All aboard The Santa Express!
Celebrate Christmas aboard a festively decorated train with cheerful music and holiday fun. Every family seating experience includes cookies, hot chocolate, a souvenir Santa coin, and a personal visit from Santa. Table and Upper Dome guests may choose coffee instead of hot chocolate, and Table Seating includes plated cookies.
Choose a family seating experience below or join Holiday Spirits, our special Christmas ride exclusively for adults ages 21 and older.
Approximately 60 minutes.
The focus is the onboard holiday fun. This is not a scenic excursion.
Family Santa Express Experiences
All ages are welcome on these three experiences. Choose the seating style that works best for your family.
Coach Class Experience
$50 per person • All ages • Staunton only
Forward-facing seats and tray tables give little hands space for coloring and cookie nibbling while holiday tunes fill the car. Guests receive their cookie at boarding and a goody bag with mini candy canes and a festive coloring sheet.
Table Seating Experience
$65 per person • All ages
Our most traditional holiday experience brings families together at private dining tables with reserved seating and table service.
Parties are arranged at tables of two or four. Parties larger than four are seated at adjacent tables.
Upper Dome Seating Experience
$60 per person • All ages • Staunton only
Enjoy the Christmas celebration with reserved seating in the upper dome. