must be able to review and confirm the person’s identity and the test result details. The passenger must also be able to present the documentation of test results to U.S. officials at the port of entry and local/state health departments, if requested.

For travelers who test positive, CDC recommends the telehealth provider report positive test results to relevant public health authorities in the traveler’s location following local requirements. The telehealth provider should also counsel the traveler on what they and their close contacts should do. This would include not traveling until they complete isolation (if infected) or quarantine (if exposed), in accordance with local requirements.

Some countries may restrict importation of tests that are not authorized or registered there. Travelers who are considering bringing a U.S.-authorized test with them for use outside of the United States should contact authorities at their destination for information before they travel.

What information must be included on the test result?
A test result must be in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy). The documentation must include:

1. Type of test (indicating it is a NAAT or antigen test)
2. Entity issuing the result (e.g. laboratory, healthcare entity, or telehealth service)
3. Specimen collection date. A negative test result must show the specimen was collected within the 3 days before the flight. A positive test result for documentation of recovery from COVID-19 must show the specimen was collected within the 3 months before the flight.
4. Information that identifies the person (full name plus at least one other identifier such as date of birth or passport number)
5. Test Result

 

[Bobby Mcbobbob]

A lot of local pharmacies are doing antigen testing for 25 to 40 euro in Ireland so no need to just focus on the 3 companies at the airport.