
The Conductor invites him to simply BELIEVE and not let what other think bother him. This boy has let the cares of the world and how he looks to others take over. The Hobo taunts him saying you don't want to be duped, bamboozled, taken for a fool. Boy - Protagonist / Lost his Faith / Thorns - The central character is doubting the reality of Santa.
In fact, he will won't even sit with the other kids once on the train and enjoy the ride because he thinks his rocks make him less important. Christmas or faith just doesn't work out for him after many disappointing experiences. He has no hope due to all of the rocks in his life and the word cannot get into his heart.
Boy / Poor & Dejected / Stony Places - This kid has had a hard life on the wrong side of the tracks. The only cure for this is to LEARN to be humble - as the Conductor rightfully put onto his ticket for the journey home. Boy / Know-it-all / Wayside - This kid is so proud of his intellect focused on showing others how smart he is that he can't appreciate the magic of the ride or help anyone else (2NE 9:28-29). Value Departures: $50 Adult, $44 Child (2-11) │ Standard Departures: $60 Adult, $54 Child (2-11) │ Premium Departures: $70 Adult, $64 Child (2-11)Īdditional ticketing service fee and local tax will apply. Face coverings must be worn for the entirety of the train ride except when guests are actively eating or drinking. Face coverings are required to be worn by everyone age two and older while on the train and in indoor public spaces. All seats on board the train are assigned and you will select your own seats during checkout. Please review the Seating Chart carefully before booking. This theatre-in-the-round style arrangement gives passengers the best possible view of our wonderful entertainers. Please Note: Seating has been adjusted so all seats face the center of the car. 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. Seating is arranged in a 3-2 configuration with three seats on one side of the aisle and two on the other. Coach Class cars seat approximately 100 passengers inside of restored commuter coaches adorned in festive holiday decor. There is one class of service available at the event in Perris, CA. Further event information is available in Frequently Asked Questions. The Fillmore & Western Railway in Fillmore, CA is no longer operating excursions and will not host the event in 2021. Please note that we have consolidated our event to one location at the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris, CA. 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. Santa and his helpers board the train to greet passengers and each guest is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Once on board, your car hosts will work their way through the coach and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and delicious Walkers Shortbread are served by dancing chefs.
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 the North Pole.