What to Expect
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 car hosts will work their way through the coach and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and delicious Walker’s Shortbread 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 helpers board the train to greet passengers and each guest is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers in caroling and onboard entertainment just like in the film! Each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell in addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip. First Class passengers also receive a collectible THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ceramic mug to take home.
Please Note: Based on feedback from our guests and a continued emphasis on improving the show inside the train, this year’s event will not feature an outdoor North Pole set. Santa will still board the train to greet passengers and present The First Gift of Christmas at the appropriate time during the show as he does at our other major market locations.
Further event information is available in Frequently Asked Questions.
Classes of Service
Coach Class
Coach Class cars are classic railroad coaches from the golden age of rail travel and are adorned in festive holiday decor. Designated wheelchair spaces are located in select coaches and can be booked online by selecting the wheelchair space icon and adjacent companion seats as needed. Please review the Seating Chart carefully before booking. All seats on board the train are assigned and you will select your own seats during checkout. Photo is representative of the style of Coach Class cars and may not be the exact coach booked.
2023 Coach Class Pricing
Value Departures: $50 Adult, $44 Child (2-11) │ Standard Departures: $54 Adult, $47 Child (2-11) │ Premium Departures: $63 Adult, $55 Child (2-11)
Additional ticketing service fee and local tax will apply. A $6 parking pass is required for each vehicle and your ticket confirmation will serve as your parking pass.
First Class
First Class
Our two First Class cars were built for Canadian National Railway in 1954 by Canadian Car & Foundry and were sold to VIA Rail after retirement where they continued operating on various routes across Canada. The restored cars were purchased by Oklahoma Railway Museum in 2020. First Class cars feature festive holiday decor, ample legroom, overstuffed reclining seats, and large windows. In addition to more comfortable accommodations, First Class passengers receive a collectible THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ceramic mug which is theirs to take home. Please review the Seating Chart carefully before booking. All seats on board the train are assigned and you will select your own seats during the checkout process. Photo is representative of the style of First Class cars and may not be the exact car booked.
2023 First Class Pricing
Value Departures: $65 Adult, $60 Child (2-11) │ Standard Departures: $70 Adult, $65 Child (2-11) │ Premium Departures: $77 Adult, $72 Child (2-11)
Additional ticketing service fee and local tax will apply. A $6 parking pass is required for each vehicle and your ticket confirmation will serve as your parking pass.
