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How FlightsFinder finds you the cheapest flexible flights with the world's best comparison sites

We have developed one of the world's most powerful flexible flight search engines here at FlightsFinder. Search 'Everywhere' from your local departure airport or search for particular destinations and view flexible date prices via our calendar. You can select the cheapest flights three days before or after your chosen dates, the whole month or the entire year. You can filter results on our calendar to show direct only flights if you wish. We also have your back if you are looking for flights with no cancellation fees. Select the filter which says 'no change fees' on our primary search engine, and we will show you flexible flights that you can alter without any charge. We also allow you to quickly compare the world's best comparison engines from one dashboard, including KAYAK, Skyscanner, momondo, Kiwi.com, Jetradar, etc.

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What are the top 5 flexible flight search engines.

The top 5 flexible flight search engines, if you are searching for flexible flight dates, are Skyscanner, KAYAK, momondo, Kiwi.com and Google flights. These are powerful search engines with some form of calendar view showing the cheapest days to book your flight. Here at FlightsFinder, we use data from multiple aggregators to populate our flight calendar, making it one of the most complete you can see online. The difference with our search engine is that once you have identified the cheapest days to fly, you can then go on and compare all of the world's leading search engines from one dashboard, potentially saving you up to 20% off your next airline ticket.

How much can I save with flexible flights?

The number one factor affecting flight prices are the days you choose to fly. The savings can be truly remarkable if you look a month or two either side of your flight times or even check a few days. For example, if you wanted to fly to London from New York in May, It could set you back by about $442. However, our flexible search will tell you that the price will be around $300 in March. If you want to check a few days before or after your travel dates, select our check box in the flexible dates field that says +/- 3 days. To find the cheapest flight in the entire month, select 'whole month' and select' whole year' to find the best possible return flight price across the entire year.

How to find flexible flights that have no cancellation fees?

In a post covid world, it has become necessary to find tickets that you can amend quickly if unexpected events occur. Common issues that may mean you need to change your booking are the travel policies shifting of a country you intend on visiting by requiring you to quarantine on arrival or on your return, which may not be feasible. Or you may become ill, requiring you to change your travel plans. Whatever the case may be, many airlines charge a premium for you to change or amend your booking once made. To get around these exorbitant change fees, it is sometimes wise to look for flexible flights that have no change fees. You can find these 'no change fees' tickets on our site via our first flight search engine results. Select the filter that says 'no change fees', and we will show you the flights via KAYAK with flexible rebooking options for no extra charge. Just check the change fees for a regular booking to see if the price is lower than booking a flexible 'no change fee' flight.

How to use Skyscanner flexible dates?

Skyscanner has one of the world's most comprehensive flexible date flight engines. They offer users the ability to search from entire countries to 'everywhere' - for example, the United States to anywhere in the world. This search shows you the cheapest airports to fly to from your departing country. Moreover, Skyscanner lets you select on their calendar which month you would like to travel in (for a monthly overview) or select the 'cheapest month', which will tell you the cheapest month to fly in the whole year. They have flexible calendars for both one way and return flights. The downside to the Skyscanner flexible dates calendar is that it only shows flights found by users in the last four days, which sometimes mean the results can be outdated. Moreover, less travelled routes contain fewer historical prices and sometimes none. We use Skyscanner data to populate our calendars; the only difference is that we let you compare numerous flight comparison site results alongside Skyscanner results which often lead to savings, sometimes up to 20%.

How to use KAYAK flexible dates?

KAYAK has a handy 'explore' feature which shows you the best flexible flight deals plotted on an interactive global map. All you need is to enter your departure airport, and the map will show you the best domestic and international flight deals found by other KAYAK users in the last 48 hours. You can also refine your results by searching for a particular country, a specific month, direct flights or flights with stops, budget, duration and type of trip. Once again, because it relies on other users' historical usage, you may find that less searched for routes have little data about them. You can play around with their flexible calendar here: KAYAK/explore . Once you have found a deal on KAYAK, we encourage you to use our site to price check against multiple other aggregators on our website as, on occasion, they can beat the prices found on KAYAK.

How to use Google flights flexible dates?

Google flights have the fastest search engine on the planet, results load in seconds, and they have very comprehensive calendars which show you the cheapest days to travel in the entire month. You can see their flexible flight price calendars by selecting the 'date grid' or the 'price graph' buttons. The date grid presents data in a calendar view whilst the price graph shows you flights in bar graph form. The ITA matrix provides the data and is not dependent on previous searchers to populate it, making it some of the most comprehensive flexible flight data on the web. However, it is a fact that Google flights don't always get you the best possible deal due to the limited number of OTA's Google searches. To get the best possible benefit from them, we recommend you get the best dates to fly from their flexible calendars, then come to FlightsFinder.com and compare multiple aggregators on those dates and see if you can save even more. You can often save up to 20% more simply by checking numerous flight aggregators via our easy to use dashboard.

How to use Kiwi.com flexible dates?

Kiwi.com is the Czech Republic's biggest metasearch engine famous for finding cheap flights by virtual interlining, stitching together fares from airlines that traditionally do not work together. You can find their flexible flight calendars on their search results page by selecting the 'pricing table' or to view a bar graph of the lowest priced flights instead, pick 'price trends'. Their flexible flight results are very comprehensive, and you can find data on even the most obscure routes. Once again, we suggest finding the best days to fly by using our Flexi calendars then price checking their live results with our multi aggregator tab based flight dashboard to see if you can pinch a bit more off your ticket.

How to find the cheapest flexible flight 3 days before or after your flight

Sometimes you can find cheaper flights if you look a few days on either side of your travel dates if your schedule permits. Please enter your departure and arrival airports, then select your preferred dates of flying; after that, choose our flexible dates tab and check the box which says +/- 3 days. We will then take you to our flexible dates calendar to quickly look at prices on surrounding dates. Please note that the display prices were found in the last 15 days and may no longer be available - the only way to check live availability is to select a date and click 'show flights' - then compare multiple live prices.

