Big Crowd Predictions For This Holiday Week

Be prepared with these crowd predictions and tips for traveling this holiday week.

Warnings In Place

The Disney Parks are getting busier as guests arrive to celebrate the 4th of July at the “Most Magical Place on Earth” in a few days. It also seems as if the heat is cranked up as well.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued a warning to both residents and guests of Florida. Be sure to check out this warning and safety tips HERE.

Now the Orlando International Airport shares that this next week will be a busy one for them as well.

Orlando International Airport

This year the Orlando International Airport was named one of the 10 busiest airports in the United States. With Disney World, Universal, Legoland, Sea World, and so many other theme parks and attractions, millions of people fly in and out of the airport every year.

With growing demand came an airport expansion. Terminal C recently opened at MCO boasting international gates as well as shopping and dining opportunities. It is definitely a bustling airport, and it will only be busier over the holiday weekend.

Travel Projections

For July 4th, there is a 13 Day travel period that the Orlando International Airport (MCO) prepares for. As this travel period is well underway, the MCO makes early predictions. They anticipate a 16% rise in passengers this year over last year.

“We are projecting approximately 2 million passengers during the upcoming break,” says Kevin Thibault, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “With the expected increase in traffic, our teams are fully staffed and ready to assist passengers as needed. We also advise, due to the volume, that passengers allow themselves plenty of time when coming to the airport.”

This is broken down in the following predictions:

• Friday, June 30th: 157,400
• Saturday, July 1st: 181,100
• Sunday, July 2nd: 156,800
• Monday, July 3rd: 149,700
• Tuesday, July 4th: 136,00
• Wednesday, July 5th: 151,600

Be Prepared

While TSA Pre-Check is an excellent program for frequent flyers, there is a new option available to travelers flying out of Orlando International Airport (MCO). Reserve is free and does not require extensive background checks and other documentation required by TSA Pre-Check and CLEAR. You can read the ins and outs of Reserve at the Orlando Airport in Jaelyn’s guide and check out the extended times available HERE.

During the holiday travel period, all parking lots, including West Park Place on Tradepoint Drive, will be open. Passengers can click HERE to view parking availability.

“We are projecting approximately 2 million passengers during the upcoming break.”

Kevin Thibault, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Will you be traveling through Orlando International Airport this weekend, or do you know someone who is? Let us know in the comments below, and pass this information along!