Ultimately, my query is about reviews of the MCO SC.

I think in the last 10 years, next week will be only the second trip with my spouse as my companion. We will be part of a conference (not on vacation) and a week from Sunday do MCO-ATL-OKC.

The ATL layover is 3 hours so I will use my AMEX to pay $29 for her to gain SC access there. However, she tends to run late and when we arrive at the MCO airport I will have CLEAR/PreCheck and she will have neither.

In light of the day passes having given way to 'single visit passes', just in case we arrive early is the MCO lounge worth $29 or will it likely be overrun with loud groups on vacation?