How to find the cheapest flexible flight in the entire month

Our flight finder also allows you to find the cheapest return flight in any particular month. For example, say you wanted to see the most inexpensive return flight from Miami to Toronto or Los Angeles to Mexico City in June. First, enter your departure airport to one of those arrival cities. After that, select some dates in June in our calendar; select the flexible dates tab, and check the box that says 'whole month'. We will then show you the cheapest combination of departure and arrival dates for your search on our calendar in that particular month. Our results are colour coded so that the lowest price will be in blue, whilst lower prices will be in green while the more expensive days will be in red. Once again, prices are rough guides only found by other users in the last 15 days.

How to find the cheapest flexible flight in the entire year?

If you are highly flexible with your travel dates, you may want to know the cheapest flights possible in the entire year between two city destinations. For example - what's the cheapest flight from New York to Las Vegas in the whole year?. Our flight finder allows you to do this in seconds. First of all, enter your departure and arrival cities, then select our flexible dates tab, after that check the box which say 'whole year.' We will then pinpoint the cheapest date combinations to fly in seconds on our calendar in the entire year. This option is also particularly useful in uncovering potential error fares and is the quickest way to find unbelievable flight deals.

How to find the cheapest flexible flights to anywhere?

If you don't have a fixed destination in mind and are looking for inspiration on where to fly next, we recommend using our 'flexible - search everywhere' option. First, enter your departure airport, select 'search everywhere', then enter the dates you are looking to travel or look for the cheapest flights in the entire month or the entire year by checking the relevant box. Once you click search, we will list the most affordable destinations fitting your search parameters leaving from your chosen departure airport. You can also refine flights to see direct options by selecting the 'direct only' check box on our destinations list.

How to find the cheapest flight to a particular country?

To find the cheapest flight to a particular country, we recommend using the search everywhere option in our search engine. You can then select the country you are interested in visiting in the destinations list, and we will show you the cheapest cities in that country to fly to. Another alternate way of seeing the best deals to any country is by using our recent deals carousel engine. You can find this below our main search engine form. To use the recent deals engine, enter your departure airport and enter the country you are interested in visiting; you can refine flights by month or select 'anytime' to show you the cheapest deals we have ever found.

How to find the cheapest flight to a particular city?

To find the cheapest flights to any city, enter your desired destination in our search engine. After that, you choose to see the best deal in the entire year by selecting the year on our flexible dates checklist; this will give you the lowest prices ever found. Select the 'whole month' for costs in a particular month and +/- 3 days to see a few days on different sides of your chosen travel dates.

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At Kiwi.com, we know our customers love to travel on their terms. We recognize there’s a hunger out there for people to be able to explore the world at their own pace, and that’s why we have introduced our flexible flight ticket, Flexi Ticket.

Why lock yourself into concrete plans when you can book a ticket that allows you to change the dates and only pay the difference in the flight price? Well, we’re about to open your mind up to a whole new way of traveling.

Keep reading to find out about flexible international flight tickets and how they can transform the way you discover new destinations in the future.

• What Is Flexible Travel?

Flexible travel is becoming more and more popular as time goes on. It’s a style of travel that permits someone to adapt their plans according to changing circumstances, whether changing flight dates or flying with a different airline to arrive in a city faster.

Kiwi’s Flexible Flight Search – How It Works And Why It Makes Us The Best Flights Search Engine For Flexible Dates

Kiwi.com’s goal is to make travel as simple and affordable for everyone through flexible flight destination/location search and ticket types.

Have you ever been in a situation where you want to go on vacation but don’t know where or when? Well, that’s where our flexible flight destination and location search comes in handy. Instead of you choosing a fixed departure date and location, let us find you the best deal.

If our flexible date flight search option isn’t enough for you, make your trip even more amendable with one of our three ticket types, Saver, Standard, and Flexi. All offer different kinds of features if you need to change or cancel your trip, which we will get into further through the article.

How To Search For Flights With Flexible Travel Dates And Locations on Kiwi.com

Get your hands on some unbeatable flexible travel deals with just a few clicks. See how you can do this below.

• Step 1 – Log on to our homepage .
• Step 2 – Type in the airport you want to fly from.
• Step 3 – Instead of choosing a city you want to fly to, choose the ‘anywhere’ option.
• Step 4 – For the departure date section, click ‘anytime.’
• Step 5 – Wait for the page to load with all your travel options.

A low-fare tip: you don’t have to leave yourself wide open with the ‘anytime’ option for travel dates. You can also choose +1, +3, and +5 days to give yourself some level of flexibility. For example, say you had the whole month of June off for your summer holidays but only want to go away for two weeks; this would benefit you.

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• What You Need To Know About Flexible Tickets

Flexible tickets authorize passengers to change the terms of the ticket after they have purchased it. Once someone has purchased one of these airfares, they can cancel it whenever they want with 80% of the refund returned or change the departure to a later date, depending on which one they’ve bought. While these tickets have huge benefits, it’s important to know that they come with a strict set of rules you should know before booking.

• The Types Of Flexible Flight Tickets

Kiwi provides three different flexible tickets that come with their own set of rules. Before booking a flight with us, you’ll be asked which one you want to purchase. Let’s break down each ticket.

Saver Tickets

Saver tickets are the most affordable of the three. They’re usually booked by anyone who has concrete plans and doesn’t plan on making any changes.

Saver Ticket Rules

• If you need to make any changes to your trip, you must pay the full price for a new fare.
• If you have to cancel your flight altogether, you will receive a €10 credit that can be used with Kiwi.com. This is only for bookings over €20.
• Any changes or cancellations you want can be made up to 48 hours before the departure time.
• Anyone who has booked the flight within a week of the departure date can make changes up to 4 hours before take off.

Standard Tickets

Standard tickets give travelers some flexibility, but not as much as the flexi ticket. They’re for those who think they might have to change their flight date but have no plans to cancel it totally.

Standard Ticket Rules

• If you need to change your flight dates, you’ll only have to pay whatever the difference is in price. Say the price is lower or the same; you won’t have to pay anything, it’s absolutely free.
• If you have to cancel your trip, unfortunately, you won’t get a refund; you’ll only receive the €10 credit, like the saver ticket.
• Any fare changes must be made at the latest 48 hours before departure, unless you booked your ticket within a week of the departure date. In that case, you can apply changes 4 hours before take off.

