Southwest Airlines will begin charging for checked bags for the first time ever this spring. Southwest Charging for Bags Free checked bags will officially go away for tickets purchased on or after May 28. However, customers in the top fare class will not have to pay for bags. Frequent flyers with the A-List Preferred statues … Read more
Keyholder Vacations launched today with a press release announcing itself as the new parent company for World of DVC Brands, including DVC Rental Store, DVC Resale Market, and Be Our Guest Vacations. Today marks an exciting milestone in the travel industry as we proudly announce the creation of Keyholder Vacations, a new parent company designed … Read more
Air France will begin direct service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Orlando, Florida next year. Air France Linking Paris to Orlando Service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) will begin on May 21, 2025. Air France will offer direct flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Guests will fly on an … Read more
Breeze Airways budget flights between Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort have resumed. Guests can now begin booking nonstop flights between the two domestic Disney Parks through Breeze Airways. The flights travel between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and John Wayne Airport (SNA). Tickets will start at $89, one way. The are available for Tuesdays, Wednesday, … Read more
Motorcoach company RedCoach has launched a new route connecting Atlanta to Orlando, ideal for travelers visiting the theme park capital of the world. RedCoach Launches New Atlanta to Orlando Route The new service is operating seven days a week. The inaugural route kicked off on February 22 from Orlando to Atlanta, with reciprocal service starting … Read more
In case you haven’t been bombarded with all of the announcements for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, suffice it to say, they’re here! October 10-11, 2023 are the days for some of Amazon’s biggest deals since Prime Days back in July. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals for Disney parks fans as well … Read more
Orlando International Airport (MCO) has already broken passenger traffic records during the 2023 spring break season and expects to break more this weekend, FOX 35 Orlando reports. There were more than 95,000 departures on Saturday, March 11, breaking the previous 90,000 record set in March 2019. Saturday, March 18, reached 94,000 departures, while Sunday, March … Read more
According to CNN, the Biden administration will announce today that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will lift its requirement for travelers to test negative for COVID-19 before entering the U.S.A. Without this requirement, we will likely see more international visitors at the Disney and Universal parks. The requirement would be officially lifted … Read more
CNN has published a report by Lilit Marcus on “revenge travel,” about tourists booking more vacations and spending more on lavish experiences as COVID-19 vaccines roll out and borders reopen. Erika Richter, VP of the American Society of Travel Advisors, said, “Revenge travel is a media buzzword that originated in 2021 when the world began … Read more
The Vacationeer is the exclusive travel partner of WDWNT. Visit wdwnt.travel to enlist their help in planning your next Disney vacation! You’ve arrived at your hotel and unpacked your bags. Now it’s time to figure out what to take with you to the theme park the next morning. But hold on, do you even know what you … Read more
According to new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fully vaccinated Americans can travel both domestically and internationally “at low risk to themselves” provided they are taking precautions including wearing a mask, physical distancing, and washing hands often. Specifically, vaccinated Americans don’t need to get a COVID-19 test before traveling unless … Read more
The Biden administration is reportedly working with private companies to develop some sort of “vaccine passport” or “vaccine credentials” that would allow people to prove they have been vaccinated. While Disney and Universal theme parks have not yet announced any change in policies regarding vaccinated guests, some companies have announced they will require proof of … Read more
The Biden administration is hoping to relax travel restrictions across the Mexico and Canada borders and on inbound international travel from the U.K., Europe, and Brazil in mid-May, according to CNBC’s anonymous sources. One senior administration official said, “There is going to be a sea change in mid-May when vaccines are more widely available to … Read more
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The Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) has updated its requirements for international travelers flying into the United States. Travelers must now show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19 before flying. This order goes into effect on January 26, 2021. These new guidelines apply to any air passenger two years of … Read more
Disney Cruise Line has announced the suspension of select sailings longer than seven nights. The news was posted in a December 11, 2020 update to the Disney Cruise Line website. All departures remain suspended through February 28, 2021. The cancellation of cruises longer than seven nights is due to updated guidance from the U.S. Centers … Read more