Orlando International Airport
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Aug- 2023 -22 AugustBusiness
Disney World Airports Battle in Federal Trademark Lawsuit
What's in a name? Well, if you ask the folks at Orlando International Airport, the answer is, a lot. Orlando International Airport is the main airport that Guests travel to when they are headed to Walt Disney World Resort. MCO, as it's known by many, welcomes around 50 million guests to the Sunshine State each year. The airport is just about 17 miles from The Most Magical Place on Earth, and makes
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May- 2023 -11 MayDisney Parks
Disney Guests Call for a Sixth Addition to Disney’s Updates Coming in 2024
Disney enthusiasts rejoiced on Monday when Disney dropped a game-changing, five-prong plan to make the Disney Guest experience more magical. The Disney Dining Plan's return and theme Park reservation removal of date-based tickets (for trips planned on January 9, 2024, and beyond) sent shockwaves through Disney fandom. Disney didn't stop there—introducing “good-to-go” days for Annual Pa
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Apr- 2023 -29 AprilNews
Severe Weather Delays Orlando Flights
It is not even hurricane season yet, and the State of Florida is already experiencing weather severe enough to delay flights in and out. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Orlando International Airport is averaging 90-minute delays on departing flights as the Central Florida area braces for high winds, hail, and tornado warnings. Here's a closer look at that strong storm in Brev
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Mar- 2023 -27 MarchNews
High-Speed Train Moves Into New Orlando Basecamp
Brightline is officially setting up shop in the Greater Orlando Area. The Miami-based high-speed passenger rail line is mere weeks away from finally launching the long-anticipated connection from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Brickell, Ft. Lauderdale, and the rest of Florida's Southeast Corridor, and on Monday, March 27, they gave fans and would-be passengers a look at their new base of o
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18 MarchNews
Weather Wrestles MCO into “Ground Stop,” 100+ Flights Delayed
Flights in and out of Orlando International airport have been affected by intense storms striking through Central Florida. According to WESH2 Meteorologist Eric Burris, “A ‘Ground Stop' has been issued for MCO due to storms in the area… This will of course impact inbound and then outbound flights.” A 'Ground Stop' has been issued for @MCO due to storms in the area-
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17 MarchNews
MCO: Spring Breakers LEAVING Florida in Droves
The latest report from Orlando International Airport (MCO) shows that families are leaving in droves at the same time a record flood of travelers descends upon Central Florida. According to WESH2, the closest and largest airport to the Walt Disney World Resort, the Universal Orlando Resort, and the rest of the Greater Orlando Area has completely out of parking spaces. MCO's notice reads: “Or
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6 MarchNews
Orlando’s New Passenger Train Sets Multistate Speed Record
Florida's private passenger rail service, Brightline, has just become the fastest passenger train to ever operate in the Southeastern United States. Opening a rail connection between Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami in the second quarter of 2023, Brightline trains are expected to hit speeds of 125 miles per hour on a 35-mile stretch of t
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3 MarchNews
Orlando Airport Prepares to Receive Flood of Spring Breakers
INCOMING! The only time of year Floridians dreads more than snowbird and lovebug season is about to descend upon the Sunshine State once again. I am, of course, talking about Spring Break. Whether they come as packs of college students or families fitting in a mini vacation, the time between Late March and Mid-April remains a constant battle for survival as the annual migration pours in and runs t
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2 MarchNews
Fire Breaks Out on Flight to Orlando
A Spirit Airlines flight was diverted from Orlando International Airport (MCO) after a fire broke out onboard. Flight 259 was on its way to Orlando from Dallas when a battery from a passenger's item reportedly caught fire in the overhead cargo bin. The plane was diverted to Jacksonville where it landed safely. The fire was handled with the heroic help of a retired fireman who happened to be a pass
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1 MarchNews
New Train to Orlando to Set State Speed Record
When the private passenger rail line Brightline finally begins service in and out of Orlando International Airport (MCO), it is expected to be the fastest train service the State of Florida has ever seen. Related: Brightline Sets Start Date for Orlando Service While it is expected to provide connecting transportation to Theme Park Guests from MCO to two stations at the Orange County Convention Cen
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