HEADS UP! You Might Want To Book Your Holiday Flights to Disney World NOW

It is almost Halloween, which means Disney World is about to transform into a winter wonderland as it prepares for the holiday season.

Christmas is almost here!

There is so much to experience during the holiday season at Disney World. On select nights, Magic Kingdom hosts Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Jollywood Nights is returning once again this year on select nights in Hollywood Studios. Plus, you can experience the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. There is so much to see and do, and if you are planning to visit for the holidays, we have tips on when you should start booking your holiday trip to Orlando!

Previously, we told our readers to wait until October to book holiday travel, and now the time has finally come to start thinking about booking your airfare to Orlando! According to Google’s travel trends, Orlando is the number one destination for Thanksgiving, and it falls second behind Tokyo for Christmas. It is no secret that many people want to travel to Orlando for the holiday season as visitors want to experience all the holiday decor across the Central Florida theme parks, and many schools are out on winter break.

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade 2023

There is so much to consider when booking a flight, and cost is a huge factor. By purchasing your plane ticket at the right time, you can save money on your trip! That means you can budget more for festive food and souvenirs!

Christmas in Magic Kingdom

According to Google’s travel trends, for domestic travel during Thanksgiving, prices tend to be at their lowest 45 days prior to departure, with a range of 26 to 59 days out. If you want to travel to Disney World for Thanksgiving, it is best to start looking at flights NOW.

You can have a Thanksgiving feast year-round at Liberty Tree Tavern

For Christmas, it is better to start looking ahead. Historically, flights are at their lowest 58 days before departure, and the low price range is about 36 to 72 days out. It is best to find a cheap Christmas flight in the latter part of October.

Christmas in Hollywood Studios

It is a bit different for international flights. You should plan on booking your flight as early as possible, as the low price range is 50 days or more before departure. In most cases, prices are at their lowest 101 days before departure, so you won’t see a significant price decrease by waiting to book your travel closer to your departure date.

Christmas in Magic Kingdom

There is so much to see and do during the holiday season at Disney World, and we are impatiently waiting to start seeing Christmas decor go up all across the resort, including the famous gingerbread house at the Grand Floridian.

Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

While the holiday season is one of Disney World’s busiest times, it also happens to be one of the most magical and special times to visit the resort. If you want to experience the magic of the holidays at Disney World, make sure to plan your travel soon to take advantage of the cheapest flight fares.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at the Holidays

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