Is Disney World getting its own airport?

Disney will be building a new airport on Disney World property. The name of this new airport will be Walt Disney World Regional Airport and the airport code will be WDW, naturally. This will make flying to Disney so much easier by having an airport on Disney World property.



As of 2026, Disney World is not building or reopening its own airport. This rumor persists because Disney actually did have a private airport, the Walt Disney World Airport (also known as the Lake Buena Vista STOLport), which operated in the early 1970s. It was designed to fly guests directly into the resort using "Short Take-Off and Landing" aircraft, but it was closed due to noise complaints, the expansion of the Monorail, and safety concerns. Today, that runway is used primarily as a staging area and storage for the "Disney Transport" bus fleet. Instead of building a new airport, Disney's current strategy focuses on improving the connection between the resort and Orlando International Airport (MCO). In 2026, MCO is undergoing a massive $26 million expansion and renovation to better accommodate the millions of Disney-bound travelers. While the "Brightline" high-speed rail project did not build a station directly on Disney property as originally hoped, the focus remains on regional rail and shuttle integrations rather than reviving the dream of a private Disney airfield.

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There will also be some direct options from smaller regional airports. The new Walt Disney World Airport will be located in the area between EPCOT and Animal Kingdom, just west of the Yacht and Beach Club Resort. This area is wide open and large enough for a regional airport.

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Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines offer direct flights to Disney World Area from the United States.

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Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) is about 12 miles further from downtown Orlando than MCO, but it is a great alternative to MCO. First, it's smaller, meaning shorter lines and quicker clearing processes. It is also cheaper since low-budget airlines like Allegiant Air fly from SFB.

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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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Very roughly, it would take at the very least $12.3 billion in today's dollars to build out the Walt Disney World property to its current state. And note that this answer is roughly six years old. So even if they did decide to leave Florida, it would take them decades and billions to rebuild.

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If the area no longer had Disney, Testa said, the result would be “an economic nuclear winter.” “The city would survive, but plenty of people would leave,” he said. “Those who remain would need to rebuild the economy.”

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The airport was only in use for about two years, before closing in favor of a vision for a larger, full-service airport within Walt Disney World itself, similar to Walt's original vision. This idea never came to fruition itself either. The runway at the STOL airport had a surprise for guests who would travel there.

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A trip at this time of year also has the added bonus of cooler temperatures — or, to superfans, Spirit Jersey weather. Disney World's least busy month, though, is almost always September.

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We feel 7 days should be your minimum stay, especially if you plan on visiting the Disney World water parks (Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach) and Disney Springs. The extra day or two in between parks will make your trip that much more relaxing.

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Ideal Length – 6-7 days is the best length if you are looking to visit all four Walt Disney World theme parks, two water parks and Disney Springs. Short Trips – The most important thing to remember with quick trips is to plan your days and pick exactly which rides you want to see.

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Magical Express, the free bus transportation between Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and Orlando International Airport (MCO), was discontinued at the end of 2021 after more than 15 years in operation. Here's a roundup of your new, for-pay options when planning to get between the airport and Disney World.

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If you're flying a large family, you'll probably always pay more to fly than drive. That's because driving costs do not rise proportionally per person like airline tickets. But consider some “True cost” questions before flying: Do you have frequent flier miles to redeem?

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15 Ways to Do Disney on a Budget
  1. Spend some days at the park and some days at the pool. ...
  2. Skip the Park Hopper and visit one park per day. ...
  3. Buy Disney gift cards at a discount. ...
  4. Pay for food as you go—with cash. ...
  5. Bring your own food. ...
  6. Arrive just before the park opens. ...
  7. Use PhotoPass photographers (but don't buy the package).


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The answer to that is YES! Just like at any other airport, you can use Uber to get a ride from the Orlando Airport to Disney World. We're bringing you this post to tell you everything you need to know about Ubering to Disney World from the Orlando airport.

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The best airlines you can use to travel to Florida are:
  • Southwest Airlines.
  • Delta Air Lines.
  • JetBlue Airways.
  • United Airlines.
  • American Airlines.


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The answer to that is YES! Just like at any other airport, you can use Uber to get a ride from the Orlando Airport to Disney World.

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