{"id":164127,"date":"2026-02-21T21:03:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T21:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/164127\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T21:03:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T21:03:11","slug":"update-on-the-big-changes-coming-to-the-orlando-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/164127\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE on the Big Changes Coming to the Orlando Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/walt-disney-world\/wdw-planning\/planning-your-trip-to-walt-disney-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Disney World<\/a> isn\u2019t the only thing in the Orlando area currently undergoing <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2025\/12\/23\/these-9-updates-will-change-your-disney-world-game-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HUGE changes<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2024\/10\/05\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-orlando-international-airport-before-your-2025-disney-world-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Orlando International Airport<\/a>, which is often the first thing people see when they come to Orlando, is also about to get some huge upgrades.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-mco-orlando-international-airport-atmo-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-792686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-mco-orlando-international-airport-atmo-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"  \/><\/a>Orlando International Airport<\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/orlando\/news\/2026\/02\/20\/mco-international-aiport-construction-projects.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Orlando Business Journal<\/a>, the airport recently started working to secure $550 million to fund all the new projects. Let\u2019s break down where that money will go.<\/p>\n<p>The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority board recently unanimously approved $550 million in financing to support new construction projects at Orlando International Airport over the next three years. This is basically a $550 million line of credit that will act as interim funding until the board votes to issue a long-term bond.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-mco-orlando-international-airport-southwest-airlines-airplane-atmo-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-792692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-mco-orlando-international-airport-southwest-airlines-airplane-atmo-700x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\"  \/><\/a>Southwest Airlines at Orlando International Airport<\/p>\n<p>Some projects that this money will help fund include designing and building expansions to taxiways at Terminal C. The airport also has plans to <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2025\/10\/22\/orlando-international-airport-announces-massive-changes-on-the-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">add additional passenger conveyance in Terminal C<\/a> from Palm Court to Gate C230.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-orlando-international-airport-mco-terminal-c-9.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-520382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2022-orlando-international-airport-mco-terminal-c-9-700x337.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"337\"  \/><\/a>Outside Terminal C<\/p>\n<p>One of the projects also seeks to improve things like ticket counters and curbside check-in areas. The airport also wants to create a new baggage handling system for Terminals A and B. A new gate is also being created for Virgin Atlantic flights in Terminal C.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most exciting projects involves improving food court areas and concession offerings. This includes <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2025\/12\/19\/7-new-restaurants-confirmed-for-orlando-international-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">restaurants and markets that have already been approved<\/a> for the airport, including Freddy\u2019s Frozen Custard &amp; Steakburgers, Raising Cane\u2019s, Bricks &amp; Bowls, and <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2025\/11\/25\/news-orlando-international-airport-adding-13-new-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Shake Shack<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MCO-Orlando-New-Restaurants-Changes-Screenshot-2025-11-25-at-10.32.05\u202fAM.png\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-836718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MCO-Orlando-New-Restaurants-Changes-Screenshot-2025-11-25-at-10.32.05\u202fAM-700x392.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"392\"  \/><\/a>\u00a9MCO<\/p>\n<p>Another project will have the airport building elevated covered walkways to connect parking garages to terminals. The airport is also <a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/01\/30\/confirmed-it-will-soon-be-easier-to-find-parking-at-the-orlando-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">adding more parking spaces<\/a> and upgrading the system to let visitors know how many spots are available in garages with signage, the airport app, and on the airport website. A new customer pick-up area is also part of the airport\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-orlando-international-airport-mco-terminal-c-6.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-520386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2022-orlando-international-airport-mco-terminal-c-6-700x278.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"278\"  \/><\/a>Parking at MCO<\/p>\n<p>Behind the scenes, the airport will be constructing new facilities or expanding existing ones for services such as disposing of waste and maintaining and repairing vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at some of the elements of this plan to upgrade the airport:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goaa-mco-plan.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-854645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goaa-mco-plan-700x371.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"371\"  \/><\/a>\u00a9Greater Orlando Aviation Authority<\/p>\n<p>That means you might start seeing some signs of construction at the airport to make these changes, so keep an eye out. We\u2019ll also let you know about any other airport updates, so check back with AllEars again soon for more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allears.net\/2026\/02\/15\/the-weirdest-disney-souvenirs-fans-have-actually-brought-through-tsa-at-the-orlando-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The WEIRDEST Disney Souvenirs Fans Have ACTUALLY Brought Through TSA at the Orlando Airport<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      Need a vacation from planning your vacation?<\/p>\n<p>Feeling overwhelmed planning your dream Disney vacation? Our friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/mousefantravel.com\/?apid=AENN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MouseFanTravel.com<\/a> have got you covered! They\u2019ll wait on hold for HOURS to get discounts you haven&#8217;t even read about yet. Plus, they&#8217;ll help you create an itinerary that&#8217;s absolutely perfect for you, because their agents are Disney pros and know ALL the inside tips. 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