By next year, Brightline trains will carry passengers from South Florida to Orlando International Airport. The next step is to extend service from Orlando International Airport west to Tampa. There has been much debate about which route Brightline should take, and on Tuesday the company confirmed that a stop at Disney was no longer included in its plans. Located at the Center, another station will be located near the original Disney Springs grounds, but not on land owned by Disney,” Ben Polritt, senior vice president of corporate affairs, said in a statement. The route, called the Sunshine Corridor, will be built and operated in partnership with SunRail, which serves the convention center stops. The new station being built at the convention center will benefit I-Drive as well as the convention center. Universal’s new theme park, Epic Universe, will be built just a short distance from the convention center. When I was planning a direct route to Disney, bypassing I-Drive, I found a train stop. A Disney spokesperson said, “As many people involved with this project know, we do not plan to participate in this project because the new route configuration does not support the Disney Springs station.” says. Ady Milman, a professor of theme park management, believes Disney will likely come up with its own form of direct transportation from his OIA. Once upon a time Magical He is an airport like the Express and could be an alternative to trains with a different kind of amenities and services,” Millman said. please do not worry.
By next year, Brightline trains will carry passengers from South Florida to Orlando International Airport.
The next step is to extend service from Orlando International Airport west to Tampa.
There has been much debate about which route Brightline should take, and on Tuesday the company confirmed that a stop at Disney was no longer included in its plans.
“In addition to the airport, one new station will be located at the Orange County Convention Center and another station will be located near the original Disney Springs site, but not on land owned by Disney,” said Ben Porritt. the president said. Corporate matter, said in a written statement.
Called the Sunshine Corridor, the route will be built and operated in partnership with SunRail, which serves the convention center stops.
The new station being built at the convention center will benefit not only the convention center, but also I-Drive and Universal’s new theme park, Epic Universe, which will be built just a short distance from the convention center.
Disney and Universal were competitors, and Disney first showed interest in rail stops when routes were required to bypass I-Drive and go straight to Disney.
WESH 2 News reached out to Disney to get their reaction to the train’s proposed route change.
In a written statement, a Disney spokesperson said: ”
Disney said it remains committed to supporting long-term transportation improvements and solutions in the region.
Ady Milman, a professor of theme park management, believes Disney will likely come up with its own form of direct transportation from OIA.
“Perhaps Disney will come up with another alternative transportation available directly at the airport, like the previous Magical Express, and it could be an alternative with a different kind of amenities and services than the train. Hmm,” said Mr. Millman.
Brightline’s Orlando-Tampa route plans are still taking shape.
