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It’s Thanksgiving week, and that means that millions of Americans will be traveling in the next few days!
Disney World is already crowded for Thanksgiving!
Whether they’re headed to visit family in another part of the country or taking advantage of the days off of work to go on vacation, we’re expecting to see some very busy roads and airports (and theme parks, for that matter!). But exactly HOW many travelers will there be this holiday season? Let’s dig a little deeper!
Many International travelers have not been able to visit Disney World since the parks reopened in July 2020.
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With travel limits being lifted for international visitors coming to the United States soon, Disney fans abroad might be looking to start planning Disney World trips soon. Disney has just introduced a new ticket for guests in two European countries and not only does it have some special benefits, but it also lets ticket holders purchase Disney Genie+ at a discount! Learn more here.
During your Disney World trip, one of the most important things you need to be aware of and prepare for is the weather.
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Earlier this week, we shared that some severe weather could make its way to Disney World today, October 28th. Now, it seems that weather and the thunderstorms that have come with it could impact flights trying to head out of the area.
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.
Lots of things have changed over the past few months when it comes to COVID-19 and travel.
Orlando Airport
We’ve seen updates announced when it comes to COVID-19 situations in local counties, updates made to Disney World’s mask mandate, and more. Recently, we also shared that travel restrictions and guidelines for international travel to the U.S. will soon be changing, and now we’ve got another update!
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.
We’ve been keeping an eye out for updates regarding international travel to the United States.
Time to Fly
Recently, we shared updates about travel between Canada, Mexico, and the United States; as well as some information about travel to the U.S. from other international locations. Now, guidelines regarding international travel have been released and we’re breaking down the essentials here.
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 global pandemic continues to impact travel around the world.
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In August, the U.S. was removed from the European Union’s list of safe travel destinations. However, in September, the U.S. announced it is planning to ease restrictions for travelers from foreign nations including the U.K. and countries in the European Union as long as they’re fully vaccinated. And now, two other countries are set to have their U.S. travel restrictions lifted soon.
Over the weekend and lasting into Monday, Southwest Airlines canceled a substantial number of flights.
Southwest Airlines
Between the three days, the airline cancelled more than 2,000 flights. Just what are things looking like now? We’ve got a bit of an update.
We’ve seen a lot of issues with travel this year, as airlines attempt to keep up with the increase in demand after such a long time with low traffic.
Southwest Airlines
Spirit Airlines had difficulties with staffing and scheduling earlier this year, but recently Southwest Airlines has been the focus of attention. Southwest cancelled LOTS of flights over this past weekend, and it seems that their cancellations are continuing into the week. [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.
There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding traveling due to the COVID pandemic.
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Disney World has put several health and safety measures in place, but many people have expressed that they are not ready to head back in and face the crowds. We asked our readers what it would take for them to feel comfortable in Disney World again — here’s what you said!
The global health crisis had a major effect on travel in 2020 and 2021.
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Still, travel has been reaching more and more normal levels. Despite the fact that there is a lull in traffic right now, it seems that the Orlando International Airport may see significant crowds for the upcoming holiday weekend.
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