North Palm Beach Life

Celebrating 80 Years of Traveling the Yellow Brick Road

By GERRY and PAMELA BARKER
North Palm Beach Life
Published March 27, 2019

Many film historians recognize the year of 1939 as "the greatest year in movie history." That was the year that produced "Gone With the Wind," "Stagecoach" and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." And you might remember another movie from that year: "The Wizard of Oz," which has delighted generations of children and adults ever since.

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of its release, Brightline has teamed with the Miami Children's Museum to create the Wizard of Oz Educational Exhibit, open now through Sunday, June 16.

Getting to the Land of Oz is super easy. All you need is a ticket for a Brightline train and, like Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow, just follow the yellow brick road at Brightline's MiamiCentral Station.

You can start at Munchkinland, then proceed to the Emerald City itself, where the Wizard is waiting your arrival. There's also the Gale house, where you can view a tornado from Dorothy's bedroom window, Dorothy's ruby red slippers and little Toto, trying to escape his basket on a bicycle.

Weekend visitors may encounter the film's main characters, and Brightline is also offering private tours as well. For those looking to book a private tour or for groups, including seniors and students, the Munchkin Bunch Rates start at $15. To reserve your group experience, email guestservices@gobrightline.com. To book your ride to Brightline’s Wizard of Oz™ Educational Exhibit Experience and for more information, visit https://www.gobrightline.com/.

Now, if you're ready, come along as Pam and I take a trip "over the rainbow."