Imagine the look upon the face of your children as you approach the magical Polar Express! Dress in your pajamas and board the famous Polar Express for an exhilarating ride through the beautiful landscapes of Vermont!
This mini family vacation is sure to become a special magical family memory for years to come! The Polar Express train ride is based upon the major motion picture, Polar Express, starring Tom Hanks. The movie is based upon the "1986 Caldecott Medal Winner"(Polar Express). Polar Express, written by Chris Van Allsburg.
Book Summary:
"One Christmas Eve many years ago, a boy lies in bed, listening hard for the bells of Santa’s sleigh, which he has been told by a friend do not exist. Later that night he hears not bells but a very different sound. He looks out his window and is astounded to see a steam engine parked in front of his house! The conductor invites him to board the Polar Express, a train filled with children on their way to the North Pole.
The train takes the children to the center of the city, where Santa and the elves have gathered for the giving of the first gift of Christmas. The boy is chosen to receive this first gift. Knowing that he can choose anything in the world, he decides on a simple gift: one silver bell from Santa’s sleigh. Santa cuts a bell from a reindeer’s harness and the delighted boy slips it into his bathrobe pocket as the clock strikes midnight and the reindeer pull the sleigh into the sky.
When the children return to the train, the boy realizes the bell has fallen through a hole in his pocket. Heartbroken, he is returned to his home. In the morning, his little sister finds one small box with the boy’s name on it among the presents. Inside is the silver bell! The boy and his sister are enchanted by its beautiful sound, but their parents cannot hear it. The boy continues to believe in the spirit of Christmas and is able to hear the sweet ringing of the bell even as an adult."(Polar Express)
The Experience:
All Aboard the Polar Express! Passengers board the Polar Express to travel all the way to the North Pole. As each passenger climbs aboard, they receive a magical Polar Express Bell! Once onboard, enjoy a 45 minute journey to the North Pole. Along the way, hot chocolate is served and the Polar Express story is read to the passengers!
Once at the North Pole, Santa Clause boards the Polar Express! Santa says hello to the Polar Express crew and passengers. He even offers each passenger a sugar cookie baked at the North Pole!
Once the train return to the Polar Express train depot, the passengers have the opportunity to visit with Santa Clause. Children may sit with Santa and there is a photo opportunity. There is a fee for photos with Santa!
The magical journey is a highlight of the Christmas Season! Tickets go on sale online. It is highly recommended that tickets are purchased in advance to guarantee a space aboard the Polar Express! The Polar Express rides the Vermont rails early in the month of December. The 2011 Polar Express made its special journey on December 10-11, 2011.
Tickets:
Tickets are available at the train station. However, seating availability and location can not be guaranteed. It is wise to visit the Hartford VT Polar Express online to purchase tickets in advance. In addition, it is recommended to begin checking the website late October and throughout November to learn of when the tickets will go on sale. Eager Polar Express fans may contact the
Polar Express crew to learn of availability and the 2012 dates at:
The Polar Express is brought to you by the White River Rotary Club
39 South Main St.
Po Box 4003
White River, Jct. VT 05001
Contact Info: Hartfordvtpolarexpress@gmail.com
802-281-5050
Plan early for your family! The Polar Express is a wonderful Christmas treat for children and the entire family. Visit the Polar Express and make a mini family vacation of the experience!
To learn more about the Polar Express, be sure to visit online at the polar express via eventbrite.
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