Florida is never going to resemble the North Pole, but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying the Christmas season just as much as our Northern counterparts. This Polar Express train ride in Central Florida is the perfect example.
Would you like to make the holidays a little more magical this year?
This enchanting train ride is based on the story and film called The Polar Express, in which a magical train takes kids on a journey to the North Pole.
Passengers will depart from the Tavares station en route to the North Pole, encountering several characters from the story along the way, starting with the conductor who punches their golden tickets.
Once the train reaches the North Pole, elves and Santa himself will climb aboard and give each child their first gift of the season, a silver bell from Santa's sleigh.
Don’t take our word for it, though. Here’s some video of this magical journey from Central Florida to the North Pole:
The train ride lasts about an hour, but guests should arrive early to watch the opening scene and purchase tickets. The cost of tickets varies by selected class and date of departure. Visit orlandothepolarexpressride.com or call 352-742-7200 during business hours to purchase tickets.
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