Well played Disney you first axed Magic Express before the train was ready, then they cancelled the train. There really is no limit to the recent idiocy of Disney company management.

This is an incredibly short sighted decision by Disney and another win for Universal. Disney keeps shooting itself in the foot.

Walt, despite his faults, was passionate about trains and their ability to move people. He would be all over this project, probably even ruthlessly going after the competition.

"They actually seem to like their guests" - everything you need to know about Universal.

Brayden's description of Disney's reactive approach to competition reminds me of Sears in the late 1980s. By the time they responded to the threat of Walmart, it was too late.

Disney: Let's cut magical express Also Disney: Let's not figure out anything else to get people here, we don't care if it frustrates people. The guests are not as big a priority anymore to make things seamless.

It seems like everyone wants Disney to be great except for Disney. And like my momma said, you cant want it more than they do. It seems so incredibly short sighted on their in to let this go

Brayden on point as usual. As a lifelong Disney fanatic I’ve reached my tipping point due to price increases vs quality of Disney parks. There’s so little investment in updating or building new rides and a fifth gate seems near impossible. I’m looking forward to using Brightline to easily go to Universal and stay on property there with a day or two of Disney mixed in (maybe)

I foresee a Universal commercial in the future! "We found the Magic"

Essentially, it required Chapek’s Disney to put in some actual effort. No wonder the Disney portion was cancelled in favor of Universal.

You're 100% right. Universal used to be an afterthought; a "last day of your vacation" type place.But now Universal is emerging as one of the most impressive Theme Parks in the world. I became an AP last year after being a Disney AP for years, and now plan on renewing my Universal AP but not renewing my Disney AP

Hey Brayden, as always you’re spot on. To your point about Disney losing fans; we were perhaps the biggest Disneyphiles around. We owned premium APs since 1995. I was the best ambassador for Disney that they could ever hope for. My knowledge and love for all things Disney was endless… Until recently. Everything Disney has been doing lately is making me sing a different tune. It’s as if they just don’t care anymore. If they could turn a diehard fan like myself into not caring for Disney anymore, it can happen to anyone.

the sad part is that the Disney execs making these bad decisions for the parks and resorts will be long gone with their bonus money, living in their vacation home somewhere, while the future management will have to figure out how to correct these bad decisions. I feel like bonus money and certain bonus salaries shouldn't be available until years out, just to assure that current management is doing their very best for the company and fans.

So well said! Disney has become an embarrassment in how they treat the families who built them. Your statement, “how’s that going to work” is great.

I haven't been to the parks since 2014, but next time I go to Florida, Universal is definitely a higher priority on my list than Disney at this point and I really hope that Epic Universe's opening is a major wake up call for Disney.

""The Disney people will always be Disney people", Yeah keep treating them like you are and see how that pans out." THIS. I'm someone that has done yearly trips to Disneyland (sometimes more than one trip per year!) for the last 15 years, and I have no plans to visit parks on either coast any time soon. Our last trip was more hassle and more expensive than ever. Their terrible execution of mobile order, lack of adequate staffing, lack of maintenance and overcrowding sucked the magic away. The value just isn't there anymore.

I’m sure Disney will raise prices when Epic Universe opens…maybe add some “perks” that really have low cost and not much value and probably add more options that they can charge for like Genie+. Universal is sneaking up on Disney by not even being very sneaky since Disney doesn’t think they are competition.

The arrogance of Disney never cease to amaze me, while at the same time Universal's willingness to continue to improve really impresses me. I'm a full on Disney guy, but lately I've kind of been rooting for the underdog.

I agree totally.Disney has lost touch with their customers. They are definitely using the parks to keep other parts of their business afloat.

You are wise beyond your years man. Universal has been slowly closing the gap and this new train option is really gonna help their cause. Disney really is making some bad moves.

“Actually seems to like their guests” 😂😂😂 I laughed so hard. Sad part is your right.

Considering Disney is now on year FIVE of building Tron. They are beyond incompetent. This year IS our last trip with them. Next time will be universal!!

This would have been great and good for the environment, customer’s and the local businesses ….I’m surprised Disney didn’t prioritize that, but I guess that’s not on their agenda to push.

i wouldnt be shocked if the cruise lines pitched in money to connect 3 popular cruise ports and add in one stop at Port Canaveral. I will be really nice to fly into Orlando and do parks for a few days and take a train to the beach for a few days.

