Tickets are Now Available for the 2023 Season!
Experience the magic this holiday season! Join us for a truly magical recreation of the classic holiday story, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Climb aboard a vintage steam train as it departs our Durango Depot for the North Pole to pick up Santa Claus himself. Upon arriving at our depot, you’ll be immersed in the story as our chefs serve you hot chocolates and sweet treats while the conductor recites a reading from the Polar Express book. After arriving at the North Pole, you’ll enjoy an incredible light show set to holiday music. On the return trip to Durango, Santa will visit each coach and hand out the first gift of Christmas to each passenger.
What is THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride?
First told in the award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, this is the story of a child’s Christmas Eve journey. It was adapted to the big screen in 2003. And now it comes alive each year with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth, and fun of the Christmas season on a special steam train trip to the North Pole! Certain dates and car types will sell quickly so you’ll want to book soon to reserve your preferred seating!
Click here for the Polar Express Songbook.
What to Expect
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! The weather can be cold at the North Pole, so we recommend layering properly, even though all the cabins are heated aboard the train. As always, we recommend wearing pajamas to capture the Christmas spirit! Click below for more frequently asked questions about THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Fares and Schedule
Standard Class Coach Seating
Forward-facing with 2 people per seat.
Deluxe-Class
Flip-over seating enables parties to face each other. Upgraded amenities include a take-home souvenir ceramic THE POLAR EXPRESS™ mug.
Premium First Class
Table and chair seating in historic first-class style as the whole family enjoys the upgraded amenities including your own take-home THE POLAR EXPRESS™ mug and special theme Christmas decor.
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