MCO Articles and News Stories

MCO, or Orlando International Airport, is the main entry point for many travelers heading to Walt Disney World. This page highlights major news and updates that could impact your travel plans, including airline changes, widespread delays or cancellations, and other significant developments affecting flights in and out of Orlando.


Minnie Van Service Now Available Between Orlando International Airport and Disney World Resort Hotels

Guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort hotel can now use Minnie Vans for travel to and from Orlando International Airport. While Minnie Van transportation within Walt Disney World property can be arranged through the Lyft app, the Minnie Vans’ airport shuttle service reservations must be made by calling (407) WDW-PLAY. The hours of Minnie Van Service Now Available Between Orlando International Airport and Disney World Resort Hotels

International Travelers to Face New Powder Restrictions When Flying to the United States

Soon travelers flying to the United States from international airports will be subject to the same TSA rules on powder that have already been implemented at domestic airports. Beginning June 30th, containers of powder larger than 12 ounces that are in carry-on bags could be subject to extra screening or banned from the airplane cabin. International Travelers to Face New Powder Restrictions When Flying to the United States

Orlando International Airport’s Upcoming South Terminal Adds More Gates

The new South Terminal Complex being built at Orlando International Airport (MCO) isn’t even scheduled to open until spring of 2021, but the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board voted today to add additional gates. The terminal plans now include three additional gates, which will be able to accommodate up to six more narrow body Orlando International Airport’s Upcoming South Terminal Adds More Gates

A Busy February Moves Orlando International Airport Up the List in Latest Airport Rankings

Based on the most recent numbers from the Airports Council International, Orlando International Airport (MCO) has moved up in the state, national, and worldwide rankings in the passenger traffic category. The latest rankings from February 2018 show that Orlando International is now the number one airport for passenger traffic in the state of Florida, up A Busy February Moves Orlando International Airport Up the List in Latest Airport Rankings

Orlando International Airport Decides Not To Replace TSA

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has decided against replacing TSA employees at Orlando International Airport with private security. Briefings were held in early February to discuss the possible change, citing lengthy wait times and lowered customer satisfaction at the airport. A protest was held by Transportation Security Administration employees and other government workers in late Orlando International Airport Decides Not To Replace TSA

Biometric Facial Recognition Technology Coming to Orlando International Airport

In a board meeting Wednesday, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board voted to place Orlando International Airport (MCO) as the first U.S. airport to fully deploy the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Biometric Entry and Exit Program. The Board approved $4 million in funding to integrate the passenger processing system that will use facial Biometric Facial Recognition Technology Coming to Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport Could Move to Replace TSA with Private Screeners

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be holding briefings tomorrow for airline and airport officials following word that Orlando International Airport (MCO) is considering replacing TSA screeners with a private company. With the airport handling almost 45 million passengers last year, already long security lines are even longer, so both sides agree that a change Orlando International Airport Could Move to Replace TSA with Private Screeners

BREAKING: Airport Transportation via Minnie Van Available from Select Disney Resorts

Walt Disney World has announced that Resort Club Level guests can begin utilizing a Minnie Van (for a fee) to get to Orlando International Airport as opposed to using the complimentary Disney’s Magical Express. The service is limited for use between the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 a.m. Each vehicle can accommodate up to six people BREAKING: Airport Transportation via Minnie Van Available from Select Disney Resorts