{"id":55756,"date":"2017-08-16T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T12:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=55756"},"modified":"2022-04-09T00:38:32","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T04:38:32","slug":"flying-vs-driving-one-right-disney-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/flying-vs-driving-one-right-disney-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying vs. Driving &#8212; Which One is Right for Your Disney Trip?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-55765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly1-356x400.jpg\" alt=\"Flying vs. driving\" width=\"356\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly1-356x400.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly1.jpg 427w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I live 400 miles from one U.S. Disney resort and more than 2,100 from the other.\u00a0Which parks I fly and drive to are pretty obvious. But large sections of the country live in a big gray area between the parks &#8212; a long drive or a shorter flight. Deciding on flying vs. driving to Disney will be your first big decision when you are planning a Disney trip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>&#8220;That&#8217;s easy,&#8221;<\/em> you say. <em>&#8220;We <strong>always<\/strong> drive.&#8221;<\/em> (Or the opposite.) But thinking through\u00a0the &#8220;True&#8221; value of each mode of transportation will help you figure out whether it&#8217;s truly the best option for your travel on each trip.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-55762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly2-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Flying vs. driving\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly2.jpg 479w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">True cost<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you&#8217;re flying a large family,\u00a0you&#8217;ll probably always pay more to fly than drive. That&#8217;s because driving costs do not rise proportionally per person like airline tickets. But consider some &#8220;True cost&#8221; questions before flying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Do you have frequent flier miles to redeem?<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Would you have luggage fees?<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Would you need a rental car for some or all of your trip?<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Do you live far enough from\u00a0the\u00a0airport to need a hotel overnight before catching your flight?<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">How much does airport parking cost?<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Do you have the money now &#8212; well before your vacation &#8212; to commit to airplane tickets?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-55757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly7-400x286.jpg\" alt=\"Flying vs. driving\" width=\"400\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly7-400x286.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly7-140x100.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly7.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Our van blew an alternator on one Disney trip<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are also costs associated with driving that you may not be considering when planning a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/2016\/08\/tips-for-driving-to-walt-disney-world\/\">road trip<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What kind of shape is your vehicle in? Will it make it safely and comfortably to your destination?<\/li>\n<li>How much does gasoline cost? Do you think it will rise before your trip?<\/li>\n<li>How many meals would you need to bring or buy while you travel?<\/li>\n<li>Would you need a hotel overnight on the road?<\/li>\n<li>Does your hotel or theme park charge for parking?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-55763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly3-400x286.jpg\" alt=\"Flying vs. driving\" width=\"400\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly3-400x286.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly3-140x100.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly3.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Waiting &#8230; and waiting &#8230; for luggage<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>True time<\/h3>\n<p>After you&#8217;ve calculated the real costs of flying vs. driving, you&#8217;ll also need to factor in the time commitment for each option. After all, time <strong><em>is<\/em><\/strong> money! If you&#8217;ll be flying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How far do you have to drive to an airport?<\/li>\n<li>Can you get a nonstop flight, or would you spend time in a connecting airport?<\/li>\n<li>Have you calculated the 2-3 hours you need to arrive at the airport before your flight, both directions?<\/li>\n<li>When you arrive at your Disney destination, how long will it take to get to your hotel (rental car, <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyworld.disney.go.com\/guest-services\/magical-express\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disney&#8217;s Magical Express<\/a>,\u00a0Uber, etc.)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-55758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly9-400x286.jpg\" alt=\"Flying vs. driving\" width=\"400\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly9-400x286.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly9-140x100.jpg 140w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly9.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are driving, don&#8217;t get complacent about the distance.\u00a0Consider these conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How much time do you have for your vacation all together? Will you spend more than half of the time in transit?<\/li>\n<li>How many drivers do you have to rotate?<\/li>\n<li>Would you be able to drive straight through?<\/li>\n<li>What will the weather be like during your travel?<\/li>\n<li>Is there major construction or\u00a0detours along your route (consult the state highway departments)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-55761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly6-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Flying vs. driving\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly6-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly6.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n\n<h3>True comfort<\/h3>\n<p>Even after making calculations about which option saves you the most time or money, there are still intangibles every family will want to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does a member of your group get carsick or airsick?<\/li>\n<li>Any anxiety issues with flying or driving?<\/li>\n<li>Do your children do better in a car where they can be loud and messy, or on a plane where they can move around?<\/li>\n<li>Is Disney your only goal or are there other stops you would make on a road trip?<\/li>\n<li>How much gear do you plan to bring &#8212; strollers, groceries, etc.?<\/li>\n<li>Do you need the flexibility to change your travel plans that driving would give you?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-55759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly8-286x400.jpg\" alt=\"Flying vs. driving\" width=\"286\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly8-286x400.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/fly8.jpg 343w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Road trips produce\u00a0fun memories, like the windtunnel effect on my daughter&#8217;s hair<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This seems like a lot of questions! Chances are you already come down on one side of the equation or the other. But don&#8217;t automatically assume that &#8220;driving will save us so much money&#8221; or &#8220;flying will have us in the park in\u00a0four\u00a0hours,&#8221; based on your personal situation. Choosing flying vs. driving will have a big impact on your trip in money and time, so it&#8217;s a good exercise to make sure you get the most out of both!<\/p>\n<p><em>How do you calculate the value of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/2011\/03\/driving-vs-flying\/\">flying vs. driving<\/a> to your Disney vacation? Share your suggestions in the comments.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Did you like this article? Make sure to share it with your friends! 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But large sections of the country live in a big gray area between the parks &#8212; a long drive or a shorter flight. 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