Disney4me Posted February 14, 2022 Report Posted February 14, 2022 If you’re coming to Disney World, there’s one BIG thing that you might do before starting your vacation… . Orlando International Airport What’s that? Well, you might fly into MCO — the Orlando International Airport! It’s an incredibly popular travel stop for those heading to the Central Florida theme parks, and it’s typically pretty crowded with tourists. But how does it stack up with other airports? We just found out. According to WFTV 9, more guests flew in and out of MCO last year than any other airport in the state of Florida. To be exact, 40.3 million passengers traveled through the airport in 2021, which is more than an 86% increase from 2020. That’s a HUGE jump! Orlando International Airport It was expected originally that the Orlando International Airport would take longer to recover from the pandemic, but a rise in tourism last year and other factors appeared to have helped boost those numbers quickly. In fact, MCO now ranks as the seventh busiest airport in all of the United States. (Previously it was ninth on the list.) Officials have indicated that in 2021 “domestic travel jumped 92% over 2020 and international travel increased 20.5%.” Orlando International Airport Numbers are still down, however, compared to 2019 in terms of pure passenger numbers. In 2019, the airport say 50.6 million travelers. But still the recovery has been impressive. In a statement, the Chairman of the Greater Orlando Avaiation Authority said, “I expect 2022 to be another year of growth for Orlando and the region.” We’re definitely interested to see what these numbers are like as we go through 2022. So far this year, we’ve seen incredibly busy theme parks, so 2022 might in fact result in big growth at the airport. Airport Stay tuned to DFB for more travel news and updates that may affect your Disney World vacation. Click Here to Learn More About Current Travel Regulations! 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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! 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 how to get FREE dining); 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 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When was the last time you flew into MCO? Tell us in the comments!The post NEWS: Orlando International Airport Named One of the BUSIEST Airports in the U.S. first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote
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