Brayden, thank you for this channel ! The fact that you put this video and your educated commentary together within hours of the breaking news is pure genius! We appreciate what you do and the level of your insight is amazing and Its nice to see that you call out Disney on their B.S. and bad decisions....Keep up the unbelievable work!! Great job!

This is the best Disney news channel. Brayden is wise beyond his years. Great video

Bruh this is your best video yet. Saying exactly what we’re all thinking at 13:00.

When Epic Universe opens, it is going to crush Disney. You’re so right!!!! Then, they will change strategies. Jen and Joe xo

In fact, Universal pledged to donate land and money for an Orange County Convention Center-area train station that would be used by Brightline and SunRail, the Central Florida commuter rail system. All of this eventually led to that proposal winning out over the State Road 417 proposal.

I saw the news this morning and thought “Brayden will make a video.” so I can understand what’s actually going on. Very disappointed in current Disney management. World continues to be the cash cow that funds the entire Parks division. Having a direct train to the Port would be great. I’d also like a station at Vero Beach. Not everyone wants to deal with renting a car.

Agreed! I’m a huge Disney fan. I’ll be in Orlando at the end of September but only visiting Universal because going to Disney is too stressful and expensive. I hope that changes one day. Would love to visit Disney World again when it’s not with this leadership.

Brayden another great video!!! My family used to go to Disney at least twice a year, but after our last visit in mid 2021. We haven't been back due to all the prices increasing with less magic. You go to Disney now and it doesn't feel as magical as before, the cast members aren't as magical the upper management don't go out of their way like they used to make it feel so magical.From all the people that I have talk to feel the same way I do. So Instead we were able to get season passes for our whole family of 5 for just under $1200 for Universal Studio. Universal Studio has stepped up their game from the last time that I went back in 2007. Their customer service is on par with what Disney used to be and you are able to get so so much more for what you pay for. If Disney doesn't wake up they are going to be in a world of hurt. The people that I really feel bad for are people like us who love Disney for what Walt built it for, not for what it is turning out to be. Keep up the great work!!!

This is a temper tantrum plain and simple. Disney is unjustifiably angry that a public transit system would have more stops in Orlando than the airport and their property. Hopefully the I-4 allignment to Tampa will allow for an infill station someday but they are acting unbelievably petty for now. Once again this is a huge win for Universal as international tourists will be able to take Brightline and/or SunRail directly to the doorstep of Epic Universe right from the airport and their Miami Beach vacations. They have a better experience for cheaper prices too. IIRC Universal hotel guests I'm very excited for their growth and hopefully in a decade or so, the hands of the free market will force Disney to fix their mistakes.

Everything is SO difficult with Disney that I’m tired before I get there. Virtual queues and no waiting in line sound like it could be nice, but what Disney has implemented instead is a limited, cumbersome, miserable logistics management program that I find I pay to make me frustrated. The fun of staying on property has been destroyed with hotels that look like they could be anywhere BUT Disney. Prices go up, quality of experience goes down. They’re destroying Epcot. Did they ever even know what their customers loved about it? Those monstrosities in the lake are hideous and not worth the soulless show. Did they understand what Illuminations was about? Not this leadership team. The first time I rode the Harry Potter ride at Universal and thought, “Wow, this is the most innovative ride I’ve ever been on - it puts Disney to shame,” it dawned on me that Disney lost its edge. They still haven’t gotten it back. Now this rail story just is another mind boggling, colossal example of lack of vision. On my last trip, Universal was front and center with their Mardi Gras parades and simple to navigate ticketing system, and Disney became the less important part of my trip for the first time ever. Disney needs leadership that thinks differently about the parks, and perhaps, maybe, understands why people who have supported it all these years love it.

Big Disney fan here but all the emotion, memories, and excitement is on hold for better days. I applaud and support Universal wholly now.

Spot on Brayden. We traditionally would travel to Florida to go to WDW, but last year we “added” Universal to the trip. The next trip will be Universal only (or mainly) because our experience at Universal was so much better than the disappointing WDW part of our trip.

Totally agree with you Brayden, Pride Does Come Before The Fall. This is no longer "The Disney" of my childhood. Very, Very Sad.

I’m just crossing my fingers that they put rail into Jacksonville eventually 🤷🏻‍♀️ This whole video had me snorting because it was so true. Great reporting.

It seems Disney’s interest in the project dried up when the route was changed to include the tourist corridor, thereby benefiting other companies, and not just Disney like the old route pretty much did. Disney essentially going it is us or them, while Universal was like, “how can we help?”

