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Getting to and from the airport 11

Brightline to West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, MiamiTrain
Train Station Level 5. From Terminal C go to Level 4 and cross the pedestrian bridge. From A/B take the Terminal Link (under the Hyatt, "big blue C") to the Train Station, then up to Level 5.
Train Before security
HoursStation open 4:30 until the last train (Brightline); airport page says 5:00–23:00. Roughly hourly, about 16 round trips a day.
CostVaries by date and fare class; Brightline's lowest advertised Orlando fares are $39 Smart Saver / $59 Smart. Book at gobrightline.com.

About 2 h to West Palm Beach, 3 h 30 to Miami. It does not serve downtown Orlando or the theme parks. Brightline has no dedicated parking; closest lots are Discovery and Endeavour surface lots.

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Uber / Lyft / Wingz pickup, Terminals A and BRide-hail
Arrivals curb, Level 2, outside bag claim on your terminal's side; follow "Ride App" signs, pickups are at each end of the curb. From 21:00 to 02:00 pickups also run on the Departures curb, Level 3.
A Before security
Hours24 hours (Level 2); Level 3 only 21:00–02:00

Applies to both A and B sides of the building; the app tells you which. Drop-off is on the Departures curb, Level 3. Uber Reserve waits 45 min (UberX) or 60 min (Black) after landing before late fees.

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Uber / Lyft / Wingz pickup, Terminal CRide-hail
Arrivals curb, Level 6, outside the door closest to your bag claim; wait outside the door the app shows
C Before security
Hours24 hours

Drop-off is on the Departures curb, Level 2. The Train Station also has a ride-hail pickup on its Level 1 if you are coming from Brightline.

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Taxi standsTaxi
Terminal A Level 1, spaces A22–A25. Terminal B Level 1, spaces B30–B34. Terminal C Arrivals curb, Level 6. Train Station Level 1.
Before security
CostMetered only, no flat rates. Airport estimates about $38–45 to downtown or International Drive, $52–68 to Disney resorts, $115 to Port Canaveral.

Up to 9 passengers for the same fare. Mears Taxi, Diamond, Quick Cab and Town & Country are the permitted companies; all regulated by the City of Orlando.

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Lynx city busesBus
Terminal A Level 1 (ground transportation), Commercial Lane spaces A38–A41
A Before security
Cost$2 per ride, $4.50 all-day pass (ask the driver before paying). Cash, Lynx Paw Pass app or tap to pay.

Links 11, 42, 51, 311, 407 and 436S serve the airport. Destinations include downtown Orlando, Florida Mall, Convention Center, Premium Outlets, SeaWorld and Sand Lake Road SunRail. Slow but cheapest; many trips need a transfer.

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Mears shared shuttle vansShared shuttle
Level 1 commercial curbs. Terminal A spaces A19–A21, Terminal B spaces B76–B78, Terminal C spaces C200–C204.
Before security
CostPer person. Airport's rate table shows $20/$32 downtown, $21/$33 International Drive, $23/$37 Disney resorts (the table does not label the two figures; the second appears to be round trip).

Mears Destination Services is the airport's official ground-transport concessionaire (855-463-2776). Pay at the booth; Visa, MasterCard, Amex.

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Hotel and resort shuttlesHotel shuttle
Level 1 commercial lanes. Terminal A spaces A1–A4 and A42–A45, Terminal B spaces B1–B4 and B40, Terminal C spaces C270–C271, Train Station spaces C7–C8. Universal's SuperStar Shuttle at A30–A33 and C282–C283.
Before security
CostFree for hotel guests

Disney no longer runs a free airport bus. Call your hotel from the curb if the shuttle is not waiting.

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On-airport rental carsCar rental
A/B counters on Level 1; cars on garage levels R1/R2 (Sixt P1). Terminal C counters on Level 4 and the Train Station Level 5; cars on Garage C levels C1/C2.
Before security

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty. Pick up a free Visitor Toll Pass (A Level 1, B Level 1 near carousel 28B, C Level 4) and decline the rental company's toll programme.

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Off-airport rental car shuttlesCar rental
Level 1 shuttle stops. Terminal A spaces A11–A13, Terminal B spaces B60–B62, Terminal C spaces C277–C278, Train Station spaces C3–C4.
Before security

Fox, Easirent, Green Motion, Routes and about 30 others run free shuttles to their lots. Allow extra time on return.

