Yes it is corny, according to some, an so what? The train boards in back of the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Along the track is rail-related décor, which makes for fun photo ops. The attendants for the cars are standing at the doors to ensure you are at the right place. Our car had comfy seats, wide aisles and a good sized, clean bathroom. I can't say enough about our car's attendant, Angie Lynn(?). Friendly, knowledgeable and professional, she kept us engaged with history and friendly banter during the ride to the canyon. There was a concession car which I did not visit, but many others did. Sure, there were some corny additions, but close your eyes if it bothers you. It doesn't last long. The entertainers are professionals and they could read body language quite well. Once at the Canyon, we transferred to a bus which took us to two or three stops, including a clean restroom. We were taken to a clean "relief station" en route to the first scenic stop. Back at the train stop, there are restaurants and gift shops. If you have trouble climbing, ask if there are options for dining or getting up the hill. When it was time to leave, Angie Lynn saw me struggling to get back to the car. She immediately grabbed a wheelchair for me, and made sure I got back safely. I would recommend this tour to anyone. The scenery is great and we learned a lot about the areas we passed through, from Angie Lynn.