Is Disney World opening an airport?

Construction of the Walter Elias Disney Airport at Disney World, which would serve Guests flying to the Resort area to visit the parks, must be completed by June 30, 2023, as new legislation takes effect on July 1, 2023?legislation that will take away Disney's autonomy in building its very own airport forever.



As of early 2026, Disney World is not opening its own commercial airport. While the resort famously had the STOLport (Short Take-Off and Landing) near the Magic Kingdom in the 1970s, it has long been used only for administrative purposes or as a staging area. Instead, the focus for 2026 has been on the massive $1 billion expansion of Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and the ongoing enhancements at Orlando International Airport (MCO). A major development in early 2026 is the official launch of Waymo autonomous rideshare services connecting MCO directly to various points within Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. This self-driving service aims to replace the "void" left by the retirement of the Magical Express, providing a high-tech, seamless transit link for guests arriving by air without the need for Disney to operate its own private airfield.

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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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Unfortunately, there isn't a free shuttle from MCO airport to Disney World. There used to be the Magical Express service, but that program was discontinued. You will have to pay for transportation between the Orlando airport and Disney World now, no matter what type you choose.

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Get excited for 20% lower fares on Uber rides! With this price cut, uberX in Orlando will be 40% cheaper than a taxi. From UCF to the resorts and everywhere in between, uberX is the most affordable ride in town.

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The Walt Disney World monorail is completely free, and is open for any guest to ride without a ticket. Just know that you may have to pay for parking if you're looking to park and ride.

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The arrival of Walt Disney So, Disney began to look around for somewhere else to base a second theme park. Disney settled on Orlando as the perfect site, convinced by its year-round sunshine, its excellent road access and relatively cheap land, as much of its was covered by swamps.

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How many days should you spend in Disneyland parks? Though there are just 2 parks at Disneyland Resort, there are still plenty of attractions and things to do. Ideally, you should plan on spending a total of 3-4 days in the parks to cover most everything, including rides, characters, shows, and fireworks.

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