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If you’ve ever had a long layover with kids at the Orlando International Airport, then what the airport just opened is your new favorite thing.
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Three family zones throughout the airport will open this year, and the first zone just opened last week!
Spirit Airlines was a popular budget airline for getting to and from Orlando, but it abruptly closed on May 2nd, leaving nearly 1,000 flights from Orlando Airport canceled.
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Hundreds of thousands of budget flyers relied on Spirit for their Disney World vacations and general travel. A campaign has even been created to revive Spirit Airlines! But just in case the beloved yellow Airbus is gone for good, here are four great alternatives for your next Orlando trip.
Did you know there’s another place in Orlando besides Disney World where you can meet a mermaid?
We just met a mermaid!
SEA LIFE Orlando is a huge aquarium located in Orlando’s ICON Park, right in front of The Orlando Eye. They have tons of exhibits featuring marine life and experiences. Now, you can meet a mermaid at the popular aquarium, and that’s exactly what we did!
Flying has many specific rules, and some of them you won’t know until you’re there at the airport or on the flight, especially if you haven’t flown in a while, or it’s new to you.
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Don’t worry, that’s why we’re here! We fly and travel ALL the time, and even when we’re not, we keep up with all the latest news so you can feel up-to-date and prepared before your trip begins. One of the essentials we say are VERY important for your Disney World trips are none other than portable chargers, because trust us, your phone WILL die in the parks otherwise. However, when you’re flying with it, there’s a rule you CANNOT break!
If you’re anything like us, your jaws probably hit the floor when it was announced earlier this week that Spirit Airlines had gone under overnight, and now, we’re here to tell you that another prominent travel option could be in trouble as well.
Brightline Train Station
The Brightline train runs multiple different routes around Florida, making travel much easier for those who don’t prefer to drive, can’t drive anymore for any reason, or who don’t like to fly. While there have been talks of a west coast expansion, and last year there were talks of Brightline using a $400 million bond to pay for the “design, development, acquisition, construction” of a rail system towards Tampa, it’s now looking like things may not be working out as the company wanted.
So much has happened in the aviation industry in the past week, and a lot of it hasn’t been great news.
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Most notably, popular budget airline Spirit Airlines officially went under and ceased all operations overnight, leaving a gap in affordable flights offered for travelers. However, now there’s some good news for flyers who are traveling in or out of Orlando International Airport — two airlines have now added new routes!
Everyone knows Delta Airlines for their quality service, operational reliability, and comfortable seats. But our favorite thing about flying Delta is by far the free Biscoff cookies!
These guys might be the only reason we fly Delta! ©Delta
If you’re also a fellow Biscoff fan, then we have to break some terrible news to you. According to USA Today, Delta is changing its snack policy!
From flight prices to checked bag rules, 2026 has been a strict and tougher year for traveling!
Baggage claim!
We have been getting a lot of news regarding flights in 2026, and it doesn’t look like there are any signs of it slowing down. Based on how everything has gone this year so far, there are some things you need to be aware of if you’re bringing a checked bag.
Disney Visa Cards are well-known for their Disney perks. From travel deals and ticket discounts to merchandise savings, there are a lot of perks to taking a Disney trip as a Disney Visa Cardholder.
Disney Visa
The only issue: What happens if you don’t want to take a Disney trip?
There are certain rules you need to follow when you step onto an airplane to fly somewhere (like maybe that Disney World vacation). For example, the rules for carry-on luggage, as well as your personal item, are something that airlines typically enforce.
Do you know the new rules about flying with portable chargers?
You also need to follow rules when you’re actually on that airplane, but a certain restriction is now in effect with American Airlines. This involves the rules revolving around portable chargers.
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