Auto Train Tips
Last Updated on Thursday, 22 January 2009 08:21 Written by lorie Thursday, 22 January 2009 08:21
Last summer (July 2008) we traveled to Disney World in Orlando via the Auto Train from Lorton, Virginia. You can read my review of the autotrain experience by clicking here (Part 1) and here (Part 2).
As you can see, I wasn’t very excited about our experience on the autotrain. It now being seven months since our trip I can see that with a little planning and knowledge the trip could have been a better experience.
Here are some tips I’d recommend for anyone planning to take the Amtrak auto train to Orlando, Disney World.
1. Bring a comfortable pillow and blanket — maybe a few pillows — they can always be stored in your car when you are finished with them.
2. Wear very comfortable clothing — layered so that you can adjust according to the train temperature.
3. Bring plenty of snacks, water, and whatever else you might enjoy for the long trip.
4. Plan on being late in arriving at Disney World.
5. Bring earplugs — or something that will shut out the noise of banging doors on the train and others who like to stay up through the night.
6. Plan on tipping the staff in the dining car.
7. Don’t expect much for the movie — bring your own portable dvd player and/or laptop to view movies.
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Hey Lorie – how are you? I haven’t heard from you in such a long time!