Changes to a standard ticket can only be made once. If you have to make another change, you must follow the same rules for saver tickets.

Flexi Tickets

Flexi Tickets guarantee travelers the freedom to book airfares without worrying about not getting their money back if they change their mind last minute. Backpackers, in particular, love our Flexi Ticket option.

Flexi Ticket Rules

• If you want to change the dates of your departure, you can do so freely. All you have to do is pay the difference between flight tickets, or if it’s less, you don’t have to pay anything.
• If you need to take advantage of the free flight cancellation option for your booking, you can do so up to 48 hours before departure, and you’ll receive 80% of the fee you paid to the carrier, including bags and seats. You’ll have a choice of how you want to be paid, either through money or Kiwi Credit.
• Like the other options, if you booked the fare within a week of departure, you can amend it up to 4 hours before.

Please note that when a customer cancels a Standard or Flexi Ticket with us, we usually refund them even if the carrier has a different refund policy. If, in the future, they decide to reimburse you with the money, we will keep that as a service fee for refunding you already.

Standard Ticket VS. Flexible Tickets – Which One Should You Choose

Standard and Flexible Tickets both come with their perks, but they’re also for two different kinds of travelers. Standard tickets are for someone who will travel to the destination, regardless of whether their plans change; it just might be later. In comparison, flexible tickets fall into the category of people who may or may not actually go on the trip but want to have something booked just in case.

Before choosing the right ticket for you, ask yourself the following questions.

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Expedia brings you our latest vacation planner guide, an all-in-one travel companion that makes your vacation easy to research, organize, and share. Track flight prices to make sure you get some of the best deals and keep all your reservations and bookings in one place. You’ll also have access to our personal travel advisor powered by ChatGPT technology to answer any travel-related or destination-specific inquiries. Once your booking is complete, the app serves as a real-time record of your vacation, including up-to-date notifications on any changes to your reservations.

You’re the architect of this vacation season, and with Expedia, you’ll get to plan it exactly how you want. Let’s begin.

How to plan a vacation with Expedia?

Vacation planning with Expedia is simple and fun. Just follow these steps and get closer to your departure:

• Decide where to go
• Decide when to go
• Research on the Expedia app
• Share your travel plans with your group
• Book your flights and accommodation
• Book excursions or activities
• Enjoy your vacation!

1. Decide where to go on vacation

When you think you need to start planning your vacation, the first choice you need to make is where to go. Find a vacation destination in 2024 that matches the type of vacation you’re looking to have and who will be joining you. For vacation ideas, check out Expedia’s travel guides and choose somewhere new to explore or a favorite spot you’ve been waiting to revisit.

2. Decide when to go

Deciding when to go on a vacation in 2024 will depend on the type of trip you want to experience, where you’re going, and practical considerations like the weather conditions at particular times of the year. Sometimes, travel dates will be determined by your vacation days from work or when your children are off school, but being flexible with your travel dates, if possible, is one of the best ways to save money on your vacation. Traveling offseason, for example, can save you hundreds of dollars.

3. Explore trip ideas with ChatGPT on the Expedia app

Expedia’s vacation planner app is powered by ChatGPT, offering you all the services of a mobile travel planner in your pocket. Not only can this technology suggest places to stay and visit and how to navigate a new destination, but it also saves hotel recommendations and itinerary points of interest, helping you stay organized.

4. Save your trip ideas and invite people to your trip

Save your travel itinerary, including reservations and itineraries, and then invite others to the app to share your vacation details. If you’re the vacation planner in your family or friendship circle, your life is about to get much easier. Imagine quickly sharing all the details of a large family or group vacation with every person attending. You’ll never have to chase people down to remind them of flight times and hotel details again.

5. Book flights, hotels, and rental cars by bundling your trip for even more savings

Enjoy even more vacation savings when you book your flights and hotels together in a vacation package . Bundling your travel bookings, including rental cars , is convenient and can help you save money.

6. Book activities and things to do

Pre-booking your activities and excursions helps you plan your vacation budget and gets you excited about your vacation before you even leave. Choose from a huge range of things to do at your destination, including tours, special events, theme parks, museums, and more.

7. When to book your vacation

According to Expedia’s latest research and insight into air travel hacks , the cheapest day to book flights is, generally speaking, Sundays, while Fridays are the most expensive. Booking your vacation on a Sunday can save up to 13% off the cost of your next vacation. Booking in advance, about 60 days before international travel, results in cheaper flights. It’s also best to travel in the morning to avoid cancellations or delays, which can snowball, affecting more flights later in the day.

8. Choose your way to pay

Thanks to Expedia’s partnership with Affirm, you can book your next vacation and pay for it your way with choices to spread the cost in easy-to-manage monthly installments with our deposit and payment plans . Or buy now and pay the balance in 30 days’ time with 0 deposit vacation booking options. 

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How do i plan a vacation with expedia.

Start to plan your vacation by choosing your desired destination and travel dates. If you need vacation ideas, explore our latest deals or discover what’s available in a specific location during your chosen travel period. Browse flights, activities, and accommodations to create an unforgettable vacation getaway. With Expedia, you can book travel plans with a small deposit and convenient monthly payments that align with your financial strategy.

How do I create an itinerary for my trip?

If you’re not sure how to plan a vacation this vacation season, navigate to the Trips tab on the Expedia homepage, select “Create a trip,” and enter a new trip name. Begin planning your itinerary by searching for accommodations or activities at your desired destination. Save your favorites by tapping the heart icon and invite family members or fellow adventurers to also help plan travel in our Trip Planner.

What things do I need to consider when planning a trip?

When planning travel, take your preferred destination, budget, travel dates, weather, and desired activities into account. Whether you’re seeking a warm winter retreat in Costa Rica or dream of strolling through enchanting vacation markets in Europe , Expedia’s filters make it easy to explore great deals and create your dream vacation travel itinerary.

