Disney Cruise Line delays Port Canavarel test sailing
The test sailing of the Disney Dream from Port Canaveral on June 29 has been delayed due to COVID-19 test results, according to a report in the Orlando Sentinel.
“We are delaying our simulation cruise due to a small number of inconsistent COVID-19 test results, which are considered positive by the CDC,” according to an official statement from Disney. “The rigorous health and safety protocols we have in place helped us identify the situation, though the test results were ultimately negative.”
The Disney Dream was to head out on a two-night test sail on June 29 as part of the cruise line’s efforts to received a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conditional sailing certificate. The goal was to head out with a 100% vaccinated crew.
Disney has not yet rescheduled the a test sail, however, it could work around the CDC’s “conditional sail order since a federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against the CDC from enforcing it in Florida,” the Orlando Sentinel reported.
According to an official statement from Disney: “The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently approved our application to conduct a simulation cruise aboard the Disney Dream on June 29. This is an important next step toward our gradual and responsible resumption of service in U.S. waters. While we continue to work closely with the CDC to refine our new health and safety protocols, it will take some time to bring our Crew back on board and prepare our ships to welcome Guests once again. Therefore, it is necessary for us to cancel Disney Dream departures through August 6, 2021, Disney Fantasy departures through August 28, 2021, Disney Wonder departures through September 19, 2021, and Disney Magic departures in the US through November 4, 2021.”
