Have you ever gone to Disney World long distance without going on a plane or car?

[cba]

I know that probably the most popular way to get to Disney long distance is by plane and driving, but have you ever went to Disney a third way? Last visit I went on Auto Train last visit and I am using it again this summer.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I was once transported there from the Starship.

 

[emcclay]

I used the Autotrain to relocate down here in April

 

[coachwnh]

Took Amtrak twice while in college working a travel camp. I'd rather drive in my own car then take the train again!

 

[jw24]

I actually took an Amtrak train to Disney on my last trip. I went from Newark to Kississimee and then a taxi from there to my hotel. One thing is certain is that I'll never take a long-distance train without a sleeper. So uncomfortable in coach. Not enough space, too crowded and I couldn't sleep, at all. Leg room was nice but I need to lie flat to sleep, there's just no other way! On the other hand, people were more polite, no hassle checking in baggage and having to deal with security theater at the airports, and the service was nicer compared to most airlines.

 

[mickey&me]

Yes, I travel there telepathically pretty much every day. It's how I keep myself from going to jail for murder!
Seriously, though, no, I haven't. I love to fly down and get picked up at the airport.

 

[Sped2424]

Nah I just drive takes me about 30 minutes

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I was on the starship Enterprise and they beamed me there.

 

[Britt]

Nope : ) I dont ever wanna subject my sanity to a train....lol Get in the plane, get it over with in 4 hours and we're good. HAHA

 

[FettFan]

I WOULD....but Amtrak's rail lines suck.

To get to Orlando from New Orleans involves a layover in Washington DC.
25 hours from New Orleans to DC, then 30 hours from DC to Orlando.
Would cost $674 for round-trip train fare.

On top of that I'd have to rent a car in Orlando, which would be an extra $200 for the week, AT BEST.

So....a total minimum $874.00, for travel alone.

Compare that to me driving directly from Baton Rouge to Orlando....710 miles and 13 hours of travel time (11 on the road, plus breaks for food, bathroom, stretching, etc.)
With my Mustang running steady at 23mpg, it would take about 70 gallons for the whole week, running me about $250.00

It's a no brainer. Why would I spend over $600 more to be stuck for nearly 40 extra hours in a trip that would see me traveling somewhere I didn't even want to be to begin with?

 

[MarkTwain]

I find that a dogsled is a comfortable and environmentally-friendly way to travel.

 

[King Racoon 77]

Would be a bit time consuming to take a boat (the only option left for us UKers)
Have gone via boat and coach to DLP before It was a pleasant way to deal with the french (them on the outside of the coach us on the inside)

 

[Dads 2 Boys]

Nah I just drive takes me about 30 minutes

Those are comments that could have u hunted down! LOL

 

[jmenjes]

I've been taking Amtrak for the last 8 years. Usually around $75 for the round trip, which is about 4.5-5 hours each way.

Course it does help that I'm about 35 blocks away from the Amtrak station here in Hollywood...hop on a bus and I'm at the station in about 12 minutes.

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

We took Amtrak from Syracuse to NY and then NY to Orlando in 2008. We rented a car from there. Then we took Amtrak from Orlando to NY and then NY to Syracuse. Not sure we'd do the train again. I had a very bad sunburn from Cocoa Beach and sitting on my bottom on the way back was no fun.

 

[acishere]

I stopped using planes the moment I discovered that I was the last son of Krypton. I just have to really make sure my luggage is secure before I fly out my window.

 

[real mad hatter]

I tried sailing on a schooner in July,many many years ago,but ran into a tropical storm just east of Nassau.I ended up washed up on a small island off Haiti..It was there I met a Voodoo Prince who told me that he had friends on the other side.So we sat down to a lovely lunch of fresh pineapple and mango,washed down with spiced rum. Whit!!! You don't believe me...

 

[baloofigment14]

Nope! Just the quick and easy flying way for us! The faster we get there, the more time we have to experience the magic!

 

[Texas84]

I would have to drive three hours to Savannah to take Amtrak. I can drive to WDW in under six hours.

 

[Sped2424]

Those are comments that could have u hunted down! LOL

lol They will have to find me first!!!!!