-
The new WDWMAGIC iOS app is here!
Stay up to date with the latest Disney news, photos, and discussions right from your iPhone. The app is free to download and gives you quick access to news articles, forums, photo galleries, park hours, weather and Lightning Lane pricing. Learn More -
Welcome to the WDWMAGIC.COM Forums!
Please take a look around, and feel free to sign up and join the community.
Philly airport? How bad is it..
- Thread starter kasey1988
- Start date
The Mighty Tim
Well-Known Member
If I remember correctly, all the terminals are in one long building, so yes it's easy to navigate, but it might be a bit of a walk.
I've only ever flown in and out of the international terminal, so I cannot say for certain.
I've only ever flown in and out of the international terminal, so I cannot say for certain.
Nemo14
Well-Known Member
I really hate to connect in Philly and avoid it whenever possible. On our first experience changing planes there we had a delay leaving Providence (Warwick) so our connection was tight. We had to not only run to the other end of the terminal, but we also had to go through security again, which was absurd. Another time we literally sat on the runway waiting to pull up to our gate for a half hour because there was another plane there. Again another tight connection.
Rob562
Well-Known Member
Take a look at the Philly airport map.
Is one of your flights on US Airways Express? If so, it'll go into Terminal F. You'll then have to connect to your Orlando flight in Terminals A-C. It's a bit of a hike.
One thing you could try is to look up your particular flight numbers on a couple different days to get a feel for what gates they tend to use. Then you can know the general area where your flights will be in the future.
-Rob
Is one of your flights on US Airways Express? If so, it'll go into Terminal F. You'll then have to connect to your Orlando flight in Terminals A-C. It's a bit of a hike.
One thing you could try is to look up your particular flight numbers on a couple different days to get a feel for what gates they tend to use. Then you can know the general area where your flights will be in the future.
-Rob
dizneycraig
Member
If I may give my professional opinion. I avoid Philly at all costs! Connections can be very tight and difficult to make. Air traffic into and out of Philly always seems to be subject to delays and holding. I fly for a living and I always hear the inbound flights getting their holding instructions. No thanks! Like I said, I avoid it at all costs.
dizneycraig
Member
I believe the original poster was concerned about a connection. Origination traffic will always be easier since you are not connecting there.
NeverEnufDisney
Active Member
If you don't want to walk between F and A or B there is a shuttle bus. We avoid Philly more because it's USAir more than the airport. They are often backed up and delayed flights abound.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Philly is a delay magnet, It has weather and ATC delays far more frequently than most airports, It's also large enough that I would not accept a flight which has less than 1 hour between connections.
KB LUVS MGM
Active Member
This is where I usually fly out of. It is not the greatest airport to deal with. The people that work there are not helpful. Any question is an inconvenience. Delays can be a problem, however I haven't had one going to Disney(knock on wood).
We did notice that the employees were less then friendly ...
Foolish Mortal
Well-Known Member
I know the OP's trip has come and gone, but since this unfortunately is my home airport and it's so bad I must rip it every chance I get hoping some high level decision maker will see this and take some action. First and foremost, it's run by the city ! Almost everything run by the city of Philly is in complete shambles and disrepair. As mentioned, workers unfriendly and put off when they have to do something or answer a question. Most workers can't even answer your question correctly anyway ! Airport is dark and outdated in most terminal area's. And if you arrive on a flight after 10 pm expect to see an uncleaned gate area or 2. If you are using PHL as a connection allow yourself AT LEAST an hour !! Very busy airport and some connecting flights can be in a different terminal.