RIDING THE NEW BRIGHTLINE TRAIN TO AND FROM MY CRUISE! Reviewing Premium & Smart Class!

Today we are taking the all new Brightline train from Orlando to Port Everglades for our 5 night Disney Cruise and back! We review Premium class going down and Smart going back up! Huge thank you to Brightline for sponsoring todays video!
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[@deletedaccountdnd]

I can't even believe the potential once Brightline extends to Tampa... Tampa International, The Port of Tampa all being connected by rail through Orlando International and onward to those ports and airports on the east coast. Such an exciting time for Central Florida! I hope the Tampa line comes sooner rather than later!

[@ThemeParkExpress]

I can’t wait to have Brightline in my backyard!

[@Fldaveeee]

no offense, but i think the way it is set up currently, stopping at all the best south florida towns on the east coast, is great. but Tampa is irrelevant, and nowhere near the type of experience one can have, from WPB down to Miami.. visited Tampa a few times, its nothing to write home about.

[@lisahamil3625]

Notice how empty it is..why to expensive

[@VerbilKint]

We don't want too many stops to slow things down. But phase III should have a stop in Lakeland.

[@jonazmunoz8247]

​@@FldaveeeeI can see your point, but imagine connecting 3 metros with over 13 million people. It is a big deal as far as infrastructure. This is what Europe is already doing. Plus, the state of FL continues to grow so there will be more improvements and frequency.

[@brooke9939]

Great video. This is exactly the kind of travel video that many of us want to see. Thank you for showcasing the process from beginning to end and covering all of the bases. Nicely done.

[@Michellesalot]

I love Brightline, we used it for our last cruise, flew into Ft. Lauderdale had hotel in Aventura and sailed out of Miami. it was cheaper and more convenient to do it that way. I hope passenger trains catch on in the US finally

[@ActNormalKid]

Really appreciate that you clearly did lots of research before this review. I work in the passenger rail industry and I thought your explanations throughout the train service (like talking about the top speeds and track conditions) were excellent. Great video!

[@nicolejohnston5582]

Thank you so much for this! You’ve made this Aussie’s trip so much easier as this is exactly how I’ll be travelling to and from Ft Lauderdale for our upcoming cruise and I was thinking it would be so much harder but it’s not. You’ve simplified it so much for me. You guys are so great to watch. Thanks again.

[@ThemeParkExpress]

So happy to help! Enjoy your upcoming trip!

[@palmspringsmarythomson6354]

We're excited in CA as well because that is the service chosen for our long wished-for HSR from SoCal to Vegas! Construction has already begun though traversing the mountains will be interesting. Anything is better than the 15 though! I am sharing this on my page so people unfamiliar with Brightline will see. I am also so happy FL is expanding, that plus JetBlue will make us happy!

[@delibirdempire4792]

Awesome service! You could have mentioned Brightline is planning to expand the service towards Tampa in the future, with a stop on/near Disney property (and possibly one near the convention center & the universal properties) When that finally opens, it will become even more convenient to take the train to your disney cruise :)

[@ThemeParkExpress]

I can’t wait for the expansions! But I didn’t want to mention anything that wasn’t officially confirmed as actually happening. I know it’s in planning stages tho so it’s still exciting!

[@mrljlanier]

I’ve also heard some rumors of them running a line over to Port Canaveral.

[@michaelsullivan9097]

Probably just a stoping cocoa

[@proper.role.model.819]

This is the best one I have seen so far. Im taking it in July to West Palm Beach. I cant wait!

[@jennydorrance1884]

I really hope we get more high speed rails in this country. I would rather do a train over flying or driving. I just wish it existed more around the country

[@ThemeParkExpress]

I’d use trains so much more if we had them more

[@kennethadams8827]

Great video! I appreciate you taking the time to provide your honest opinion of Brightline.

[@TrainMike2013]

The main reason for the 110 mph limit is due to the NIMBYs in the area not wanting to allow fast trains in their area. They could have upgraded the crossings to European high speed standards but the counties had those same NIMBYs blocking local government spending to do so. The trip across the entire line should be around 30 minutes faster but blame those who interfered.

