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New Gate Link Trams Installed at Orlando International Airport in $253 Million Upgrade
If your Disney vacation officially begins the second you step onto the airport tram, you are going to like this update. Orlando International Airport has installed another set of brand new Gate Link trams as part of a massive $253 million modernization project.
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The Gate Link system is the automated tram that connects Terminals A and B to gates 70 through 129, including Airsides 2 and 4. In short, it is the ride that stands between you and your first glimpse of Central Florida sunshine. These new vehicles are part of a full system overhaul that goes far beyond a fresh coat of paint.
The project includes replacing all tram vehicles, running surfaces, operating systems, power distribution equipment, vehicle controls, communication systems, and platform screen doors. Essentially, MCO is rebuilding the system from the tracks up to keep passenger flow smooth for millions of travelers each year. For a city powered by theme park tourism, that seamless movement is everything.
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Airport officials shared that there is still plenty of testing ahead before the new trams are fully operational. The overall project is scheduled for completion in Fall 2027, meaning guests flying in for future Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando adventures will be cruising between terminal and gate on a fully modernized system.
For frequent flyers into MCO, this is one of those behind the scenes upgrades that makes a huge difference. Fewer delays, updated technology, and improved infrastructure mean less waiting and more time heading toward Cinderella Castle or your next roller coaster fix.
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