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Home » Blog Posts » The Orlando Navy MWR Tickets and Travel Office

The Orlando Navy MWR Tickets and Travel Office

By Steve 12 Comments

Located right next to Orlando International Airport, the Orlando Tickets and Travel Office sells Military Discount Tickets for Orlando Theme Parks and Other Area Attractions.

Very few know that this MWR location is here in Orlando!

Indoor picture of the Orlando ITT Office

ITT Ticket Office

Navy MWR Orlando also maintains an ITT Ticket Office just inside the exchange entrance.

Indoor picture of the Orlando ITT Office

Hours:

Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. –  5 p.m.
Sunday – Closed

Contact:

Phone: 407-855-0116
email: [email protected]
Text MWROrlando to 30364 for MWR Specials

Email

[email protected]

Directions:

GPS Address: 8717 Avenue C, Orlando, FL 32827

From WDW: take I-4 east toward Orlando exit 72 (528 Expressway), go to exit 9 (Tradeport Dr.), turn right onto Tradeport Dr. NEX 1 mile on the right.

From Orlando International Airport: Take 436 north for 2 miles, turn left at first light (Frontage Road), turn left at next light (Tradeport Dr.) NEX 1 mile on the right.

Indoor picture of the Orlando ITT Office

Services:

  • MWR & Base Info / Community Info
  • Travel/Vacation Packages
  • Universal Studios
  • SeaWorld Park Inc.
  • Disney World
  • Local Tickets / Promo Codes
  • National Tickets / Print on Demand

Outdoor picture of the Orlando ITT Office

History

Orlando used to be the home to two military bases, McCoy Air Force Base and Naval Training Center Orlando.

The Orlando International Airport began life as McCoy Air Force Base in the 40s. In 1962 McCoy AFB began sharing it’s runways with the new Orlando Jetport and then in 1975 McCoy closed down.

Naval Training Center Orlando was established in 1968 it served as a Basic Training base along with hosting other schools. The base closed in 1999.

When McCoy AFB closed NTC Orlando took over portions of the base west of the runways and redesignated it the NTC Orlando Annex. They operated an old small commissary on the site.

(See below for more history!)

Orlando Florida Navy Exchange

Orlando Florida Navy Exchange

Navy Exchange and Commissary

Today, while NTC Orlando is gone the Annex still remains and there is a beautiful, large, well maintained Navy Exchange with a very large grocery section as well as a Subway and the Travel and  Ticket Office.

Outdoor picture of the Orlando Navy Exchange

If you are renting a car at the airport, this is a great place to stop for supplies on your way to Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando!

Picture of the Orlando Navy Exchange Grocery Section

There are even Disney and Orlando souvenir sections.

Picture of the Orlando Navy Exchange Disney Merchandise

 

Picture of the Orlando Navy Exchange Florida Merchandise

Have you used the Orlando Tickets and Travel Office? Let us know in the comments section below!

More History

The Army in Orlando

In 1928 Orlando Municipal Airport (the current Orlando Executive Airport, 8 miles to the north of Orlando International) opened as the first commercial airport in Central Florida. The United States Army Air Corps took control of the airport in 1940 for use as a training facility and renamed it the Orlando Army Air Base.

As a result the current Orlando International Airport was built in 1940 as a replacement civilian airport after the Army’s takeover and conversion of Orlando Municipal Airport.But in 1942 this field was also taken over by the Army and designated Orlando Army Air Field #2. On 1 January 1943, it was renamed as Pinecastle Army Airfield.

Pinecastle AAF was closed and the entire site was transferred to the City of Orlando in 1947 with a reversal clause for future military use if deemed to be necessary for national defense purposes.

On 1 September 1951 the Air Force reactivated Pinecastle Army Air Field and renamed it Pinecastle Air Force Base. Then on 7 May 1958, Pinecastle AFB was renamed McCoy Air Force Base in memory of the late Colonel Michael McCoy (the Pinecastle Host Wing Commander). Col McCoy was killed on 9 October 1957 in the crash of a B-47 Stratojet, which suffered wing failure northwest of downtown Orlando.

McCoy AFB was Orlando’s biggest employer and economic backbone prior to the opening of Walt Disney World in 1971.

In 1962 the Air Force agreed to allow the City of Orlando to use the eastern of its 2 runways as a joint-use field. This was necessitated by the move to commercial jets that required longer runways than were available elsewhere in Central Florida. This new commercial airport was called the Orlando-McCoy Jetport. With the opening of Walt Disney World in 1971, more expansion and bigger terminals were required and the Air Force allowed this expansion (the 2 terminals you see today) to the east of the runways.

In early 1975 the parts on McCoy AFB that were not transferred to the Navy or Army were transferred to the City of Orlando for a dollar. In 1976 the airport was renamed Orlando International Airport.

Expansion continues today with a new third terminal under construction as well as expanded parking.

The Air Force retains a reversal clause to the airport that would enable the Air Force to retake control of the airport in the future if national security requirements ever required it.

The Navy in Orlando – NTC Orlando

In 1946 airfield at Orlando Army Air Base was released back to the City of Orlando, while the military support facilities north and northeast of the airport remained under U.S. Army Air Forces control as a non-flying administrative and technical training installation which continued to be named Orlando Army Air Base, then upon transfer to the Air Force, Orlando Air Force Base.

