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Orlando International Airport
The closure of the Orlando International Airport comes ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall early Thursday morning. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida and move through the Central Florida area.
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?
We’re keeping a close eye on Hurricane Milton as it makes its way toward Florida.
Orlando International Airport
A State of Emergency has been declared for several Florida counties, including the Disney World area, and Disney has even begun restricting hotel reservations due to the storm. We saw Tampa International Airport cease operations earlier today, and now, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is following suit. Here’s what we know.
Hurricane Helene is set to arrive in the Gulf Coast of Florida later this evening. Ahead of its arrival, the Orlando area is currently under a Tornado Watch and Tropical Storm Warning.
Orlando International Airport
As a result, Disney World has closed Typhoon Lagoon today, as well as its miniature golf courses, and canceled tonight’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Universal Orlando has also closed Volcano Bay and canceled tonight’s Halloween Horror Nights. Now, we’re starting to see the hurricane’s impact on flights in the year: Over 100 flights have been delayed at Orlando International Airport with 70 flights already canceled.
We’ll just say it: the Brightline train at Orlando International Airport was a real game changer for it when it first opened in 2023.
Brightline train
We took the train from Orlando to Miami and we were SHOCKED at how nice of an experience it was and how it was SO much less stressful than driving or taking a plane. Since then, Brightline has continued to expand, not just in Florida, but even so far as over to the West Coast. Well, Brightline isn’t done getting better because even more changes are coming to the passenger rail service.
If you’ve traveled through the Orlando International Airport (MCO), you know it can get BUSY.
Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport
MCO is often ranked as one of the top 10 busiest airports in the U.S., and we’ve definitely seen that chaos during busy travel seasons like holidays and holiday weekends. During those times, lines for security get incredibly long and the parking garages fill up quickly. But now MCO is doing something to fix one of those problems.
There’s a lot that goes into planning a Disney World vacation. You have to figure out your budget, where you’re going to stay, how long you want to stay, what kind of park ticket to get, and more.
Orlando International Airport
You also have to figure out HOW you’re going to get to Disney World, and for many of us, the answer is by flying into Orlando International Airport. Well, we’ve got some good news on that front: two NEW flights are being added from two BIG cities to Orlando!
Are you ready for a vacation?
Orlando International Airport
Fly away on a getaway for free! We would love to find a free flight to any destination in the U.S. (especially Disney World), and if you’re lucky, you can! A popular budget airline is giving away just that — a chance at a free flight to a domestic destination that they fly to from your home airport. Check out the details!
There is nothing quite like the feeling when you first arrive to Orlando for your Disney World vacation! You have your whole trip ahead of you and you can’t wait to get to the parks.
Orlando Airport
While there are a couple of options to get to Orlando, a popular choice is flying into the Orlando International Airport. As a result, you can probably guess that the Orlando International Airport sees quite a few passengers traveling through it, but just how many may surprise you!
We just can’t spot thinking about the Disney Treasure!
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And can you blame us?! Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship in the fleet has us beyond ready to experience all the food, excitement, the new lounges like the Aristocats-themed lounge and Haunted Mansion Parlor, and so much more. But before we get too carried away, and since we’re talking about setting sail, we’ve got to talk about which airlines you’re going to want to use if you’ve booked a cruise on the Disney Treasure! Let’s dive right in!
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