food IS a theme park
Each year, Orlando International Airport (MCO) sees millions of visitors, many of whom are filtering through to visit Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and other Central Florida tourist attractions.
Baggage claim!
However, many of those travelers believe things about the airport that have no basis in truth.
There are SO many options when it comes to transporting your family from the airport to Disney World.
Mears Connect bus
Ever since Disney World canceled its complimentary Magical Express service, visitors from around the world have struggled with the decision of how to arrive and depart their hotel. But today, we’re going to make that choice easier for you with a complete guide to your airport transportation options!
Flying into Orlando International Airport for a Disney World vacation is one of the most exciting moments of your trip, and it’s just the beginning!
Mears Connect Bus
You just landed, and you’re ready to get to Disney World, but there’s one decision that can seriously impact your budget: how to get there. Between Uber surge pricing, rideshare add-ons, and Disney-area shuttle services, the cost of simply getting to your hotel can be surprisingly high. Here’s what I wish I had known before paying $54 for Disney World airport transportation, and how you can choose the option that makes the most sense for your trip.
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©Southwest Airlines
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After years of flying to Disney World and racking up more delays than I can count, there’s one arrival window I now avoid at all costs.
Orlando International Airport
If you are traveling by plane to your Disney World vacation, there are a lot of issues that can pop up. One of the worst is a delayed flight. As someone who lives 600 miles away and often flies to Disney World, I’ve learned a few things on how to avoid a delayed flight because nothing kills the vacation vibes more than that. There is one time of day I will absolutely avoid booking a flight for, and you should too.
Winter weather strikes again…and your Orlando flight might be caught in it.
Airplane
A wave of cold weather across the U.S. is causing major travel disruptions, and Orlando International Airport is feeling the effects in a big way. With dozens of delays and over a hundred cancellations already reported today, travelers heading to Disney World and back home are facing unexpected changes to their plans. Here’s what’s happening, why it matters, and what you should do if you’re traveling right now!
Happy New Year! If you were able to ring in the New Year at Disney World, we have a warning for you if you are heading back home in the next couple of days. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is going to be BUSY. The busiest days during the New Year travel period are upon us, and we have some tips if you are traveling through the Orlando International Airport soon.
Orlando International Airport
The busiest travel days for New Year travel are: January 3rd (196,212 travelers), January 4th (195,960 travelers), and January 2nd (191,324 travelers). If you are heading home in the next three days, be prepared for lots of fellow travelers to be right there with you!
We’ve got bad news for fans of baby back ribs and cheese pulls: The (amongst some) iconic Chili’s at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is closing.
Orlando International Airport Terminal C
The longtime MCO staple is set to close on December 31st, according to a statement released by the airport on social media.
Traveling this holiday season has been wild in Orlando!
Flying with Southwest
It’s no secret that flying during the holiday season is crazy, but no one would expect it to be THIS crazy at the Orlando International Airport. We’re not talking about it being busy; we’re talking about the absurd amount of cancellations and delays!
Flying to the Orlando International Airport (our beloved MCO) might not be the best part of your Disney World vacation, but new routes are being added that might make it a little easier to get to.
MCO Airport Security
According to the Orlando Business Journal, more than a dozen new domestic and international flights are coming to the Orlando Airport, with services starting as early as January and going into the summer.
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