3 Hour Wait At MCO After Arriving?

[Gramto3]

My flight arrives at MCO 3 hours before my sisters. After I pickup my bag, what can I do/where can I go while I wait for her flight to arrive?

 

[jasko5990]

There are several table service restaurants and bars. There's also a food court, video game arcade, and numerous shops. Three hours is long, but there's plenty to do to make some of that time pass by quickly. You can always hope your flight gets delayed by a couple of hours.

 

[skelooch]

If you're renting a car you could get the car, drive to your resort, check in and be back to the airport within 3 hours to pick up your sister.

 

[mytripsandraces]

There's a spa where you could get a massage and/or manicure/pedicure.

 

[Gramto3]

There are several table service restaurants and bars. There's also a food court, video game arcade, and numerous shops. Three hours is long, but there's plenty to do to make some of that time pass by quickly. You can always hope your flight gets delayed by a couple of hours.

So you're saying I can leave the baggage pickup area in the airport and go back up to the airport where the food courts are? Yeah, I can keep occupied easily then. Do I just take an elevator back up? Are there directions at the baggage claim area?

PS: Loved the spa/manicure suggestions also.....doing that before I leave home.

 

[sympatico]

So you're saying I can leave the baggage pickup area in the airport and go back up to the airport where the food courts are? Yeah, I can keep occupied easily then. Do I just take an elevator back up? Are there directions at the baggage claim area?

PS: Loved the spa/manicure suggestions also.....doing that before I leave home.

Yeah, just take the escalator or elevator that you came down on and go back to level 3. Baggage claim is level 2.

 

[Gramto3]

Thanks Wanda. Never had to wait before.

 

[KINGBOBOFTHENORTH]

Disney, Universal, Sea World & Kennedy Space Center all have stores on Level 3 so those alone can keep you occupied.

BobK/Orlando

 

[Alexander]

Lots of shops and restaurants at MCO. You should find plenty to pass the time. Just remember you'll be schleping your bags around (pack lightly!)

 

[Jillpie]

If you have to kill time at an airport, MCO is the place to be! We got bumped our last trip and stayed overnight at the airport Hyatt, and we had a great time. It's really like a mall there, so many shops and the food court is great. They have a fantastic little hairbrush store there, that I always stop at and buy stuff. Don't worry, lots to do and see!

 

[Tara]

Lots of shops and restaurants at MCO. You should find plenty to pass the time. Just remember you'll be schleping your bags around (pack lightly!)

This is where the investment of a few dollars in a luggage cart is a must-do.

OP, there are plenty of shops to keep you occupied. Here's a map/list of shops and services:

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PDF version

 

[Gramto3]

Thanks everyone for your help, suggestions and map of level 3. Maybe waiting for my sister for 3 hours waiting won't be enough time.........LOL