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From Halloween to New Year’s Eve — The Holidays Start on Brightline

Florida’s most festive season begins with Halloween and runs straight through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve—and there’s no better way to enjoy it all than by riding Brightline. Skip traffic, avoid parking hassles, and arrive ready for every celebration between Orlando and Miami.

 

Groups of 3+ save 25% through the holidays on select trains—book your ride and celebrate together.

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Halloween Travel — Ride to the Frights,
Not the Traffic

October kicks off Florida’s biggest event season. Take Brightline to Halloween festivals, haunted houses, and theme park thrills without worrying about parking or late-night drives.

Where to Celebrate Halloween by Brightline

  • Orlando: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort

  • Fort Lauderdale: Ghost tours and family trick-or-treat events along Las Olas

  • Miami: Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami and the Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival

Brightline’s late-night schedules make it easy to enjoy spooky fun and get home safely.

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Thanksgiving — Gather, Feast, and Skip the Traffic

Thanksgiving weekend means packed roads and airports. Brightline connects families easily across Florida, from Orlando to Miami in about three hours. Enjoy roomy seats, onboard snacks, and Wi-Fi while everyone else is stuck in traffic.

Thanksgiving Highlights

  • Orlando: EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

  • West Palm Beach: Holiday lights along Clematis Street

  • Miami: Bayfront Park’s tree lighting

Book early for the best Thanksgiving fares
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Christmas — Festive Fun, Zero Hassle

Brightline makes Christmas travel simple. Ride from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach for shopping trips, or head to Orlando for holiday magic at Disney and Universal.

 

Enjoy decorations, parades, and winter markets—without car rentals or tolls.

Christmas Hotspots

  • Orlando: ICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort

  • Boca Raton: Holiday lights at Mizner Park

  • Miami: Christmas on 13th Street and Zoo Lights

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New Year’s Eve — Ring in 2026 the Smart Way

Travel safely and in style to downtown celebrations with Brightline’s late-night service.

  • Orlando Station: Near the city’s rooftop parties and countdown events

  • MiamiCentral Station: Steps from Bayfront Park’s fireworks and live concerts

No parking, no surge pricing, no stress—just smooth, sustainable travel.

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Why Brightline Is the Best Way to Travel for the Holidays

  • Fast

    Orlando–Miami in ~3 hours
  • Convenient

    Multiple stations and frequent departures
  • Comfortable

    Spacious seating, snacks, Wi-Fi
  • Eco-Friendly

    Lower your carbon footprint while you celebrate
Whether it’s Halloween thrills, Thanksgiving reunions, or New Year’s Eve fireworks, Brightline gets you there faster and happier.

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