What to Do at MCO

• Duty-free & International shops — Terminal C — The main duty-free area sits in the south terminal and focuses on spirits, perfume, and travel essentials for departing international passengers.
• Hudson & newsstands — Terminals A/B & C — Reliable for books, snacks, and last-minute travel items. InMotion (electronics) and local gift shops appear across the airsides for gadgets and Orlando souvenirs.

• The Club MCO — Terminal A & Terminal B — Pay-to-enter lounges that also accept Priority Pass; practical for domestic and short-haul international travelers.
• Plaza Premium Lounge — Terminal C — Priority Pass access and quiet space for international routes. Several airline clubs (Delta Sky Club, United/Admirals) serve their respective carriers.

3-Hour Layover (stay airside)

Keep it local: find a seat near your gate, grab a quick bite at a nearby market, and if you have lounge access, settle in for a rest. If you’re in Terminal C, Cask & Larder or a nearby café offers a proper meal without a long walk. Allow 30–45 minutes to return to your gate and clear boarding.

5–6 Hour Layover (short city loop)

If you already cleared U.S. immigration or arrived domestically, take SunRail/LYNX for a short neighborhood loop — for example, ride to nearby Sand Lake Road or Winter Park for a quick meal, then return with at least 90 minutes for security and transfer time. Airport Assist can time your return and manage transit tickets.

8+ Hour Layover (half-day in Orlando)

Ride the intermodal links into downtown Orlando: stroll Lake Eola, grab a coffee, or visit a nearby attraction before heading back. Plan an hour each way for transit and airport security, and start your return roughly three hours before departure to allow for lines and possible delays.

• Cask & Larder — Visit this cute kitchen that feels like you go to place in the local neighbourhood in Terminal C (South Terminal) , a chef-driven Southern kitchen with a market and fuller sit-down menu; a rare airport restaurant that feels like home and especially welcome before long flights.
• Shake Shack — This one in Terminal C is a solid choice for their familiar burger menu and shakes, it's so predictable you know it won’t be bad you know it won’t be exceptional but its satisfying and a safe choice when you are hungry and don't want feel adventurous to explore , solid choice for quick, reliable food before boarding.
• DeSano Pizzeria — Terminal C — When you dont feel hungry enough to devour a an entire meal but you know you have to eat something, not a snack and you are bored of of everything fried and bread, you should try this Neapolitan-style pies, something sharable and filling; better than average airport pizza
• Vino Volo — Terminal A/B — There can't be a more perfect routine for a pre relaxed fligh- A quick trip to the wine bar that pairs light plates and flights of vino, good for a relaxed pre-flight glass and a small plate.

• Family & sensory rooms (Annie’s Space) — Quiet rooms and family rest areas make long waits less stressful for kids and neurodiverse travellers.
• Intermodal Terminal — MCO’s intermodal facility connects to local buses, SunRail, and planned Brightline services — a handy option for onward travel.
• Markets & grab-and-go — Several market counters and local-brand kiosks let you pick up fresh sandwiches, coffee, or Florida snacks without a long sit-down.

(Information above reflects current public listings and concessions at MCO; see Sources below for direct links and timestamps.)