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WDWNT Daily Recap (12/9/20): Walt Disney World Placing Digital Face Masks Over Maskless Guests in On-Ride Photos, Buy Multi-Day Tickets Even if There Aren’t Park Passes, More Films Possibly Shifting to Disney+ Premier Access, Tickets Now Available for “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical”, and More

December 9, 2020

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, December 9, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Hawaiian Airlines to Begin Offering Non-Stop Flights Between Orlando and Honolulu in March 2021

December 8, 2020

by Joe Morris

Today, Hawaiian Airlines announced that it will begin offering non-stop service between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Honolulu International Airport beginning March 11th, 2021. Hawaiian Airlines will start offering two weekly departures from Orlando, every Tuesday and Saturday. The flights depart Orlando at 8:15am ET and arrive in Honolulu at just after 2pm HT. Additionally, … Read more

Walt Disney World Provides Breakdown of Non-Union Cast Member Layoffs and Departments Affected

September 30, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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As notices of layoffs continue to be announced around Disney Parks, Walt Disney World has provided a breakdown of what departments will be affected by the layoff of 6,700 non-union Cast Members in December. According to WDWMagic, the resort’s Vice President of Employee Relations, Jim Bowden, explained where of 6,390 of the job losses will … Read more

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

August 7, 2020August 5, 2020

by Kayla S

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

PHOTOS: First Look at Disney Magical Express Check-In Ahead of Resort Hotels Reopening at Walt Disney World

June 21, 2020June 21, 2020

by Alicia

Tomorrow marks the day that select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be reopening to Guests, with the rest of the hotels following later in the summer into early fall. In anticipation of this reopening, it seems the Disney Magical Express is getting ready to resume operations at Orlando International Airport. Walking into the Magical … Read more

Virgin Atlantic Flights to Orlando From UK Set to Resume in July

June 8, 2020

by Madeleine

Virgin Atlantic has announced that flights between the UK and Orlando will be resuming starting on July 20. Last month, it was announced that Virgin Atlantic had suspended all their operations from London Gatwick, a major hub for Orlando passengers. Caused by the sharp impact of Coronavirus on the travel industry, this also resulted in … Read more

Virgin Trains Brightline High-Speed Railway Lays Track to Orlando International Airport

May 30, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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South Florida residents are well on track to a high-speed rail to Orlando. Brightline, soon to be known as Virgin Trains, posted a photo of freshly-laid track leading to their future station at Orlando International Airport on Tuesday. Construction has continued on the line during the COVID-19 pandemic, with adjustments made to take precautions against … Read more

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

May 5, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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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

April 29, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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

April 7, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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

Seventh TSA Agent at Orlando International Airport Tests Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 28, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads throughout the United States, a total of seven Transportation Security Administration agents at Orlando International Airport (MCO) have now tested positive. As we’ve learned from WESH, TSA officials revealed that the additional positive case was confirmed today, bringing the number of agents at the airport that have tested positive … Read more

Fifth TSA Agent at Orlando International Airport Tests Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 23, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads throughout the United States, a total of five Transportation Security Administration agents at Orlando International Airport (MCO) have now tested positive. As we’ve learned from Click Orlando, TSA officials revealed that the additional positive case was confirmed today, bringing the number of agents at the airport that have tested … Read more

Fourth TSA Agent at Orlando International Airport Tests Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 22, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads throughout the United States, a total of four Transportation Security Administration agents at Orlando International Airport (MCO) have tested positive for the disease. As we’ve learned from Click Orlando, TSA officials revealed that the additional positive case was confirmed today, bringing the number of agents at the airport that … Read more

Three TSA Agents at Orlando International Airport Test Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 20, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads throughout the United States, a total of three Transportation Security Administration agents at Orlando International Airport (MCO) have tested positive for the disease. As we’ve learned from WESH, TSA officials revealed that the positive cases were confirmed today, bringing the number of agents at the airport that have tested … Read more

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

November 29, 2019November 22, 2019

by Tom Corless

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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

November 16, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

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