{"id":12277,"date":"2016-10-14T07:15:52","date_gmt":"2016-10-14T11:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog?p=12277&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=12277"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:05:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:05:20","slug":"orlando-international-airports-new-uso-welcome-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/travel\/orlando-international-airports-new-uso-welcome-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando International Airport (MCO) USO Welcome Center (2025): Location, Hours &#038; Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-meta\"><time class=\"entry-time\">14 October 2016<\/time> by <span class=\"entry-author\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/steve-bell-founder-and-editor-in-chief-military-disney-tips\/\" class=\"entry-author-link\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"entry-author-name\">Steve Bell<\/span><\/a><\/span> <span class=\"entry-comments-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/travel\/orlando-international-airports-new-uso-welcome-center\/#comments\">25 Comments<\/a><\/span> <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/travel\/orlando-international-airports-new-uso-welcome-center\/#Eligibility\" >Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/travel\/orlando-international-airports-new-uso-welcome-center\/#Services_Offered\" >Services Offered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/travel\/orlando-international-airports-new-uso-welcome-center\/#FAQ_Orlando_International_Airports_New_USO_Welcome_Center\" >FAQ: Orlando International Airport\u2019s New USO Welcome Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/travel\/orlando-international-airports-new-uso-welcome-center\/#How-To_Find_and_Use_the_USO_at_MCO\" >How-To: Find and Use the USO at MCO<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_USO_has_a_Wonderful_location_in_Orlando_International_Airport\"><\/span>The USO has a Wonderful location in Orlando International Airport!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>It had been years since military members and their families visiting or traveling through Orlando have been able to enjoy this free service.<\/p>\n<p>But a couple of years ago the USO reopened at MCO, Bigger and Better than Ever!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12328\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12328\" class=\"wp-image-12328 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Entrance-540x273.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando International Airport USO Entrance on the B-side transportation level\" width=\"540\" height=\"273\" data-wp-pid=\"12328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Entrance-540x273.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Entrance-600x303.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Entrance-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Entrance-768x388.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Entrance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Entrance-400x202.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The USO Entrance on the B-side transportation level<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The USO welcome center is on the ground transportation level on the A-Side of the Terminal.<\/p>\n<p>This location is both outside of the security checkpoint and on the opposite side of the terminal from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/mears-connect-walt-disney-world-airport-transportation\/\">Mears Connect<\/a> which is on the B-Side<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12325\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12325\" class=\"wp-image-12325 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-All-Services-540x296.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando International Airport USO Welcome Area\" width=\"540\" height=\"296\" data-wp-pid=\"12325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-All-Services-540x296.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-All-Services-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-All-Services-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-All-Services-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-All-Services.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-All-Services-400x219.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orlando Airport USO Welcome Area<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Great discounts like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-military-ticket-and-room-discounts\/\">Disney Armed Forces Salute<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/seaworld-parks\/seaworld-parks-waves-of-honor-military-salute\/\">Waves of Honor<\/a> have drawn more and more military visitors to Orlando over the years.<\/p>\n<p>And with this huge growth of the tourist industry in Orlando, it was well past time for a new, shiny, comfortable center for the military to relax.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12334\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12334\" class=\"wp-image-12334 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Relaxation-540x327.jpg\" alt=\"Relax at the Orlando International Airport USO\" width=\"540\" height=\"327\" data-wp-pid=\"12334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Relaxation-540x327.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Relaxation-600x364.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Relaxation-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Relaxation-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Relaxation.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Relaxation-495x300.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Relaxation-400x243.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Relax at the Orlando International Airport USO<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!--more-->&#8220;A lot of it is driven by the fact that 750,000 people visit the Shades of Green facility a year,&#8221; said Charles Rogers, chairman of the board of directors of USO Central Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Rogers also\u00a0said that military organizations have informed him that about 700,000 military retirees, active-duty members and veterans also live in Central Florida.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12331\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12331\" class=\"wp-image-12331 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-KIck-Back-540x295.jpg\" alt=\"Kick back and watch TV at the Orlando International Airport USO\" width=\"540\" height=\"295\" data-wp-pid=\"12331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-KIck-Back-540x295.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-KIck-Back-600x328.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-KIck-Back-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-KIck-Back-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-KIck-Back.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-KIck-Back-400x219.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kick back and watch TV in the Disney themed area at the Orlando USO<\/p><\/div>\n<p>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\u00a0SeaWorld Orlando.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12337\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12337\" class=\"wp-image-12337 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Video-Games-540x338.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando International Airport USO Gaming Area\" width=\"540\" height=\"338\" data-wp-pid=\"12337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Video-Games-540x338.