Overview
- More than 7.4 million passengers are forecast over a 46‑day window through April 7, an 8% increase over 2025 with roughly 53,000 flights scheduled.
- The peak runs March 12–16, with Sunday, March 15 projected as the busiest day at about 212,000 travelers; officials estimated roughly 200,000 on Friday with checkpoints moving efficiently.
- TSA PreCheck and Global Entry have resumed at MCO, and airport leaders say screening lanes remain open and staffed.
- Local groups are collecting donations for federal workers as many TSA officers face partial pay, with drop-off sites at Terminal C curbside and information desks in Terminals A and B through Monday.
- MCO urges early arrivals and use of traveler tools such as the 3‑2‑1 guidance, MCO Reserve for checkpoint time slots, parking reservations, cell phone lots, and the FlyMCO app; theme park visitors should expect heavier crowds across the region.