JeffW said:
...For either being at Disney or Westgate Vacation Villas, can someone give me an idea what times I'd need to leave those places to make either flight?
Thanks.
Jeff
Jeff --
Last week I flew out of MCO and it took 75 minutes from the time I pulled into the airport to when I arrived at the gate. I had to return a rental car and check luggage prior to departure.
Reference your situation:
It's almost 24 miles (according to Microsoft Maps) from either WDW or Westgate to MCO.
I know we all want to squeeze as much time as possible out of our vacation, but we also know how stressful it is trying to catch a flight at the last minute.
I get subtle amusement watching people "Do the OJ" (Hertz rental ads) and run through airports trying to make their flight.
I find it more relaxing to get to my gate at least 60-90 minutes prior to when boarding begins.
My advise for you: Allot 60 minutes for the drive; 20 minutes to return the rental car; 15 minutes to check luggage; 30 minutes (minimum) to get through security; 15 minutes to get to the gate.
This equates to 2 hours, 20 minutes. I'd probably leave 3 hours prior so I could sit back, have a frozen yogurt, relax in a chair and watch people "do the OJ."
Good Luck,
Jerry