The Guide to Orlando Airport Lounges

Orlando is home to the “most magical place on Earth" — Walt Disney World Resort — which makes it a popular destination for tourists. With so many people visiting the local theme parks, attractions and restaurants, the airport can get very crowded.

Enter Orlando's airport lounges, which can provide a sanctuary from the throngs of travelers while you enjoy complimentary beverages, snacks and other benefits.

Currently, there are seven airport lounges spread across all three terminals at Orlando International Airport. Other than the USO Lounge, each lounge is located inside airport security, which means that you must have a valid ticket to visit them.

Admission to these lounges varies based on ticket type, elite status or which credit card you hold. In some cases, you may even be able to purchase a day pass to enjoy lounge benefits.

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Orlando's Terminal A has limited airport lounge options, though may be the most versatile. Its Priority Pass lounge (that's The Club) is ideal for travelers because access isn't limited to a specific airline. Plus, Terminal A has the USO lounge, which offers exclusive access to active duty military.

The Club at MCO Lounge

• Location: Terminal A, adjacent to XpresSpa near Gates 1-29.

Lounge amenities

The Club at MCO Lounge Orlando Airport offers complimentary snacks, beverages and Wi-Fi. It does not have premium food or spa services, but guests can take advantage of its complimentary showers.

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How to enter the lounge

Since there are two The Club at MCO lounges at Orlando's airport, access is restricted based on which gate you're flying out of. This The Club lounge is available to travelers departing from Terminal A Gates 1-29 and Terminal B Gates 30-59. All others must visit the other location.

Visitors can access the lounge beginning three hours before departure. To enter, purchase a day pass for $50 from The Club website or flex your Priority Pass membership. Priority Pass is available through many credit cards.

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USO Welcome Center Lounge

• Location: Terminal A, outside of security on Level 1.

Lounge amenities

The USO Welcome Center Lounge offers complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, tea and snacks. Visitors can access free Wi-Fi and enjoy DVDs and multiple video game systems. It includes a children's play area, sleeping quarters and quiet areas, plus a library.

How to enter the lounge

USO lounges are available to active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves and Guard, plus their immediate families. Admission is not available to military retirees, disabled veterans and others who have previously served in the military.

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Terminal B is where you'll find the lounges for the major domestic airlines. Travelers must have elite status, a qualifying ticket, a lounge membership or a day pass to enter. If you don't qualify, the Priority Pass lounge is another option.

American Airlines Admirals Club

• Location: Terminal B, near Gate 55

Lounge amenities

Inside this Orlando airport lounge, travelers can enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, including a full-service bar. This location does not offer conference rooms for visitors. Guests can also use the complimentary Wi-Fi to access the internet to check email, stream shows or browse the internet.

How to enter the lounge

Complimentary entrance to the Admirals Club in Orlando is available to club members when flying on American Airlines or one of its partners.

Additionally, you receive free entrance if you have a ticket for a first or business class international, transcontinental or other domestic flight by American Airlines or a Oneworld airline.

Members with AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro or Platinum elite status also receive complimentary access on departing or arriving international flights regardless of which cabin they purchased.

Elite status members of a Oneworld airline with Emerald or Sapphire status can also enter the lounge for free with any ticket for American or a Oneworld partner.

U.S. military personnel traveling in uniform are offered free admission to Admirals Club lounges when flying American; these guests may also bring their immediate family or up to two guests.

And finally, you can access American Airlines Admirals Clubs with certain credit cards.

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Delta Sky Club

• Location: Terminal B, near Gate 71.

Lounge amenities

The Sky Club in Orlando offers complimentary snacks, beer, wine, spirits and liquor. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi during their stay. It does not have showers, premium food or conference rooms.

How to enter the lounge

Delta Sky Club members can access the lounge when flying Delta or one of its partners, unless they purchased a basic economy ticket.

Purchasing a domestic or international Delta One ticket provides complimentary entrance to the Sky Club. Additionally, if you're flying on an international first or business class partner flight, you receive free entry.

Delta Medallion elite status provides free access based on the type of ticket purchased. Diamond, Platinum or Gold members can enter the lounge for free when flying Delta Premium Select internationally or on any Delta One flight. One guest can accompany the member if they have the same class of ticket.

SkyTeam Elite Plus members can access Sky Club lounges for free on a SkyTeam international flight or on a domestic flight connecting to a same-day international flight.

And finally, you can access Delta Sky Clubs with certain credit cards.

Delta no longer offers day passes for sale.

The Club at MCO Lounge

• Location: Terminal B, near Gate 91.

Lounge amenities

In addition to complimentary snacks, spirits, beer and wine, this lounge also offers a children's area. Guests can use the complimentary shower before departing on their flight. It also includes complimentary Wi-Fi for streaming, browsing the internet and checking email.

The children's area provides an opportunity for children to burn off energy before the flight while the parents enjoy the lounge's benefits.

How to enter the lounge

Of the two Orlando airport lounges from The Club at MCO, this one serves passengers departing from Terminal A Gates 100-129 and Terminal B Gates 70-99. Passengers departing from other gates within Terminal A and B should visit the other The Club at MCO Lounge location.

Access to this lounge is available for Priority Pass members or by purchasing a day pass for $50 from The Club's website.

United Club

• Location: Terminal B, near Gate 43

Lounge amenities

The United Club lounge offers a full-service bar, light snacks and Wi-Fi for free to its guests. The lounge also has a children's area for young guests and their parents. A conference room is available for an additional fee for travelers needing to conduct business.

How to enter the lounge

There are many ways travelers can gain access to this United Club lounge. Passengers on United Polaris or business class international or transcontinental flights receive complimentary admission, as can those flying first or business class on a Star Alliance member airline.

Star Alliance Gold members also have access to United Club lounges when traveling on an international flight by any Star Alliance airline.

Travelers can also purchase a United Club membership using cash or by redeeming miles. The price starts at $750 or 94,000 miles per year and varies based on your elite status level.

One-time passes can be purchased through the United mobile app.

United also offers free admission to active U.S. military personnel traveling on United. This includes those dressed in uniform, on leave orders or traveling on rest and recuperation papers.

And finally, you can access United Clubs with certain United credit cards.

The only airport lounge in Terminal C is the MCO Plaza Premium Lounge, which is part of the broader Plaza Premium Lounge network. Travelers can access this lounge with qualifying credit cards regardless of which airline they're flying.

Plaza Premium Lounge

• Location: Terminal C, on the second floor overlooking Palm Court.

Lounge amenities

The Plaza Premium Lounge at Orlando International offers complimentary draft beer, food and Wi-Fi. Guests can also use its "luxury washrooms with spa-like shower facilities" to freshen up when they arrive or before their flight departs.

This lounge also offers an entertainment space for families, including a turtle drop game and a curated Orlando Storytelling Wall.

How to enter the lounge

Plaza Premium lounges partner with many major banks to offer complimentary access for travelers. For example, it's part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection. It's also part of the Priority Pass membership program.

Travelers can also book a day pass online through the Plaza Premium website.

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