Orlando International Airport. For most theme park fans, it’s the literal gateway to the Magic Kingdom; a waypoint to EPCOT; the official start of a Disney Cruise; a stopover en route to Universal Orlando… and at the end of a trip, the depressing portal back to reality. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably passed through the Orlando International Airport yourself! But how much do you really know about “MCO” and how it connects to Disney World literally and metaphorically?
Today, we’ll take a look at a few of the surprising stories you may not know about Orlando International Airport, as well as dig into the oddities and features of this airport that you know and love. Take your seats; place tray-tables in their upright and locked position, please, as we take off into the true stories of MCO… Speaking of which…
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