Orlando International Airport
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Sep- 2022 -27 SeptemberNews
MCO Shuts Down, Allowing Only Emergency Flights
Latest Update: 9/29/22 11:12 pm EDT – Orlando International Airport Announces Reopening Friday Published: 9/27/22 12:52 pm EDT Hurricane Ian has been the main focus for many Florida residents and Walt Disney World Resort or Universal Orlando Resort Guests in the past few days as the tropical storm (which is, for now, still a Category 3 storm with 115 mph sustained winds) intensifies and grow
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Jul- 2022 -1 JulyNews
MCO: 2 Million People Expected to Visit Orlando This Weekend
Another 4th of July weekend is upon us, Disney Fanatics, and once again, a flood of tourists is descending upon the vacation capital to celebrate Independence Day. This year, that flood is expected to be in the millions. Literally. According to Orlando-area NBC affiliate WESH2 there is set to be an abnormal increase in air travelers as soaring gas prices debilitate would-be road trips. Related: Di
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1 JulyNews
Disney Fans Just Got New Flights to Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO) has just added a new airline with several new routes that will help even more Disney Fanatics make their Walt Disney World Resort vacations come to reality. On Thursday, June 30, it was announced that Avelo Airlines would make MCO its newest base of operations and provide affordable air travel to and from 15 destinations. MCO shared the news on LinkedIn, saying,
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May- 2022 -18 May
Woman Gives Birth on Flight to Orlando
A Frontier Airlines flight took off from Denver, Colorado, for Orlando, Florida, but made an unexpected stop in Pensacola with one extra passenger on board. On Tuesday, May 17, a Frontier flight attendant had the surprising task of helping deliver a baby mid-flight. According to a Facebook post put out by Frontier Airlines, “The baby couldn’t wait, so the early and unexpected labor took plac
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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilNews
Flying to Disney? ‘Mask Violators’ Taken Off No-Fly List
It is finally over. Face coverings are no longer required to fly commercial in the United States of America. And as unblocked smiles return to the skies, it appears that those travelers punished for protesting the persisting mandates are able to fly once again. According to Spectrum News, airlines will be removing “mask violators” from their no-fly list. From Delta Airlines on Wednesda
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18 AprilNews
No More Masks on Planes? Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Mandate Extension
April 18 was supposed to be the day when the mask mandates were set to expire for all public transportation. Then, it appeared that President Biden authorized the mandate's extension for another two weeks. Now, a federal judge has thrown out the extension. According to The Wall Street Journal, A federal judge in Florida on Monday declared that the Biden administration’s Covid-19 mask mandate for p
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13 AprilNews
Video: Guest Captures a Rare View of the Magic Kingdom’s Disney Enchantment Fireworks
If you're anything like us, you probably know all of the best places to see the fireworks at Walt Disney World. With the Magic Kingdom's current fireworks show, Disney Enchantment, the go-to viewing location is in front of Cinderella Castle, of course, but you can also find incredible views of the show from Fantasyland, and even outside of the park at nearby resorts like Disney's Contemporary Reso
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5 AprilNews
Flying to Disney: JetBlue Makes Bid for Spirit Airlines
For all of our fellow Disney Fanatics whose Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort vacation begins and ends with an airline flight, there appears to be some shakeup going down among the budget carriers. According to The Wall Street Journal, JetBlue has just put in an offer to buy Spirit Airlines for an all-cash deal supposedly trumping the offer already made by Frontier Airlines several we
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Mar- 2022 -24 MarchNews
Guest Favorite Walt Disney World Transportation Option to Return This Summer
Guests at Walt Disney World have been struggling with limited transportation options both to and from the Orlando International Airport and around Walt Disney World, especially since the end of Disney's Magical Express service earlier this year. Disney Parks just announced, however, that a favorite previously offered service will be returning to help Guests get around the parks and resorts easier
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Feb- 2022 -28 FebruaryNews
Sheriff from Jersey Assists in Arrest While on Disney Vacation
Jim Gannon, Sheriff of Morris County, New Jersey, was in Orlando visiting The Most Magical Place On Earth with his family when the call of Duty caught up with him. According to savejersey.com, Sheriff Gannon was in Orlando International Airport (MCO) with his daughter and grandchildren when an unruly passenger was causing a disturbing scene in the United Airlines Terminal. An amateur video was sha
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