New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- The announcement that a popular Chili's Grill & Bar at Orlando International Airport, Florida, will permanently close at the end of the year has triggered a wave of disbelief, anger and humour across social media.

The restaurant, located beside an escalator affectionately nicknamed the "stairway to heaven," will shut on December 31, the airport confirmed in a December 26 post on X.

"Chili's has been a longtime favorite for so many travelers who have taken the 'stairway to heaven'," MCO said. "Over the years, you've shared plenty of queso & memories."

Many users initially struggled to accept the news, with several questioning whether the announcement was real.

"This is a prank, right? Right?!?" one user wrote.

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