The Ride

What to Expect

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Once on board, your hosts will work their way through the car and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and a delicious cookie are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg.

Santa and his elves board the train to greet passengers with the first gift of Christmas. During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers in an immersive onboard experience – just like in the film! In addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip, each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell and souvenir golden ticket.

Passengers are required to arrive approximately one hour before their listed departure time in order to park and check in at museum located at 3400 NE Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. Further event information is available in Frequently Asked Questions. Guests are subject to the Conditions of Sale.

Seating

Each coach on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at the Oklahoma Railway Museum offers the same class of service. Seating is on museum equipment and features standard seating in coaches that have been decorated for this magical experience. In order to offer the best experience for all guests, seating is assigned on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. You will select your own seats during the online checkout process as you would on an airline. Please review seating charts carefully. The onboard presentation is designed to accommodate all seat directions and all passengers enjoy the same quality experience.

 

2019 Season Pricing

Value Departures: $45 Adult, $35 Child │ Standard Departures: $50 Adult, $40 Child │ Peak Departures: $60 Adult, $50 Child

Additional ticketing service fee and local tax will apply

Location

Conditions of Sale
Credits

THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s19)
Based on THE POLAR EXPRESS book and characters © & ™ 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg. Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

CREDITS

Executive Producer Allen Harper
Executive Producer John Harper
Producer Michael May
Producer Jarrette Ireland
Artistic Director Scott Calcagno
Associate Director Ericka Mac
Assistant Director Brittany Pena
Assistant Director Kasady Kwiatkowska
Production Stage Manager Michael George
Lighting Designer Guy Rhodes
Sound Designer Joe Palermo
Costume Designer Jesus Perez
Costume Designer Jane Debondt
Scenic Designer John Viesta
Hair and Makeup Designer Jesus Perez
Associate Lighting Designer Erin Kellam
Associate Sound Designer Rob Brooksher
Assistant Production Stage Manager Izzy Gorden
Casting Director Scott Calcagno
Casting Assistant Kyle Goleman
Associate Production Manager Chicago Company Nykol DeDreu
Associate Production Manager Whippany Company Meri Larsen
Associate Production Manager New Orleans Company Josh Courtney
Assocaite Production Manager Fort Lauderdale Company Daimien Matherson
Associate Production Manager Oklahoma City Company Christian Miller
Associate Production Manager Inland Empire Company Kyle Goleman
Associate Production Manager Fillmore Company Kyle Goleman
Business Manager Chicago Company Mary Zanger
Business Manager Whippany Company Jennifer Wright
Business Manager New Orleans Company Jamie Meltz
Business Manager Fort Lauderdale Company Carolina Perozo
Business Manager Oklahoma City Company Georgiana Hallock
Business Manager Inland Empire Company Mackenzie Leal
Business Manager Fillmore Company Isaac Randolph
Stage Manager Chicago Company Rita Vreeland
Stage Manager Chicago Company Lucy Schuh
Stage Manager New Orleans Company Molly Burch
Stage Manager New Orleans Company Marisa Christie
Stage Manager Whippany Company Becki Zatitsky
Stage Manager Whippany Company Joel Cote
Stage Manager Fort Lauderdale Company Miki Cayard
Stage Manager Fort Lauderdale Company Eric Joshua
Stage Manager Oklahoma City Company Kat Brown
Stage Manager Oklahoma City Company Amber Kay
Stage Manager Inland Empire Company Izzy Gorden
Stage Manager Inland Empire Company Sarah Nearhoff
Stage Manager Fillmore Company Sarah Tschripke
Stage Manager Fillmore Company Alli Gersbach
Production Electrician Trevor Dewey
Assistant Production Electrician Maggie Hart
Production Audio Supervisor Stephen Severn
Assistant Production Audio Supervisor Mary Radziszewski
Production Wardrobe Supervisor Sami Mihalik
Assistant Production Wardrobe Supervisor Reiley Morgan
Production Properties Meri Larson
Production Décor Nickie Dubick
Head Carpenter Justin Davis
Welder Spruce DeRussy
Props Construction Paul Dombrowski
Intern Kaylyn Eckhardt
General Manager Jarrette Ireland
Director of Production Michael May
Production Manager Holli Hipwell
Production Manager Kevin Broomell
Company Manager Anne Drysdale
Assistant Company Manager Georgiana Hallock
Assistant Company Manager Mary Zanger
Marketing Manager Jamie Ryan
Resident Designer Daniel Hosfield
Shop Foreman Justin Davis
Licensing Manager Matt Dowd
Licensing Manager Ed Roszickie
Product Development Sue Robano
Information Technology Manager Scotty Weits
Website J3 Media
Ticketing ETix
Audio Equipment TC Furlong
Lighting Equipment Christie Lights
Costumes J2 Costumes
Rehearsal Space Ripley Grier Studios
Dance Center Chicago
NOLA Spaces
Museum of Discovery and Science
Phill’s Ballroom Dance Studio
West Coast Dance Theatre
Merchandising Rail Retail Incorporated
Graphic Art Cindy Coleman
Trucking Clark Transfer
V2 Productions
Train Operations Amtrak
Morristown & Erie Railroad
Brightline Trains
Foxville & Northern Railroad
Oklahoma City Railroad Museum
Fillmore and Western Railroad
Southern California Railroad Museum
Special Thanks American Heritage Railways
Rail Events Incorporated
Kathleen Wallis
Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Jeff Cech
Cliff Miller
Larry Thomas

