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Orlando International Airport’s Iconic Atrium Carpet Could Be Getting the Boot in Phase 2 Makeover
Orlando International Airport may soon be trading in one of its most recognizable design touches for a much sleeker look. A newly shared vision for Phase 2 of MCO’s long-term updates shows major changes planned for the airport’s atrium, including the apparent removal of the beloved carpet that has become a bit of a local legend for travelers passing through Central Florida.
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According to the newly released concept vision, the atrium would be reimagined with a brighter, more modern style featuring mostly white finishes, pale blue accents, and added greenery. The current carpeted flooring appears to be replaced with white hard flooring, while the whimsical green lampposts and wood bench seating would also be swapped out for a cleaner, more contemporary design with white chairs. It is a dramatic shift for a space that has long had a distinctly retro Orlando feel.
The larger Phase 2 plan goes far beyond flooring. MCO’s vision also includes added parking, self-service bag drop stations, upgraded real-time flight information displays, optional facial recognition technology at security and boarding, biometric payment options at shops and restaurants, smart restrooms with real-time monitoring, interactive AR mirrors in select retail locations, and even a VR theme park zone. +
Thankfully, the famous carpet is not disappearing entirely, as the concept indicates it will remain in gate areas where guests can also enjoy smart seating with integrated charging.
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For travelers who have made that carpet their unofficial “welcome to Orlando” moment, this update may feel a little less like a magic carpet ride and more like a boarding call for the future.
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