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OVER 24 Food Options Coming to the Orlando Airport’s NEW Terminal

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Your experience at Orlando International Airport is about to be very DIFFERENT…if you go through Terminal C, that is!

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Terminal C is the brand NEW terminal coming to the airport later this year. We’ve already heard about how the new terminal will feature a brand new restaurant from Chef Art Smith, another spot from Wine Bar George, 2 places from the owners of The Polite Pig, a new Disney store, and MORE. But now we’ve got some additional details to share about this new terminal experience. 

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The TWO Airlines Guests Recommend When Flying to Disney World

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Getting to Disney World isn’t exactly a breeze, regardless of whether you’re flying or driving.

Flying Southwest

With flight prices getting higher and recent crowd and wait time issues at the Orlando International Airport, it’s not always an easy process flying to Disney World right now. So which airline should you choose in order to have the BEST chance of a smooth trip? We asked DFB readers to share their favorite airlines for flying to Orlando — here’s what you said!

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Severe Weather Causing Delays at Orlando International Airport

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Orlando International Airport has been in the news quite often recently.

Orlando Airport

This is mainly due to the new projects happening at the airport, like the Brightline Train and the new terminal opening up later this year. There are also some new airlines flying into the airport and new bus services to and from the airport and Disney World. But, all of these exciting new things happening doesn’t mean Orlando International Airport is exempt from any issues. Let’s check out why flying in and out of Orlando could be more difficult today.

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Another Airline Is Celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary With Exclusive Travel Offerings

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Disney World’s big 50th Anniversary Celebration has been going on for about 8 months now, and it’s not even close to being over yet! So far we’ve seen some over-the-top (and delicious) snacks, TWO new fireworks shows, exclusive merchandise, and MORE released for the iconic 18-month celebration.

New commemorative Disney plane

And, depending on how you get to Disney World, you might be celebrating Disney World’s 50th anniversary BEFORE you even set foot in Florida! For example, Southwest has an ENTIRE PLANE that is decked out for the party featuring EARidescent details and Disney characters both inside and out. And, now another airline has a special offering!

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The Average Cost to Fly to Disney World in June 2022

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Thinking of booking a Disney World trip in June? Got that hotel picked out, park tickets arranged, and a LONG list of snacks you’ve got to try? Awesome! But there’s another thing you’ve got to look at — flights!

Orlando International Airport

Airfare can take up a HUGE part of your budget, and due to rising fuel costs and other factors, prices could continue to increase. So just how much should you budget for flight costs for June? Here’s what we’re seeing.

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NEWS: Opening Date Announced for Terminal C at Orlando International Airport

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We’ve shared a lot of details about what we can expect from the brand new South Terminal C when it opens at Orlando International Airport. We know that it will use advanced technology to expedite the TSA process like facial recognition and a luggage identification system. It will also feature restaurants from the folks at Wine Bar George AND Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ AND The Polite Pig. Plus, it’s getting a brand new Disney Store. Basically, this is an exciting update for the Orlando International Airport.

Orlando Airport

We recently shared a first look of the new terminal, and now we have more details to share about an opening DATE!

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BREAKING: Masks No Longer Required on Planes

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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.

The travel industry has been significantly impacted by the global pandemic, which you may have experienced when traveling to Disney World.

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We’ve seen quite a few changes with mask policies in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, with updates at Disney World, Disneyland, the Disney Cruise Line, and more. When it comes to travel, a mask mandate has been in place for anyone traveling on public transportation (including on airplanes) in the United States, and today a big update to this mask mandate could affect your next flight. This change comes after a Florida judge voided the mask mandate on public transportation.

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A NEW Luggage System is Coming to Orlando International Airport

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There’s a brand new terminal coming soon to Orlando International Airport, and it’s going to be super high-tech!

New Terminal ©️Greg Angel via Twitter (@NewsGuyGreg)

There will be things like facial recognition, 3-story screens, and automated screening lanes. In addition to the exciting technology, there will also be new restaurants, like Wine Bar George, and even a new Disney store. We just got a first look at the new terminal under construction, and we have also learned about a new system that should make traveling a lot easier!

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VIDEOS & PHOTOS: FIRST LOOK at the New Terminal Opening Soon at the Orlando Airport

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LONG airport waits or layovers might not be so bad at Orlando International Airport after their brand NEW terminal opens!

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For quite some time, the NEW South Terminal C has been in development at Orlando International Airport. This new space will feature a whole bunch of things including a new Disney store, a new restaurant from the folks over at Wine Bar George, and so much more. While we’ve seen concept art for this new space, today we finally got to get a first look INSIDE and see what construction looks like right now!

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The Spirit Airlines Merger May Take a While, According to Frontier Airlines CEO

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If you’re reading this, we can almost guarantee that you like saving money when you travel. I mean, who doesn’t?! One of the best ways to do that is to book with a budget airline to save money on travel.

Orlando International Airport

There are several great budget options out there, and recently, there has been a stir in the world of budget airlines as Frontier Airlines seeks to purchase and merge with Spirit Airlines. The potential merger was made more complicated when JetBlue stepped up and ALSO made a sizable offer. So what’s going to happen? Well, the CEO of Frontier has some thoughts.

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