After the light show, Santa and a very pretty elf visited each table for a photo op. The 5 yo got way more out of the train ride, but even the infant was engaged by the light show. Dear wife and I were doing the ride and meal with niece, her husband and their two daughters (one 5 yo and one infant). The theme of the light show tied to both the Polar Express and to Christmas (including the nativity story) more generally. As folks finish their meals, the event projects an incredible light show on the vaulted ceiling of the Grand Hall of Union Station. (Good news: It's okay for either children or adults to load their plates from either side). The meal itself is a buffet with both an adult side and a childrens side. Passengers can also reserve a MAGICAL MEAL either before or after the train ride. We felt such a high sense of value that we couldn't imagine not tipping. Tips are not encouraged but not discouraged either. More Christmas music over the PA and more dancing in the aisles.
During the return run, Santa visits each car and with the assistance of the car's elf crew member hands out a gift of a really large and high quality jingle bell. The fact that it only took 20-25 minutes to arrive is no problem for the children. At the halfway point, the train encounters an especially lit and decorated "North Pole" and Santa waving to the children. The children stay active and yet its more controlled and safe than you could imagine. During the middle part of the ride, the crew interact with the passengers (children of course most especially) and invite the children to dance in the aisles. After the chocolate service, the car's conductor makes his rounds to punch the childrens' tickets.
#Polar express st louis movie
As the train leaves the station, the first event is the serving of hot chocolate (Hot! Hot! The only rule is not to let it get cold!) It's a choreographed event in which on of the crew at the back of the car is drawing the chocolate into covered cups and the remaining members are singing the song from the movie and dancing up and down the aisle to deliver the chocolate to the passengers in record time. You'll find a premium chocolate chip cookie on each seat. 3 of the employees are dressed as chefs, 1 as a conductor, and 1 as an elf. Your car crew will consist of 5 employees who are trained performers as well folks who sincerely care about your children.
The cars are decorated from the ceilings with Christmas lights. The Conductor and the Hobo, per the book and movie greet and conduct. The boarding employees are dressed as elves. Each passenger receives a ticket that looks like the one portrayed in the book and movie. Like everything else, the event shows an awareness of the attention span of young children. THE TRAIN RIDE ITSELF begins with a very orderly ticketing and boarding process. This review actually covers two separately priced events: a) The Polar Express train ride, and b) The thematically connected Magical Meals buffet held in the Grand Hall of StL Union Station. And your child (or children) will love it. ALL of the employees you encounter will be truly kind and helpful. The prices are exceptionally modest for the value of what you receive.
The Polar Expressed is highly organized and runs like a train (sorry). If you have a kid or kids, grand or grands (say 3-7 y.o.) then you'd be hard pressed to give them a cooler Christmas activity.
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