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If you’ve ever had a long layover with kids at the Orlando International Airport, then what the airport just opened is your new favorite thing.
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Three family zones throughout the airport will open this year, and the first zone just opened last week!
Spirit Airlines was a popular budget airline for getting to and from Orlando, but it abruptly closed on May 2nd, leaving nearly 1,000 flights from Orlando Airport canceled.
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Hundreds of thousands of budget flyers relied on Spirit for their Disney World vacations and general travel. A campaign has even been created to revive Spirit Airlines! But just in case the beloved yellow Airbus is gone for good, here are four great alternatives for your next Orlando trip.
We love heading to the Orlando International Airport for nearby staples like Disney World and Port Canaveral’s cruises, but there’s so much to do at MCO we could spend a whole day there!
Orlando International Airport
We love shopping at Magic of Disney and the Epic Universe Store, which is why we’re so excited that a staple Orlando International Airport store is reopening!
Our team at Disney Food Blog loves visiting Europe. Whether it’s for Disneyland Paris, Adventures by Disney, or even a non-Disney-related trip, there’s so much to do! But a new change at European airports will significantly affect our next trip.
Charles de Gaulle Airport
If you’re traveling to Europe soon, you need to know about this airport change! There’s a new Entry/Exit System at every airport in the European Union, and it’s already causing looots of issues.
Transportation company Mozio just ranked the most and least stressful airports in the United States, and we have thoughts! They analyzed the 20 busiest airports in the U.S. by passenger traffic and ranked them according to how frequently flights are delayed, how much it costs to park for a day, and how long it takes to reach the city centre from the airport.
Orlando International Airport
We expected the highest-stress airports like Chicago O’Hare, LaGuardia, and John F. Kennedy International Airport, but we were surprised to see where our beloved Orlando International Airport stood on the ranking!
A popular Florida airport just made history! Breeze Airways just added a nonstop flight between Tampa International Airport and San Jose, Costa Rica. This is the first flight connecting from Tampa to Costa Rica in over 25 years.
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Breeze will soon be the only route offering direct flights from Tampa to San Jose. Service to San Jose begins on October 3rd with routes on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
A major American airport is set to undergo a billion-dollars worth of changes!
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Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Virginia is dedicating $1 billion for an expansion project that will add tons of new space and offerings! Whether you’re flying to Disney World or your next big adventure out of ORF, here’s what you need to know about this expensive project and what will yield from it…
As of May 7th, 2025, anyone flying in the United States is required to provide a REAL ID as part of the check-in process before boarding their flight, if not using a passport. REAL IDs are state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the federal REAL ID security standards.
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Previously, passengers without a REAL ID or a passport were required to go through additional screening to fly. But, a new rule has been proposed that would add a fee for travelers without a REAL ID.
If you have flown to Disney World before, there is a pretty high chance you flew through the Orlando International Airport (MCO). Orlando International Airport is the busiest airport in Florida and one of the busiest in the United States. Well, some big changes are coming to the airport over the next 10 years, and we have the details!
Orlando International Airport
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) recently unveiled a new strategic vision to guide the future of the airport over the next 10 years. The vision is built around four pillars: Customer Experience, Community, Infrastructure, and People. This plan was developed during months of extensive research, collaboration, and input, and was approved during a board meeting on October 15th. We are taking a look at some of the highlights of the plan and how the changes might impact your future Disney World trips!
Who’s already planning their holiday travel? Raise those hands!
Orlando International Airport
If you’re going out of town for Thanksgiving, Christmas, the New Year, or any of the other big holidays, then you’re definitely not alone! The last few weeks of the year tend to be peak travel season in the United States, and that means that it will be EXPENSIVE to fly. So when is the best time to buy those flights? We’ve got the answer.
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