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Free cell phone lotsPickup waiting lot
North and South lots off the terminal access roads, signed from the entrance
Before security
CostFree

Drivers wait here; curbs at Level 2 (A/B) and Level 6 (C) allow only active loading. Allow 20 min after landing, 40 with checked bags. The North lot has a pet relief area.

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Between terminals 4

Terminal B ↔ Terminal C shuttle busInter-terminal bus
Terminal C Level 1, space C272. Terminal B Level 1, space B65 (the airport's accessibility page says B16; follow signs).
Before security
Hours24 hours
CostFree

Step-free alternative to the Terminal Link and the garage walk. Drops at Terminal B; walk across Level 3 for Terminal A.

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Crossing between Terminal A and Terminal BWalk
Level 3 (Departures). A and B are opposite sides of one building, 525 ft apart.
Before security
CostFree

Levels 1 and 2 do not connect across; go up to Level 3 with your bags and walk over.

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Families and nursing 18

Mamava nursing podNursing pod
Near the entrance to gates 10–19
1-29 After security
CostFree

Lockable Mamava pod. Airport says pods are "throughout the terminal buildings"; unlock method not stated, so expect the free Mamava app as at other airports.

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Nursing room
Near gates 20–29
1-29 After security
CostFree
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Mamava nursing podNursing pod
Near the entrance to gates 30–39
30-59 After security
CostFree
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Nursing rooms (one per concourse)Nursing room
One on each of the three concourses, gates 70–79, 80–89 and 90–99
70-99 After security Unconfirmed
CostFree

Airport gives no gate numbers within each concourse; follow restroom signage.

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Mamava nursing podNursing pod
Near the entrance to gates 100–110
100-129 After security
CostFree
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Nursing room
Near gate 101
100-129 After security
CostFree
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Nursing rooms, check-in hallNursing room
Level 3, one across from the Spirit check-in counters and one across from the Southwest counters
A Before security
CostFree
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Nursing rooms, check-in hallNursing room
Level 3, one across from the Delta check-in counters and one across from the United counters
B Before security
CostFree
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Nursing rooms, Terminal C gatesNursing room
Level 2, near gates C234 and C238, and near gate C244
C After security
CostFree

A further room sits at the entrance to gates C230–C238, just past security.

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Nursing rooms, Terminal C before securityNursing room
Level 1 (ground transportation), Level 2 (check-in) and Level 4 near the bridge to Garage C
C Before security Unconfirmed
CostFree

The airport's list is slightly garbled for Terminal C; the Level 1 and Level 4 rooms also appear on its terminal map.

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Nursing rooms, Train StationNursing room
Level 1 by the women's restroom, Level 3 south of the Terminal Link platform, Level 5 next to the Brightline station
Train Before security
CostFree
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Family / companion care restroomsFamily washroom
Every level of A, B, C and the Train Station. Airside at gates 1–9, 20–29, 30–39, 80–89, across from gates 103 and 123, and next to gates C234, C238, C242, C244.
CostFree

All have an adult changing table. Landside in A/B look across from the Southwest, Frontier, Delta and United check-in counters on Level 3.

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Florida soft-play areaPlay area
Level 1 (ground transportation), before security
A Before security
CostFree

Soft-play elements, Florida carpet map and trivia kiosk for small children. Landside, so use it before you clear security.

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Interactive Family ZonePlay area
Level 3, near the food court, before security
B Before security
CostFree

Motion-based digital games on screens with cameras; no climbing equipment.

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Flybrary reading nookPlay area
Level 2, near gate C240
C After security
CostFree

Small library and reading corner for kids. Open whenever Terminal C is operating.

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Stroller / pushchair rentalStroller rental
Wrap 'n Fly on Terminal A Level 1; Hold My Luggage on Terminal B Level 1
Before security Unconfirmed
CostPaid

Both are ground-level concessions near bag claim exits. Hours and prices are not published by the airport.

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Formula, breast milk and baby food through securityPolicy
Security screening
Before security

Formula, breast milk, toddler drinks and baby food over 3.4 oz / 100 ml are allowed in carry-on; the child need not be with you. Tell the officer at the start and take them out of your bag. Ice packs allowed. Rules are TSA's.

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Lounges 7

The Club MCO (Gates 1–29)Pay-in lounge
Gates 1–29 concourse, next to XpresSpa
1-29 After security Unconfirmed
Hours5:00–21:00
Get in with
  • Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass
  • Amex Platinum (enrol first)
  • Day pass, about $50 online

Anyone with a boarding pass can use it, but if you fly from Gates 30–59 you leave the concourse via the Gate Link hub, no re-clearing needed; from 70–129 you must re-clear security. Kids' room.