What are some useful tools I can use to plan my trip?

If you asked yourself, "Where should I go on vacation?" then wondered what step you should take next, simplify your travel arrangements with Expedia’s Trip Planner. Save and organize your favorite activities and accommodations, collaborate with your group, and book your vacation in one place.

How early should I plan a trip?

According to Expedia’s air travel hacks , you should book your vacation plans a month ahead for domestic travel and 60 days in advance for international journeys. Those who booked domestic flights 28 days before departure saved an average of 24%, and international travelers who booked 60 days ahead saved around 10%.

How do I budget for vacation?

Budgeting can be tricky, so it’s important to set realistic expectations and take advantage of helpful resources. Establish a practical budget by considering costs such as flights, accommodation, food, and activities while completing your vacation planner. Expedia offers the flexibility to compare prices and secure your vacation with a small deposit, followed by monthly payments to help you meet your financial goals.

How can I plan a cheap vacation?

Start by checking out Expedia’s newest flight deals to discover what’s available. If you have particular places to go on vacation in mind, search for them along with your dates. Then, either sort by price or filter by budget to find the most affordable options.

How do I plan a great family vacation?

Ready to create an unforgettable family vacation but unsure where to begin? Start by using our filters to discover family-friendly hotels in sought-after destinations like Disney resorts or Hawaii . By exploring accommodations with kid-friendly amenities, such as game rooms, pools, and waterparks, you can design a plan for travel in 2025 the whole family is bound to love.

How do I find cool things to do on vacation?

Explore the extensive Expedia travel guides filled with fantastic sights and activities all over the world. Whether you’re planning a tour or looking to attend sporting events, concerts, or music festivals, Expedia makes it easy to fill your travel planner with memorable vacation excursions.

Can I save money by booking a vacation package with flights and hotel?

Expedia often offers the best deals when you bundle your flights, accommodation, and car rental. Explore our latest vacation packages to create your dream vacation in just a few minutes.

How can I find the best deals for my vacation?

Check out Expedia’s vacation packages, and remember that bundling flights and accommodation could lead to significant savings. Plus, keep an eye on our promotions and special offers to grab some of the best deals this vacation season.

Does Expedia have a flexible cancellation policy?

Planning traveling for the vacations can be challenging, but Expedia’s free cancellation and pay-later options can help alleviate some of the stress. Simply filter your search by payment type, and keep in mind that cancellation policies may differ for each vacation package. Always carefully check cancellation policies before booking your getaway.

Why should I plan my next vacation with Expedia?

Crafting your dream vacation in 2024 is a breeze with Expedia. With our advanced filter options, you can easily decide where to go on vacation and design a tourist plan in no time. Whether you’re looking to spend quality time with family, embark on a weekend retreat, or set off on a thrilling winter escapade, Expedia offers fantastic deals on vacation packages to help you create an unforgettable journey.

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So you want to travel on a budget. Who doesn’t? Yet it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the cheap travel tips, hacks and strategies out there that promise unbelievable deals on airfare and hotels.

In reality, there’s only one important tactic for traveling cheaply: being flexible with your travel dates, destination and plans. It might sound simple — or even simplistic — but you would be surprised how few travelers are willing to take this piece of advice to heart.

To be fair, this flexibility-first mindset requires a paradigm shift for many in terms of how they start planning vacations. It requires moving from this type of planning:

“I want to go to Amsterdam from Sept. 5 through 13.”

“I want to go somewhere fun in September.”

For some, this degree of flexibility is simply impossible. Navigating travel planning between work, family and other constraints requires specific dates and plans. Yet for those who can loosen their preconceptions about how to plan travel, it can lead to big savings — and maybe even more fun.

This approach is useful whether you’re paying with cash or using miles , and even for all of the price ranges, from budget to luxury.

Why rigidity is so expensive

The cost of travel depends on the interplay between many factors, including:

Randomness.

Number of options.

When you make specific plans from the get-go, you essentially constrain the last variable — you give yourself fewer options. This means that the cost of your trip will depend entirely on the first three variables, which are completely outside of your control.

This economic interplay will sometimes fall in your favor, and you’ll score a good deal on the exact destination and dates you wanted. But more often than not, you’ll end up paying more than average simply by starting with a severely limited set of options.

How to plan travels with flexibility

You might be asking yourself, “How am I supposed to start planning travel if I have to keep everything up in the air?” While a fair question, it misses an essential component: You can still set some boundaries around your search.

Example parameters might include:

I want to travel in the fall.

I want to sit on the beach.

I don’t want to spend more than $X.

From here, you can begin weighing different destinations and dates to see which could maximize your preferences. For example, you might start with flights to Hawaii , but notice that airfare is through the roof. So you switch to the Caribbean , narrow your interest to a few destinations with cheap flights and then start researching hotel prices.

Finally, you can find the dates and destinations that offer the best combination of price and features, then book your travel.

This might sound remedial, but think about how many times you (or someone you know) have gone about it the other way — by starting with dates and a destination, then accepting whatever costs come up.

The right tools for the job

As this flexible travel approach gains in popularity, travel booking sites and services have begun offering helpful tools specifically designed for the task.

Airfare deal alerts

Airfare deal newsletters, like Scott’s Cheap Flights and Dollar Flight Club, are how many travelers start thinking in terms of flexibility. These newsletters and alert services send a blast to subscribers whenever they discover a low-cost airfare deal.

But there’s usually a catch: These airfare deals are available only on certain dates, or to very specific (sometimes random-feeling) destinations. You can’t sit around waiting for a great deal from Atlanta to Sydney, because that may not come around in time.

But you can wait for an exciting fare from Atlanta to … somewhere, and jump on it when it becomes available.

Google Flights Explore

Many travel search engines, like Kayak or Orbitz, have highly flexible search tools.

But Google Flights takes it a step further than the travel sites that let you search for flexible dates. It offers a feature that is specifically targeted to even more flexible travel. It’s called “Explore” and it allows you to search in a totally wide-open way.

