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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride - New Orleans 🎫 A magical reproduction of the classic children’s story led by a cast of talented actors on board a real train!
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Departing this holiday season Dec. 11 - Dec. 31, 2026 www.nolathepolarexpressride.com THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is a magical re-creation of the classic children’s story led by a cast of talented actors on board a real train. Have your golden tickets ready for the Conductor! Passengers are served hot chocolate and Walker's Shortbread by dancing chefs, enjoy a reading of the classic book by Chris Van Allsburg, and receive the First Gift of Christmas after Santa boards the train to greet families. Performers engage passengers in caroling and fun holiday activities on the heartwarming trip back to the station. Do you want updates for 2025? Subscribe to our newsletters and be alerted to ticket releases, casting calls and all event updates in New Orleans. Opt-in can be found at the bottom of our website, nolathepolarexpressride.com

Officially licensed THE POLAR EXPRESS™ retail items are available at raileventsretail.com!

10/14/2026

The timeless taste of Walkers Shortbread makes a magical journey even more magical! 🍪🚂✨ Paired with a warm cup of hot chocolate aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, it’s a delicious part of a holiday experience to remember.

Walker’s Shortbread is the official partnered snack aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, and our followers can SAVE 20% on their next purchase from the Walker’s Online Shop with code PEXNO26

Share a little Christmas magic with every bite this holiday season! 🎄

➡️ Shop Walker’s Shortbread at https://us.walkersshortbread.com?utm_source=Polar+Express&utm_medium=PAID&utm_campaign=2026+Polar+Express+-+PEXNO26&utm_id=PEXNO26&utm_term=New+Orleans

Offer expires 1/2/2027. Not valid on Sale Items

10/12/2026

💙 DID YOU KNOW? THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in New Orleans offers a Sensory-Friendly departure! 🚂✨

On Friday, December 18th at 10am, a specially modified performance offers a welcoming opportunity for families and children on the autism spectrum or with other disabilities that create sensory needs to experience the Christmas magic together.

Guests will enjoy the same beloved story and onboard performance, with thoughtful adjustments including:
✨ Softer audio levels and limited startling or jolting sound effects
✨ Limited strobe and flashing lighting effects
✨ Normal railcar lighting added onboard
✨ Modified dialogue to accommodate interactions between performers and guests

🎟️ Make THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride part of your family’s holiday season. Book your golden tickets at nolathepolarexpressride.com

10/10/2026

🚂 The countdown to Christmas magic in New Orleans is on! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride begins December 11th — just over two months away!

Get your pajamas ready and gather your loved ones for a magical journey to meet Santa. 🎅🔔 Book your tickets now at nolathepolarexpressride.com

10/08/2026

Your golden ticket to Christmas magic in New Orleans is still waiting! 🚂✨

Seats aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride are filling quickly, but there’s still time to gather your loved ones, put on your favorite pajamas, and join us for a magical holiday journey. 🎅🔔

Find a departure that fits your holiday plans and book your golden tickets today at nolathepolarexpressride.com!

10/06/2026

✨ LEARN. LEAD. BELIEVE. What will your golden ticket say? 🎟️

Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, the story comes to life with heartfelt lessons about friendship, courage, and the true spirit of Christmas. 🚂🔔
Haven’t booked your journey yet?

Book today at nolathepolarexpressride.com

10/04/2026

🇺🇸🚂 A HOLIDAY THANK YOU TO OUR HEROES!

This holiday season, we’re excited to welcome those who serve our communities and our country aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in New Orleans! 🎄✨
Active-duty military members and first responders with appropriate ID can save $5 per ticket on up to 10 tickets. Enter promo code HERO5 at checkout and select the applicable discount ticket option.

🎟️ Book today at nolathepolarexpressride.com

10/02/2026

“How soon should I book tickets for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride?” We hear that question a lot, and the short answer is: NOW! 🚂✨

Seats are filling quickly, and you don’t want to be left on the platform. Book today nolathepolarexpressride.com for the best chance of getting your preferred date and departure time! 🔔

09/30/2026

"So much fun! These people truly take the time to make this experience as real as the movie... I would recommend this to kids and adults as I had just as much fun as the kiddos did!” — Valerie

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride features golden tickets, hot chocolate and Walker’s Shortbread served by dancing chefs, Christmas caroling, onboard entertainment, and a visit from Santa and his helpers. 🎅🔔

As Valerie discovered, the magic is for kids and adults alike!

🎟️ Relive the magic this Christmas — book your tickets today at nolathepolarexpressride.com

09/29/2026

“What exactly is your persuasion on the big man, since you brought him up?” 👀🎅

Believer? Doubter? Maybe somewhere in between? Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, a mysterious Hobo has a way of finding out. After all, sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see!

Book your tickets now at nolathepolarexpressride.com and come prepared to answer one very important question: Do YOU believe? 🚂🔔✨

09/26/2026

☕ “Here we’ve only got one rule… never, EVER let it cool!” 🎶

No journey aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride would be complete without a steaming cup of hot chocolate! Once aboard, our dancing chefs will make their way through the train to serve up this classic part of the story, paired with delicious Walker’s Shortbread for the perfect holiday treat! 🎄

So grab your golden ticket, settle into your seat, and get ready… because we’ve got it HOT, HOT!

🎟️ Book your journey aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride today at the link at nolathepolarexpressride.com

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1001 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA
70113

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https://www.nolathepolarexpressride.com/

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