All Aboard the Polar Express

Cate, left, and Pam get ready to board

By GERRY BARKER
North Palm Beach Life
December 5, 2022

Would you believe you can reach the North Pole from Miami in less than an hour? You can, if you believe, and get aboard the Polar Express.

For the fourth year, Brightline and Rail Events Productions have teamed to bring the beloved Christmas classic, The Polar Express, to life in the form of a one-hour, interactive experience that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Presented by Experience Kissimmee!, it will be making its magical journey through December 29, with tickets available at miamithepolarexpressride.com. Ticket prices range from $45 to $75, depending on the ticket type, date, and time of the ride. 

The Polar Express has become one of our family's holiday traiditions, and Cate, our granddaughter, was excited to take her seat as we began our trip toward the North Pole. We were among a crowd of people waiting to board at Brightline's MiamiCentral terminal, many families dressed in their best Christmas PJs.

Join us -- we saved you a place:

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To board, you need that all-important Golden Ticket

Attendants love punching those Golden Tickets...

Ready for some hot-hot-hot chocolate and shortbread?

Photos/Videos by Gerry Barker

Attendants go through the car reading The Polar Express book

Part of the ride is experiencing the wonder of the Northern Lights

The big moment when Santa makes an appearance

Believe and you hear the ball ring

Santa bids farewell

Cate holds her Golden Ticket

Santa gives Cate a bell

A photo op in MiamiCentral

Yes -- we believe!