To use the tool, enter your departure city, the length of trip you’re looking for and your price range, and Google returns a handful of great deals to a bunch of destinations at random times within your date range.

Compared with a deal alert service, the drawback is that the available deals displayed depend on when you conduct your search. You might just miss a great deal on Tuesday if you do your search on Monday, for example, but it’s a great way to consider many exciting options at once.

Points and miles

Travel bloggers love to rave about how they scored a first-class ticket to Japan using miles, but they don’t often describe their true secret: extreme flexibility.

Redeeming points and miles for reward travel all but requires a high degree of flexibility to get the most value from them. For one thing, the availability of these flights and rooms can be very spotty. Before you can even determine if an award booking is a good deal or not, you need to actually find an available award booking option.

For another, airlines often double the price or more during high-demand dates.

In short: If you’re looking to use miles on a specific flight on a specific day, you might either pay too much — or not be able to score a ticket at all.

That’s where flexibility comes in. To make things easier, many airlines offer award calendars that let you see which dates and prices are available by month, which can be especially helpful when rooting out hard-to-find premium cabin tickets.

Stretch yourself

If you’ve always wondered why other people can find great travel deals while you invariably pay out the nose, now you know why. Being flexible with your travel plans is the best way to knock down the cost of travel, period.

What’s more: It can be a lot of fun. Rather than planning exactly where you want to go and when, you can let the deals inform your next vacation. This openness can help you travel to places and have experiences that you never would have otherwise. It doesn’t mean you have to book travel last minute or scrap planning altogether. It just means letting go of two variables — the when and the where — and seeing what comes up.

If it doesn’t work out, you can always book travel the old-fashioned way.

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Wondering how to save even more on a flight? One of the simplest ways is to use KAYAK’s Flexible Dates tool. It shows you how much you’ll save just by having some wiggle room on your arrival or departure dates.

To use, go to our flight search and select your intended dates for travel. Then, choose from a drop-down menu to search up to 3 days before and after those dates. See if being flexible pays off — with more savings in your pocket.

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Want another money-saving flight hack? Selecting “Nearby airports” on your flight search will tell us to look for options at other airports within a 70-100-mile radius of your origin and/or destination. Sometimes, flying into a smaller airport might help you save on a flight, or you may not realize that an international hub is just an extra 20 miles away.

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People who have flexible dates get the best fares. There's no magic day to buy a fare, although there are cheaper days to fly--for domestic U.S. travel it's Tuesday and Wednesday, and for international trips it's usually Monday to Wednesday or Thursday.

You can often save hundreds of dollars by flying when the going is cheap, and sometimes it just requires tweaking dates by a few days. Indeed, Airfarewatchdog.com lists airfares based on the lowest possible price, assuming that you’re date-flexible, which is why people with specific travel dates often don't find the fares we list.

It's disappointing that Travelocity, Orbitz, Hotwire and Expedia have dumbed-down their flexible date search tools, in part because these searches place a lot of stress on their computer systems (searching for a needle in a haystack is more data-intensive than search just a specific date). But a few good options still exist, along with an interesting newcomer.

Here are some tools we use to find the cheapest flights. You can play too!

Google Flights

Google has two robust products, with data powered by ITA Software, a fare provider Google now owns.

Google.com/flights is for people who have specific travel dates.

Google.com/flights/explore is for people with flexible dates and flexible itineraries.

It doesn't show fares on Southwest, Allegiant, and a few other airlines, such as Turkish Airlines, but it has most carriers.

Kayak, a meta-search travel site rather than an OTA (the difference between meta search and OTA is explained here ), has a robust flexible date search, also powered by ITA Software (see below). First you have to sign up with your email. From the flights tab click on the "more search options" link under "find flights" and then choose Flex month. Specify a departure date and a trip length, either a single number of nights or a range of up to any seven days (such as 6-8 or 18-25). You won’t find Southwest, Allegiant, or Ryanair, but you will find a wide range of destinations, domestic and international. Once in a while, however, you’ll click through on fare found via flexible search and find that it’s not available. That’s just the nature of the beast. And you may not find the best possible routings, since airlines apparently don’t share their entire inventories with third-party sites.

No discussion of flexible date airfare search can exclude ITA Software’s Matrix Airfare Search function, but read why it shouldn’t be relied on as the Holy Grail . We actually like the Google Flights implementation of this data better.

This newish, under-the-radar site is a very cool airfare search product for many reasons. You enter a "to" and "from" airport and then a trip length such as "about two weeks" and you'll see a bar graph showing the fares for dates in that range.

Some airlines have good flexible date search tools as well. Jetblue.com

A great page to search is their Best Fare Finder . You have to find your outbound flight date first and then search for the return if flying round-trip.

One of the positive changes United made when it combined the Continental website with its own was to introduce an excellent flexible date function. From the home page “Flight” tab choose a calendar start date, a length of trip, click on “My dates are flexible” choose a length of stay and search. Use the blue forward arrow to the right of the calendar search through United’s entire schedule over 330 days, month by month. Easy .

Delta until fairly recently only allowed +/- 1-3 day search however now it provides a five-week view (you still have to enter specific dates, but the site will propose alternate dates if you use the “calendar view”). American used to have a 30-day flexible date search but got rid of it. However…

Southwest.com

Southwest doesn’t list its fares on meta-search or OTA sites, but it does have an excellent flexible date search feature. As the case with other sites mentioned here, Southwest.com doesn’t scream this fact from its homepage. To find the “Shortcut” Low Fare Calendar takes some work, unless you know where it is. It's right here .

Choose a departure and arrival city and a departure and arrival month and you’re all set.

And if you have specific dates, Southwest now has a flexible destination fare map feature . Enter your departure airport and travel dates and you'll see a map of destinations and prices for those dates.

AllegiantAir.com

On this super-discounter simply click on the "view 30-day Calendar" buttons to see month-long views of fares.

FlyFrontier.com

On Frontier Airlines' website you enter specific dates but the site defaults to a 30-day calendar, which is super helpful.

