Osbourne lights Monday Nov. 16

[jodyb]

So excited! My flight lands at MCO at 4 PM, and I'm renting a car and driving directly to Studios to meet a friend and catch the Osbourne lights for the last time (so sad, oy, don't get me started..) Anyway my questions -
--I've never gone straight to a park on arrival without checking into resort, etc... as said I land at 4 PM... can someone estimate with getting the car, driving, parking, entering, etc. what time I can expect to be able to meet my friend at Studios? Is 6 PM for the lights going on too ambitious to promise? (Not checking luggage, but of course time to pick up car at E-Z can be variable - quick and easy or long line...)
--We'll probably be hungry.. I know I will having run from a flight right to the park. I can't remember, are there snacks or anything available in the area of the lights? Or will we have to get our fill of lights and then venture to a fast food venue?

Thanks for any tips and insights!!

 

[Robo]

Set the meet-time at 5:30 in front of Oscar's Filling Station.

(Cell phones for both parties are a must in this case.)

 

[jodyb]

Thank you!! I was hoping someone would be confident I could get there before the lighting of the lights!

 

[Robo]

Thank you!! I was hoping someone would be confident I could get there before the lighting of the lights!

You can... IF you encounter no flight delays, and no snags getting your car rental.
Drive time from the airport to DHS lot will be about 30 min.
You should be able to find a parking spot not too far from the gates, as
some guests from the morning will have exited DHS.