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Jan- 2023 -6 JanuaryNews
Universal Reveals Plans for Train Station Connecting Guests to Orlando Airport
Train travel between Orlando International Airport and Florida’s major Theme Parks is quickly becoming a reality. What started as glorified commuter travel between Miami and West Palm beach is turning into a rapid, high-quality transportation system connecting residents and tourists to all of the major points of South Florida. The first half of 2022 saw the completion of Brightline’s new station i
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Dec- 2022 -28 DecemberNews
Southwest CEO Issues Statement as Over 2/3 of Flights Canceled
Southwest Airlines is reeling right now from what can only be described as an unprecedented logistic implosion that has caused more than 60% of the flights, many of which were in and out of Orlando International Airport, to be canceled. While the airline industry as a whole has suffered a major blow due to winter storms, Southwest’s disaster appears to come from an entire systems failure that has
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26 DecemberNews
Delays, Cancellations Plague Disney World Airport Due to Winter Storm
Holiday traffic flying in and out of Central Florida is reportedly backed up over two hours as the airline industry continues to reel from the intense winter storm. According to WESH2 meteorologist Eric Burris, the FAA is reporting over two-hour delays for most of the Sunshine State’s airports, and Orlando International Airport is reporting more than half of their flights are either canceled or de
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21 DecemberNews
Flying to Disney This Week? Southwest Issues Travel Advisory for Winter Storm Elliot
It is almost Christmas, and the holiday traffic continues to swell across the United States as scores of people fly off to beloved destinations, including The Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. But for those flying to either The Happiest Place On Earth or the Most Magical Place On Earth, Winter Storm Elliot might have a significant impact
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13 DecemberNews
Impending Jet Fuel Shortage Could Impact Holiday Traffic, Disney World Vacations
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is seen by many as the gateway to the Theme Park capital of the world and the starting point for vacations to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and elsewhere. But it appears that a series of unfortunate events might have a negative impact on some upcoming trips. On Sunday, December 11, MCO issued a warning on Twitter, saying, “Weather iss
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Sep- 2022 -30 SeptemberNews
Storm has Passed – Disney World, Universal, MCO Begin Reopening
Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday Published: 9/30/22 8:46 am EDT Previous Update: 9/30/22 12:34 pm EDT – Post-Storm Update: Crowds Return to Parks, Disney World Weekend Weather Forecast Hurricane Ian is officially clear of Central Florida. All hurricane and tropical storm warnings and watches have been lifted for ar
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29 SeptemberNews
Orlando International Airport Announces Reopening Friday
After a day of extended closure and uncertainty in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Orlando International Airport (MCO) has announced that it will resume passenger service tomorrow afternoon. “In coordination with our airline partners, and after completing an initial assessment, we are anticipating a commercial schedule that transitions to normal airport operations within the next 2
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29 September
MCO Extends Closure Indefinitely, ‘Pending on Damage Assessment’
Latest Update: 9/29/22 11:12 pm EDT – Orlando International Airport Announces Reopening Friday Published: 9/29/22 5:26 pm EDT It has been a week of intense news for Florida residents, southeast American residents, and Walt Disney World Resort Guests. Hurricane Ian has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, but weather-related damage is still being done (even though Disney Worl
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29 SeptemberNews
Orlando International Airport Confirms Extended Closure
Latest Update: 9/29/22 11:12 pm EDT – Orlando International Airport Announces Reopening Friday Published: 9/29/22 10:27 am EDT Orlando International Airport has confirmed that it will remain closed today after Hurricane Ian dispensed massive amounts of rain and record flooding to Central Florida. According to the latest report, which was shared by reporter Scott Gustin, states, in part, “The
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28 SeptemberNews
What Happens When a Hurricane Threatens Disney World? Here’s What to Know
So, you’re about to embark on a vacation to Walt Disney World Resort, and you couldn’t be happier. There’s just one pending matter threatening to, quite literally, rain on your parade—your upcoming trip just happens to align with an oncoming hurricane! As you carefully check and recheck all the latest alerts and developments from the National Weather Service, you’re personally debating on whether
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