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Video-Games-600x376.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Video-Games-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Video-Games-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Video-Games.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Video-Games-479x300.jpg 479w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Video-Games-400x251.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orlando International Airport USO Universal themed Gaming Area<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The play room donated by SeaWorld features painted walls of coral reefs and fish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12335\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12335\" class=\"wp-image-12335 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Cares-540x360.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando International Airport USO Kids Room provided by SeaWorld Orlando\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" data-wp-pid=\"12335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Cares-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Cares-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Cares-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Cares-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Cares.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Cares-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Cares-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orlando International Airport USO Kids Room provided by SeaWorld Orlando<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12336\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12336\" class=\"wp-image-12336 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Lounge-540x360.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando International Airport USO Kid's Room provided by SeaWorld Orlando\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" data-wp-pid=\"12336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Lounge-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Lounge-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Lounge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Lounge-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Lounge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Lounge-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-SeaWorld-Lounge-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kids can watch their own shows and movies in the Orlando Airport USO Kids Room<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin also donated to help cover the starting costs of close to $1 million.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12327\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12327\" class=\"wp-image-12327 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-COmputer-Access-540x307.jpg\" alt=\"Internet access and airline departure times screen at the Orlando International Airport USO\" width=\"540\" height=\"307\" data-wp-pid=\"12327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-COmputer-Access-540x307.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-COmputer-Access-600x341.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-COmputer-Access-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-COmputer-Access-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-COmputer-Access.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-COmputer-Access-527x300.jpg 527w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-COmputer-Access-400x228.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Internet access and airline departure times screen at the Orlando USO<\/p><\/div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12332\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12332\" class=\"wp-image-12332 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Kitchen-540x288.jpg\" alt=\"The fantastic kitchen at the Orlando International Airport USO\" width=\"540\" height=\"288\" data-wp-pid=\"12332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Kitchen-540x288.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Kitchen-600x320.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Kitchen-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Kitchen-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Kitchen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Kitchen-400x214.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fantastic kitchen at the Orlando International Airport USO<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12330\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12330\" class=\"wp-image-12330 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Free-Food-540x360.jpg\" alt=\"Free snacks and meals at the Orlando International Airport USO\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" data-wp-pid=\"12330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Free-Food-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Free-Food-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Free-Food-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Free-Food-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Free-Food.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Free-Food-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Free-Food-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Free snacks and meals at the Orlando International Airport USO<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At 3,100 square feet, the center is &#8220;not the largest, but is certainly one of the large ones,&#8221; said Rogers, who said that most airport welcome centers are between 750 and 1,500 square feet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12333\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Lounge.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12333\" class=\"wp-image-12333 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Lounge-540x329.jpg\" alt=\"Plenty of room at the Orlando International Airport USO\" width=\"540\" height=\"329\" data-wp-pid=\"12333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Lounge-540x329.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Lounge-600x365.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Lounge-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Lounge-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Lounge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Lounge-493x300.jpg 493w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Lounge-400x244.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plenty of room at the Orlando International Airport USO<\/p><\/div>\n<p>So stop by The USO on your Disney vacation! The USO is a great place to relax and grab a quick snack when you are dropped off well in advance of your flight.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12326\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Coin-Rack.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12326\" class=\"wp-image-12326 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Coin-Rack-540x360.jpg\" alt=\"Stop by and leave your coin at the Orlando International Airport USO\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" data-wp-pid=\"12326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Coin-Rack-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Coin-Rack-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Coin-Rack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Coin-Rack-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Coin-Rack.