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When Google searches show a MASSIVE 2600% increase in travel to Disney World, the tourism industry takes heed!
Magic of Disney at Orlando International Aiport
As people start to ease back into “normal” travel and begin planning vacations again, several more airlines are adding flights to Orlando International Airport to better link Disney World with the rest of the country — and the globe!
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It’s been over a year since the global health crisis first began to shutter businesses around the world, including the United States.
Flying to Orlando
The current health situation has had a huge impact on a number of industries — including the air travel industry. Demand dropped so prices did too, but those low ticket fares can’t last forever. You might not be thinking about the future of airfares, but, if you’re looking to go to Disney World (or anyway on a plane!) soon, you need to.
We’ve been sharing lots of updates about the upcoming Brightline rail service that’s expanding its service in Florida.
©Brightline
Once completed, the high-speed train’s newest route will be able to bring guests directly to Disney Springs from Orlando International Airport. The train also connects to spots in Southern Florida, like Miami, Boca Raton, and more. We’ve speculated how much the train will cost, reported its projected timeline, and now, we’re getting a closer look at the progress it’s made!
If you fly to Disney World, there’s a lot you need to know right now!
Orlando International Airport
Most airlines have implemented new health and safety measures to deal with the pandemic. Also, Disney’s Magical Express service to and from the Orlando International Airport is being discontinued at the end of this year. On top of that, several new flight options are coming soon to Orlando, including some to the UK!
Spring break has seen a surge in travelers to Disney World, and Florida in general, and the TSA just recorded the highest number of passenger screenings in nearly a year.
Magic Kingdom Crowds
As more and more people return to travel, more airlines are adding direct flights to Orlando International Airport!
There’s no doubt that it is a busy time if you are traveling to Disney World.
Orlando International Airport
While we’ve seen Disney World pretty crowded this week with all four parks at capacity, it wasn’t totally what we expected. And, if you find yourself flying to Disney World in the next few weeks, you can expect the airports to be fairly busy as well.
If all goes to plan, we could be riding a train from Orlando International Airport directly to Disney World in the future.
Would You Take a Train to Disney World? ©Brightline
But, that’s the thing — there’s still a LOT left to plan. Recently, we shared that one division from the State of Florida essentially set a deadline for Brightlight to meet when it comes to some necessary agreements and plans for its route from the airport through a Disney station and on to Tampa. Today, we got an update on those plans, potential complications, and when the train to Disney World could be operating!
How do you get from the airport to Disney World? Take Disney’s Magical Express, hop in a taxi, book a rental car?
Would You Take a Train to Disney World? ©Brightline
Well, the way you get to Disney World might be changing soon. Last year, Disney announced that its Magical Express transportation would be discontinued beginning in 2022. But, a Brightline train is set to connect Orlando International Airport to Disney Springs, and was originally targeting a 2023 opening date. It seems that opening date may now be delayed until 2026. But, how will you get yourself and ALL of your luggage from Disney Springs to your Disney hotel? Here are our thoughts.
Part of Disney World trip planning involves figuring out how you’re going to get there!
Cinderella Castle
And, depending on where you live, you have to decide whether you’re driving or flying. Many guests might feel that flying is easier and faster, but some airlines in some locations still don’t have direct flights to Orlando.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, there have been many changes to the way that we travel.
©Disney
We recently learned that vaccine passports could be required for air travel and events, and that a negative test is required for international travelers coming to the U.S. Now, the United States is considering a COVID-19 testing requirement for domestic air travel.
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