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Many guests that fly to Disney World travel through the nearby Orlando International Airport.
Orlando International Airport
Recently, Orlando International Airport has undertaken a number of initiatives aimed at increasing the safety of passengers and employees, including new crowd control measures, sanitation technology, and on-site testing.
This holiday season is sure to be a strange one as the country continues to grapple with the global health crisis. The holidays tend to be a time for travel so that family and friends can come together.
Flight from Orlando
We’ve already seen this with crowds in Disney World this week (until today that is), and Disney Park Pass reservations have begun to fill up for the weeks surrounding Christmas. As COVID-19 cases continue to be a concern, airlines are preparing for a busy holiday season while wrestling with health and safety concerns.
The world has certainly changed a lot in the last year, and the travel industry is a major example of this.
Flight from Orlando
Airlines were one of the types of businesses that were highly affected by the global health crisis and resulting closures. Now, as the industry starts to return and a COVID-19 vaccine may be on the horizon, one airline is looking to the future for how best to keep passengers safe — and it might surprise you.
The global health crisis has hit airlines particularly hard, but many in the industry believe that offering COVID-19 testing at airports could help bring more passengers back onto planes.
Orlando International Airport
Some airports have already started doing this, while others are in the process of adding COVID-19 testing areas to their facilities. AFAR has compiled a list of current facilities in airports as well as a list of which airports are getting testing soon.
Having a list of airports offering testing options is great; but why does this matter for you? Well, on a broad level, testing facilities in more airports may encourage air travel to open further — including expanding flights to and from airports close to U.S. and International Disney parks. That’s a big deal for many Disney fans, especially those living outside of the United States.
But secondarily, more testing facilities means more travelers are able to bypass the implemented 14-day quarantines in many areas if they test negative in the airport. This could greatly affect routes that many people travel in order to enjoy a shorter vacation rather than a long-term stay; something many of us do when we visit Disney World.
The global health crisis continues to affect the travel industry. As it stands, many international airlines haven’t yet resumed flights to the US. Thus, it’s more difficult for international guests to get to Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
And although some governments are starting to consider how to resume select flights to and from the US soon, it may take up to a year or longer for international airlines to do so.
UPDATED: August 6th
Disney World has reopened — but that doesn’t mean that everyone will get their chance to head back to the parks.
Walt Disney World Resort entrance
First of all, only those with valid admission PLUS a Disney Park Pass reservation, are eligible to visit the parks at this time. Beyond that, there are a number of restrictions on travel for international AND domestic visitors. We’re taking a look at all of the states that have a travel advisory into or out of Florida to help you understand how that could impact your ability to visit Disney World!
Disney World is reopening, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get there.
Orlando International Airport
Travel is still significantly hindered and discouraged as a result of the global health crisis, especially when it comes to international travel. The various travel restrictions and bans around the world definitely make it difficult to get to the United States from many countries. Now, we have an update on travel between the United States and the European Union.
With the global health crisis changing the way that people think about public safety, a lot of industries are changing the way they do things.
Orlando International Airport
One of the affected industries has been air travel. Now, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reworking how it screens passengers.
The global health crisis made an impact on the travel industry as a whole.
Star Wars United Airlines Plane ©United Airlines
Airlines and travel hubs around the world are suffering in particular and for those of us who use air travel as our preferred or only transportation option to the Disney parks, this can be confusing and may cause some worry. European airlines have started to make significant cuts to remain afloat and despite a $25 billion airline rescue package in the US, some domestic companies are doing the same.
The global health crisis seems to be having a ripple effect in pretty much every industry around the world.
Star Wars United Airlines Plane
Of course, this ripple is going to inevitably have an effect on the way our next Disney vacation looks — and it might affect it in some surprising ways. Beyond how different things may be IN the parks, getting to Disney World or Disneyland could look a little different as well.
We’re taking a look at the recent Federal Aid plan that includes a $25 billion Airline Rescue Package. How could that affect your trip to Disney? Let’s find out.
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