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Coin-Rack-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Orlando-USO-Coin-Rack-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stop by and leave your coin at the Orlando International Airport USO<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility\"><\/span>Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>USO airport locations work on a space available basis. Current U.S. 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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Services_Offered\"><\/span>Services Offered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Food &amp; Beverages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"amenity-grid-column-list\">\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Beverages<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Coffee &amp; Tea<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Multimedia &amp; Gaming<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"amenity-grid-column-list\">\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">DVD &amp; Blu-ray Player<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">PS4<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">TV &amp; Cable<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Xbox One<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Connectivity<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"amenity-grid-column-list\">\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Computers &amp; Laptops<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Desks &amp; Work Areas<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Phones<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Printers<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Rest &amp; Relaxation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"amenity-grid-column-list\">\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Children\u2019s Play Area<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Library<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Lounge<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Sleeping &amp; Quiet Area<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Toiletries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Travel Services &amp; Gifts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"amenity-grid-column-list\">\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Flight Time Boards<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Local Information<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Lost &amp; Found<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Luggage Storage<\/li>\n<li class=\"amenity-grid-column-list-item\">Transportation Information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Operating hours: 6 a.m.\u00a0to 8 p.m. Daily<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Phone: (407) 825-8761<\/p>\n<p><strong>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!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--\nPage: https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/travel\/orlando-international-airports-new-uso-welcome-center\/\nBlocks: Visible FAQ (bold questions) + How-To, then JSON-LD for FAQPage + HowTo.\nStyle: Bold (<strong>) for FAQ questions (no\n\n\n<h3>).\n--><\/p>\n<p><!-- ========================= VISIBLE FAQ (HTML) ========================= --><\/p>\n<section id=\"faq-mco-uso\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-mco-uso-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"faq-mco-uso-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Orlando_International_Airports_New_USO_Welcome_Center\"><\/span>FAQ: Orlando International Airport\u2019s New USO Welcome Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the USO Welcome Center at MCO?<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s a dedicated, military-only lounge at Orlando International Airport that offers a quiet place to rest plus travel help, snacks, Wi-Fi, and family-friendly seating for service members and their families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who can use the USO at MCO?<\/strong><br \/>\nGenerally, <strong>active duty<\/strong>, <strong>Guard\/Reserve<\/strong>, <strong>retired military<\/strong>, and <strong>dependents<\/strong> with valid military ID. Some USO centers extend access to <strong>Gold Star families<\/strong> and <strong>veterans on certain orders<\/strong>\u2014bring qualifying ID and be prepared to show it at check-in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is the USO located?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Welcome Center is <strong>pre-security in the Main Terminal (A-side)<\/strong>, convenient to ground transportation and baggage claim. Follow airport signs for <strong>USO<\/strong> or ask an airport ambassador if you don\u2019t see it right away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the hours?<\/strong><br \/>\nHours can vary by season and volunteer coverage. USO centers commonly operate daily with reduced hours on some holidays. Check posted hours at the entrance when you arrive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What amenities does the MCO USO offer?<\/strong><br \/>\nTypical amenities include:<br \/>\n\u2013 Comfortable seating and family areas<br \/>\n\u2013 Complimentary snacks and beverages<br \/>\n\u2013 Wi-Fi and device charging<br \/>\n\u2013 Travel information\/assistance<br \/>\n\u2013 Restrooms nearby<br \/>\n\u2013 Space for strollers and carry-ons (self-service; keep items with you)<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much does it cost?<\/strong><br \/>\nAccess and amenities are <strong>free<\/strong> for eligible military guests\u2014funded by donations and volunteers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I leave my luggage at the USO?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe USO is <strong>not<\/strong> a luggage storage facility. You\u2019re responsible for your belongings at all times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is the center before or after TSA?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Before TSA (pre-security)<\/strong>. That\u2019s great for <strong>arrivals<\/strong> (stop by after baggage claim) and for <strong>departures<\/strong> (visit first, then head to security when it\u2019s time to board).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can my family go in without me?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn many cases, <strong>dependents can enter with a valid dependent ID<\/strong> even if the sponsor isn\u2019t present; policies can vary by center and staffing, so have IDs ready and check with the volunteer on duty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a USO in Terminal C?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Welcome Center is in the <strong>Main Terminal (A-side, pre-security)<\/strong>. If you\u2019re arriving to or departing from <strong>Terminal C<\/strong>, use the <strong>people mover\/bus<\/strong> to reach the Main Terminal and the USO before or after your flight.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ========================= VISIBLE HOW-TO (HTML) ========================= --><\/p>\n<section id=\"howto-mco-uso\" aria-labelledby=\"howto-mco-uso-heading\">\n<h2 id=\"howto-mco-uso-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-To_Find_and_Use_the_USO_at_MCO\"><\/span>How-To: Find and Use the USO at MCO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>After you land:<\/strong> Follow signs to <strong>Baggage Claim<\/strong> (A, B, or C). Collect checked bags.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reach the Main Terminal (A-side):<\/strong> From an Airside, take the <strong>automated shuttle<\/strong> to the Main Terminal. 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