Polar Express Event

POLAR EXPRESS FUN FACTS

• The Polar Express first Magical Trip started in 1995
• It is a fundraising by The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation - In the twelve years of successful fundraising, the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation will have given out over $200,000.
• Over 130 volunteers are involved with different aspects of the performance on any given evening
• Tickets are available ONLY through a mail-in lottery system, or the lodging Sponsor Program (very limited)
• The entire journey to the North Pole and back takes approximately 2 hours

Based on the Caldecott Award-Winning book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, the Polar Express Event is a unique experience that affects young and old alike, leaving everyone truly believing in the spirit and magic of Christmas. Every year, the Conway Scenic Railroad partners with Believe in Books Foundation to recreate this classic tale. Come join excited children and their parents dressed in their pajamas and awaiting for the train that will bring them to this magical journey. Come aboard the train and sing along Christmas Carols while warming up with a nice cup of hot cocoa. Then, upon your arrival at the North Pole, a sea of elves will show you the way to Santa Claus. You will listen with delight to the boy, now an old man, telling his adventure one Christmas Eve a long time ago..., and meet with Santa Claus who will choose the boy to receive "the first gift of Christmas". In the spirit of the book, everyone will receive a silver bell on the train ride home as their memento for years to come.

2 nights lodging at Cranmore Mountain Lodge (Friday & Saturday OR Saturday & Sunday) A full country breakfast cooked to order each morning (full gluten free menu available at no extra charge) Coach tickets to select late afternoon (4 pm) or evening (6:30 pm) performances of the 2011's Polar Express Event at its original North Conway location (just down our street) Afternoon hot cocoa One goodie bag per child A VIP card to go tax-free shopping at the outlet stores A Valley Pass for discount on dining, horseback riding and other activities Optional discounted tubing tickets or mountain coaster tickets for Cranmore Mountain (weather permitting) If you are driving a hybrid car, you'll get a $20 voucher towards a future stay with us and valid until August 31st 2012 (come back in Summer!) Too many things to do? Optional 3rd night with a 10% discount

Tickets are very limited and may not be available for the specific dates/times your have in mind - please be flexible.

Rates for 2011 (taxes and gratuities included): 

• Starting from $427 for 3 persons (2 adults and 1 child under 10) on Thanksgiving weekend, and from $482 on selected December shows.
• Starting from $556 for 4 persons (2 adults and 2 children under 10) on Thanksgiving weekend, and from $610 on selected December shows.
• For 5 persons in a two bedroom suite (2 adults and 3 children under 10), package starts from $815 on Thanksgiving weekend, and $837 on selected December shows.

Rates are subject to change and vary depending of the room - Sample rates given for a Friday & Saturday stay - Rates include taxes AND gratuities.

Payment and cancellation policy: 
One night stay + all tickets payment are required at time of reservation. The balance should be paid at check-in. Packages are refundable, less a $35 cancellation fee per room, if we can resell your reservation IN FULL to another family (room + tickets). Cancellations received within 21 days of arrival are non-refundable, regardless of reason. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.