In 1961 the airport was renamed Herndon Airport after former Orlando city engineer “Pat” Herndon. Then in 1982 the name again changed to Orlando Executive Airport, and finally in 1998 to Executive Airport. The airport sat on the south side of State Route 50 the base was on the north side.

In 1968, Orlando AFB was transferred to the United States Navy and renamed Naval Training Center Orlando.

The 1993 Base Realignment and Closure Commission directed that NTC Orlando be closed no later than 1 October 1999.

The Navy in Orlando – NTC Annex

Between 1974 and 1975 significant portions of the McCoy AFB base facilities were transferred to the United States Navy during the Air Force Base closure. These included: base housing, base exchange, commissary, medical clinic, base chapel, and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities. These facilities became the Naval Training Center Orlando McCoy Annex.

McCoy Annex operated until Naval Training Center Orlando’s closure in late 1999.

With the closure of NTC Orlando in late 1999, The only military activities remaining at the former McCoy AFB today are units of the Reserve components of the United States Armed Forces. The last remnant of NTC Orlando is the Naval Support Activity Orlando still owns land and buildings inside the Central Florida Research Park.

The Orlando Navy Exchange

The Navy Exchange is all that remains today of these 2 military installations that changed so much over the years.

The Exchange stays open due to the continued presence of the Naval Support Activity Orlando, a large National Guard & Reserve Component presence, and the military retiree population in the Orlando/Central Florida area that makes the facility financially self-sustaining.

Be sure to share any questions or comments in the Comment Section below!

This MDT Post By: Steve Bell

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Comments

  1. Robin Hites-Smith says

    31 January 2022 at 22:18

    I am trying to find out I can purchase tickets for the Tampe Bon Jovi concert April 15th, 2022?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      1 February 2022 at 08:35

      Hi Robin,

      I suggest you contact the Orlando Navy Ticket Office using the number or email in this post or one of the many other Florida Ticket Offices like MacDill. This is just an third party informational website…

      Reply
  2. Tara Smith says

    22 February 2022 at 12:09

    Can I order my tickets for Universal at this location or do I have to order them in advance and pick them up here?? I guess my question is, is there a waiting period for tickets?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      22 February 2022 at 15:49

      Hi Tara,

      Is far as I know the Orlando ITT ships.

      Or you can just go by and get them, you do not need to order ahead.

      Reply
  3. Widmarck says

    5 April 2022 at 00:38

    Hello I wanted to know if I can get in with my DL that state Military Veteran on it.

    Reply
    • Steve says

      5 April 2022 at 07:35

      Hi Widmarck,

      Unfortunately you can’t.

      However, Your DD-214 is good for some discounts (Shades of Green) and there are a few other qualifiers for vets (McCain Bill). See my veteran pages for more info:

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/veteran-discounts-for-disney-universal-and-other-theme-parks/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-veteran-discount-and-disney-military-discount-eligibility-guide/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-military-discounts-for-veterans-who-did-not-retire-from-the-military/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/disney-discounts-and-the-john-mccain-defense-authorization-act/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green/shades-of-green-stays-for-non-retired-veterans/

      Reply
  4. Deidra says

    11 May 2022 at 22:04

    my husband is retired military. we are traveling with our family in hopes of obtaining Disney tickets. is there a limit for family tickets to park only. what is easiest way to obtain?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      12 May 2022 at 10:48

      Hi there Deidra,

      From your question it seems that you haven’t spent any time on this site yet. I’ll be glad to point you in the right direction!

      There are 2 types of military Disney tickets, the Disney Armed Forces Salute and the Regular Military Discounted Magic Your Way Tickets.

      The Salute tickets offer the best savings, but are limited to 6 total and have strict usage requirements. The regular military tickets offer slight savings, but are unlimited with no use rules.

      See:

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-military-ticket-and-room-discounts/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/military-discount-theme-park-tickets/regular-military-discounted-magic-your-way-tickets/

      Tickets can be purchased in person at the Orlando ITT (which is the topic of this page), Shades of Green at Walt Disney World, or a base near you. They can also be purchased long distance from the Orlando ITT, Shades of Green, and some base ticket offices.

      Besides this page see:

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/shades-of-green-resort-at-walt-disney-world/shades-of-green-military-ticket-sales-office/

      https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/disney-military-discounts/buy-military-discounted-disney-tickets-by-phone/

      Reply
  5. Diogo Cordeiro says

    31 May 2022 at 17:51

    Boa tarde
    Me chamo Diogo, sou militar da Marinha do Brasil e estou nos EUA em missão. No próximo mês terei um período de férias e pretendo visitar os parques. Tenho algumas duvidas:

    1. Posso comprar os ingressos nessa unidade?

    2. Com a minha identidade militar brasileira (id) consigo comprar com desconto?

    3. Poderia me enviar um orçamento para quatro (4) dias de parque da Disney e 2 para Universal?

    Desde já agradeço e aguardo o retorno

    Reply
    • Steve says

      31 May 2022 at 18:33

      Diogo,

      Você não acha que, se estivesse tentando implorar por descontos militares dos EUA, mesmo que não fosse de forma alguma elegível, pediria em inglês?

      Reply
      • Diogo Cordeiro says

        31 May 2022 at 19:14

        with Brazilian military identity can I buy discounted tickets to the parks?

        Reply
        • Steve says

          1 June 2022 at 07:44

          Please see: https://www.militarydisneytips.com/blog/are-there-foreign-military-member-disney-discounts/

          Reply

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