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15.07.2024 - 15:05 / travelandleisure.com / Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is heading back to the U.S. for another round of tour dates as part of her record-breaking Eras Tour, including a few nights in Miami. And while we're sure fans have already purchased their tickets and are diligently working on their outfits and friendship bracelets, there is one more way they can get in on the Taylor fandom in Florida and it's all about the trip to the venue.
Florida's Brightline rail and iHeartRadio are coming together for a few themed train rides that will take fans right to the concert, with journeys between Orlando to the Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 18, 19, and 20.
«The Sing-Along Train is a fan’s dream come true, transporting guests through musical eras as they travel to The Big Concert,» Travis Christ, the chief commercial officer for Brightline, shared in a statement provided to Travel + Leisure. «This is more than a ride – it’s a first-of-its-kind immersive experience. Welcome to the Brightline era.»
On the train, guests can expect Taylor-themed decor, DJs spinning tunes from every era, friendship bracelet swaps, photo ops, a few curated beverages and bites, and some surprises along the way, too (no, don't expect Taylor to pop out, but still, they've got some tricks up their sleeves).
“At iHeartRadio, we're all about connecting our listeners with the music and experiences they love," Jeremy Rice, the program director of iHeartRadio's XL 106.7 and Magic 107.7 Orlando, whose DJs will be onboard, added. «Our partnership with Brightline allows us to bring fans even closer to the action with an unforgettable journey to The Big Concert. We're thrilled to be a part of this first-of-its-kind Sing-Along Train and can't wait to see the memories our listeners will make on board.»
Tickets for the Sing-Along Train are available now, with two trains departing Orlando each day of the concert starting at $209 for «smart» and $309 for «premium» one-way tickets. To book, just look for the «Sing-Along Train» icon on gobrightline.com. Guests will also get access to the roundtrip shuttle services and rideshare options between Brightilne’s Aventura Station and Hard Rock Stadium, though an additional fee may apply. See all the information you need on the trains, and what to expect onboard, here.
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For a weeklong trip to Florida in 2021, I traveled round-trip from New York to Miami on Amtrak trains. Each ride was about 30 hours long, and my tickets included a private room with a bed, access to a bathroom, and complimentary meals.
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