8 NEW Restaurants CONFIRMED for Orlando International Airport

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is greatly expanding its dining options.

Orlando International Airport

For millions of travelers into the Orlando area each year, MCO is the first and last place they see during their time in the tourist mecca. As one would expect from one of the busiest airports on the planet, MCO continues to evolve to service those travelers. Recently, the airport announced a massive expansion to its food offerings.

As reported by the Orlando Business Journal, on December 11th the Greater Orlando Airport Authority “approved the first wave of new restaurants and retail concepts through several new concessions agreements.” The agreements include the eventual addition of “40 restaurant and retail stores that will take up 77,013 square feet of space.”

Among the many national brands that will take up residence at MCO, there are also several local Orlando-area businesses including:

Stasio’s Italian Deli
Smoke & Donuts
Kelly’s Ice Cream
SoDough Detroit Pizza
Milkhouse
Jam-Eng Caribbean and English Cuisine
4 Rivers Smokehouse
Otto’s High Dive

Renovations and construction are scheduled to begin in 2025 as part of a previously approved $65 million refurbishment of the interiors of Airsides 1 and 3, as well as levels 1 and 3 of Terminals A and B.

Disney Store at the Airport

Greater Orlando Airport Authority CEO Kevin Thibault said of the upcoming changes in a news release, “These are significant investments we are making at Orlando International Airport, and they really go to the heart of what we are about: creating timeless experiences for our guests who visit from around the world and here in Central Florida. We are using emerging technologies to create seamless arrival to MCO with the new parking guidance system. Once visitors are here, they will be able to find unique and enjoyable restaurants and stores that are designed with passengers in mind.”

Orlando International Airport

Massive changes are coming to the Orlando International Airport, including eight new local dining options. Stay tuned to AllEars for more on these changes.