![]() ![]() Save time and money by reading our guide to the best Polar Express locations in the USA. We’ve researched all of the different Polar Express Train Ride locations in America, and have selected the best ones with an extra sprinkle of Christmas magic. All prices in AUD dollars, unless otherwise stated We apologise in advance if there have been any changes we are unaware of. Bernie Kate ( CC BY 2.0) via Creative Commons THE INSIDE SCOOP: BEST 11 TOWNS TO RIDE A REAL LIFE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE!Ĭorrect at time of publication on Roam the Gnome. If you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links, we may receive a small commission at NO extra cost to you. Read our guide below to find the best seats for polar express train ride outings, plus heaps of Polar Express party ideas, Polar Express decorating ideas, and fun Polar Express movie facts.ĭisclosure: This article contains affiliate links. Turns out there’s LOTS of different REAL Polar Express train ride locations, all over America.įind the one closest to you, and start a new family Christmas tradition. It sparked our curiosity and WE WANTED TO KNOW MORE! We first heard an inkling about a Polar Express train ride in Flagstaff Arizona, where you can ride the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express from Williams in Arizona all the way to the ‘North Pole’ – less than an hour away! The answer to the question, is the Polar Express real? is YES. ![]() Yes, this is now on the family ‘must do every year list’.INSIDE: The Complete Guide to all the best Polar Express Locations in America.ĭid you know you can book Polar Express tickets in real life? Perhaps if they were a little older and it was less about seeing Santa and more about the book/movie and the experience of being in an old train, then I’d consider paying more. Personally, with my children being so young (aged two and five), I wouldn’t. The staff on the carriage make sure everyone has fun and Santa is one of the best I’ve seen. Yes! It’s a magical experience for the children. Weardale Railways, Stanhope Railway Station, Stanhope, Durham DL 13 2YS. Warning: there is adult participation but no prizes for the winners. On the way back Santa does his rounds, gives out a small gift, and then it’s time for the Elves to start with the party games. We sing jingle bells and then Santa gets on the train and it’s time for the ride back. ![]() Hot chocolate and a cookie is the highlight.īefore you know it you’re in the North Pole and can see Santa sat on his sleigh and the Elves dancing. On the way to the North Pole they play the Polar Express story over the loud speakers and do some dancing to the well known songs and show pictures from the book. They do a fantastic job of keeping everyone entertained. There are three ‘chefs’ in each carriage, dressed up like characters from the Polar Express. It’s a good costume and my five-year-old didn’t ask if the beard was fake - which is a bonus. He spent plenty of time with each child and wasn’t terrifying for my two-year-old. Home by almost 9pm so it was a long evening and we had some grumpy boys the next morning. We arrived at 5pm and were back on the road again by 7.30pm. Check with the operator about toilets on the train if this is a concern. There are toilet facilities on the platform. There are attendants to help and we had no delays getting in or out of the area. Yes, they have a good parking system arranged. ![]() Polar Express - Archie Hull, Chris Hull, Findlay Hull Will I get parked? ![]()
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