Orlando International Airport
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Feb- 2023 -15 FebruaryNews
Brightline Sets Start Date for Orlando Service
All aboard! High-speed passenger rail service will finally commence in and out of Orlando International Airport this year. Brightline, Florida’s private passenger rail service announced that it will be ready to connect travelers and tourists to Orlando and South Florida by late Spring or Early Summer. According to Tampa Bay Business Journal, “Train service from South Florida to Orland
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12 FebruaryNews
Flying Taxis to Disney World? Takeover Bill Specifically Allows Development of Helipads
The past few years have not been easy for out-of-state Guests trying to visit the Walt Disney World Resort, but a closer look at the State Takeover legislation suggests that a mutually-desired innovative solution could be in the works. Read More: Flying Into Orlando? Here’s How to Get to Walt Disney World Without Disney’s Magical Express While the Sunshine Flyer provides shuttle service from Orlan
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Jan- 2023 -12 JanuaryNews
Orlando Airport Named Worst in the Country
If you and your family begin and end your Walt Disney World Resort Vacation or Universal Orlando Resort Vacation by flying, chances are you had to pass through the worst airport in the United States. According to ABC, Orlando International Airport (MCO) earned the title of worst airport in the country due to the number of delayed flights it accumulated over the course of 2022. Using data from the
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9 JanuaryNews
Video: Brightline Unveils New Station at Orlando Airport
Florida’s new high-speed rail line is rolling closer to opening its new station at Orlando International Airport. While the connection to and from the Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort is still farther away, the dream of having a high-speed luxurious rain line connecting visitors in Orlando to Miami and the rest of South Florida is drawing near, with operations still expected to begin
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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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