Within Europe

If you're traveling within Europe, easyJet.com has a simple and effective flexible date tool. Just click on the “Flexible on dates” box to use it. Ryanair.com has one too, similar to the JetBlue model. Interestingly, the “Flexible dates” button is pre-checked, suggesting that Ryanair prefers that you be flexible to find its lowest fares. Their fare finder page is also great and has a map feature similar to Southwest's. AerLingus.com also defaults to flexible dates, searching over a two-week period for both departure and return. Britishairways.com automatically shows a seven-day flexible date range and provides previous week and next day arrows to further search.

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Frequent flyer program members earn points from doing exactly that: flying frequently. Keen point earners may also invest in a frequent flyer credit card to increase their points balance with every purchase, or earn points via other means specified by their frequent flyer program.

Each program is different, and that includes whether or not your frequent flyer points have an expiration date.

This guide runs through the two primary frequent flyer memberships in Australia, Qantas and Virgin, followed by an overview of international airline programs and their frequent flyer expiry dates.

Qantas Frequent Flyer

Qantas Frequent Flyer is Australia’s largest frequent flyer membership, boasting 14.7 million members as of 2023. To join directly, you’ll be charged a joining fee of $99.50. However, there are many ways to avoid this fee, including by signing up to a Qantas Frequent Flyer Credit Card .

To keep your Qantas Frequent Flyer points active, you’ll need to earn or use your points at least once every 18 months. This 18-month period starts from the date of your last activity on your membership: for example, if the last time you had earned Qantas Points was from an eligible flight, your last date of activity would be when the flight was taken.

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Other eligible activity includes earning or using Qantas Points with Qantas’ program partners; redeeming Qantas Points for flights; and shopping at the Qantas Points store.It does not include transferring points to or from a family member’s account, or the transfer of points from Qantas Business Rewards.

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Virgin Velocity

The loyalty program of Virgin Australia is known as Velocity Frequent Flyer, with a membership base of 11 million members as of 2022. Unlike the Qantas program, membership to Velocity is free, and you can begin earning points immediately.

Virgin Velocity points expire after 24 months of account inactivity; as is the case with Qantas, this means not spending or earning any points within this period. However, you can see, Virgin Velocity gives its members an extra six months before expiry compared to Qantas Frequent Flyer.

“Essentially, every time you earn, redeem or buy points, you’re renewing your points for another two years,” the website states.

This means if you had a Velocity Rewards Credit Card that you used regularly, you’d never have to worry about your balance expiring even if you weren’t flying—as every transaction on your credit card would earn you points.

Note that receiving points via family pool transfers won’t count as account activity.

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American Airlines AAdvantage

Looking at overseas frequent flyer programs with major airlines that serve Australia, we’ll start alphabetically: American Airlines. This membership program is known as AAdvantage, with points known as ‘AAdvantage miles’. It’s free to join, and can be worthwhile for Australians considering AAdvantage miles can be redeemed on Qantas flights.

American Airlines AAdvantage miles expire after 24 months of inactivity; any type of qualifying activity on your account will restart this period.

It’s worth noting that customers under the age of 21 are not subject to this expiration period; however, as soon as the customer turns 21 years old, the 24-month policy will begin—even if the AAdvantage miles were earned prior.

British Airways Executive Club

For a frequent flyer membership with British Airways, you’ll need to join their Executive Club—which is free.

The loyalty currency is known as ‘Avios’, and is the same across partner airlines Qatar, Iberia and Aer Lingus. This means you can combine Avios from an Iberia Plus, AerClub or Qatar Airways Privilege Club account and choose how (or where) you spend them.

Unused Avios will expire after 36 months of inactivity; so, as long as you collect, spend, buy or share at least one Avios every 36 months, your frequent flyer points will remain.

Cathay Pacific Asia Miles

In August 2022, Marco Polo Club and Asia Miles combined into one rewards program: Cathay Pacific’s Asia Miles. Pre-existing members were automatically enrolled in the new program, while new members can sign up via Cathay Pacific for free.

Asia Miles will remain active as long as you earn or redeem on your account at least once every 18 months.

Like other frequent flyer programs, it’s not only flying that can earn you points. Cathay Pacific’s website states it has more than 800 partners worldwide that you can spend with to earn Asia Miles, across shopping, credit cards, dining, hotels and more.

SkyMiles is Delta’s loyalty program, which is free to join and, unusually for a frequent flyer program, does not have an expiry date. Your miles will remain in your account as long as it is open.

As Delta is US-based, it may not be as enticing to join as membership programs closer to home are. Yet, with more than 20 airline partners across the globe—including the nearby China Airlines and Vietnam Airlines—it can still serve Australians looking to gain miles without the fuss of regularly earning or spending points.

Australians can also earn SkyMiles on Airbnb stays worldwide (when booking through the dedicated Delta-Airbnb site ) and choose SkyMiles as the reward of choice when staying in global hotel chains such as Marriott Bonvoy or World of Hyatt.

Emirates Skywards

Emirates Skywards is yet another free membership program, allowing frequent travelers to earn points—Skywards—through travel and more.

The expiry date for Emirates Skywards isn’t as clear-cut as other programs, however. Instead, Skywards expire at the end of your birthday month, three years after they were earned.

For example, if your last flight was in January 2023 and your birthday is September 10, your Skywards would expire on September 30, 2026.

You can’t extend the validity of your Skywards through account activity, either. Instead, you have the option to pay to extend them an additional 12 months from the aforementioned expiry date.

Etihad Guest

Being a member of the Etihad Guest loyalty program is free, and allows you to earn Etihad Airways Guest Miles.

Activities that allow you to earn these miles include earning, spending or buying them. Inactivity in your account will see your Etihad Guest Miles expire after 18 months.

To avoid this, you need to make a transaction; the first qualifying activity in a month resets the expiry date again.

For Etihad Platinum Guests, there is no expiration of miles as long as they maintain their Platinum status.

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is another global membership that allows Australian travellers to earn points both locally and abroad, and is also free to join.

After earning KrisFlyer Miles, members have three years to use them—regardless of whether or not there is activity within the account..

You can extend this expiration date for six months for a fee; however, Singapore Airlines notes there is no way to get KrisFlyer Miles back if they have expired.

