New French COVID Updates Impact Disneyland Paris

There are new French COVID-19 vaccination requirements that impact travel to Disneyland Paris. Now, the French government requires vaccination to access cultural events, theme parks, ski lifts, dining locations, and more.

The government passed the bill on Sunday, January 16, 2022, and it will go into effect by Friday, January 21, 2022. Therefore, if you are planning to travel to Disneyland Paris, or anywhere in France, please take into account the following information.

Health Pass Becomes Legal Vaccine Pass

Europe passed the EU Digital COVID Certificate last summer, in order to allow EU citizens to travel throughout the EU countries. Therefore, anyone who 1.) is fully vaccinated, 2.) had COVID-19 in the past, or 3.) shows a negative COVID-19 test result can cross the borders as EU citizens.

France had a Health Pass, which allowed access to restaurants, bars, cafés, malls, cinemas, long-distance buses, and trains. However, now the French Health Pass turned into a Vaccine Pass, and people must be vaccinated to access the same events. A negative COVID-19 test result is no longer enough.

The Changes

Nothing changes for fully-vaccinated French citizens. However, unvaccinated individuals may not eat out, attend cultural events or travel long-distance.

Theme parks require the new pass, as well. Hence, the pass impacts travel plans for Disneyland Paris.

Exceptions include:

Children (ages 12-16) must use a Health Pass; therefore, a negative COVID-19 test updates their requirements.
Unvaccinated individuals may use long-distance buses and trains (and planes) for an “imperative reason of a family or health nature.” Therefore, a negative test result is allowed for emergencies.
Doctors may exempt people from required vaccinations.

Photot: Disneyland Paris

Visitors to France

So, this new French COVID-19 requirement complicates travelers for those out of the country, since their vaccination status may not be valid in France. Here are the specifics.

Photo: Disneyland Paris

Anyone vaccinated with a WHO-approved vaccine, but not an EMA-approved vaccine must have at least one EMA-approved dose. Then, they obtain the Vaccine Pass.

Photo: Disney

The United Kingdom and the United States travelers can show their vaccination status in the NHS app. Then, they go to French pharmacies to convert their vaccination certificates.

Photo: Disneyland Paris

Foreign travelers show a vaccination certificate from any country. At this time, the pass does not require boosters, but that will likely change.

Photo: Disneyland Paris

Also, France may require all travelers from a non-EU country to present a negative COVID-19 test result. This stands even for vaccinated individuals.

Photo: deadline.com

Continuous Updates

So, MickeyBlog continues to keep you updated on all Disney travel news. Other areas continue to update their travel requirements, along with the new French COVID-19 information, so stay connected!

Article Information: www.forbes.com

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