Why is Brightline not stopping at Disney?

The Sunshine Corridor Program The plans for a Disney Springs Brightline station fell through, according to Disney, because the configuration of the train's line “did not support” the station. This all has to do with the decision to opt for a path through Orlando under the Sunshine Corridor Program.



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Brightline's long-awaited route from Miami to Orlando started Sept. 22, 2023, and the process wasn't without twists and turns. On Friday, Sept. 22, Brightline completed their 11-year plan to run high-speed train service from Miami to Orlando. It's been a long ride to get here.

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Why Did Disney Back Out of the Deal? A Disney spokesperson told the Orlando Business Journal that Disney was going to step away from the project because the updated plans for the train's route did not actually include a stop on Disney property.

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Brightline's success is built on its strong partnership with Florida East Coast Railway, which owns the tracks along the coast. Brightline invested heavily in new track, new signals, and safer grade crossings. They also pay the FEC well to use the tracks.

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BRIGHTLINE ORLANDO TO OFFICIALLY LAUNCH SERVICE SEPTEMBER 22. Book your inaugural ride today! MIAMI (Sept. 13, 2023) – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, today announced that service to Orlando International Airport will begin on September 22, 2023.

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In light of this shift, when Disney Resort hotel bookings open for stays in 2022, we will no longer offer Disney's Magical Express service for airport transportation, starting with arrivals Jan. 1, 2022.

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Disney announced plans to close Splash Mountain – at Disneyland and Walt Disney World – in 2020 after a petition to change the beloved water ride's theme went viral.

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Brightline, a privately owned high-speed rail, debuted its expanded service last week linking downtown Miami to Orlando International Airport in less than four hours. It's the first privately owned passenger operator to link two major U.S. metropolitan areas in decades.

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Guests used to be able to take The Magical Express from MCO to their Disney Resort, however, that service was recently discontinued. Taking The Magical Express was simple and stress free. However, Disney will soon have a much easier way to get on property. Disney will be building a new airport on Disney World property.

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No, Disney's Magical Express is NOT coming back.

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Brightline, owned by Fortress Investment Group, began running trains between Miami and West Palm Beach in 2018, the first private intercity passenger service to begin U.S. operations in a century.

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You are also able to check luggage before walking through touchless turnstiles into the security screening tunnel. Passengers will not be allowed to bring alcohol or weapons through the security checkpoint. However, alcohol for consumption may be purchased inside the station as well as on the train.

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Take the Bus Bus companies offer service between Miami and Orlando at affordable prices. If you have a large group, a charter bus might also make sense. RedCoach USA offers bus service from Miami International Airport to Orlando. The bus makes several stops between the two destinations at various service plazas.

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The company has plans to extend the line to Tampa. Brightline's Miami-to-Orlando service is quicker than Amtrak's, which takes five to seven hours via two long-distance routes. With the expansion to Orlando, Brightline projects the line eventually will carry 8 million people annually.

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Reservations are required to travel on our trains. Reservations can be made online at GoBrightline.com, via the Brightline App, or in-station kiosks. Resale and/or transfer of a Brightline ticket is prohibited, and any such resale and/or transfer is void.

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