Returning from Orlando UC

We're due to return home from a lovely holiday in Orlando on Monday and I have a couple of questions.
Is there any kind of UC clubhouse or lounge at Orlando airport? If so, is food and drink complimentary or do we have to pay for it? Is there a certain time before our flight that we can access it?
Thanks in advance for your help.

You will have access to the Delta Sky Club which, I'm afraid to say, will come as a big letdown after the LGW Clubhouse.

It's not big enough and will be very busy when you're there as it's used for as many as 5 VS and 2 BA flights all leaving within a couple of hours of each other - not to mention all the DL domestic flights (and they have a LOT of lounge-eligible passengers).

There are limited snacks and a basic bar (free, though they may charge for premium brands) but I think many V-Flyers would recommend the adjacent Outback steak house if you want a proper meal.

There's no time limit but you honestly wouldn't want to spend more than an hour in there.

[buns]

I echo what Gumshoe has said.

The Delta Room can be busy and whilst they now have a broader range of snacks than a few years ago, it could never be described as a substitute for a meal.

mrs Buns and I always ensure time is availbale for a bite in the Outback Steakhouse before retiring to the Delta Lounge.

(BTW they do not allow you to bring in food purchased from the Terminal)

buns

Thanks for your help. Prepared for a bit of a let down!

As others have already said, don't expect anything special from the Delta Sky Lounge at Orlando. (To be fair, it is on par with most US airlines "premium" lounge offerings).

The pluses of the lounge are an escape from the myriad of screaming children that can be running round in the terminal by the departure gates. (Think 5 VS flights, 2 BA ones + Lufthansa & a few others all within a few hours). The minuses of the lounge are that it is too small (they even made it smaller a few years ago). If you visit at a peak time, don't expect to find seats together (or even if at all) easily.

As has been said above, they don't allow you to bring any outside food into the lounge - probably because they know it is all better than anything they offer. if you want a decent final meal in Florida, then the Outback Steakhouse in the terminal wins hands-down.

Last time I was there I went up to the lounge had a drink and stole some cheese and crackers and then sat at the end of the international pier where it was quiet and more spacious.

I echo what Gumshoe has said.

The Delta Room can be busy and whilst they now have a broader range of snacks than a few years ago, it could never be described as a substitute for a meal.

mrs Buns and I always ensure time is availbale for a bite in the Outback Steakhouse before retiring to the Delta Lounge.

(BTW they do not allow you to bring in food purchased from the Terminal)

buns

Same here. Have a couple of drinks in the Delta Lounge, then pop down to Outback for a meal and back up to the lounge, possibly for another drink or maybe just to sit.
Dick D

Great. Thanks everyone. Steakhouse it is then.

Don't forget to have the blooming onion at the outback

7 days until I arrive in Orlando

[honey lamb]

Don't forget to have the blooming onion at the outback

7 days until I arrive in Orlando

Except that it fills you up (unless you have a large party) and you're not able to eat your meal!