Members of Singapore Airline’s PPS Club are exempt from the expiration rules.

United Airlines MileagePlus

Like Delta’s SkyMiles, United Airlines’ MileagePlus is a program whose miles never expire.

It’s free to join, and United is part of Star Alliance, the biggest airline alliance in the world, which includes our nearby carriers of Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways.

Outside of Star Alliance, MileagePlus members can also earn (and redeem) miles when flying with Virgin Australia.

As you can see from our guide, all frequent flyer programs vary with their conditions on whether or not your frequent flyer points will expire. This includes how you can extend your expiration date, and how long the validity period lasts for.

Remember to read the terms and conditions of your frequent flyer membership carefully so you understand how long you have to spend your points.

Will my frequent flyer points expire if I don’t fly?

Not necessarily While the expiration of frequent flyer points is dependent on the individual frequent flyer program, it is common that points will remain valid as long as there’s activity oni your account. This doesn’t just mean flying: you can also earn, spend, and buy points through other means.

Are frequent flyer points and airline miles the same?

In short, yes. ‘Frequent flyer points’ is commonly used in Australia, whereas many overseas programs will use the term ‘miles’ as their reward currency. Some have their own names entirely, like British Airways, who use ‘Avios’.

How can I earn frequent flyer points?

Frequent flyer points can be earned through a range of means. This includes flying with the airline that your program is associated with (or an airline partner), having a credit card that earns frequent flyer points , spending points at a frequent flyer rewards store, and even buying points to top up your balance.

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North Rim Grand Canyon 2024: Opening date, hotels, hiking and things to do

The less crowded, more remote side of the Grand Canyon is reopening for the 2024 season.

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on May 15, 2024, including Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim and Grand Canyon Trail Rides. The opening is on time this year, a shift from the 2023 season when record snowfall and a break in the region's water pipeline delayed public access .

Most North Rim amenities and services will remain open from May 15 through Oct. 15, and the park will remain open for day use through Nov. 30 or whenever winter conditions force its closure.

If you're planning a getaway to any U.S. national park, find out how to save money on entry fees through annual park passes and a handful of upcoming free entry days . As for Grand Canyon travelers, more hiking and camping opportunities are coming soon with an REI Signature Camp that's in development near the South Rim.

Here's what travelers to the North Rim of Grand Canyon should know for 2024.

Grand Canyon North Rim open dates

The Grand Canyon North Rim opens for the 2024 season at 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, and closes on Oct. 15. Here's what will be available on opening day:

• Visitor services, including the North Rim Campground, general store, laundry and gas station.
• Grand Canyon Conservancy Park Store.
• Backcountry Information Office.
• Daily park ranger programs at the Roaring Springs Overlook Kiosk.
• Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim. Lodging options include motel rooms and cabins. The lodge dining room is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; reservations are required for dinner. Other dining options include Deli in the Pines and the Roughrider Saloon.
• Grand Canyon Trail Rides offers one-hour and half-day mule rides. Call 435-679-8665 or visit canyonrides.com .

How to book the Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge

Cabins and motel rooms are available at Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, though some dates early in the season showed no vacancies at the time of writing.

Make reservations online at grandcanyonnorth.com or by calling 877-386-4383.

Other Grand Canyon North Rim hotels

Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim is the only hotel inside national park boundaries at the North Rim. There's a handful of other lodging options outside the park. These two are closest:

Kaibab Lodge: This complex of cabins about 17 miles north of the North Rim is billed as a calm escape from the desert heat in the summer. A May 1 search of the hotel's website showed limited availability in May, September and early October, but rooms were available for most days in June, July and August. Visit kaibablodge.com .

Jacob Lake Inn: Situated in the ponderosa pine forests of the Kaibab Plateau, this inn with hotel rooms, cabins, a restaurant, gift shop and gas station is about 45 miles north of the North Rim. A search showed limited vacancies in May but rooms were available for most or all dates through the rest of the 2024 North Rim season. Visit jacoblake.com .

Grand Canyon North Rim camping reservations

Reservations for the North Rim Campground can be made at recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

Reservations for DeMotte Campground, about 7 miles north of the North Rim entrance, also are available at recreation.gov .

How much does it cost to camp at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon?

North Rim Campground sites cost $18-$25 per night; a group site is available for $50 per night. Sites have a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Drinking water, restrooms, showers and laundry are available. No RV hookups.

DeMotte Campground costs $26 per night for a site with a picnic table and grill. Water is available; RV hookups are not.

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North Rim Grand Canyon hikes

Here are some of the hikes at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon:

Bright Angel Point:  The paved, quarter-mile trail leads from the patio behind Grand Canyon Lodge out along a finger of rock to a magnificent overlook.

Transept Trail:  The 1.5-mile-long route snakes along the canyon's rim northwest of the lodge to North Rim Campground and provides fine views of a side canyon known as the Transept.

Cape Final:  About 2 miles before the end of road to Cape Royal is the Cape Final Trailhead. The 4-mile round-trip hike through woods is mostly flat and takes you to several overlooks.

Uncle Jim Trail:  This 5-mile round trip starts at the North Kaibab Trailhead and follows the Ken Patrick Trail for ¾ mile. At a well-marked junction, turn south on the Uncle Jim Trail, which loops through a forested area to Uncle Jim Point, looking into the canyon

Widforss Trail:  A 10-mile round trip through the forest to a remote viewpoint. Much of the first half skirts the rim of Transept Canyon. The latter half ducks into the woods before emerging at a splendid canyon overlook.

Ken Patrick Trail:  This trail meanders 10 miles one way through forest from the North Kaibab Trailhead parking area to Point Imperial. You may want to arrange a shuttle or have someone pick you up at the other end. Some segments are sketchy, so bring a map and compass.

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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Oogie Boogie Bash return to Disney parks in August

Halloween may not be until the fall, but at Disney theme parks , spooky season starts in August.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is coming back to Walt Disney World and Oogie Boogie Bash – and A Disney Halloween Party will return to Disneyland Resort. The after-hours events – which are not included regular theme park admission – will take place on select dates at Magic Kingdom and Disney California Adventure Park from August through October.

