RECORD-BREAKING Crowds Could Hit Orlando International Airport

Spring Break has officially arrived in Disney World — and with that comes CROWDS.

Recent crowds at EPCOT

But the crowds aren’t just in the theme parks. You’ll also find crowds at Orlando International Airport, which has already seen one record-breaking day of Spring Break travel. However, the airport could see even MORE record-breaking crowds over this weekend.

According to Fox35 Orlando, airport officials have said they expect around 173,000 people to pass through the airport THIS WEEKEND ALONE.

Orlando International Airport can get crowded

The Spring Break travel season has already been a busy one. March 11th saw 95,000 passengers coming through the airport, which beat the record set in March 2019. Last weekend saw the second busiest day on Saturday, while Sunday had the third busiest day. This weekend, though, could outpace that by A LOT. 

The airport expects some 7.3 million passengers to go through the airport during the Spring Break travel season, which started on March 4th and ends on April 18th.

Orlando International Airport

So what can you do during this busy travel season? If you MUST travel, you’ll need to bring along a lot of patience. Lines will be long for just about everything at the airport, including security. That means you should give yourself plenty of time at the airport to get THROUGH security.

Orlando International Airport

Right now, the suggested time you should arrive at Orlando International Airport is three hours before your flight. And hey, if for some reason you DO get through security quickly, that leaves you plenty of time to grab something to eat and relax before you board your flight.

Orlando International Airport

However, you can get through security faster if you have TSA PreCheck or if you use Orlando International Airport’s FREE MCO Reserve which lets you go online and book a scheduled time to go through an exclusive security lane. This is offered at the airport for flights scheduled from 6:30AM to 8:30PM. You do need to reserve your spot 72 hours before your flight, though.

We’ll continue to keep you updated on Spring Break travel through Orlando International Airport, so stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates.

The Best Airport To Use For a Disney World Trip

Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!

Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun!

Order Your Copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today!

With more than 900 pages, the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs!

You'll get a Reference Guide, a 101 Plan, and a Printables and Resources Guide! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis; and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.

Click here to order your copy of the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2023 to save 25% off the cover price today!

Use code WDW2023 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today!

Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose.

Are you traveling during this busy season? Let us know your best tips and tricks for dealing with crowds at the airport in the comments!

The post RECORD-BREAKING Crowds Could Hit Orlando International Airport first appeared on the disney food blog.

from the disney food blog https://ift.tt/FUCgRaM