[@alexismelton6064]

I would love to see a Brightline from Houston to Orlando. High speed trains are a great way to travel. Thank you for the video.

[@williamwatson689]

For a Brightline first experience, my wife and I did the round trip WPB to OLO "smart" class mid-January 2024. Extremely impressed as you were with everything. Fortunately, the train car we were in did not have the exterior wrap, obscuring the window. That seems like it would be a big disappointment.

[@kimsokolski2680]

Well you convinced me to try brightline. Thanks for the video 😊

[@yoopergamer2121]

Great video! Was wondering about taking this train to a cruise. Looks like the way to go.

[@jonesyokc]

I tried Brightline recently going from Miami to Ft Lauderdale after a cruise. Loved it. I cannot wait to try it again. I did see a serious flaw with their self service store. Apparently someone had walked in behind another person not realizing he had to scan in himself. So whatever he picked and walked out with would end up getting charged to the other person. So if you use that shop, make sure no one is hot on your feet 🙂 I will probably take an extended weekend before long and fly to MCO to take the Bright line to Miami and back. Maybe hit up Medieval Times while I am there. Nice little weekend away.

[@hpenner1]

There are NO Amtrak trains on Brightline [Florida East Coast ] rails. Amtrak uses CSX rails to Miami, and Orlando. There are FEC freight trains on Brightline rails.

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Gotcha thanks for the info!

[@MarleneGreen]

Excellent Video! Appreciate the details on the things that matter for comfortable train travel from start to finish! Thank you! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Lemonorange367]

Thank you for reviewing the Briteline train service! You are one of the very few who have! Looking forward to your cruise content as well! Keep up the good work!

[@Amicia-liz]

Great Video guys! So appreciative that you guys go in depth with your reviews and experiences!

[@e.m.6158]

What a fantastic review!! You covered thing that I could think of, plus one's I did not. Thank you!!

[@CinematicExcursions]

Thank you for this video. It's very informative and well-edited. I can't get over how clean it looks! I'm so used to NYC. 😭

[@stephenlaica2491]

Just to let you know the tracks are Florida East Coast Railroad. Amtrak does not use those tracks as they run down the center of the state until West Palm where they join up on the same tracks as that Tri-rail uses. We love Brightline.. Thanks for the video!

[@jonesyokc]

Finally got to finish the video. I have a lot of thoughts on Brightline. I think it is a fantastic travel option. It really opens up flight travel options prior to cruising. And when the day comes a station gets added near MLB, it will only make it even better. This allows you to shop for better flight options as the return journeys get expensive because of cruise travel day. I am with you on the wrap. It needs to go. The train I took didn't have it and having that unobstructed view was really good. I think Brightline needs to seriously consider adding a restaurant or bistro car to the trains running between Miami and Orlando. Siemens has two really good options available that would work with that trainset. I'm thinking the bistro car would be the better fit until service gets extended to Tampa. At that time swapping to the restaurant car would be a better move. It is also only a matter of time before additional cars get added to the sets. Your original journey to Ft. Lauderdale illustrates the need for Brightline to finish double tracking the route. I think that was a missed opportunity. My hope is also that one day the route will be electrified and the engines replace with faster and quieter electric units. Not that the locomotives are bad, but just that the electric units are an improvement. Dear Brightline, please add the bistro cars to the sets. Thanks in advance. 🙂 If you get a chance, Google "BordBistro"

[@ThemeParkExpress]

I will definitely look those cars up! I feel like the attendants would do a pretty good job at delivering food but I’d like to see how a specific dining or bistro car would work

[@jonesyokc]

@@ThemeParkExpress Have you two been to Medieval Times yet?

[@thomaslou624]

A stop at cocoa village would been epic. For both locals and cruises.

[@hollieverafter]

This is a super helpful video! Thanks for doing it. I would like to point out that, even if the timing looks like it'll work out, it's never a good idea to plan on traveling to a cruise port on embarkation day. Too much can go wrong and cause you to 'miss the boat'. We always recommend arriving near the port the day prior to embarkation. I have a question: How'd the duck thing go? I bet those crocheted ducks were adorable! Anyway, Disney put out a statement saying that guests are not allowed to hide them in public areas or in staterooms anymore. Booooo! I'm curious how much they are enforcing this.

