En route, passengers enjoy a reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express” and meet the characters like the Hobo from the movie.
The conductor for the âPolar Expressâ train ride on Cape Cod makes his rounds to spread holiday cheer to excited passengers. For more information about the ride, visit www.capecodpolarexpressride.com.
EAST WAREHAM — Participants of all ages can climb aboard the official Warner Brothers licensed train ride of “The Polar Express” brought to you by the Cape Cod Central Railroad through Dec. 30. During the round-trip adventure to the North Pole passengers can suit up in their favorite pajamas and ride train ride from either Hyannis or Buzzards Bay.
The ride is based on the classic holiday book and movie that features the story of a young boy whose Christmas Eve journey aboard a mysterious train reignites his belief in Santa Claus. With music from the motion picture playing in the background, the adventure begins with the conductor stamping each passenger’s golden ticket while Chefs serve hot chocolate and cookies.
En route, passengers enjoy a reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express” and meet the characters like the Hobo from the movie. Upon “arrival” at the North Pole, Santa and his Elves board the train, greet the children and present each with the first gift of Christmas, a silver sleigh bell which, according to legend, you can hear jingling only if you believe in the magic of Christmas. On the return journey, guests enjoy a Christmas carol sing-along led by the Elves.
Tickets can be purchased online at CapeCodPolarExpressRide.com or toll free by phone at (1-888) 797-RAIL.
Tickets range from $29 to $59 for adults, $24 to $49 for children 2 through 12. Children 2 and under are free in coach seating if riding on an adult’s lap and $10 as a lap child when riding in first class.
The First Class $59 tickets each come with a keepsake “Polar Express” mug available only on the train. The ride is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes roundtrip. Both Hyannis and Buzzards Bay will feature an official “Polar Express” gift shop. Parking is available for $5 per car.