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The United States Government has been shut down since October 1st, 2025, impacting airports and flights across the country, among other things.
Orlando International Airport
On the morning of November 10th, there were significant flight delays and cancellations at Orlando International Airport (MCO), the airport that most people fly into when heading to Disney World. We’ve got the latest information you need to know, so let’s get into it.
As of November 7th, 2025, over 1,000 flights have been canceled flying within, into, or out of the United States due to the government shutdown.
Orlando International Airport
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said, “You will see mass flight delays. You’ll see mass cancellations, and you may see us close certain parts of the airspace, because we cannot manage it, because we don’t have air traffic controllers.” Many major airports are being affected, including the Orlando International Airport (MCO), the closest airport to Disney World.
Heads up if you’re flying in or out of the Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Orlando International Airport
Orlando Airport is currently on a complete ground stop.
In Central Florida, we’re preparing for a major storm.
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Hurricane Milton is set to roll through the state in the next few days, and businesses and residents are prepping to deal with the fallout. Theme parks have modified procedures and booking policies, while government officials are encouraging people to take Tuesday to gather supplies. But if you’re taking a flight out, what do things look like at the airport?
Bad weather is rolling through Florida right now, and if you’re heading on vacation, traveling through the state, or a local, you’ll want to be prepared.
Storms at Magic Kingdom
We’ve been watching a developing storm system for the past several days, and then it became Hurricane Debby. The storm is making landfall, and if you’re interested to see how it will affect the weather overall, we’ve got updates.
Hurricane Debby, upgraded from Tropical Storm Debby, has made landfall in the Florida Big Bend Region, and with it has come storms across Florida.
Hurricane Debby is causing LOTS of rain!
While the theme parks in Orlando are still open and operating, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is having a rougher time. If you’re flying into or out of Orlando today, August 5th, be prepared for some flight changes!
A global IT outage wreaked havoc on US airlines on the morning of July 19th, with several major carriers being impacted by a ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Southwest
The communication issue is part of a technical error that is affecting business worldwide.
If you’ve flown or plan on flying to or from Orlando International Airport (MCO) today, chances are you could be in for a rough experience.
Orlando International Airport
Planning a trip to Disney World is complicated enough without factoring in flight issues — but that’s exactly what’s occurred today, July 11th, 2024. Flight delays and cancellations have plagued MCO all day, keeping up with a recent trend of flight complications at the airport. Let’s get into what you need to know about today’s delays and cancellations. [Read more…]
Although most of the record-breaking spring break crowds have come and gone through the Orlando Airport, that doesn’t mean travelers are safe from unexpected flight cancelations and delays. In fact, we’re seeing more delays now, April 3rd, than we did during the busy month of March.
Orlando International Airport
So, what’s with all the delays? Well, if you’re planning to fly through Orlando Airport, you may need to keep a close eye on your flight status. Severe weather is impacting several parts of the country, including Central Florida.
Flying during the holidays can be stressful.
Orlando International Airport Terminal C
It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on your flight status and get to the airport early so you’re prepared for crowds and delays. With so many people traveling this time of year, small hiccups aren’t uncommon, but what happens when a major airline has a massive number of flight cancelations and delays? If you tried to fly with Southwest Airlines during the 2022 holiday season, you might have been affected by the company’s service meltdown. Now, the company has been saddled with a record-breaking fine for how it handled the disruptions.
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