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Budget Airlines Are Canceling Routes to the Orlando Airport – Should We Be Worried?

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So many of us choose to fly when we go to Disney World, which generally means flying into Orlando International Airport.

Orlando Airport

Most of us are also pretty dutiful in checking airfare prices, looking for deals, and scoring the best prices we can for those flights. That’s where the budget airlines come in. But recently, we’ve noticed a troubling trend. Some budget airlines are cutting routes to Orlando International Airport (MCO). So we have to ask — is this going to continue, and should we be concerned?

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We’re Reviewing 12 VIRAL Snacks from the Disney World of Gas Stations

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It’s widely known as the “Disney World of Gas Stations” for a reason.

Buc-ee’s

Yes, we’re here today to talk about Buc-ee’s! The iconic gas station was once a Texas-exclusive, but is now spreading like wildfire all over the southeast. What makes it so iconic, you ask? Well, for one — it’s HUGE. In true Texas fashion, it’s bigger than all its competitors and boasts over 100 gas pumps at most locations, car washes, roomy and clean restrooms, and so much food, snacks, and merchandise that it’s almost overwhelming. The chain has gone viral in recent years for the food, and while we’d had a few things here and there on roadtrips, we felt it was time to do an actual REVIEW now that a Buc-ee’s is being built in Central Florida.  So, put on your stretchy pants, fasten your seatbelts, and let’s go to Buc-ee’s!

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Saturday Is the WORST Day To Go to the Orlando Airport

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Spring break time is upon us! While it is always great to have a much-needed week break, it also means CROWDS at popular vacation destinations. And LOTS of them!

Spring break is here!

Lots of families use the time when kiddos are out of school to visit Disney World! If you’re also heading to the parks soon, we have a word of WARNING about the Orlando International Airport.

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New SCAM Alert: U.S. Government Issues WARNING to Spring Break Travelers

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You know we LOVE deals here at Disney Food Blog, but we have a HUGE warning for you ahead of the spring break travel season!

Don’t fall victim to a spring break nightmare!

We don’t want your spring break trip to turn into a nightmare, so make sure you check out this spring break travel warning.

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5 Rules You Need To Know Before You Fly with Southwest Airlines

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Flying is already more stressful than 50% of things on Planet Earth on many occasions.

Southwest at Orlando International Airport

You’re juggling making sure traffic will get you to the airport hours ahead of takeoff, making sure you didn’t accidentally pack some prohibited weapon or substance in your bag without knowing (just me? Okay then, moving on), ensuring you make it to your gate in plenty of time with all your people and bags intact, among 14 million other things. On top of that, some airlines have different rules or function differently than others, and you may be caught off guard. If you’re flying with Southwest soon, here are some rules you need to know before you get to the airport.

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NEWS: EVERYONE’S Gonna Want This NEW Seating Upgrade Announced by Frontier Airlines

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When it comes to flying to Disney World, you have a lot of options.

Frontier wing

Nearly every major U.S. airline flies directly into Orlando International Airport, so how do you choose which airline is good for you? Perhaps you book flights based on sales and discounts. Maybe you’re a fan of budget airlines for low prices. Maybe you’re a fan of just booking the cheapest flight, no matter what. Well, if comfort is important to you, one budget airline is offering a new seating option that could convince you to fly with it.

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Find Out If YOU Qualify for 99% OFF Your Next Flight to Disney World

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Now is a great time to plan your next Disney World trip!

Cinderella Castle

Not only are we expecting a ton of exciting new hotel, restaurant, and ride updates throughout the parks and more, but Disney just announced new ticket deals that could help you save big on your vacation. And, if you need to catch a flight to make it to Disney World, well, we’ve got some more good news to share!

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Southwest Airlines, Are You Doing Ok?

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There are a lot of reasons so many of us choose Southwest Airlines time and again when we fly to Disney World (or anywhere else).

Southwest Airlines at the Orlando Airport

It’s about the only airline left that doesn’t charge for checked bags (up to two). The airline also often offers some great discounts. We also love that the airline has an amazing cancellation policy. But lately, well, let’s just say Southwest Airlines seems to be struggling.

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Southwest Airlines Is Cracking Down on Carry-On Bags

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Southwest has been in the news a lot recently, and here they are again.

Southwest airplane

Most recently, they’re the victim of over 500 airline delays due to thunderstorms, have been told they need to pay a $140 million fine for their massive 2022 shutdown, and revealed their new seat design last month while the internet tore them to shreds. Now, the airline is majorly cracking down on carry-on bags.

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🚨ALERT: A NEW Brightline Train Travel Perk Is Coming SOON!🚨

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Yes, we love to talk about the Brightline train in Florida, especially now there’s a train that goes directly to Orlando International Airport.

Brightline train

We even took the train from Orlando to Miami to see what it was like (hint: it was SO NICE). We will probably take the train often, so you can imagine how excited we were to learn that Brightline will soon launch a loyalty rewards program for repeat riders!

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