The captivating story comes to life the minute the train departs the Palestine Depot for the journey to the North Pole. The adventure is even more fun when families and friends show up in their pajamas!

Enveloped by the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the tale as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride.  Once onboard, chefs serve hot chocolate and cookies as they recite the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Be sure to purchase a book along with your tickets so your child can read his/her own book along with the chefs.

At the North Pole, Santa and his elves greet passengers and then board the train. St. Nick gives everyone the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell, only believers can hear ringing. On the ride back to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride depot, chefs lead passengers in singing joyous Christmas carols.

Make sure to purchase the official THE POLAR EXPRESS™  book for your child when you make your reservations. Gift-wrapped as their first gift of the season, they can read along with the Coco Chefs aboard the magical journey to the North Pole.

“The Polar Express was amazing! We were in car 2 on Saturday 12/16 and all the staff members were fantastic! The “chefs” were amazing and really got the kids into it! Thank you so much for all the hard work that is put into this event! It really gives off the true Christmas Spirit!”

Mary Anne B.

We have been to so many Polar Express railroads. This one was one of the absolute best! So much fun, joy, and engagement for everyone. They involved the kids and parents. Great dancing in a small narrow walkway. I walked away super impressed. Our chefs were high school students who were so professional yet so fun! I can’t sing their praises enough! We were in Car 2 on Dec 15, 2023! Definitely the best car with the best staff! wow wow wow! We will be back!

Monti P.