Although we’re familiar with using Disney’s Magical Express and the Minnie Van Service, it would be great to take a train straight from the airport to the Walt Disney World parks and resorts.
Disney’s Magical Express
While most of the Disney World transportation has started to reopen, the next form of transportation in the parks may not even be under the “Disney brand” at all.
In a recent report from the Orlando Sentinel, the Virgin Trains that have been scoping out a Walt Disney World station have now been replaced under the Brightline name. As a recent financial report by the train company has stated, the Orlando International Airport has a station in progress at the moment that’s projected to start service in 2022.
Train Station
However, while the station line will hopefully stretch from Orlando to Tampa, Brightline is looking to have a stop at Disney World (which has been in progress since earlier this year). On top of Disney World and Tampa, there could even be a stop at the SunRail Station that would provide commuters more access to Orlando.
Virgin Trains’ Orlando International Station ©Orlando Business Journal
The bond report noted that, “The extension of our system from the Orlando airport to the Disney station would also serve as the first phase of a potential future connection to Tampa.” As they continue to make negotiations with Disney, Brightline believes that they will be “opening the Disney station shortly after opening the Orlando airport station.”
Virgin Trains
As the trains continue to make progress on building stations, we’ll continue to look into the possible Disney World stop that could be coming soon!
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Rachel, did you get any secret hints of whether the train will be built out to Tampa or down to Naples?
Hi AJ
Where will the DISNEY World Station be situated?
Thank you!
Martin, I’m not sure that’s been officially announced/discussed.
Charles, no secret hints that I know of.
Sounds redundant with time being the volitial piece of the puzzle. I can’t imagine the train being any faster than the magical express. Loading and unloading of baggage, convenient timing of schedules both to and from WDW to the airport will surely make the experience a long wait and unless it is direct with no stops, a poor guest service experience. Add to that the transfer of people from where ever the Disney station is to each different resort hotel will add more time to the experience which will make the magical express and local taxis a better alternative. I really have doubts about this experience being successful.
I’m actually a little bummed about this. When I first heard about it, I thought it would be similar to the magical express and just travel to and from the airport but faster and would accommodate more passengers so we aren’t waiting in long lines to board a bus (woohoo!). But with the other stops, i don’t see this being any faster unless they time things perfectly. I can see how Florida residents could benefit from this which is great but may just lead to larger crowds rather than streamlining the airport process for out of state guests. Hopefully they decide to have a line that just runs to and from the airport.
The Magical Express uses different vehicles (I think I’ve seen a box truck in the past) to transport checked luggage that has the Disney luggage tag attached, so you could ride the train to Disney Springs, then catch a bus to your first park, and your room would be waiting with your luggage after your first day. No reason to cancel the luggage service for resort guests just because of a new train.