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Renting A Car Could Cost MORE Than Disney World Tickets — Here’s Why

If you’ve paid attention to travel news recently, you may have noticed that demand for travel is on the rise. And if you’ve traveled at all recently and needed a rental car, you may have run into an eye-popping realization: rental cars have gotten REALLY expensive. In fact, News 6 Orlando has reported that your rental car could actually wind up costing MORE than your airline ticket.

Magic Kingdom Entrance

Bringing a car to Disney World is already a pricey decision, with hidden costs like those pesky overnight hotel fees adding up over the length of your stay. And with Disney World expected to be a bit crowded this summer, upping demand for rental cars in the Orlando area even more, renting a car could only cost you MORE than you’re anticipating.

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The Travel Update You’re Not Even Talking About that WILL Affect Trips This Year

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It’s been over a year since the global health crisis first began to shutter businesses around the world, including the United States.

Flying to Orlando

The current health situation has had a huge impact on a number of industries — including the air travel industry. Demand dropped so prices did too, but those low ticket fares can’t last forever. You might not be thinking about the future of airfares, but, if you’re looking to go to Disney World (or anyway on a plane!) soon, you need to.

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NEWS: New Transportation Service Will Replace Disney’s Magical Express

By Taylor 75 Comments

Disney’s Magical Express service is being discontinued in 2022.

Magical Express

The shuttle currently provides free transportation for Disney resort guests between the Orlando International Airport and Disney property. We’ve taken a look at the best alternative options for you, and Mears released a statement indicating that they would continue to provide transportation services even after the Magical Express is gone. Now, we have a better idea of what that could look like.

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Flying to Disney World from the UK? We’ve Got Some News!

By Lydia Storks 3 Comments

If you fly to Disney World, there’s a lot you need to know right now!

Orlando International Airport

Most airlines have implemented new health and safety measures to deal with the pandemic. Also, Disney’s Magical Express service to and from the Orlando International Airport is being discontinued at the end of this year. On top of that, several new flight options are coming soon to Orlando, including some to the UK!

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News: Rapid COVID-19 Testing Now Available at the Orlando International Airport

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Orlando travelers now have a new location to access COVID-19 testing.

©Orlando International Airport

Last month we reported that the Orlando International Airport (MCO) would be offering COVID tests soon due to a trial program between the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board and AdventHealth. Now, testing is officially available at MCO.

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The BEST Ways to Get to Disney World When the Magical Express Is Gone

By Kelly Oliveros 91 Comments

Disney announced yesterday that their Magical Express bus service from the Orlando International Airport to the Disney World Resort hotels will be discontinued in 2022.

Disney World

If you’ve relied on Disney’s Magical Express for all of your transportation needs between the airport and Disney World, you might already be thinking about what other transportation options you’ll be able to use once Magical Express is discontinued. 2022 might be a while away, but it’s never too early to start planning! So, today we’re breaking down some of the BEST ways to get to Disney World once Magical Express is discontinued.

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NEWS: Mears Releases Statement on Disney’s Magical Express Service Ending

By Quincy Stanford 52 Comments

Our options for getting to Disney World are going to look a little different next year.

Disney’s Magical Express Sign

We just reported that Disney’s Magical Express will be discontinued in 2022, but that doesn’t mean that a similar option won’t be available. Mears, the company that operates Magical Express, has released a statement on the announcement.

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BREAKING: Disney World’s Magical Express Service Will Be Discontinued in 2022

By Quincy Stanford 151 Comments

Big changes lie ahead for Disney World guests.

Disney World

For sometime, Disney World Resort guests have used the Disney World Magical Express to travel to and from the airport. Soon, this option will no longer be available. Here’s what we know.

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Frontier Airlines Will Resume 9 Routes to Orlando International Airport This Month!

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It’s been several months since Disney World reopened its gates to the public.

©Frontier

Airports and airlines are beginning to adjust their health and safety regulations as events unfold. Restrictions are easing up on international travel and airports are implementing new protocols. Just this week we reported on a fancy new system that monitors crowd levels and cleaning frequency. Guests visiting Florida for a trip to Disney World will have more flight options if they choose to fly with Frontier Airlines.

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NEWS: The Orlando International Airport Testing a New Way to Control CROWDS!

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Traveling can be very stressful, especially right now.

That’s why many locations like the Orlando International Airport (MCO) have put several health and safety measures in place. Their employees are required to wear masks, and MCO will soon be among the locations to offer rapid testing for COVID-19 on-site. Now, the airport is piloting a new system to help guests stay physically distanced while at their gate, and we’ve got the details!

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