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If you’re flying this summer, you’re likely looking for the cheapest price you can possibly find.
Southwest Planes
Traveling isn’t cheap right now, but there ARE still deals out there, and we’re always watching for them to help you save. If you’ve been searching and searching, but haven’t found anything yet, there’s a new Southwest deal online happening for only one more day you need to see ASAP.
If you’re planning on traveling to Disney World this summer, there are some things you NEED to know.
Cinderella Castle
Of course, you can expect LOTS of heat so you’ll want to pack for that. You’ll also want to be prepared for how hurricane season might impact your plans. Plus, there are new restaurants and experiences to look for. But before you get to any of that, you have to GET to Disney World and there are some key things about travel in the US in general that could affect your decisions.
There are just over 2 weeks left in 2022, so now is the perfect time to start planning your 2023 travel.
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If you’re looking for a last-minute big Christmas surprise, a pair of plane tickets to a new location (or back to Disney!) might just be the gift you’ve been searching for. And Southwest Airlines has a couple of major announcements that might affect your upcoming travel plans!
Traveling has been a bit up in the air lately, if you’ll pardon the pun!
Travel is a bit complicated at the moment
There have been major issues with flying in the United States, from pilot shortages to canceled flights. Gas prices are making travel by car more expensive as well. So, you might be thinking that the best way to vacation this summer is by going abroad. But, there are some major issues with that as well that involve getting your hands on a passport. So, let’s break down why getting a passport can be difficult in the U.S. right now.
With the 4th of July just around the corner, officials are expecting this weekend to bring travel to near pre-pandemic levels.
4th of July Crowds at Animal Kingdom in 2021
Many airlines are being forced to reduce, delay, or cancel flights as they face a shortage of workers, and with gas prices continuing to fluctuate, travel is still uncertain despite the high numbers of Americans expected to travel this summer. With a holiday weekend just days away, airlines are already canceling flights en masse, which does not bode well for travelers taking to the sky soon.
Let’s face it — driving to Disney World can be expensive!
Cars heading into the Magic Kingdom parking lot
Gas prices are very high right now in the United States, including around Disney World. Driving can also take a long time depending on where you’re coming from, cutting into time that you could be spending exploring the parks or relaxing at your hotel. But, when it comes to traveling to Disney World right now, driving could actually be your best option. So, let’s talk about why you still might want to drive to Disney World.
The 4th of July was already a holiday that many people traveled for, but now, after two years of travel restrictions, many Americans are eager to hit the road.
Fourth of July photo op in 2021
More people traveling towards the end of this month and beginning of next month will lead to larger crowds at many major tourist attractions, including the Disney parks. So what can you expect if you’re traveling over 4th of July weekend?
Air travel has been changing a lot lately.
Flying high
Mask requirements changed, flight routes have been taken away and added in some areas, new airlines have been introduced, and some airlines are even trying to merge. There have been issues with canceled flights recently, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change any time soon.
This weekend marks the beginning of summer…as well as the summer travel season.
Will you be flying to Disney World this summer?
Florida tourism is already breaking records this year, and this weekend alone, over 2 million Floridians are expected to travel. However, although travel demand is up, there are still some factors — including the ongoing global pandemic, high gas prices, and inflation — that might make travel for many more challenging this summer. Plus it might be a little harder to find flights to Orlando soon on one airline.
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
Summer in Disney World = more people.
Crowd levels in the Magic Kingdom
Summer vacation is quickly approaching, and we’ve already seen record high gas prices (that are continuing to climb), as Orlando International Airport continues to see busy travel days, as well.
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