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2025 is just a few weeks away, and that means 2025 travel is around the corner!
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It may feel like you had all the time in the world to plan your vacations for the upcoming year, but now they’ll be here before you know it. Lucky for you, we keep an eye on all the latest travel news and deals because we know that finding good flight prices can be HARD. We’ve got good news if you’re flying though — a new deal just dropped you won’t want to miss!
So you’ve done it…you’ve finally planned that Disney World holiday trip you’ve always dreamed of.
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You’ve figured out where you’re staying and you’ve bought tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or Jollywood Nights. You’ve made plans to see the fun gingerbread displays at Disney World hotels. You’re ready to eat ALL the things at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and enjoy the Candlelight Processional. However, if you haven’t yet booked your flight to Disney World, it could be a bit more difficult this year than in previous years.
Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
Orlando International Airport
More than 50,000 flights alone were expected this past Tuesday, with more happening later in the week, particularly AFTER the holiday as folks fly home from their travel destinations like Disney World. The TSA even recently shared a warning and some preparation tips about flying this week. However, you could still run into some problems at Orlando International Airport if you’re flying today: multiple flight delays have been reported.
Winter travel may be in your future.
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As the holiday travel season nears, iconic budget airline Southwest Airlines is offering a brand-new holiday deal, with flights into December as LOW as $69!
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’ve probably already figured out some of the basics, like how long you’re visiting, where you’re going to stay, where you’re going to eat, and what kind of park tickets to get.
Frontier Plane at the Orlando Airport
However, one of the biggest decisions you can make during your planning is HOW you’ll be traveling to Disney World. For most, that means flying into Orlando International Airport. The good news is that new flights are getting added to the airport every day, including some upcoming seasonal and returning flights.
It is almost Halloween, which means Disney World is about to transform into a winter wonderland as it prepares for the holiday season.
Christmas is almost here!
There is so much to experience during the holiday season at Disney World. On select nights, Magic Kingdom hosts Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Jollywood Nights is returning once again this year on select nights in Hollywood Studios. Plus, you can experience the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. There is so much to see and do, and if you are planning to visit for the holidays, we have tips on when you should start booking your holiday trip to Orlando!
In Central Florida, we’re preparing for a major storm.
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Hurricane Milton is set to roll through the state in the next few days, and businesses and residents are prepping to deal with the fallout. Theme parks have modified procedures and booking policies, while government officials are encouraging people to take Tuesday to gather supplies. But if you’re taking a flight out, what do things look like at the airport?
A lot of changes are coming to Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Plane
The good news is that one of those changes is NOT charging for checked bags: the airline recently confirmed free checked bags are here to stay. However, big changes are coming to how you board a Southwest flight, including assigned seating which will become available in 2025, which has caused a little controversy with its customers. New premium seating options are also on the way, as are changes at airports. Southwest also recently announced it will be cutting routes from the nation’s largest airport.
Hurricane Helene is set to arrive in the Gulf Coast of Florida later this evening. Ahead of its arrival, the Orlando area is currently under a Tornado Watch and Tropical Storm Warning.
Orlando International Airport
As a result, Disney World has closed Typhoon Lagoon today, as well as its miniature golf courses, and canceled tonight’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Universal Orlando has also closed Volcano Bay and canceled tonight’s Halloween Horror Nights. Now, we’re starting to see the hurricane’s impact on flights in the year: Over 100 flights have been delayed at Orlando International Airport with 70 flights already canceled.
Southwest is having another sale with fares as low as $49 one way!
Southwest Airlines at the Orlando Airport
If you are traveling this fall or winter, you will want to check out this new sale to see if you can save some money.
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