Despite Warning Travelers Flock to Orlando International
Orlando International was the USA’s second busiest airport last weekend…
Even a casual observer watching YouTube (like me) could note the uptick in park attendance last weekend.
And the numbers — at Orlando International Airport — bore that theory out.
Flying To FLA
Meanwhile, WESH 2 News out of Florida posted:
Image: Orlando International Airport
The Centers for Disease and Control has recommended people not travel for Thanksgiving; yet more than 1 million travelers passed through security at America’s airports on Sunday, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
If you’re travelling this holiday season, here are some friendly reminders:
😷 Wear a mask
🧍♂️↔️🧍♀️ Practice social distancing
⏰ Arrive at least 2 hours prior to your departure time
🧳 Follow TSA/checkpoint rules (@AskTSA) pic.twitter.com/Yw1PAPAXOx— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) November 20, 2020
When asked if there is a conflict between wanting the tourism industry to get back in business, but also discouraging people from travel, [Orange County Mayor Jerry] Demings and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer both said it has to be a balance.
🤲🧼 Stop by our hand sanitizer stations, conveniently located throughout the airport or wash your hands in a restroom near your location. Remember, clean hands are caring hands. pic.twitter.com/bjRiF0sKHc
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) November 20, 2020
Dyer said for tourists who come to Central Florida, he feels that because of the protocols in place, Disney and Universal are safe places to be.
Travel & Leisure Talking Safety
That sentiment was echoed in a recent article by Travel & Leisure’s Tarah Chieffi, who wrote:
Though I spent the entire day feeling like I was living inside a snow globe, my looming awareness of the pandemic kept me from going full-on Hallmark Christmas movie. The dangers of traveling, visiting a theme park, and simply going about daily activities are very real, but the safety measures Disney has put into place, along with my own precautions, helped me feel safe and enjoy my visit…
Palm trees and 70 degrees. 🌴 #MondayMood pic.twitter.com/8lqg1cIARG
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) November 23, 2020
Audible safety messages played intermittently throughout the day, cast members often reminded guests to wear their masks correctly and keep them on, even for photos, and… Hand sanitizer was available all over the park, so much so that I barely used my own.
The holiday season kicks off this Friday at our airport. Here are the Top 5 busiest days for the 12-Day #Thanksgiving Travel Departure Projections:
1️⃣ 11/29 – 44,347 passengers
2️⃣ 11/28 – 42,623
3️⃣ 11/30 – 42,480
4️⃣ 11/21 – 41,319
5️⃣ 11/22 – 41,113
👉 https://t.co/bjZ7fGJGLU pic.twitter.com/XI6ii1E2Vp— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) November 18, 2020
If you’re considering a visit this holiday season, there are plenty of things to take into account before deciding to travel…That being said, spending the day with my family at Magic Kingdom was one of the most special days I can remember ever having at Disney World — and I’ve spent a lot of time there.
Credit: Disney
Meanwhile, Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet, and AAA expects 50 million to travel over the holiday.
