Orlando Airport

Arrival through immigration can be slow but procedures handled efficiently enough in the circumstances. It is on departure that I was impressed when we had to go through security on two successive days thanks to a cancelled British Airways flight. On each occasion although busy security staff were exemplary and a complete contrast to the officious jobsworthsâwe find on the European side of the Atlantic. The officers engaged in cheerful banter with passengers without losing sight of the objectives of their job. I was helpfully told my 10 year old could keep his shoes on and on the second departure we were profiled for fast track clearance and through in seconds. The rest of the airport runs efficiently and with minimal hassle.

I would have to agree with B Munro's review regarding this airport particularly with regards to lines at immigration (good practice for waiting in line at the theme parks). I spoke to one woman who had already been standing in line for an hour. It was a weekend arrival but again only 6 desks were open out of the 30 or so in total they have there. Our flight was the second of the three to arrive that day from the UK and by the time this flight had started to line up a couple more desks had opened. The blame for that lies with the CBP so this is out of the hands of the airport management. Baggage was again placed on the floor of the carousels for people to find once immigration formalities were completed. Passengers still have the option of either taking their cases onto the train or to put these on the transfer carousel to be collected at the main terminal. Food court at Orlando is very good and has lots of choice.

YYZ-MCO-YYZ. First time travelling through this airport. Great services and tons of space. Taking the monorail was a great experience. Easy to find your way around. Highly recommend this airport.

Love this airport. I was dreading going through Immigration but it was relatively easy and quick. Food court has some great choices and good quality food. Shopping was great. Security was quick on departure despite there being lots of travellers. Can't wait to fly there next May. Just hope we will have a similar experience.

I travel to MCO every year from the UK. I love the feel of this airport but dread immigration! Avoid if you can! I am always surprised at just how long the queues are when everything else at the airport is so efficient and lovely! It never seems to get better (if anything it has worsened in the last few years). As a 31 year old I get fed up and frustrated waiting so I can't imagine what it must be like for families! Even if the immigration staff were friendly and welcoming it might make the 2hr queue bearable however they are unhelpful and rude and almost make you feel as though you owe them a favour for turning up at the airport with no appreciation for the travel time you have taken to visit the area or money tourists and business travellers are bringing in to the local economy. I don't know why the airlines theme parks and businesses don't get together to put pressure on the airport to sort this out once and for all as it must impact their customers. I know a lot of people and UK airlines who are using Sanford instead for this reason! It's actually got to the point where we no longer fly direct - that way you pass through immigration at another airport and walk straight through to collect your bags when you land at Orlando. It's a much better experience although I appreciate this won't be right for everyone. Am travelling via Detroit Wayne County this year for the first time. It has great reviews so am optimistic! Departures and the rest of the airport is great. Could do with more seats eating options and a larger duty free shop once through security but other than that services are excellent. It's a just a shame the immigration experience is enough to scar you for life!

The problem with Orlando is the market it serves. I'm a frequent global traveler for business and pleasure. I've suffered through Orlando 3 times this year. I know how to navigate TSA checks rental car shuttles etc except at Orlando. Obviously families with small children are the norm. The security lines are long but well staffed. Despite polite efficient TSA staff Orlando security is the worst in the US. Layout was efficient prior to 9/11. Now it's cramped. Biggest fast food and shopping options are pre security. Airport hotel is super convenient. The lobby opens right up to security. You can fly in stay at the hotel and fly home without ever breathing the humid Florida air. Avoiding the Disney hordes is quite another issue.

We have been flying to Orlando every year for the past 5 years from the UK. We like the airport but we always dread immigration. Out last visit in January started with an hour wait on the airplane at Orlando because there was no room in the immigration halls to accommodate us. Then we had to queue for a further 3 hours! We are now somewhat accustomed to this chaos and make sure we have food water and a charged ipad to watch a film or two! We are always perplexed with the severe lack of staff available those 3 jumbo's arrive at the same time every week it doesn't take much to work out that more staff are needed! Not a good start to the holiday. Time Orlando sorted it out!

Excellent. We were re-routed due to bad weather. I travel in a wheelchair. Immediate assistance was available to show us the restroom that my husband could go in with me. The staff were friendly good food choices for our over 3 hour wait.

We have been travelling through this airport for the past 15 years. Last summer the arrivals lounge immigration queue took almost 2 hours to get through. Not enough desks open and whilst we waited several shut down even though there were at least 600+ passengers still in the line. Have heard situation is still bad 1 year on. Not looking forward to arriving in June. How can they treat their visitors so badly when they bring so much money into the local economy? When I tried to complain last year I was told there is no one in overall charge of the airport and so I complained on the customs/immigration website. Doesn't look like it had any impact though! When is the local tourism department going to sit up and take notice that this is not the best way to attract international visitors?

SFO-MCO-SFO. Excellent services and space in all reception areas. Quite the favorite in the USA for me. Outstanding.