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Orlando Airport Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Crowd Levels During Holiday Period

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many businesses around the world and has had tremendous impacts on the travel industry.

Orlando International Airport

We’ve been looking for updates regarding travel, especially when it comes to crowd levels at Orlando International Airport. Recently, we also shared some details about how Orlando International Airport was expecting to exceed pre-pandemic crowd levels during the Labor Day weekend. So, just what did the travel levels look like at Orlando’s airport during this holiday?

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Orlando International Airport Expected to Exceed Pre-Pandemic Crowd Levels This Weekend

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Crowds at Disney World have been surprisingly low for this time of year, and there are many things we could attribute to that.

Low crowds at Magic Kingdom

Between kids going back to school, the Delta variant, and the upcoming 50th anniversary we can see why the parks have been less busy as of late. However, that may not last much longer. [Read more…]

Disney Cruise Line Changes Select COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Policies

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Disney Cruise Line has resumed sailing and more sailings are set to take place soon.

The Disney Magic

This Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wonder all have upcoming sailings and Disney has been developing and updating health and safety guidelines for those onboard. Now, there’s been a major update to the timeline for health requirements for Disney cruises.

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Orlando Airport Expects MAJOR Crowds Labor Day Weekend

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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.

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TSA Reports Lowest Airport Screenings Since May

By Jess Landers 1 Comment

We’ve been reporting on the low crowds at Disney World recently, which has led to some shockingly low ride wait times.

Low crowds

But, it seems Disney World is not the only place experiencing low crowds, as air travel in the United States seems to also now be seeing a decrease in travelers.

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NEWS: CDC Asks People to Avoid Labor Day Travel

By Sara McOmber 2 Comments

COVID-19 cases are rising across the country.

Mask signage

And with many kids returning to school and the fact that there still isn’t a vaccine available for kids under 12 years old, the CDC is concerned about travel this Labor Day weekend. They’ve recommended that unvaccinated people not travel at all, and vaccinated people should consider the risks before doing so.

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E.U. Removes U.S. from Safe Travel List Due to Covid Concerns

By Madison Owens 3 Comments

Things continue to change in regard to the global pandemic.

Indoor Mask Sign

Indoor mask recommendations are back, mask and vaccination requirements have been seen in select locations around the U.S., and new case numbers have broken records in places like Florida. Now, there is an update on international travel for tourists from the United States.

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Do You Feel Safe Eating Indoors in Disney World Right Now? Thousands of Our Readers Respond

By Kelly Oliveros 23 Comments

Many restaurants around Disney World have reopened, including some big fan-favorites like ‘Ohana, Boma, and more.

Inside Boma

Some of the restaurants offer exclusively indoor seating. Others might have outdoor seating or some combination of the two. The situation with COVID-19 and Disney’s own health and safety policies have changed over the past several months when it comes to many things, including dining. That made us wonder whether our readers feel comfortable dining indoors in Disney World right now. So, we went straight to the source and asked them. Here’s what they had to say.

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