momof4girls Posted April 13, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I just saw that flights at 11:20 opened up on SWA for our day of departure. Earliest nonstop that was affordable before today was at 4:05. Before I change, is this too early? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kctwinmommy Posted April 13, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Ehhh... it's possible you can make it. I think we usually do like a 1-2 p.m. flight and make it with time to grab some lunch. To me, it's not always so much the drive to MCO from the port, but more often it's the lines at MCO. We've had to wait in long lines a few times, depending on the day of the week and time of year. I'm sure some will say go for it, and others will say it's cutting it close. For me, personally, I'd stay with the 4 p.m. flight and just take my time, but that's the way I prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted April 13, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Maybe, maybe not. Some will tell you no problem, others will say don't risk it. I would keep the later flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted April 13, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Back Plan it Departs at 11:20 Starts boarding at 10:45 30 minutes to get thru security so at TSA by 10:15 in check in line and checking luggage by 9:45 1 hour drive from Cocoa Cocoa Beach - In car outside ship area by 8:45 In line to clear Immigration by 8:30 In line getting off ship by 8:00 You tell us if (not only you can make it) can you deal with the stre4ss 48 hours left in your vacation when you start stressing "Will we make it"? What your back up plan? That 4:05 flight is now full and sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4girls Posted April 13, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Thank you all for talking me out of what would have been a serious headache! I will stick with the 4pm flight and happily use the credit towards a future flight (prices were cheaper today). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kctwinmommy Posted April 13, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Thank you all for talking me out of what would have been a serious headache! I will stick with the 4pm flight and happily use the credit towards a future flight (prices were cheaper today). Sounds like a better plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SRQbeachgirl Posted April 13, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I paid an extra $400 for my family to take an afternoon flight out of MCO instead of a late morning flight, simply because I don't want the stress. I've flown out of MCO before and know it's a bigger risk than I'm willing to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittsburghcruise23 Posted April 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 16, 2018 MCO is headache worst lines of almost any airport I have been to. I have family that live there and fly often I absolutely hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4girls Posted April 17, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted April 17, 2018 MCO is headache worst lines of almost any airport I have been to. I have family that live there and fly often I absolutely hate it. Good to know! I haven’t flown enough to know if the super long line we encountered there last October was “normal” or not. Guess that answers my question!:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted April 17, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Good to know! I haven’t flown enough to know if the super long line we encountered there last October was “normal” or not. Guess that answers my question!:o Better to plan on later flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted April 17, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 17, 2018 MCO is a notoriously tough airport because of the nature of the typical traveler (vacationing families with lots of luggage, some of whom travel infrequently). Wise decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donh44 Posted April 17, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Thank you all for talking me out of what would have been a serious headache! I will stick with the 4pm flight and happily use the credit towards a future flight (prices were cheaper today). Good choice. That would be cutting it close and you know "Murphy's Law". At least with the 4 pm flight you can take your time and relax at the airport. The stress the other way would ruin what was a great vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kctwinmommy Posted April 17, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 17, 2018 MCO is a notoriously tough airport because of the nature of the typical traveler (vacationing families with lots of luggage, some of whom travel infrequently). Wise decision. So true! Even flying down there can be a headache IMO. Depending on the time of year, the plan can be loaded with little kids. Whereas, when we took our son to Key West a few years ago, I commented to him on the plane from ATL to KW that he was the ONLY kid on the entire plane, and it was full! LOL! But I get it, MCO is a destination for families with little ones. We did it once, for our daughter's Make-a-Wish, which certainly made some of that easier! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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