[@enjoystraveling]

Last November and then again in December I rode Brightline for the first and second time from Orlando to the south to different cities, and really enjoyed it. So comfortable and I can enjoy my e-book while occasionally look out the window and chat to a friend. Looking forward to if it happens if sun rail, the commuter rail in Orlando hook up to the airport and make it even easier to get to Brightline !!

[@evan-kari455]

Wow, what a great video. You gave us a very detailed and enjoyable look at this service. Thank you so much you are truly a class act for a Vlogger. You give such great videos. Thank you. 23:00

[@MrFrankd1962]

You gave me a new idea for when I do my next Disney Cruise. I did my first one (last year) from Port Canaveral by flying into MCO from Boston then took Amtrak back to Boston after the trip. Now you got me thinking of going out of Port Everglades by taking Brightline from MCO there and then taking it back to fly out the next day after the cruise by staying at MCO. Thanks for the ideas.

[@enjoystraveling]

How was the Amtrak back to Boston? I’m thinking of taking the Amtrak from Orlando was the Amtrak on time mostly, was it comfortable, etc.

[@MrFrankd1962]

@@enjoystraveling I traveled solo so I got a roomette. Good for two people and was comfortable enough for me. First off, Orlando station doesn't have too much around it until late morning when a food vendor comes there with hot dogs and such (good hot dogs!) but there are vending machines inside and restrooms. It is a real old fashion style station. You get off at the new station in NYC which is fantastic inside. I took Acela back from there. Sleeper and Acela gives you access to the lounge upstairs at NYC so take advantage of it. The platforms for the trains in NYC are the same as before so it can get crowded down there. Overall, it was an interesting experience but next time I do a sleeper I'm going for a bedroom suite for the private restroom. (Old man here and frequent bathroom trips during the night.)

[@MrFrankd1962]

And don't forget to bring an adapter so you can charge your phone and stuff. The roomette I was in only had outlets with no USB ports.

[@gingersnap9756]

Thank you for the video. I was wondering what the experience would be like.

[@edtravelbug]

I got a cruise coming up out of Ft Lauderdale and would like to use this. Still need to consider the ability to hop in the car from my house in Orlando and drive directly to the cruise terminal, and reverse that. The alternative would be a car or Uber to MCO, then wait for the train, then at the FLL train station, and another Uber to the terminal. Europe obviously has that point-to-point a bit more refined, but with all of this said, it might be nice to start taking US train transport just to support it and its hopeful progress.

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

Yay! Great video Adrian! A great alternative to flying or driving to Fort Lauderdale and Miami, if you have time to take it. A truly beautiful train in premium class. 🥳🎉 🚆

[@ThemeParkExpress]

It’s my preferred method to getting to Miami from now on that’s for sure!

[@enjoystraveling]

It’s also comfortable and smart class/economy

[@MJinFlorida]

Hoping Brightline will also connect to Port Canaveral one day

[@karenwood6815]

I'm really glad for your review. I was thinking of taking the train so I could see Florida as I went. Unfortunately the wrapped windows makes that a no. I thought the premium seemed worth it, wish they had at least left those windows clear.

[@Steve_Scholl]

Just got off the wish and saw the train! Thanks for reviewing! We will def check it out in April for the Dream!

[@yourpcmd]

This could be an option for those who don't want to fly. At $229 one way per person, it is quite expensive compared to $224 round trip on a flight.

[@sherrierosnick3926]

Can't wait for a Treasure Coast Station!

[@tlo11738]

The bright line is so comfortable and they offer a lot of services BUT I personally didn’t find it worth the $ (from miami) when it’s relatively the same time. I can get to Orlando in 3.5 hours with my car and therefore not have to Uber over there and the train takes 3 hours for $160 (round trip) and I still have to pay for an Uber ect :/ wish it was a little bit more affordable to make it really worth it

[@ThemeParkExpress]

I totally get that. I’m just enamored with the convenience factor of it all and again I went into this with the perspective of a family doing a land and sea vacation with Disney and only using the service one way to either go to or from the port

[@enjoystraveling]

Just signed up on the website for emails and check for specials. They happen quite often.

