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WDWNT Daily Recap (5/28/21): Commercial Debuts for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, Orange County Florida Plan May Allow Disney World to Remove Masks, Reservations Delayed for Mears Replacement of Magical Express, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, May 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Orlando International Airport Expects 90% of Pre-Pandemic Travel Numbers for Memorial Day

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The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is expecting to reach almost 90% of its pre-pandemic travel numbers on this upcoming Memorial Day weekend. In 2020, MCO recorded only 45,415 departures during Memorial Day week. With 300,000 estimated departures this week, traffic is up 550% from last year. Phil Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando … Read more

Orlando International Airport Reduces Physical Distancing to Three Feet Amid County Changes

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After Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry Demings announced plans to change the county’s COVID-19 executive order with Phase 1 already in effect, Orlando International Airport (MCO) has reduced its physical distancing measures from six feet to three feet apart. Twitter user @hastin posted an image this morning of signs now saying “Travel smart, Stay 3 … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/21/21): Guests Can Fill Beverages Again, CA Theme Parks Can Allow Vaccinated Out-of-State Visitors, Disney Testing New “Life Sized” Tinker Bell, Sony Inks Deal for Disney+ Offerings, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Wine Bar George, Plus New Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando Stores Coming to Orlando International Airport’s New Terminal

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At today’s Greater Orlando Airport Aviation (GOAA) meeting, a floor map schematic revealed the new offerings coming to MCO’s Terminal C. A new Walt Disney World store, Universal Studios Store, and a Wine Bar George location were among the reveals for level two of the new Terminal C, which has yet to open. This screenshot … Read more

Brightline High Speed Rail Not Scheduled to Connect to Walt Disney World Until, At Earliest, 2026

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The heavily anticipated Brightline high speed rail that would connect the Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World is now scheduled to start service as early as mid-2026. The route from Disney property to the airport would cost anywhere from $1.03-$2.1 billion, depending on which exact route is selected. Florida transportation authorities recently stated that … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/8/21): Passengers Sue Disney Cruise Line Over COVID-19, Walt Disney World Invites Guests to Visit “Tomorrow,” Park Passes Filling Up for Spring Break, Aerial View of Star Wars Hotel Construction, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, March 8, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Orlando International Airport Expects Big Uptick in Passengers During 2021 Spring Break and Easter Travel Season

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It seems that air travelers are about to flock to Central Florida. According to a statement released by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando International Airport (MCO) expects over 600,000 more spring break travelers year-over-year. The numbers reported compare passengers between February 28 and April 13. This figure represents a 45% increase from 2020’s spring … Read more

Construction Continues on Virgin Trains USA Brightline High-Speed Railway From Miami to Orlando

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Virgin Trains USA Brightline High-Speed Railway will soon provide a means of transportation from Miami to Orlando in 3 hours. It typically takes about 4 hours to drive between the two cities. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, construction on the railway has continued, with certain adjustments and precautions implemented. The line will include a Walt Disney World … Read more

Virgin Atlantic Cuts Over 3,000 Jobs in the UK; Ends Gatwick Airport Operations, A Major Hub for Orlando International Airport

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Given that virtually all non-essential travel has come to a standstill due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, beside the theme parks, airlines are among the worst affected. In a recent interview, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly emphasized the need for Disney World to reopen in order to lure in more passengers. Now overseas, the stark … Read more

Southwest Airlines CEO States “Disney World Needs To Open” For Travel To Resume

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Unless you travel for business, if you’re a Disney fan, chances are most of your flights end up at MCO (or LAX), and there’s a reason why the long-standing joke of calling MCO the “Mouse’s Corporate Office” still exists: families and groups traveling to Walt Disney World comprise a huge portion of flights. With passenger … Read more

Orlando International Airport (MCO) Passenger Traffic Down by 97% Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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With Walt Disney World Resort and a slew of other theme parks and tourist destinations closed across Central Florida, the Orlando International Airport is seeing a drastic decrease in passenger traffic due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If you’ve ever arrived at MCO on a trip to Walt Disney World, then you’ve witnessed first-hand the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “Magic of Disney” Store Opens Replacing EarPort Shop at Orlando International Airport

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Orlando International Airport’s second Magic of Disney store (in the Main Terminal East Hall) officially opened to guests today, replacing Disney’s EarPort which closed back in July. The two airport shops now share the same name. That’s not going to confuse anyone or anything. The grand opening moment was documented by Disney… and us. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Themed Decor, Shuttle Station Wraps Added to Orlando International Airport; New Magic of Disney Store Reopening Date Revealed

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The Force is strong today throughout Orlando International Airport with the debut of new décor that helps travelers feel as if they’ve stepped into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the new 14-acre land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It seems the Galaxy’s Edge themed edge construction walls we spotted earlier … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Themed Walls Appear at Former EarPort Store in Orlando International Airport; New Store Opening Soon

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The iconic Disney’s EarPort Shop at Orlando International Airport closed back in July and since then, guests arriving at MCO have been without a proper Disney Store and welcome sign as they make their way to and from Walt Disney World. The store was scheduled to reopen after refurbishment sometime this November, however with new … Read more

Minnie Van Airport Service Add-On Expanded to Additional Disney Springs and Orlando Area Resort Hotels

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Minnie Vans, the Uber-like car service operated by Walt Disney World Cast Members, has expanded its Minnie Van Airport Service Add-On to additional Orlando area resort hotels, including a number of Disney Springs hotels. The hotels now included in the service are: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels Four Seasons Resort Orlando Disney Springs Resort Area … Read more

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