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Orlando International Airport’s USO Welcome Center

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The USO has a Wonderful location in Orlando International Airport!

Years ago the Orlando airport had a USO, but it closed due to a lack of donations brought on by the closing of the Orlando Naval Training Center in the mid-1990s.

It had been years since military members and their families visiting or traveling through Orlando have been able to enjoy this free service.

But a couple years ago the USO re opened at MCO Bigger and Better tThank Ever!

Orlando International Airport USO Entrance on the B-side transportation level

The USO Entrance on the B-side transportation level

The USO welcome center is on the ground transportation level on the A-Side of the Terminal.

This location is both outside of the security checkpoint and on the opposite side of the terminal from Disney’s Magical Express, which is on the B-Side

Orlando International Airport USO Welcome Area

Orlando Airport USO Welcome Area

Great discounts like the Disney Armed Forces Salute and Waves of Honor have drawn more and more military visitors to Orlando over the years.

And with this huge growth of the tourist industry in Orlando it was well past time of a new, shiny, comfortable center for the military to relax.

Relax at the Orlando International Airport USO

Relax at the Orlando International Airport USO

“A lot of it is driven by the fact that 750,000 people visit the Shades of Green facility a year,” said Charles Rogers, chairman of the board of directors of USO Central Florida.

Rogers also said that military organizations have informed him that about 700,000 military retirees, active-duty members and veterans also live in Central Florida.

Kick back and watch TV at the Orlando International Airport USO

Kick back and watch TV in the Disney themed area at the Orlando USO

The welcome center features a gaming center, a quiet room, and a play room for kids. Some of these sections were sponsored and donated by Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando.

Orlando International Airport USO Gaming Area

Orlando International Airport USO Universal themed Gaming Area

The play room donated by SeaWorld features painted walls of coral reefs and fish.

Orlando International Airport USO Kids Room provided by SeaWorld Orlando

Orlando International Airport USO Kids Room provided by SeaWorld Orlando

Orlando International Airport USO Kid's Room provided by SeaWorld Orlando

Kids can watch their own shows and movies in the Orlando Airport USO Kids Room

Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin also donated to help cover the starting costs of close to $1 million.

Internet access and airline departure times screen at the Orlando International Airport USO

Internet access and airline departure times screen at the Orlando USO

All the food is free, and the center features a 14-seat granite counter table, accompanied with fridges full of microwavable meals, snacks and soda.

The fantastic kitchen at the Orlando International Airport USO

The fantastic kitchen at the Orlando International Airport USO

Free snacks and meals at the Orlando International Airport USO

Free snacks and meals at the Orlando International Airport USO

At 3,100 square feet, the center is “not the largest, but is certainly one of the large ones,” said Rogers, who said that most airport welcome centers are between 750 and 1,500 square feet.

Plenty of room at the Orlando International Airport USO

Plenty of room at the Orlando International Airport USO

So stop by The USO on your Disney vacation! The USO is a great place to relax and grab a quick snack when the Disney Magical Express drops you off 2 and a half hours prior to your flight.

Stop by and leave your coin at the Orlando International Airport USO

Stop by and leave your coin at the Orlando International Airport USO

Eligibility

USO airport locations work on a space available basis. Current military (Active, Guard, Reserve, Retired) have priority. Then Retired Military and last veterans. If a location is at or near capacity the later categories will be restricted. Guests are also admitted on a space available basis.

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Operating hours: 6a.m. to 8p.m. Daily

Phone: (407) 825-8761

Have you stopped by the Orlando USO or do you plan to? Let us know in the comments below and perhaps leave a thank you message to the great people at the USO!



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Comments

  1. Donna Hodges says

    31 October 2016 at 12:16

    Hi Steve!

    My husband and I will be visiting Orlando next year. We are retired military and will have our daughter, son-in-law and grandson with us. Would we be allowed to take them into the lounge with us?

    Thanks for all you do for the military community!

    Reply
    • Steve says

      31 October 2016 at 18:02

      Yes Donna, you can escort guests.

      Reply
      • Donna Hodges says

        31 October 2016 at 19:50

        Thank you!! 🙂

        Reply
  2. Wendell Schwebke says

    31 October 2016 at 13:23

    I am excited to see a USO in the Orlando Airport, I have visited the DFW USO and plan to stop by when we are waiting for our flight home in December. We would enjoy stopping by when we have the waiting time before our flight.

    Reply
  3. Ron says

    31 October 2016 at 13:53

    I am a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran. I will be traveling with my wife, my daughter -her husband & two grandchildren. Can we use the new USO at the airport or is it for active military only?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      31 October 2016 at 18:05

      Hi Ron, I believe it is just for current and retired military, but stop by to check

      Reply
  4. MICHAEL says

    29 January 2018 at 00:22

    Hi I am Air Force retired , are we authorized to use USO facilities ,
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Steve says

      29 January 2018 at 07:09

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  5. Holly says

    31 July 2018 at 12:57

    My husband is retired AF, we fly standby so arrivals and departures are unpredictable, we have been able to stay at the USO in other airports overnight. Is there any options for us if we get stuck waiting for a flight overnight?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      31 July 2018 at 17:17

      Hi there Holly,

      Thanks! Unfortunately their hours are only: 6a.m. to 8p.m. Daily

      Reply
  6. Marlene Brand says

    9 August 2018 at 16:45

    I Iive in The Villages and will get dropped off at Terminal B by the Village Van . After checking luggage how would I find the USO. My husband was retired AF and passed away last year before we could visit it. I would like to in August.

    Reply
    • Steve says

      10 August 2018 at 06:24

      Hi Marlene,

      You would need to cross over to the A side of the terminal and go down to the bottom floor. There are signs which will direct you.

      Reply
  7. GILSON LUIS SILVA ALCIPRETT says

    30 October 2018 at 21:16

    Hello, I am a Brazilian Air Force officer and I will be with my family in Orlando and I would like to know if I can access the USO WELCOME CENTER while I await our flight.

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Steve says

      31 October 2018 at 06:37

      No Sorry, US Military only.

      Reply
  8. James Douglas says

    21 February 2019 at 13:09

    How can I donate to this USO?

    Reply
    • Steve says

      21 February 2019 at 16:46

      Here you go James

      https://secure.uso.org/OM_BRD/

      Reply

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