The Potential New Disney World Train Route to the Airport Just Cleared a MAJOR Hurdle

All aboard! Getting around Central Florida might be getting a little easier.

Brightline train

Traffic is no joke in Florida, so we’re always looking for different means of transportation that can get us where we need to go efficiently, and this new project might help.

The SunRail board approved a $6M study that would help the proposed Sunshine Corridor with Brightline and SunRail, according to the Orlando Business Journal.

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This is a two-year project development and environmental study, and is a key step towards a trainline expansion. The study will help with learning the project costs, construction timeline, and answer important questions. It will also help with applying for federal government funding.

Brightline Train Station

Part of the study will be to see how much private, federal, or state funding the project can obtain, so they can estimate how much local government money may be needed.

©SunRail

Chair of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission and Seminole County commissioner said, “Every funding partner will have a different view on how they think they can best participate. We all have a different level of resources available to us, so we will need to make sure we allow flexibility for partners to participate in the ways they can.”

Princess Cruise wrap on Brightline train

Currently, the proposed stops would be at Orlando International Airport (MCO), near the Orange County Convention Center, and on South International Drive. There will even be a route along Interstate 4 to go to Tampa. A stop will eventually be added to Disney Springs, as well!

MCO Airport

The $6 million is coming from:

Florida Department of Transportation — $2 million
Universal Destinations & Expereinces — $2 million
City of Orlando
Central Florida Tourism Oversign District
Seminole County
Osceola County
Orange County

The Florida Department of Transportation will start advertising for a consultant to lead the study, and one will be picked at the end of June. The study will run now until May 2027.

Keep following Disney Food Blog for more updates on the project and how it will affect travel in Central Florida.

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