[@lizardstravels]

I'm taking the Brightline Jan 2025 from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale for my Enchanted Princess Cruise. Thanks for the vid. Really looking forward to getting on this train

[@deboraht4326]

Thanks so much for this video. Coming from Australia, this is really useful to get to the DCL ship.

[@hanzdownsports]

I’m glad that Brightline sponsored your video. Hope you get more of them bro. 👍🏾 great video

[@qsopht]

In the bathroom - "Plenty of room for activities" 😀

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Interpret that as you will 😅

[@MG-im5hm]

Thank you for this video! We had a cruise planned out of Port Canaveral but due to scheduling conflicts we had to cancel. We have been looking to leave out of FLL port instead as it is cheaper and offer shorter cruises, we have been thinking of Brightline and this video has definitely helped in deciding to try out Brightline.

[@clarissar1528]

Loved the video! So glad you did this for us! Flying from NYC on Thursday for a weekend cruise on Liberty of Sea out of Port Everglades. I wish I knew this train existed when I initially booked. I would've flown into MCO for a couple days at Magic Kingdom and taken the Brightline down to FLL.

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad to help! Hopefully on your next trip you can add on Orlando for a few days with Brightline!

[@luisbeas5442]

I was just on that boat last week! Was going to do the Marvel Day at Sea but it was not in the budget. Take a look at 5013 for me and give it a high five for me and tell my stateroom that i miss it! Enjoy the cruise yall!

[@emilydanger03]

Thank you for doing this video!!! This is super helpful for planning! Cant wait for cruise vlogs!

[@rantybaby1327]

I would like the "Smart Class" section, so my friends and I could play Spades or Uno!! 🤣🤣 Besides, the only sandwich I liked was the PB& J one! 😉😉

[@kristin.o.cooper]

We are considering taking this down to the port after doing a day at the parks before the cruise. The prices are outrageous for debarkation day, but what about a 7:50 am departure from Orlando arriving at 10:35 on embarkation? Like how much time do we need to get off the train and get to the cruise terminal even if you have the earlier port arrival time (the 11-12ish one) There is already a huge price jump from the 6:50 departure to the next one the day we’d step off the ship. This is for a cruise in May. We just booked a military rate last minute 😅

[@rebeccagielis8236]

I just love your videos . Thanks for so much info !! We rode the fast train thalys from Amsterdam to Paris France (my hubby is from Netherlands) and it was186 mph . It was sooooo super fast !!!!

[@oliviamarin7500]

Another great vlog! Love how detailed they are.

[@melissagrimm8771]

Great video!! So much information!! Thanks for doing this video.

[@cuqui52]

Newbie just found you and when you talked about the chair and bathroom and I click subscribe please these are helpful for fluffy and disabled travelers thank you! Now going to binge 🫶🏼👍🏼🍪🇵🇷

[@ThemeParkExpress]

I love to hear that! Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy all our other videos!

[@enjoystraveling]

I rode Brightline two times and I have trouble going on escalators, but they have very nice elevators and also, of course stairs. And I don’t need ramps going into trains, but there are some if people need them.

[@judyminton8227]

Great & thorough information!! Thank you ⭐️

[@landrypartyof5]

This review was amazing!! Thank you so much!

[@Luv2Pplwatch]

Great video, loved it, you have me considering taking the train to my Cruise 🚢 ❤

[@patpowell862]

Great little video, my wife and I enjoyed you and Dakota.😊

[@amfan_17presentations87]

10:37 Amtrak does not run on the Florida East Coast tracks that you’re on. From their Miami station in Hialeah, they share with Tri-Rail, Sunrail, and CSX.

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Thanks for the info!