Great report and I bet Universal will surpass Disney property attendance in the next decade. Disney is run by accountants now and parks will have to support the streaming service losses for the next decade.

If Universal builds Epic Universe to the standard they set with Hogsmeade and Diagonal Alley, it’s going to be a rude awakening for Disney. Given Disney’s pace of construction, they are already well behind a response.

As an Orlando local, this has been the most helpful and detailed breakdown for the brightside project. Thanks for doing all this work! Great video as usual!

Chopek is so wrong, for not having Disney connected with the transportation project

Seems like everything Disney is involved with is going down the drain

It doesn’t surprise me at all that Universal is embracing the Brightline project and even donating their land for the station. The construction company that is doing the Brightline project is also the same company that’s working on the Epic Universe property. Disney has been working overtime at discouraging people from patronizing their parks. I’ve been noticing more and more die hard Disney fans being disrespected by the company and many long time cast members deciding they’ve had enough and quit working there. It’s a real shame. But this Brightline project is just the thing they need in Central Florida. More public transportation is needed now more than ever, especially if there are stops at the most popular places.

That's messed up. I was excited for it 😩

Another great update! Thanks, Brayden.

When I see the overhead shot of roads, highways and rail lines, all I can think of is "This is how I would build this in Cities: Skylines."

I haven’t watched the whole video but this is just sad. Disney is falling and at this rate it might never return to it’s former glory

I'm happy to keep spending my money at Universal to help invest in the future of their parks/my entertainment. I miss the old Disney Parks incredibly bad, but have zero desire to give them a penny of my money anymore. I haven't been to Disney since 2016, but just returned last month from another trip to Universal with my family of 5.

Absolutely loving your coverage of this story. Great thoughts

Thanks! Great job as always!!

It would probably be cheaper (and a better guest experience) to just bring back the Magical Express than it would be to participate in the Brightline project.

Great reporting 👍😃 Thanks for sharing 😎

Thank you Brayden , really appreciate this update. Always appreciate your informative videos. God bless.

What a talented young man you are Brayden. I hope that one day you will be running Disney!!!

What was funny about the initial announcement was that they called passenger rail service coming to their parks as "innovative," even though most of their parks internationally already have this link...

Excellent reporting again!

Great analysis Brayden!! Thanks for your hard work.

Once again, great job Brayden; you truly put a lot of work into giving us the latest news about Disney and Central Florida. Stay well.

I enjoy your content man. Great work!

Great video, super informative and makes it obvious that Disney is tanking itself. We all love Disney here, but come on, this is getting ridiculous.

Great coverage! This just blows my mind 🤷🏻‍♀️

Great informative video... hopefully run into you one day. Keep up the great work!!

Universal will be the leader in that market in the next 10 years if not sooner. Disney won’t have time to respond. Too little too late. It’s crazy to see Disney tailspin.

So Disney wanted to be the only stop for Bright Line from Orlando International Airport to Tampa and then, the Sun Rail Sunshine corridor with Universal/OCCC makes a case to the point the US Congress mandates funding and BrightLine goes "YES!" Go figure! But if you are familiar with BrightLine in Miami, their stations offers a free shuttle within 5 miles from the terminal. Disney can be covered by the same service once the line is running, so... Let's see how it goes!

As always, great reporting!

Brayden, you have come so far with this channel. I’ve been watching you for years now. You are doing a great job. Keep up the amazing work you are doing. 👏

Disney is behaving surprising in many ways. I normally prefer Disney(nostalgia childhood ect), however path of least resistance will win out. I live in south FL and if the train takes me directly to universal, that’s where I’ll go

Brayden, I so agree with a lot of what you presented with the Brightline project. I'm so very, very disappointed in Disney for backing out. I always looked forward to arriving in Orlando and getting on the Disney buses to finish out my journey to our magical adventure. The buses disappeared, but the promise of the Brightline train had me so excited for a new transportation venue to our magical adventure. What can I hope for next? Perhaps the return of the Disney buses? I feel Disney considers California their primary and considers Orlando as a money making place to support the California parks. I need Mickey to whip another idea as I'm not getting any younger and I want my Disney Dreams to continue for many, many more years. Why does politics always screw things up.

Great update Brayden! Thank you very much. I am very interested in this project, and find it interesting how Disney is reacting. Keep us updated on all the latest news.

