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Disney cruise passengers sue, claiming they caught coronavirus on board ship last year

Disney Cruise Line faces four lawsuits filed this past week by passengers from Arizona and Utah who claim they contracted COVID-19 during a cruise at the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, News 6 partner Florida Today reports. The plaintiffs in the case allege that Disney would not allow them to cancel or reschedule their cruise on the Fantasy cruise ship scheduled from March 7-14 last year despite concerns about the coronavirus and the passengers’ autoimmune conditions and compromised health. AdThe plaintiffs said normal activities remained open during the cruise and that passengers were often crowded together in small areas, despite the known risks. “No guests or crew reported symptoms of COVID-19 while aboard the Disney Fantasy during the March 7, 2020, sailing. In the lawsuits, the plaintiffs’ argument outlines how a previous coronavirus outbreak on a Carnival cruise ship infected 700 passengers, causing the ship to anchor at a Japanese harbor for two weeks.

Disney, Carnival cruise lines suspend sailings through May

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Both Disney and Carnival cruise lines have extended their suspensions on sailings for at least another month, according to updated travel advisories from the companies. Disney Cruise Line issued its latest COVID-19 travel alert on Wednesday, saying all departures have been halted through May and Disney Magic sailings will remain on pause through Aug. 10. AdDisney Wonder’s scheduled season also remains up in the air due to restrictions from the Canadian government, according to the cruise line. Disney cruise line officials said affected guests and travel agents will receive an email outlining details and next steps. Anyone who booked a Disney cruise through a travel agent should contact the agent directly.

Disney Cruise Line suspends cruises through April

ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line has now suspended sailings through April, according to its latest coronavirus travel alert. It has also suspended some departures into the following month. The cruise line announced that sailings aboard the Disney Fantasy are canceled through April 24 and vacations onboard the Disney Dream are suspended through April 30. The Disney Wonder will not be departing from any port until at least May 12. Disney added that it is working to continue to refine its protocols as it awaits further guidance from the CDC.

Disney cancels cruises through February due to pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line announced Friday that it has canceled its sailings through February due to the coronavirus pandemic. “As we continue to refine our protocols for our eventual return to service, we have decided to cancel all departures through February 28, 2021. Sailings are canceled onboard the Disney Magic through February 25; the Disney Wonder and Disney Dream through February 26; and the Disney Fantasy through February 27. Guests who have not paid their reservations in full will automatically receive a refund of what they have paid thus far. “Our team at Disney Cruise Line remains focused on the health and well-being of our guests and team members.

Coronavirus: Disney Cruise Line suspends all departures through end of January 2021

[TRENDING: Another vaccine ‘highly effective’ | Man wrestles gator to save dog | Box installed at fire station for abandoned babies]“Our team at Disney Cruise Line remains focused on the health and well-being of our Guests and team members. Additional sailings are canceled for the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder and Disney Dream through February 1 and the Disney Fantasy through February 6. All new: 🚢Disney Cruise Line extends suspension of all departures through Jan. 31, 2021 @DisneyCruise | Here are the dates impacted. Affected guests and travel agents will receive an email from Disney Cruise Line outlining details and next steps. Those who booked directly with Disney Cruise Line and have questions after receiving their email should call 866-325-6685 or 407-566-7797.

Disney Cruise Line extends cancellations through mid-December

Disney Cruise Line is extending its cancellations of sailings through mid-December. On its website, a statement titled “Disney Cruise Line Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Alert,” said, “As we continue to refine health and safety protocols for our future return to service and await direction from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Disney Cruise Line has decided to further extend its suspension of new sailings.”Disney officials said all cruises are canceled for the Disney Fantasy through at least Dec. 6. For other ships, like the Disney Dream and Wonder, cancellations are in effect through Dec. 11. [TRENDING: ‘God, forgive me:’ Mom arrested on murder charge | Trump pushes for $1,200 direct payments | Daylight Saving Time debate]Previously, the cruise line canceled its sailings through November, but as cases of COVID-19 continued to rise and the hunt for a vaccine continues, the cruise line decided to extend the cancellations to keep guests and employees safe. Anyone who booked a cruise before the cancellations will receive a full refund, Disney officials said.

Disney Cruise Line suspends additional sailings, some through fall

All rights reserved)ORLANDO, Fla. Disney Cruise Line announced it was suspending additional sailings Monday due to the coronavirus pandemic. The cruise line suspended the following:Disney Magic sailings through Oct. 2. Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy sailings through July 27. Guests and travel agents will receive an email from Disney Cruise Line outlining details and next steps. Below is a list of Disney Cruise Line departures that have been affected.

Jury awards $4 million to Disney Cruise Line worker

PORT CANAVERAL, FL – A Florida jury has decided that a Disney Cruise Line worker deserves $4 million from the company based on her claim that she got inadequate medical care from ship doctors after she was hit by a car during a port of call. The Brevard County jury earlier this month ordered the cruise line to pay Maria Ana Reis Martins the judgment. The Miami Herald reports that it included $2 million for lost earnings, $1 million for pain and suffering and $1 million for punishment. It is the first time that Disney Cruise Line has a lost a personal injury case involving a ship worker in a jury trial, said Julio Ayala, Martins' attorney. A phone message seeking comment left with the cruise line on Tuesday wasn’t immediately returned.