THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 2024
The Polar Express Train Ride

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

The Magic Returns November 22nd, 2024!

Event Dates: November 22, 2024-January 4, 2025

Tickets Now Available for the 2024 Season!

Experience the magic this holiday season! Join us for a truly unforgettable immersive theatrical re-creation 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.  You’ll be immersed in the story as our chefs serve you hot chocolate and a sweet treat while you listen to 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.

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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 2004. 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!

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.

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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Fares and Schedule.

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Classes of Service

Polar Express vintage Standard Class

Vintage Standard Class Coach

Your journey in an authentic vintage enclosed standard class coach features forward-facing padded style seating with two people per seat. A cookie and warm cocoa is served to each guest by the car’s friendly Polar Express™ Train Ride chefs. Coaches are heated during the event and all trains are equipped with restrooms. Make your reservations now!

Polar Express Deluxe Class

Deluxe Class

Relax and enjoy traveling in comfort aboard the plush deluxe class cars which all feature extra roomy overstuffed seating. Deluxe cars offer face-to-face seating (flippable to forward-facing on the San Juan). Deluxe class cars are perfect for families and those who prefer extra roomy padded seating.

All guests will receive a cookie and warm cocoa served in a THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride souvenir mug. Guests will also receive one souvenir tote per reservation. Deluxe coaches are heated during the event and all trains are equipped with restrooms. Reserve now!

Polar Express First Class

First Class

Be transported to a bygone era of luxury onboard our first-class cars with table and padded chair seating surrounded by specialty-themed Christmas decor.

The whole family will enjoy the upgraded amenities including a cookie and warm cocoa served in a souvenir mug and a take-home tote (one per reservation.) First class coaches are heated during the event and all trains are equipped with restrooms. Book your reservation now!

Official THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Gifts of 2024

Make sure to bring the experience home and keep a reminder for years to come.

Our exclusive line of THE POLAR EXPRESS ™ products has been meticulously developed to insure the highest quality. These products are only available through our official THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride hosts or on our shop page at www.raileventsretail.com

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ PLUSH SNOWMAN

    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Polar Bear Backpack Clip – Scarf Choices

    $11.99

    Great for use on backpack, keychain or purse! Soft white mini plush polar bear with colored logo scarf. Bear sits 4″ tall and comes with plastic clip. The are several scarf choices!

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ PLUSH POLAR BEAR

    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Teddy Bear Plush

    $19.95

    Soft and cuddly Teddy Bear with curly white fur has a red and green plaid vest with embroidered gold buttons and logo. Measures 8″ sitting.

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pajama Coat Set Adult- "Tickets Please"

    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pajama Coat Set Adult- “Tickets Please”

    $54.99

    Our “Tickets” pajama pattern features THE POLAR EXPRESS™ gold ticket, logo and snowflake pattern on a navy-blue background. This set features a stylish coat-style design including both coat and pants crafted from 100% polyester “minky fleece” with a plush 200GSM weight. Button up coat top. View “size chart” button to determine proper sizing.

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pajama Coat Set YOUTH - "Tickets Please"

    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pajama Coat Set YOUTH – “Tickets Please”

    $39.99

    Our “Tickets” pajama pattern features THE POLAR EXPRESS™ gold ticket, logo and snowflake pattern on a navy-blue background. This set features a stylish coat-style design including both coat and pants crafted from 100% polyester “minky fleece” with a plush 200GSM weight. Button up coat top. View “size chart” button to determine proper sizing.

    Youth pajamas meet all CPSC flame resistant standards.

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Sleep Shirt YOUTH - "Tickets Please"

    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Sleep Shirt YOUTH – “Tickets Please”

    $34.99

    Our “Tickets” pajama pattern features THE POLAR EXPRESS™ gold ticket, logo and snowflake pattern on a navy-blue background. 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex lightweight flame resistant fabric. Blue snowflake patterned ruffle.

