Disney4me Posted August 10, 2022 Report Posted August 10, 2022 A not-so-magical truth about Disney World is that there are a lot of looong lines in the parks. Some of the most popular rides regularly have wait times over an hour, and on busy days those lines get even longer. End of line sign for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Whether you’re looking to get a snack, hop on a ride, or see a show, you’ll likely have to wait in line. There are ways to skip the lines, though! You can purchase Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lanes, and some rides have single-rider lines as well. But did you know you can skip a long line even BEFORE you get to Disney World? If you usually fly to Disney World, you may already be familiar with the Orlando International Airport. With multiple popular theme parks in Orlando, this airport can get very crowded, and the security screening lines often reflect that. Orlando Airport in August 2021 However, this airport (and many other airports in the US) has the option for passengers to enroll in TSA PreCheck, which allows those authorized travelers to skip the long wait and hop into a separate line at security, which generally moves much faster than the normal lines. In fact, the Orlando airport has said that TSA PreCheck passengers usually wait less than 5 minutes in security screening lines! Orlando International Airport Previously, people had to apply for TSA PreCheck at home or reserve an appointment in order to get authorization to use that special line. But now the Orlando International Airport has launched a new TSA PreCheck enrollment initiative for anyone traveling through the airport. That means you can enroll in TSA PreCheck at the airport without reserving an appointment, and the process to enroll should take 5 minutes or less. Orlando International Airport You can enroll as you depart for your trip, and you won’t need an appointment to do so. To enroll, find the IDEMIA TSA PreCheck Enrollment Ambassadors at the security screening area in the Orlando International Airport. They are located in front of the security checkpoint for gates 1-59, on the South Walk side of the airport. Here are the hours of operation for the TSA PreCheck Enrollment: Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday CLOSED On to Disney World! It takes 3 to 5 days to be approved, so people won’t be approved on the spot and immediately be able to access TSA PreCheck lines on that trip. However, anyone who applies on-site will be able to use the MCO Reserve Lane at the security checkpoint on the day that they apply. This lane also goes faster than the normal line, although it still requires people to go through the normal TSA security screening. And then, once you’re approved, you can use the PreCheck line on all future flights (at airports with TSA PreCheck) for the next 5 years! Orlando International Airport To enroll, you’ll need to pay $85 and show a valid ID and proof of citizenship (a passport or birth certificate). You’ll also be required to take a photo during the enrollment process. While you can’t be immediately approved for your current trip, you’ll be able to use it (if you’re approved) on your next visit to an airport that also has PreCheck available. If you’re hoping to use TSA PreCheck sooner, you can apply online to be approved before you arrive at the airport. You can also apply online Of course, because the enrollment station is before the security screening, you won’t be able to enroll when you arrive at the airport on your next visit to Disney World (unless you exit, turn around, and head back into the airport to enroll). But you can enroll on your return trip home! And some other airports are also launching this initiative, including the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, and the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. Check at the airport you fly out of to see if they have this new enrollment process! Let’s go! The TSA PreCheck enrollment initiative isn’t the only change coming to the Orlando International Airport, though. Currently, the airport is building the new Terminal C, which has already confirmed that 11 airlines will call the terminal home and over 24 food locations are coming as well. This terminal is expected to open on September 19th of this year. New Terminal C Airport Concept Art ©Orlando International Airport We’ll continue to watch for more updates that could impact your trip to Disney World, so keep following DFB! Click here to learn more about the new Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport. 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! 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