LUKE LITTLER is going to snub two long-distance darts events this summer – to see Mickey Mouse.
The Nuke, 19, is planning to take all of August off as he targets a clean sweep of all televised majors in 2026.
Luke Littler is planning to take the whole of August off and head to Disney Credit: Getty
Littler says he takes around 30-40 flights every year and needs the break Credit: PA
In a huge blow to the PDC, says he will not travel to Auckland and then Wollongong for the Masters and Australian Darts Masters.
Last year, he went Down Under with girlfriend Faith and was successful in both of them, banking £60,000 in prize money.
Littler will instead head to Orlando’s Walt World Resort – a favourite holiday destination for his family – for some time off and a break from the dartboard.
It was there, while he was watching the , that he and his dad chose the walk-on music Greenlight by Pitbull.
In a worrying sign to his rivals, the Warrington teen may return for the busy autumn and winter period with a renewed enthusiasm for the sport.
The two-time world champion reckons he takes about “30-40 flights” a year and given how gruelling the schedule is, something has to give as he searches for a much-needed break.
Littler told The Ariel Helwani Show: “After my first full year on the tour, I was like, this is crazy, the (number of) flights.
“When we go to and stuff, we have to get like two flights just to get to one place. “But now obviously where I am in the rankings, number one, that’s why I’m missing tournaments and having more time at home.
“Well this year I’ve decided not to go to and New Zealand. That’s in August, the second and third week.
“So, it’s probably 16 days in Australia and New Zealand. The time zone over there is mental. 10 hours, maybe 12 hours.
“So I’m not going there. I’ve got the whole of August off for the first time.
“So we’re gonna go to . I’ve been to Orlando three times now.”
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