Plan For Disney Springs High Speed Rail Stop Changed

As we’ve posted previously, there’s a plan moving forward to connect Tampa to Orlando with high-speed rail, including a stop at Disney. Now, things are changing.

Studies and plans have been ongoing for the route from Tampa to a station at Orlando International Airport. Now, the latest plan is to have the train stop at International Drive and continue on to Tampa.

The latest route, according to Disney, doesn’t work with a stop close to Disney property. There had been a plan to put a stop near Disney Springs, Walt Disney World’s shopping and entertainment area. At this point, that plan is cancelled.

Currently, Brightline runs from Miami northward to West Palm Beach. Construction continues on a route to Orlando. The route from Orlando to Miami is expected to be open in 2023.
[Source: WESH.com]

Complete 2022 Epcot Concert Series Lineup

• July 14 and 15 - Baha Men

  Best known for “Who Let The Dogs Out,” the Baha Men also had a hit with a cover of “Dancing in the Moonlight.”

• July 16 to 18 - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

  With a revival of swing a few years back, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has had feet moving at their live shows since 1989. The had one charting single, “You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby),” but every one of their songs can get you moving.

• July 22 and 23 - Tonic (NEW)

  They had a smash with “If You Could Only See”

• July 24 and 25 - Jeremy Camp (NEW)

  A giant in inspirational music.

• July 29 and 30 - Taylor Dayne

  Taylor had a run of hits such as “Tell It to My Heart”, “Prove Your Love”, “I’ll Always Love You”, “Don’t Rush Me”, “With Every Beat of My Heart” and “Love Will Lead You Back,” Not too shabby!

• July 31 and August 1 - Tiffany

  The legendary Tiffany (that’s how she was introduced in the past at Epcot…) still has it.

• August 5 to 8 - Joey Fatone & Friends

• August 12 and 13 - The Devon Allman Project

• August 14 and 15 - Christopher Cross

  Another classic artist who had hits including “”Ride Like the Wind”, “Sailing” and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)”.

• August 19 and 20 - Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri

• August 21 and 22 - Air Supply

• August 26 and 27 - Blanco Brown (NEW)

  He topped the U.S. Country Chart with “The Git Up”

• August 28 and 29 - 98°

• September 2 and 3 - Southern Avenue

  A Memphis blues band, Southern Avenue formed in 2015.

• September 4 and 5 - Kris Allen & David Cook

  Two “American Idol” alums join together at Epcot.

• September 9 and 10 - Hoobastank (New for 2022)

• September 11 and 12 - Jimmie Allen

• September 16 and 17 - Los Amigos Invisibles (New for 2022)

• September 18 and 19 - American Authors

• September 23 and 24 - BBMAK

• September 25 and 26 - Postmodern Jukebox

  Okay, there’s no individual song that can truly tell you who Postmodern Jukebox is. You can go through their YouTube channel to find lots of songs in different styles, and that’s what they do, so many different styles.

• September 30 and October 1 - Stokley (New for 2022)

• October 2 and 3 - Shelia E.

  Known for being a percussionist with Prince, Sheila E. was also successful on her own.

• October 7 and 8 - Mark Wills

• October 9 and 10 - .38 Special

• October 14 and 15 - Robert Randolph Band (NEW)

• October 16 and 17 - Newsboys (NEW)

• October 21 and 22 - Ray Parker Jr. (NEW)

• October 23 and 24 - Billy Ocean

• October 28 to 31 - Hanson

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncppfpVywvg

• November 4 to 7 - Boyz II Men

  

  This isn’t Boyz II Men’s first trip to Disney. This handout photo shows Boyz II Men members (L-R) Wanya Morris, Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman joining Mickey Mouse on stage at Walt Disney World Resort to commemorate the release of the R&B vocal group’s 20th anniversary album, entitled “Twenty”, in 2011. The celebration took place at Epcot after the R&B group performed at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival’s “Eat to the Beat” concert series. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Disney Parks via Getty Images)

• November 11 and 12 - Kenny G

• November 13 and 14 - Sugar Ray