Kids and grown-ups alike can see their favorite characters dressed up, don costumes of their own and go trick-or-treating in the parks. Here’s what to expect this year.

When is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024?

The celebration will run from 7 p.m. to midnight on the following dates:

• Aug. 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
• Sept. 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
• Oct. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31

Tickets go on sale May 15, but guests staying at select hotels can get advance access beginning on Wednesday (a full list is available on Walt Disney World’s website ).

What’s new at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

This year Disney Parks will introduce a new DescenDANCE Party inspired by the film “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” coming to Disney+ in July. The rave will take place at Tomorrowland's Rockettower Plaza Stage.

Mickey’s party will also feature other firsts, including a debut appearance from Bruno Madrigal. “For the first time during the party, you can meet the clairvoyant character from ‘Encanto’ alongside Mirabel at their Casita in Fairytale Garden,” Disney Parks said in a blog post .

There will also be more villain sightings, new neon spiderweb-themed looks for Mickey and Minnie and an earlier start time for Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade – 8:15 p.m., an hour earlier than past years – allowing littler guests to attend before bedtime. There will be plenty of familiar programming, too, including Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks show, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage production and more.

Reservations for Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party – which offers the chance to watch fireworks from Tomorrowland Terrace or Plaza Garden – will be available on June 7.

How much does Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party cost?

Tickets range from $119 to $199 per ticket – before tax – depending on the date. Disney Vacation Club members and annual passholders can get a $10 discount on each ticket for August and September dates.

Ticketholders can enter Magic Kingdom beginning at 4 p.m. and do not need a separate day theme park ticket or reservation.

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When is Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2024?

The event will take place on the following dates:

• Aug. 25, 27, 29
• Sept. 3, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
• Oct. 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31

Disney Parks will share more details about the celebration, including when tickets will become available, in the coming weeks.

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Disneyland announces dates for Oogie Boogie Bash 2024

O ogie Boogie Bash will return to Disney California Adventure in 2024 with more nights than ever thanks to the earliest start ever of Halloween Time that pushes deep into August as the spooky season continues to challenge Christmas for holiday supremacy at Disneyland.

Oogie Boogie Bash 2024 will run on 27 select nights from Aug. 25 through Oct. 31 at Disney California Adventure.

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More information will be released in the coming weeks about when tickets will go on sale for Oogie Boogie Bash 2024. The wildly popular event sold out in 12 hours for all 25 dates in 2023.

As in years past, Oogie Boogie Bash will take place on select Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

The 2024 dates for Oogie Boogie Bash:

• Sunday, Aug. 25
• Tuesday, Aug. 27
• Thursday, Aug. 29
• Tuesday, Sept. 3
• Tuesday, Sept. 10
• Thursday, Sept. 12
• Sunday, Sept. 15
• Tuesday, Sept. 17
• Thursday, Sept. 19
• Sunday, Sept. 22
• Tuesday, Sept. 24
• Thursday, Sept. 26
• Sunday, Sept. 29
• Tuesday, Oct. 1
• Thursday, Oct. 3
• Sunday, Oct. 6
• Tuesday, Oct. 8
• Thursday, Oct. 10
• Sunday, Oct. 13
• Tuesday, Oct. 15
• Thursday, Oct. 17
• Sunday, Oct. 20
• Tuesday, Oct. 22
• Thursday, Oct. 24
• Sunday, Oct. 27
• Tuesday, Oct. 29
• Thursday, Oct. 31

It’s worth noting Oogie Boogie Bash won’t be held on Thursday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 8 — unless Disneyland plans to release those dates once everything else has sold out.

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Disney has already released a line of Oogie Boogie Bash 2024 merchandise for fans who can’t wait for Halloween to return.

The merch line includes a Disneyland pullover shirt with a Haunted Mansion Holiday design — suggesting the venerable haunted dark ride will return from refurbishment with its traditional holiday overlay in time for Halloween Time in late August.

Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion has gotten a “Nightmare Before Christmas” makeover based on the Tim Burton animated film for more than 20 years now. The New Orleans Square ride has been undergoing an extensive refurbishment since January.

Halloween Time will get its earliest start ever in 2024 when the seasonal event kicks off on Aug. 23 and runs through Oct. 31 at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

Seasonal decor will once again fill both parks with a massive Mickey Mouse jack-o-lantern on Main Street U.S.A., Headless Horseman statue on Buena Vista Street and Radiator Screams makeover of Cars Land.

Expect to see the return of holiday attraction overlays for the Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters in Disney California Adventure.

Oogie Boogie Bash — hosted by monster of scare-e-monies Oogie Boogie from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” — typically includes a Halloween parade, Disney villains walk-through experience, Mickey Mouse children’s show and trick-or-treating trails.

The separate-ticket, limited-capacity, after-hours Halloween event at Disney California Adventure is one of the few times of the year when older kids and adults can wear a costume in the theme park.

The Frightfully Fun Parade features seldom-seen characters like the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane, Jack Skellington, Dr. Facilier and the Cheshire Cat.

The Villain’s Grove lighting and sound effects walk-through experience transforms the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail with ethereal scenes inspired by Maleficent, Scar, Frollo, Alice in Wonderland’s Queen of Hearts and Snow White’s Wicked Queen.

The “Mickey’s Trick & Treat” show in the Disney Jr. Dance Party theater features a mad scientist who brews up a potion that unleashes bats, spiders and ghosts created with video projections and special effects.

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Young and old visitors can trick-or-treat for candy along immersive treat trails dotted with villains like Oogie Boogie and Maleficent sitting on themed thrones.

Most DCA attractions stay open during Oogie Boogie Bash with shorter wait times due to the limited capacity of the event.

Halloween Time and Oogie Boogie Bash are strictly G-rated spooky fun with none of the jump scares and horror imagery of other Southern California theme park haunted events like Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights (R-rated), Knott’s Scary Farm (PG-13), SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream (PG-13) and Six Flags’ Fright Fest (PG).

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