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The Club MCO (Gates 70–99)Pay-in lounge
Near gate 91, next to the InMotion store
70-99 After security Unconfirmed
Hours5:00–21:00
Get in with
  • Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass
  • Amex Platinum (enrol first)
  • Day pass, about $50 online

Showers and a children's play area. Serves Gates 70–99 and 100–129 (switch Gate Links inside security). Entry up to 3 h before departure, space permitting.

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American Airlines Admirals ClubAirline lounge
Gates 30–59 concourse, near gate 55
30-59 After security Unconfirmed
Get in with
  • American / oneworld business and first (international, transcon)
  • Admirals Club members and Citi / AAdvantage Executive cardholders
  • oneworld Sapphire / Emerald on AA or oneworld tickets

Airport confirms the gate area; the "near gate 55" detail is from NerdWallet (2024).

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Delta Sky ClubAirline lounge
Gates 70–99 concourse, near gate 71
70-99 After security Unconfirmed
Get in with
  • Delta One and SkyTeam international business/first
  • Sky Club members (not on Basic Economy)
  • Amex Delta Reserve / Platinum (visit limits apply)

No day passes sold. Airport confirms the gate area; gate 71 is from NerdWallet (2024).

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United ClubAirline lounge
Gates 30–59 concourse, near gate 43
30-59 After security Unconfirmed
Get in with
  • United Polaris / Star Alliance business and first
  • Star Alliance Gold on international Star Alliance flights
  • United Club members and United Club card; one-time pass via the United app

Airport confirms the gate area; gate 43 is from NerdWallet (2024).

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Plaza Premium LoungePay-in lounge
Level above the Palm Court, gates C240–C245 side; a companion restroom is right next to it
C After security Unconfirmed
Hours7:00–21:00
Get in with
  • Walk-up paid entry (single and multi-visit passes)
  • Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass
  • Amex Platinum (Global Lounge Collection)

Dedicated family area, restaurant and bar, quiet zone. Hours from Priority Pass; the airport names the lounge but gives no hours.

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USO Welcome CenterMilitary lounge
Level 1 (ground transportation), west end, before security
A Before security
Hours8:00–20:00 daily
CostFree
Get in with
  • Active-duty US military, Reserves and Guard, and their immediate families

Sleeping room, children's room, snacks, gaming stations. Not open to retirees or veterans per the airport's FAQ wording.

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Accessibility 4

Annie's Space sensory roomSensory room
Terminal A before security, near the food court, across from Truist Bank
A Before security
Hours7:00–21:00
CostFree

Calming room for travellers with sensory sensitivities and their families. No food or drink, children must be accompanied. Non-emergency help 407-825-3177. Landside only; nothing equivalent airside.

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Adult changing tablesAssisted changeroom
In every family / companion care restroom (see family-restrooms for the list)
CostFree

Adult-size changing tables in all companion care restrooms. No hoist is mentioned. All public restrooms are wheelchair accessible.

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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyardHidden disabilities
Information booths throughout the terminals
Before security
HoursBooths open 6:00–24:00
CostFree

Discreet signal to staff that you may need extra help or time. Bring a boarding pass or itinerary. Does not give fast-track at security; arrange that with your airline and TSA Cares.

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Wheelchair and skycap assistancePolicy
Request through your airline before you fly, or at its check-in counter

Wheelchairs and skycaps come from the airline, not the airport. No level change between check-in and gate in any terminal. For a wheelchair for your whole trip, Visit Orlando (407-363-5872) has a rental list.

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Rest, showers, quiet 2

Interfaith chapelPrayer / quiet room
Terminals A/B, just past the Gates 1–59 security checkpoint (west end), before the Gate Link trains
A After security
CostFree

Boarding pass required. No organised services. The MCO Chaplains app lists other serenity spaces and lets you contact a chaplain. No chapel is listed for the 70–129 side or Terminal C.

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Hyatt Regency day stay (pool, gym, shower)Day room / pool
Hyatt Regency inside the A/B building, above the Gates 70–129 checkpoint; lobby from Level 3 Hotel Atrium
B Before security
HoursDay stays 10:00–18:00
CostPaid, book with the hotel (407-825-1234)

Only way to get a shower or pool between flights without a lounge. Rooftop pool, fitness centre, restaurant. Landside, so re-clear security afterwards.

