food IS a theme park
If you’re coming to Disney World, there’s one BIG thing that you might do before starting your vacation… .
Orlando International Airport
What’s that? Well, you might fly into MCO — the Orlando International Airport! It’s an incredibly popular travel stop for those heading to the Central Florida theme parks, and it’s typically pretty crowded with tourists. But how does it stack up with other airports? We just found out.
Many things have changed with air travel in the past couple years.
Flying is different than it was a few years ago
There are now mask requirements on planes, we’ve seen several different forms of travel restrictions, many flights have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. We have seen some airlines add more travel routes in recent months, and now, two popular airlines are actually combing to create “America’s most competitive ultra-low fare airline.”
Many people in the US are currently preparing for (or in the midst of) a huge winter storm that is expected to stretch from New Mexico up to Maine.
Dear Elsa, the cold is starting to bother us
This storm has already affected transportation in several areas, and some cities are planning an increase in safety protocols, such as Louisville, KY, which has closed all government offices today (Thursday, February 3rd). So how could this storm affect your Disney World vacation plans? Let’s take a look. [Read more…]
Traveling to Disney World for vacation?! How EXCITING! But before you hit up your favorite rides and feast on your favorite snacks, there’s the teensy matter of getting from the airport to your hotel.
Airport
In a perfect world, we would just roll right off the plane and into our Disney World hotel beds. But things aren’t QUITE so perfect, so let’s break it waaaaay down with a handy guide for how to get to Disney World from the Orlando Airport!
If you fly to Disney World, the first stop of your vacation is probably the Orlando International Airport. (And if you’re lucky, you might get to hug an adorable pup while you’re there.)
Orlando International Airport
This airport is usually very busy since Orlando has so many tourist attractions. In fact, the airport is currently working on another terminal in order to better accommodate the crowds and flights. It’s no surprise that it feels so crowded here right now: According to one report, the number of flights that will pass through the Orlando International Airport this quarter is up by almost 10,000 from the same time last year. [Read more…]
Traveling to and from Orlando has been a bit more complicated recently!
Orlando Airport
There have been thousands of flights canceled across the country due to the weather and the spreading of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, air travel costs are predicted to increase, and there’s a new way to get to and from Disney World from the Orlando Airport now that Disney’s Magical Express is gone. But, there is a way to make flying out of Orlando a bit easier for you!
UPDATE:Â The problem with 5G networks near airports is being resolved now, and those involved believe that passengers will not see any more flight disruptions due to those issues.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen a lot of flight cancelations among some of the biggest airlines.
Airport Crowds
These airlines have cited a variety of factors as the cause behind the cancelations, including bad weather and staffing shortages (and often a combination of both). But now there’s a new reason that your flight could be canceled. [Read more…]
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
In many parts of the world, reports of Omicron cases are showing an increasing number of infections.
Airport Crowds
In response to the surge in COVID-19 cases, Hong Kong Disneyland has closed until at least January 20th, 2022. Now, Hong Kong is implementing more restrictions, including strict policies and travel bans. [Read more…]
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
The airline industry has been majorly affected by the rise of the omicron COVID-19 variant.
Orlando International Airport
Over 3,000 flights were canceled on Christmas Eve, followed by thousands more flight cancellations through the New Year. Some of our readers have had travel plans impacted by the omicron variant as the United States hit a record 1 million daily COVID-19 cases, and the airline industry is still facing complications.
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
The Omicron variant has been spreading across the country.
Disney World
We asked our readers if their plans have changed due to the Omicron variant to see how Disney World plans might be affected. 2,500 readers noted that their plans HAVE changed.
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