[@krab1791]

Seems a shame that it doesn’t go to Port Canaveral. I would much rather ride the train where I can get up and move around with the amenities than sit in an airport waiting for a flight, go thru security, then crammed in for a 1 hour flight and having to deboard, etc. It appears that Trip Advisor offers “Brightline train to Port Canaveral” for 2 at a price of $300 but I suspect half that cost is ground transportation from one of their stops to the port. So it looks like if you are cruising Disney and staying at one of the resorts your best bet is still the Disney Cruiseline bus. They pick you up at your resort at a specified time and take you directly to the Disney Cruise Terminal. This also means you don’t need to stay overnight near the port. I believe that the bus is cheaper too by the time you pay for an Uber to the airport to catch the train, the train ticket and an Uber to either your hotel or the cruise port. It’s certainly much cheaper than the premium ticket. Depending on when you are traveling the food you get with premium may be unneeded. The need to stay overnight to be sure to get to the port at the right time also increase the overall cost of using the train. So as much as I prefer the train, if you have a family the cost (assuming at least 4 people) will become between the two options (train vs bus) even greater.

[@caroledunn9073]

Very informative video! Thanks!

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@LizsLizardBuns]

It also begs the question is the parking lot at the brightline start plus an Uber to the ship then from the ship plus the roundtrip train ticket for Two people more cost affected than just driving straight to the port terminal and parking there for 6 to 8 days. What would cost me less? That's the math that needs to be calculated

[@debmele48]

Brightline from Jacksonville would be great!

[@debbyholt6557]

Lots of great information! Thanks!!!

[@car_tar3882]

It’s interesting that they have a lady with a cart for refreshments in my limited travel of Europe you had to walk to a dining car though on the French tgv there was a delivery option which was not working during our journey

[@Dais4366-x4k]

Great video! Very informative… Now I want to go on the bright line

[@prissymissliesl]

I would definitely utilize the train.

[@ThemeParkExpress]

It’s so good!

[@patricialeifer-hayes4736]

Thank you for sharing this information. I did have 2 questions; 1) You mentioned going through security - is it the same as the airport TSA security where you have to take your shoes off, etc.? 2) Are there any regular shuttles between the Brightline station and the cruise port or just the Uber option?

[@elizabethblevins5736]

Very informative! Thank you! ❤

[@harrietb9648]

Looks like a lovely train! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@leandraaveritte1215]

Love this video. Very informative. Thanks fir sharing

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@debbiemartin6714]

Great info, thanks for the video

[@wheety1621]

So funny American’s reaction to effective fast rail travel compared to life in Europe which is pretty standard (mostly)!

[@DeadSea225]

Right the buss in my town do the window wrap thing and I hate it makes it harder to see

[@gr8vbplaya18]

I need this to be extended to Tampa. I thought I read that the station might by in Ybor. I hope this happens soon.

[@bobbyg5497]

Nice video. A question I have is about luggage room and service. You show a little storage area and mentioned picking up your case but nothing else.

[@ThemeParkExpress]

You can check in your bag for $25 or you can roll it on with you and store it in a little rack they have or above your seat. Our bag was oversized but because on our first trip the checked bag space was full they let us roll it on. On our journey back we HAD to check our bag

[@MidnightsDeluxe]

I cannot wait for birghtline west

[@primitivestudio1]

Thanks for sharing. Overall I support bright line. We really need faster rail service and high speed. In comparison to restcworld we lag behind. Counter to some youtube Amtrack with few exceptions are subpar

[@Lyfecaptured]

Can we bring the regular size bags we normally check in for an airline, the “Larger ones under 50lbs”, or are we restricted to the “medium” size bags for free carry on?

[@genageeraert8039]

Are you guys sad Disney isn’t allowing the ducks? This was a great video.

[@louannbenfer1220]

Great video Does the train actually stop when they get to Cocoa beach or Port Canaveral for people to get off ?

[@willcooper6980]

I live in Atlanta, and would like to try Brightline the next time I cruise out of either Ft. Lauderdale or Miami. I would drive from ATL-MCO in one day. The issue is do I take Brightline on embarkation day, or the day before as you both did. Thanks for sharing.

[@enjoystraveling]

In my opinion, it’s always better to arrive the day before. Even when flying, there can be delays such as twice when I was flying out of Orlando I had to wait for hours for the plane to depart safely because of a huge thunderstorm. Another time when I was flying into Orlando the plane had to arrive in Tampa instead because of a different thunderstorm over Orlando so it wasn’t safe to arrive there I’ve taken Brightline twice and I’ve enjoyed it. I’ve not combined it with a cruise yet.

