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Gotta Go Orlando is your go-to guide for discovering the latest news, events, activities, and things to do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida. We feature the latest updates from the theme parks, and attractions, together with the latest must-do festivals, local events, and community fun. We also keep you updated with the latest entertainment news, including big-name tours, stand-up comedy, theater shows, and more. We also include the latest food and drink news, together with the best nightlife in the city.


Orlando International Airport deck the terminals with live music and a visit from Santa!
The holiday season has arrived, and MCO is bringing the joy with a delightful lineup of live entertainment. The countdown to the holidays is underway at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Passengers at Florida’s busiest airport will experience the festive atmosphere throughout the terminal complex with colorful holiday decorations and musical and entertainment acts performing throughout the month of December. “Holiday travel can be busier than usual, but it is our hope that

Emma Walton
Dec 9, 2025


Orlando International Airport to welcome nearly 1.9 million travelers this Thanksgiving Travel Season
Six million Americans are expected to fly this Thanksgiving dtravel period with nearly 1.9 million traveling to and from Orlando. As the airlines resume normal flight operations following the FAA’s Emergency Order , Orlando International Airport may see a slight increase in passenger traffic for the Thanksgiving travel season with nearly 1.9 million travelers. “Orlando is usually one of the nation’s hottest travel destinations for the holiday season, and Orlando International

Emma Walton
Nov 24, 2025


New Trams coming to Orlando International Airport as it replaces aging Gate Link System
After transporting travelers for more than 5 million miles, about 200 trips around the Earth, the time has come to replace the Gate Link vehicles, tracks, and electrical control equipment between Terminals A/B and Gates 70-129. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is gearing up for a major upgrade project that will transform how passengers move through the airport. Beginning December 3, 2025, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) will launch the Gate Link Replacement

Alastair Mac
Nov 19, 2025


Good news for passengers in and out of Orlando International Airpot as FAA lift emergency flight reductions
DOT and FAA announce termination of FAA Emergency Order, with a return to normal operations. Travellers planning a trip in and out of Orlando International Airport can breathe easy as U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced that the agency’s flight reduction emergency order was terminated on Monday, November 17 at 6 am. The emergency order that was put in place to ease staffing pressure

Emma Walton
Nov 17, 2025


FAA announces flight reductions at 40 airports including Orlando and Tampa International Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced it's implementing flight reductions across the country due to the government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration has said it would reduce flights across 40 airports as the longest government shutdown in history continues, with air traffic controllers unpaid since the shutdown began on October 1. The FAA has revealed a list of affected airports, with a phased reduction beginning at 4% of all flights, increasing to 10

Alastair Mac
Nov 7, 2025


Orlando International Airport lands Florida's First Nonstop Charter Flights to Asia Pacific
Konnichiwa, Japan! Exciting news: MCO has entered the Asian-Pacific air service market, with ZIPAIR, set to operate four nonstop, charter flights to Tokyo from Feb. 23 to Mar. 10, 2026. For the first time in its history, Orlando International Airport will offer nonstop passenger charter service to Tokyo, enriching cultural ties and creating more opportunities for robust economic activity between two of the world’s most visited regions. The announcement was made at the Hotel N

Alastair Mac
Oct 28, 2025


Spirit Airlines unveils Orlando as its Top Searched Thanksgiving Destination by Travelers
The airline has revealed its top ten most searched destinations for the Thanksgiving travel period, and Orlando (MCO) is the number one destination for 2025. Spirit Airlines travelers are looking to flock to sunshine, beaches and big-city views this Thanksgiving, with Orlando (MCO) the number one destination for 2025. The airline has released its top 10 most searched destinations on spirit.com for the peak travel period of Nov. 25 through Dec. 1, 2025, with travelers opting

Alastair Mac
Oct 27, 2025


Ambitious Expansion Plans unveiled for Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is setting course on an ambitious and strategic vision to redefine world-class experiences at Orlando International and Orlando Executive airports. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has unveiled ambitious expansion plans for Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) over the next decade. A new strategic vision c entered on enhancing the customer experience and strengthening the Aviation Authority

Alastair Mac
Oct 17, 2025


Pedestrian Bridge opens at Orlando International Airport offering convenient access to Terminal C
The wait is over: MCO's Pedestrian Bridge is officially open, and there’s more to come - an adjacent rental car lobby area will be...

Alastair Mac
Oct 3, 2025


Orlando International Airport expecting over 890,000 passengers this Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Travel Period expected to see an increase of 3 percent over last year. The unofficial end of the summer travel season is...

Alastair Mac
Aug 29, 2025


An estimated 1.43 million 4th of July Travelers are expected to pass through Orlando International Airport
The 4th of July travel period is here, and Orlando International Airport is set to sizzle with one of its busiest periods ever. The...

Alastair Mac
Jun 30, 2025


JetBlue brings Award-Winning Mint Experience to Orlando for the first time!
Great news! JetBlue are bringing their Award-Winning Mint Experience to Orlando! Enjoy lie-flat seats, curated restaurant-style dining,...

Alastair Mac
Jun 27, 2025


Catch the free Orlando International Airport Liberty Weekend Patriotic Concert with the Orlando Philharmonic on June 28
Get ready for the most epic pre-flight concert ever at the annual Liberty Weekend Concert featuring the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra!...

Alastair Mac
Jun 27, 2025


Improved Parking and Shuttle Transportation coming soon to Orlando International Airport
ABM has been selected to provide Parking and Shuttle Transportation at MCO, with a new fleet of buses rolling in soon. ABM, a leading...

Alastair Mac
Jun 16, 2025


Orlando International Airport opens Annie’s Space Sensory Room for Travelers with Sensory Sensitivities
GOAA Board members and leadership has unveiled Annie’s Space Sensory Room - a dedicated space designed to offer a safe, calming...

Alastair Mac
Jun 9, 2025
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