The Polar Express
WHAT:
The Polar Express™ brings the classic children's book by Chris Van Allsburg to life. The Railway's journey is a nighttime trip from Williams through the starlit wilderness to the North Pole. Passengers are treated to a special reading of The Polar Express while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies.
At the North Pole, passengers are welcomed by Santa Claus and his reindeer just before Santa boards for the return trip to Williams Depot. On the way back to Williams, Santa makes his way through the train, greeting every child and presenting each one with a special gift – a jingle bell signifying children's belief in Santa Claus.
WHEN:
The Polar Express™ departs Williams Depot at 6:30 p.m. On select evenings, a second train departs at 8 p.m. The Polar Express™ dates include:
November 8 – 12, 14 – 19, 25 – 26 and 28 – 30
December 1 – 3, 5 – 10 and 12 – 22
January 4 – 6 and 11 – 12
*As availability is limited, the Railway highly encourages early reservations.
WHERE:
Grand Canyon Railway
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd.
Williams, Ariz.
COST:
Tickets are $26 for adults and $14 for children.
Special The Polar Express™ packages, which include The Polar Express™ train trip, one night at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and dinner and breakfast at the Railway's restaurant are available at $289 weekday and $309 weekend (for 2 adults and 2 children).
WHO:
Grand Canyon Railway operates daily train service between Williams, Ariz. and the Grand Canyon. The Railway offers five distinct classes of service, as well as money-saving packages featuring the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams. Overnight stays at the Grand Canyon also can be included in the packages. Grand Canyon Railway is an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service and the Kaibab National Forest.
PUBLIC CONTACT:
For more information on Grand Canyon Railway's The Polar Express™ and reservations, call 1-800-THE-TRAIN or visit www.thetrain.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Steven R. Martin, 928-773-1976 ext. 2249 or smartin@thetrain.com
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
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