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Pets and service animals 8

Service animal relief area, Terminal APet relief area
Level 2 (bag claim), east end of the building, outside, to the right as you exit
A Before security
Hours24 hours
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Service animal relief area, Terminal BPet relief area
Level 2 (bag claim), west end of the building, outside, to the right as you exit
B Before security
Hours24 hours
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Indoor relief area, Gates 1–29Pet relief area
On the wing for gates 20–29, by its entrance
1-29 After security
Hours24 hours

Pets must otherwise stay in an airline-approved carrier inside the terminal.

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Indoor relief area, Gates 30–59Pet relief area
On the wing for gates 40–49, by its entrance
30-59 After security
Hours24 hours
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Indoor relief area, Gates 70–99Pet relief area
On the wing for gates 90–99, by its entrance
70-99 After security Unconfirmed
Hours24 hours

The airport's FAQ says gates 90–99 (twice); its accessibility page says 80–89. Follow signage.

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Indoor relief area, Gates 100–129Pet relief area
Across from gate 121, by the entrance to gates 121–129
100-129 After security
Hours24 hours
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Indoor relief areas, Terminal C gatesPet relief area
Level 2, next to gates C238, C241 and C242
C After security
Hours24 hours
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Relief area, international arrivalsPet relief area
Level 6, immediately before international bag claim
C After security
Hours24 hours
ForInternational flights

For arriving passengers before customs.

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Services 6

Free airport Wi-FiWi-Fi
All public areas
CostFree

Network name "MCO Internet". No time limit stated. Only this SSID is the airport's; ignore look-alikes. Move away from crowds if it is slow.

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Hold My Luggage bag storageLuggage storage
Level 1 (ground transportation)
B Before security Unconfirmed
CostPaid

Also rents strollers. The only bag storage the airport lists; hours and rates not published. Nothing in Terminal C.

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Lost and Found officesLost and found
Terminal A Level 1 (main office); Terminal C Level 1 near the elevators
Before security
HoursA 7:00–19:30 daily; C 8:00–16:00 daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
CostFree; the airport charges no finder's fee

File online (Boomerang system). Terminal C items move to Terminal A at 16:00 daily. Items left on a plane or in a rental car go to the airline or rental company.

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Hyatt Regency Orlando International AirportHotel
Inside the A/B building, above the Gates 70–129 security checkpoint; enter from the Level 3 Hotel Atrium
B Before security
CostPaid

445 rooms, 20 accessible rooms, the only hotel inside the airport. Pre-security, so open to non-travellers. From Terminal C take the Terminal Link (4 min). Valet from the Departures curb.

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Luggage cartsBaggage carts
Parking garages, rental car areas, bag claim and curbs
Before security
Cost$6 per cart; free inside A/B customs hall

Carts may not go through security in Terminals A and B. In Terminal C customs, carts are paid but you may keep them after exiting.

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MCO Reserve timed security slotSecurity booking
Dedicated MCO Reserve lane at each checkpoint (Gates 1–59, Gates 70–129, Terminal C)
Before security
HoursA/B slots 5:00–17:00 for flights 6:30–20:30; Terminal C 5:00–19:00 for flights 6:30–22:30
CostFree

Book up to 7 days ahead, scan the QR code at the lane, then normal TSA screening. Limited slots. Not needed if you have PreCheck or CLEAR.

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Terminal guide: Terminal A — Southwest, Spirit, JetBlue (some), Frontier, Avelo and others; see the airport's airline list · Terminal B — Delta, United, American, Alaska, Air Canada, WestJet, Sun Country, Allegiant, Breeze · Gates 1–29 — Avelo, Breeze, Frontier (some), Spirit · Gates 30–59 — American, United, Alaska, Allegiant · Gates 70–99 — Delta, Air Canada, WestJet, Sun Country, Bahamasair, Southwest (some), Frontier (some) · Gates 100–129 — Southwest (some) · Terminal C — JetBlue, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, Azul, British Airways, Caribbean, Copa, Emirates, Icelandair, Lufthansa, Norse, Porter, Virgin Atlantic · Train Station — None (Brightline rail, Terminal Link, surface lots).
Last full review 2026-10-26. "Unconfirmed" means a reputable third-party source we couldn't confirm on the airport's own pages. Gates and pickup zones change; report an error.