Great reporting thank you for letting us know what the issues are.

I was lifelong Disney, my next Orlando holiday will probably be Universal. Their current attitude towards guests/the parks just puts me off going, when I told my brother who was planning on going in the next few years and hadn’t been since the 90s a fraction of the changes, he was shocked by how bad it was…..and that was before I told him the cost.

Would love to hear the rumors on what Universal has planned!

Keep it up Brayden! Love these updates!

Nicely put Brayden. Have a good week!

So dead on with everything! It's almost similar to the retail industry where so many companies didn't stay competitive and weren't forward thinking when it came to online shopping. They thought they had their loyal customers and they would not change and so many of them aren't in business anymore or are struggling.

As a lifelong Disney fan, I've learned that it is a lot more valuable to go to Universal and Seaworld when traveling to Florida than it is to go to Disney now. Not sure when I'll be back

Another great video! Thank you!

Nobody, media & otherwise, breaks down all the moving parts & connects the dots in a clearer, concise, engaging, easy-to-grasp way than you do. I've been genuinely impressed with this channel for a long time. Outstanding work, Sir, and much appreciated.

This is the time for Disney World to refurbish those Magical Express buses to get them back to the O.I.A. to get those guests to their resorts, HAPPY, EXCITED, LIKE WE USE TO BE.

Brayden, another wonderful video. If only one percent of Disney executives were as smart as you this company would be in much better shape. It’s almost as though Disney has suddenly allowed its competitors to run the company; so many missteps and so many misguided and unnecessary confrontations. Truly the height of corporate hubris.

From Canada, great vid. Thorough discussion on the issues with Disney. So excited to see Brightline. Can't wait to take a ride next time I am in Florida. Thanks for all your hard work with the vid.

Excellent work on this one, Brayden! You make it all very easy to understand. 👏🏼

was waiting for your video mate . your coverage of this has been unparalleled. top journalism on your end . as per the subject matter , incredibly disappointing news from the disney camp . hope we hear more as time rolls on , but it seems like universal has the ball in their court for the coming years

Here’s another important angle: the seniors and retirees and Canadian snow birds who live in South Florida are a very very large audience for WDW theme parks because they are NOT interested in crazy thrill rides and roller coasters. They love It’s A Small World at Magic Kingdom and Impressions de France at World Showcase - even Listen to the Land and Spaceship Earth. These seniors would much rather hop on a train at Miami or Boca Raton to get to WDW than ride a bus or drive a rental car. And they are around all winter long while kids are in school. These are the Disney fans that could fill Brightline trains to WDW. It’s lunacy to ignore the retirees of South Florida who love spending a day or two at WDW.

Another epic report, love your videos!

Great vid! 100% on point!

You already see vloggers spending a lot more time at Universal and less time at Disney. I think this is another poor decision on the part of Disney and you will find fewer people willing to spend the huge bucks to go to the parks. I have already lost interest in Disney movies and I'm losing all interest in the parks (I've been going since the year WDW opened and it kills me to think of never going again but honestly they are getting rid of everything that interests me and I feel like they don't care about me, only my money) and I cancelled 2 trips already and am thinking about cancelling a third trip and never going back. I no longer feel like Disney represents me, and this is coming from a lifelong Disney fanatic. I grew up with the original Mickey Mouse Club and movies.

I am more interested in Universal than Disney now. The past couple visits to Disney have not been what it used to be and I am getting so much less for my money, and worse, much less for much more money. I could handle the price hikes if they didn't keep taking things away so I am ready to start spending more time at Universal. I still like being at Disney, especially EPCOT and Animal Kingdom, but I think I will spend my 10 days in Orlando much differently now.

Braydon. You keep growing and evolving.. You’re vlogs keep getting better and better. Really well informed and intelligent.

Nice content with superb analysis. High speed rail is the future of land transportation. It's only a matter of time before bigger players jump in. Bright line is a very shrewd investment group. They clearly understand the time!

Hi Brayden! Excellent report 👌🏻 Thank you very much.

Ha ha You are right Disney believes their hard core fans won’t consider universal but they are Wrong - We can’t wait for universals new park 😀

Excellent video Brayden!

Great video. Really solid commentary.

I am sick of Disney making bad decisions I will no longer support Disney

Disney does no longer cares about how people get to there park any more they only hurting them selfs

Love the attention to detail...few do the research like Braden

Truth!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Great video Brayden!!