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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Mt Rainier Railroad Depot 54124 Mountain Hwy E. Elbe , WA 98355

20nov(nov 20)3:30 PM31dec(dec 31)9:00 PMEvent CancelledTHE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideThe magic of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ comes to life in Elbe, Washington this holiday season, November 20—December 31, 2020

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This story of a child’s Christmas Eve journey comes alive on-board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. All ages can enjoy the warmth and fun of the Christmas season as you depart

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This story of a child’s Christmas Eve journey comes alive on-board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride.

All ages can enjoy the warmth and fun of the Christmas season as you depart for a trip to the North Pole.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, like the movie, is a 90-minute round-trip immersive theatrical experience. Passengers will be entertained by Chefs, enjoy Hot Chocolate and Cookies, and listen to a reading of THE POLAR EXPRESS™. Upon arrival at the North Pole, Santa will board the train and give each child the first gift of Christmas (a silver bell). This event will surely become an annual tradition for the whole family. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride and join in on the magic of Christmas! Trips to the North Pole are spent on the train, riders do not disembark the train during the event.

All tickets are for reserved seats, allowing your party to select their configuration of seats together. All of our coaches are heated. Restrooms are available at the train depot, with limited restrooms available on the train. Standard Class train coaches are Tacoma Rail cars representative of the 1950’s era Amtrak passenger cars with comfortable front-facing upholstered seats in paired rows. First Class vintage Olympian Hiawatha cars feature table-and-chair or booth configuration, which allows for parties of 4 to sit facing each other. In Standard Class, hot chocolate is served with a cookie, the cocoa is in a disposable mug. First Class includes a collector’s edition souvenir mug with your hot chocolate and cookie. The mug is exclusively available to First Class passengers and cannot be found in stores.

Reservations can be placed online or by calling 360-492-6000.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride November Schedule — NOVEMBER 2020 DEPARTURE SCHEDULE

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride December Schedule — DECEMBER 2020 DEPARTURE SCHEDULE

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Fares — 2020 FARES

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For lodging near the train station click here.

The Polar Express Train Ride cast members

Train Conductor with children at the Polar Express Train Ride

Reading the Story during the Polar Express Train Ride

Polar Express Train during the Nighttime

Polar Express cast member with an open book

Mt Rainier Railroad decorated for Christmas — Visit the “North Pole”

Winter Steam Train for the Polar Express — THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

Time

November 20 (Friday) 3:30 PM - December 31 (Thursday) 9:00 PM

Location

Mt Rainier Railroad Depot

54124 Mountain Hwy E. Elbe , WA 98355

Organizer

Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum360-492-6000 54124 Mountain Highway East, Elbe, WA 98330

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Hometown Holiday Special Event Enumclaw Expo Center 45224 284th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022

04dec(dec 4)5:00 PM06(dec 6)9:00 PMHometown Holiday Special EventHometown Holiday is a fun socially distanced special event at the Enumclaw Expo Center. Cruise through festive lights, live music and performances.

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This holiday season experience the first Hometown Holiday Drive-Thru event on December 4, 5 & 6. Kick-off the holiday season. Don your ugly Christmas sweaters. Gather your household and get ready

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This holiday season experience the first Hometown Holiday Drive-Thru event on December 4, 5 & 6.

Kick-off the holiday season. Don your ugly Christmas sweaters. Gather your household and get ready to load up your car. Transformed into a fun socially distanced holiday event the Enumclaw Expo Center comes alive with lights, live music, and performances. Ticket holders cruise through the expo center while enjoying entertainment.

A general admission ticket is $10/per car, while a VIP ticket is $35.

The $35 VIP ticket includes the drive-thru experience, special parking, and 40 minutes of s’mores roasting fun. S’mores are roasted at individual fires in designated areas for the people in your auto (up to 6 persons). Each s’mores kit includes marshmallows, roasting sticks, Hershey’s Milk Chocolate, Reese’s Cups, and Peppermint Bark along with a hot cup of chocolate. After roasting s’mores and enjoying hot chocolate groups returns to their vehicles to be directed to a VIP entrance which goes immediately to the drive-thru. VIP tickets are date and time-specific to ensure individual time slots are respected and attendees are able to socially distance. A limited number of firepits and VIP tickets are available. This option may sell-out, visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets early.

The general admission ticket is a $10 ticket option that offers access to the drive-thru experience only. These tickets are available for purchase on-site each night. The first vehicle will enter at 5:00 PM. The last vehicle will be allowed to enter the event at 8:30 PM. Cars will be spaced at least 8 ft apart for a timed entry. Please note, this is the first year of the event. There may be long lines. Families may want to plan ahead with regard to mealtime and restroom visits.

This event is scheduled for Dec 4, 5, 6 starting at 5:00 PM and ending at 9:00 PM. Please note there are no ticket refunds.

For lodging near the event click here.

Time

4 (Friday) 5:00 PM - 6 (Sunday) 9:00 PM PST

Location

Enumclaw Expo Center

45224 284th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022

Organizer

Enumclaw Chamber of CommerceOffice: 360.825.7666 1421 Cole Street, Enumclaw, WA

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This story of a child’s Christmas Eve journey comes alive on-board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride.

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This holiday season experience the first Hometown Holiday Drive-Thru event on December 4, 5 & 6.

A general admission ticket is $10/per car, while a VIP ticket is $35.

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