[@amandamctyre1615]

Loved this!

[@sgtmayhem]

Thanks Adrian and Koda!

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Thanks for watching!

[@rantybaby1327]

Adrian, did you post what hotel y'all stayed at before the cruise? 🤔🤔

[@rockstarlolbit2272]

Just an FYI disney food blog posted that Disney Cruise Line does not approve of hiding the ducks on the ships anymore and that cast members are told to discard any that they see being hid around the ships.

[@ThemeParkExpress]

We cover this in our next video. We were told otherwise on the ship after we asked guest relations on board

[@dominiquebrown8790]

Great video adrian!

[@Lyfecaptured]

How was the luggage issue? I was told you can only carry on the size luggage you can get onboard an aircraft as opposed to a bag you normally check in that was bigger. What’s the details on that part?

[@enjoystraveling]

Make sure you put the go in the website

[@bstory3196]

not sure of you know BUT DIsney sails from port canaveral much much closer

[@cathyhamilton5131]

Thanks for the great information!

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Thanks for watching!

[@l.b.4897]

How did you ship your luggage from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando? Where can you book this service?

[@okeesmokee6658]

Nice review - we have contemplated this once service started. The train just adds to the experience. Is the port within 5 miles of the train station? Would the be a free UBER with a premier ticket?

[@ThemeParkExpress]

The port is within 5 miles so I assume it is included in the Uber ride :)

[@le-matyaone4420]

Hi I have another question about luggage: Is it true that I have to pay to take suitcases on board (I'm coming from overseas)? Can I take my luggage with me in the SmartClass or is there a special luggage trolley? I also understood that I have to check in my luggage. Is it correct? Maybe you can answer my questions? Thanks

[@TrainzDriver2]

They don’t have the wraps on every train and I hope in the future the trains with advertisement wraps don’t cover the windows…

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Biggest downside honestly

[@TrainzDriver2]

@@ThemeParkExpress it’s really a shame because it’s such a good service with such passionate and dedicated employees. I think they know people don’t like the window wraps so I hope they will remove them.

[@enjoystraveling]

I rode the Brightline two times round-trip, and on each time from Orlando to Southern Florida, there was no wrap.

[@DeadSea225]

Nice thank you

[@armydude4life6149]

Is it worth the cost vs flying directly to Miami

[@nicks.1008]

Timmy!!!

[@RossNovak]

Very cool idea bru

[@amaliaacuna9708]

Is a new train to Fort Lauderdale? Because is only one to MIAMI.

[@kylenielsen4228]

Great Video!! When will you be posting your first video from the Dream?

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Tomorrow 😁

[@aimee8334]

Keep in mind, delays with the trains could cause a missed cruise. Within a few days of each other, two trucks tried to beat the Brightline train and lost. Now I did see another Brightline train eventually pull up next to the one involved in the accident, but I don’t know if it transferred the passengers and if so, how long that took. The people of Brevard don’t seem to understand just yet how fast 110 mph is and that they can’t beat the train.

[@RollerVisionStudios]

The delay is approximately 2-3 hours when that happens.

[@enjoystraveling]

Keep in mind that planes delays can also cause a miss cruise twice on airplanes that I was supposed to fly to Orlando with either three or four hour delay, or flew into another city entirely because of a gigantic thunderstorm !!!!

[@enjoystraveling]

Actually, when I go on a cruise, I always arrive a day earlier and return back a day later.

[@RollerVisionStudios]

@@enjoystraveling With Brightline that is not necessary. I was on a train that was delayed like that. Since the trains are hourly, the longer the delays are, the more people are stranded and messes are made. They will clear the delay as fast as possible (2-3 hours max). If it is more than that, a bus solution will absolutely be chartered.

[@RollerVisionStudios]

@@enjoystraveling Also, Brightline offers hourly service starting at 5am in the morning.

[@genovamack7976]

Great video Can you please tell me which Disney ship is very kid friendly

[@brittneystieers8217]

All of them!