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The global health crisis had a major effect on travel in 2020 and 2021.
Orlando International Airport
Still, travel has been reaching more and more normal levels. Despite the fact that there is a lull in traffic right now, it seems that the Orlando International Airport may see significant crowds for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Are you ready for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? We’re SO excited!
Cinderella Castle’s 50th anniversary makeover
We’ve taken a look at a TON of fun celebrations coming for this massive anniversary like the refurbishment of park icons, NEW fireworks, and a LOT more. Now, Disney has announced that the celebrations will even extend OUTSIDE of Disney World… .
Whether you’re headed to Disney World or elsewhere, there have been some challenges when it comes to travel recently.
Orlando International Airport Spring Break Crowds
As the demand for travel returns, airports and airlines have been contending with some staffing issues in the wake of the global health crisis. Now, TSA screenings have surpassed 2019 levels as we near the 4th of July.
Flying to Disney World soon?
Airplane
We keep you posted on anything that may affect your trip, from transportation to your Disney World hotel to airport news. And if you’re flying on Southwest Airlines, there’s an update you’ll want to know about.
As the country continues to reopen, travel is on the rise.
Flying to Orlando
Theme parks like Disney World are increasing capacity as demand soars to pre-pandemic levels. And as a result, we’re already expecting BIG summer crowds. But if you’re planning a trip in the next few months, you’ll want to be aware that you may find that travel is actually more expensive now than it was last year. Here’s why.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, policy changes continue to be made.
Flying to Orlando
Recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order suspending all local COVID-19 restrictions. In practice, this affects enforceability of local COID-19 regulations, like the Orange County mask mandate. Disney World has already responded to that order, and now, the Orlando International Airport has done the same.
Good news if you’re flying into Orlando!
Flying to Orlando
You might know the Orlando International Airport (MCO) for its little Disney touches: after all, the Magical Express drops you off and picks you up there, and the airport has its own Magic of Disney store! But now, something NEW is on the way.
Over the past several months, demand for travel has risen. 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, back in April of this year, News 6 Orlando 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 holiday crowds making their way to the parks and free services like Disney’s Magical Express coming to an end, you could find an increased demand for rental cars in the Orlando area, and renting a car could cost you MORE than you’re anticipating.
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.
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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