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Orlando International Airport is set to open up a brand NEW terminal soon. It’s not open yet but we got a SNEAK PEEK at it recently and now we’re sharing all the details with you!
Time to Fly
The NEW Terminal C will feature lots of delicious dining spots, new merchandise, an upgraded security system, and more. But it’s not quite ready for you to experience yet.
Flying has been troublesome lately.
Flying has been a bit stressful
We’ve seen a bunch of delays and cancelations was well as staffing shortages. While some issues have been due to staffing problems, the weather has also caused a ton of delays. And, one place that definitely deals with a lot of severe weather is Orlando, Florida. If you’re flying through the city right now, you need to be aware of some problems at the airport.
UPDATE: Orlando International Airport is currently experiencing delays due to weather. Find out more here.
Air travel can be a bit tricky right now.
Orlando International Airport
There have been thousands of delays and cancelations of flights, as well as some issues with baggage. A lot of these issues have been said to be due to staffing issues, but there’s another problem you have to think about when flying — the weather. And, an important weather update is now affecting the airport in Orlando.
It has been a big year for Disney World, with new additions in the form of restaurants and rides, as well as the 100th anniversary celebration! Because of this, travel to Orlando has been quite popular recently!
Orlando International Airport
And since travel is so heavy, the Orlando International Airport is in the middle of a rather large expansion, adding on a NEW Terminal C. We’ve gotten a glimpse at many aspects of this addition already, but now we know what the security area will look like!
Flying has been a bit difficult this summer.
Flying right now can be stressful
There have been thousands of delays and cancelations around the U.S., caused partially due to staffing issues. Some airlines have even canceled routes altogether, or are even canceling flights months in advance to try and curb last-minute cancelations. So, which airports have had the most issues? We’re about to tell you!
The highly anticipated NEW terminal at Orlando International Airport opens this month, and we’ve already seen many of the new improvements that are coming!
©Matt Good } The Prow, the signature element of Terminal C’s curbside, will set an uplifting tone and help usher ambient natural light deep into the ticketing hall.
There will be TONS of new restaurants and lots of high-tech upgrades — including automated TSA screening lanes and facial recognition at gates. Now we’re getting more peeks inside this new area of one of the country’s busiest airports!
Now that Disney World’s previously complimentary Magical Express shuttle service has ended, you have a few transportation options from Orlando International Airport to your Disney World hotel.
Sunshine Flyer
One shuttle option, the Sunshine Flyer, launched in 2022 and takes guests from Orlando Airport (MCO) to their Disney World hotel in buses themed around old-fashioned train engines and passenger cars. Recently, they offered a deal for children to ride for free, and although that sale just ended, Sunshine Flyer prices have changed — and here’s how.
It’s hurricane season, and that means it’s VERY stormy in Florida.
Guests getting their ponchos on for the storm.
During the summer months, we often see storms nearly every afternoon, and those can put a damper on your plans if you’re traveling to the theme parks. At Disney World, many outdoor rides will close with lightning, as well as a variety of outdoor entertainment options. But what about if it’s a travel day? In that case, you might want to be prepared for some delays.
If you’re catching a flight soon, there’s a lot you’ll want to catch up on.
Let’s take a look at different stats
Flight delays, cancelations, staffing shortages — the “friendly skies” seem to be anything but, lately. But luckily, it’s not just bad news…if you’re flying through Orlando International Airport (MCO), you’ll have an easier time renting a car soon.
If you’ve been staying up-to-date on the expansion at Orlando International Airport, then you probably already know that the new terminal, Terminal C, will begin its two-week-long phased opening on September 19th.
©Orlando International Airport | Terminal C
In addition to advanced technology like facial recognition and a luggage identification system, this new terminal is getting TONS of new restaurants! These new restaurants include Sunshine Diner (by Chef Art Smith of Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ fame), Wine Bar George (yes, like the one in Disney Springs), and several restaurants by the folks responsible for The Polite Pig (another Disney Springs restaurant). With the opening of the new terminal just a month away, these new restaurants are getting ready to open, too. Cask & Larder, the company behind a restaurant coming to Terminal C shared some concept art for the new restaurants!
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