Orlando International Airport (MCO) introduced live mascot Annie the Astronaut this week as part of the airport’s digital communications and wayfinding system. Annie is tasked with “guiding guests throughout the airport in clever ways,” according to Lance Lyttle, CEO.
Annie was greeted by airport officials and more than a dozen mascots from Central Florida community partners.
Created as part of MCO’s digital communications ecosystem, Annie the Astronaut was designed to make airport information, wayfinding, security guidance, and passenger messaging more approachable and engaging. Annie, who digitally debuted during the 2017 Thanksgiving travel season, has since become a distinct part of the MCO experience.
“Annie’s astronaut theme pays tribute to Central Florida’s rich aerospace heritage and embodies the excitement, optimism, and sense of possibility that come with every journey,” said Lance Lyttle, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, which manages MCO. “Thanks to our External Affairs team and creative partners for bringing Annie to life.”
