7 New Restaurants Revealed for Orlando Airport Expansion

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is investing billions of dollars to enhance travelers’ experience. From terminal expansions and upgrades to LOTS of new dining and shopping options, we are so excited for what is to come at MCO.

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The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) recently approved another expansion of Phase 2 under the MCO Concession Master Plan, which will bring more than 40 new retail and dining locations to Orlando International Airport (MCO).

The plan will be completed in phases, with phased opening scheduled for summer 2026 through late 2028. At a recent meeting on December 17th, the GOAA board approved 7 more restaurants and markets. Here are the new locations that were just approved:

Cava
Citrus Market featuring Winery and Tasting Room powered by Brewlando
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
McDonald’s
Plum Market
Raising Cane’s
Velvet Taco

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So far, the GOAA has approved 44 restaurants and markets under the MCO Concession Master Plan. Here is a look at all the locations approved so far for phases 1 and 2. The expansion will be a three-phased project.

Phase 1 Restaurants:

4Rivers Southern Smokehouse
Black Bean Deli
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay
BrewDog + Peet’s Coffee
Cabrita
Eola Wine Company
Green Leaf’s
Hinkley’s Fancy Meats
Intercept Wine Bar
Jam-Eng
Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream
Otto’s High Dive
Maxine’s on Shine
MOD Pizza
Old Jailhouse
Seito Sushi
Smoke & Donuts BBQ
SoDough Detroit Pizza
Stasio’s Italian Deli
Starbucks
The Halal Guys
The Milkhouse
Tobu
Villa Pizza
Zaza

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Phase 2 Restaurants:

Bahia Bowls
Bricks & Bowls
Cava
Chick-fil-A
Citrus Market featuring Winery and Tasting Room powered by Brewlando
Crisp & Green
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Just Love Coffee Cafe
McDonald’s
Naya Middle Eastern Counter & Grill
Panda Express
Piggza
Plum Market
Raising Cane’s
Sambazon
Shake Shack
Starbucks
Velvet Taco

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The MCO Concession Master Plan is just one of the many ongoing projects at MCO. The airport is also planning to expand Terminal C, add a new rental car lobby, replace the Gate Link tram serving gates 70-129, upgrade Terminals A and B, and more.

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We are always on the lookout for news that might affect your upcoming Disney World vacations, and we are excited that new restaurants and stores will be opening at Orlando International Airport. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for more updates about the changes coming to MCO, and news that might affect your Disney World trip!

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