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Winter travel may be in your future.
Southwest plane
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.Â
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.
As you plan for your upcoming Disney World vacation, you likely have lots of reservations to make, hotels to book, and airline tickets to buy.
Magic Kingdom
Planning a trip to Disney World can be a chore, and finding the best value for your trip can be a monumental task, especially for plane tickets. Knowing when to purchase your airline tickets to get a great deal can be tricky. But occasionally airlines will run some awesome limited-time deals that you need to be quick to take advantage of!
While it is only September, the time to plan for the holiday season is fast approaching. There is so much to see and do in Disney World for the holidays including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney Jollywood Nights, and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
Christmas in Magic Kingdom
In addition to these special events, there is also festive decor up all around Disney World, exclusive food and drink to discover, and so much more. There is something magical about the holidays at Disney World, and if you are planning on heading to the parks for the holidays, you need to keep reading!
Feeling like you just need to get away? We know the feeling.
Save on flights right now!
And, that’s why we’re constantly sharing the latest deals for Disney vacations, from finding savings on hotels and tickets to special events, too. Not only that, but you can also often save on your FLIGHTS! No matter which airline you typically fly, we’re on the hunt for the latest sales to get you where you need to be without breaking the bank.
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