By Gate 5 in Terminal A, this is the toy stop
Mindworks sits in Terminal A near gates 5–9, so it’s the first real kid-focused stop once you clear security at SFB. It opens about 2 hours before the first boarding flight of the day, then tracks the schedule, so early-morning departures still get a shot at last‑minute distractions.
This is a straight mix of toys, small electronics, and gift items, not a full bookstore. You’ll see travel-sized games, plush toys themed to Florida and space, basic headphones, and phone accessories hanging near the front. Prices run airport-high: think $15–$25 for most toys and $20+ for decent earbuds, with smaller trinkets around $5 near the register.
Selection skews toward younger kids, roughly ages 3–10, with simple board games, coloring sets, and character toys that fit in a seat-back pocket. Tech is basic: power banks, charging cables, and lightweight headphones that work fine for a 2–3 hour flight but won’t impress an audiophile. If you need more serious electronics, you’re better off sorting that before you reach Sanford.
There’s no big seating area here, just standard Terminal A gate seating nearby for gates 5–9, so expect a quick in-and-out stop between boarding announcements. Stock turns over with the charter and leisure flights that dominate SFB, so holiday periods see more seasonal toys near the entrance.
Tip: If you’re flying with kids, swing by Mindworks right after security in Terminal A, before you commit to sitting at a specific gate between 5 and 9; choices thin out closer to boarding time.