CONDITIONS OF SALE

  1. 1. IMPORTANT! Ticket holders must be on board the train 5 minutes prior to departure.  Passengers are not allowed onto the platform after that time.
  2. 2. Tickets are nonrefundable and Nonexchangeable.
  3. 3. Tickets are valid only for the date, time, car & seat shown on the ticket.  Purchaser acknowledges that they have individually selected their seats. Rail Events Productions is not responsible for errors in seating.
  4. 4. Rail Events Productions and its agents reserve the right to refuse service or de-board passengers for disruptive or offensive behavior.
  5. 5. Rail Events Productions does not guarantee an allergen free environment.
  6. 6. Passengers are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages or weapons onto the train.
  7. 7. Smoking is not allowed on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride (this includes e-cigarettes and other similar devices).
  8. 8. Rail Events Productions does not accept liability for loss or damage suffered by the ticket user. For more information please review the Release of Liability and Indemnity below.
  9. 9. Your ticket purchase and/or participation in any train related departure/event grants Rail Events Productions permission to use your image in its promotional materials.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND INDEMNITY

a) As lawful consideration for ticketed admission on to the premise for this event, I, on behalf of myself and on behalf of my heirs, successors, personal representatives, and assigns hereby shall indemnify and hold harmless Rail Events Productions (REP), American Heritage Railways, its officers, directors, employees and owners from and against any and all third-party costs, expenses (including reasonable outside counsel’s fees), liabilities, judgements, losses, damages, suits, actions, fines, penalties, claims and demands of any kind and asserted by or on behalf of any person, independent contractor or governmental authority arising out of the ticketholder’s participation, entrance, or presence on the premises, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct by REP. REP shall not be liable to ticket holder on account of: i) any failure by  Ticket Holder to perform any of the agreements, terms, or covenants or conditions of this Agreement, ii) any failure by Ticket Holder to comply with the statutes, ordinances, regulations or orders of any governmental authority unless caused by the failure of REP to perform under this Agreement or iii) any accident, death, or personal injury or property damage which shall occur on or as a result of the ticket holder’s participation, entrance, or presence at the event venue except as the same may be caused by the sole misconduct or omissions to act or negligence of REP, its employees or agents.
b) Guests and Ticket Holder waives all rights against REP and its agents, officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the commercial general liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance maintained pursuant to this agreement.If any term or provision of the

Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid such shall not affect the other terms and provision which shall remain binding and enforceable.