    Youth pajamas meet all CPSC flame resistant standards.

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS ™ SNOW GLOBE - 45MM BELL IN SNOW - LIGHTED

    THE POLAR EXPRESS ™ SNOW GLOBE – 45MM BELL IN SNOW – LIGHTED

    $14.95

    Featuring a classic silver bell with red ribbon sculpted from resin, this THE POLAR EXPRESS™ snow globe rests atop a blue, glittery base and bears the iconic logo. Activated with a bottom switch, the light up feature cycles through a vibrant red, blue and green color.

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS ™ CONDUCTOR'S HAT

    THE POLAR EXPRESS ™ CONDUCTOR’S HAT

    $19.95

    Inspired from the Conductor in the movie, this THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Conductor’s hat has lots of fine detail and a fully embroidered gold logo and Conductor on the head badge.

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Ornament Jingle Bell Holder Blue

    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Ornament Jingle Bell Holder Blue

    $16.95

    Display your bell from Santa! Ornament is made of metal with velvet backing. Special hook in center makes it easy to attach bell and hang on tree. 3.5” diameter. Packaged in full color box with clear acetate cover.

    Please note: This ornament does not include a bell.

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pajama Set YOUTH - "All Aboard"

    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pajama Set YOUTH – “All Aboard”

    $19.95

    All Aboard! Your favorite THE POLAR EXPRESS ™ icons adorn this fun pajama set. Youth top is tee style with red ribbed neck and cuffs. 100% polyester jersey printed with train and logo. Coordinating Youth bottoms are 100% polyester super soft thick cozy fleece. Bottom pattern is train, bell, ticket, hot chocolate cup, conductor hat and watch icons.

    Youth pajamas meet all CPSC flame resistant standards.

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Polar Express train arriving in Durango depot
Polar Express train arriving in Durango depot
Polar Express train arriving in Durango depot
Polar Express train arriving in Durango depot
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THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WB SHIELD: TM & © WBEI. (s23)

Based on THE POLAR EXPRESS book and characters © & ™ 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg. Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

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Ticket fares subject to 8% Historic Preservation Fee. Schedules, fares, motive power, equipment, seat selection, and meals are subject to change without notice. We guarantee the class of service you select. You will be notified if a change in schedule or motive power affects your reservation. Payment in full at booking by major credit card is required to finalize a reservation. You may cancel your reservation in full or in part and receive a refund less a $14.00 fee per adult ticket and $7.00 fee per child ticket as late as 60 days before departure. Within 60 days of the departure the reservation becomes nonrefundable. You may reschedule any time prior to your originally scheduled departure with a $7.00 fee per ticket for another date within the same calendar year. You may not reschedule a reservation after the scheduled departure. No exceptions are made for weather, illness, or road closures.

Whipped Topping Ingredients – Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm, Palm Kernel, Coconut, and/or Cottonseed) Contains less than 2% of the following; Sodium Caseinate (A milk derivative, not a source of lactose) Destrose, Artificial Flavor, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Monosterate, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Colored with Turmeric and Annatoo Extract. CONTAINS: MILK.

Hot Cocoa Mix Ingredients: Sugar, Whey, Corn Syrup Solids, Non-Dairy Creamer [Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut and/or Soybean Oils), Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate (a Milk Derivataive), Dipotassium Phosphate, Sugar, Mono-and Diglycerides, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Steroyl Lactylate, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavors, Colored with (Annatto, Turmeric)]. Cocoa processed with Alkali, Maltodextrin, Creamer [Whey, Nonfat Dry Milk, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dipotassium Phosphate, Monoglycerides], Cocoa Salt, Sodium Aluminosilicate (to prevent caking). Tri Calcium Phosphate, Cellulose Gum, Natural and Artificial Flavor, CONTAINS: Milk and Soy

Based on THE POLAR EXPRESS book and characters trademarked and copyright 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg. Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.(s20)

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