Arrival time is very important for 2021 due to our Polar Express Pavilion seating arrangements. Make sure you’re on time so you don’t miss any of the cabaret-style pre-show, Hot Chocolate song and dance performance, and dramatic reading and re-enactment of The Polar Express story.

How long is the Polar Express train ride in Colorado?

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is our most popular event of the year and is an annual holiday tradition for many riders. While the train excursion is roughly 65 minutes in duration, we recommend allowing 2 hours for the entire adventure so you can enjoy the full experience!

Is there a real Polar Express train ride?

The Polar Express Train at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, California, is so popular, it sells out early nearly every year. This ride includes many elements of the movie, including the dancing waiters who serve hot chocolate and cookies!

Where does the magical train in the Polar Express go to?

the North Pole
All Aboard to the North Pole! Every winter the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express comes to life on a journey from the nighttime wilderness of Williams, Arizona, to the enchanted beauty of “the North Pole”—where Santa Claus and his reindeer are waiting with a keepsake present for every good boy and girl.

Is The Polar Express Cancelled?

Polar Express canceled for 2020 season, replaced with “Santa’s Drive-Thru Village” (News 4 & Fox 11) — Due to COVID-19 concerns, the V Railway Commission has canceled Polar Express for the 2020 season.

Where is Colorado Railroad Museum in Colorado?

The Colorado Railroad Museum is a non-profit railroad museum. The museum is located on 15 acres (6.1 ha) at a point where Clear Creek flows between North and South Table Mountains in Golden, Colorado.

Where is the Polar Express train?

The Polar Express(TM) is a separate attraction in Williams, Arizona where you experience a train ride on The Polar Express™, where the children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg is read.

What is the Polar Express train ride?

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is a magical re-creation of the classic children’s story on board a real train or trolley. Passengers are served hot chocolate and a treat by dancing chefs, enjoy a reading of the book by Chris Van Allsburg , and receive the first gift of Christmas (a silver sleigh bell)…

What is a Polar Express?

The Polar Express. Production Credits: The Polar Express is a heartwarming story about the power of belief that resonates across generations and cultures. A young boy wanting to find out if Santa is real by hearing his sleigh bells finds instead a train on his lawn and embarks on an amazing adventure.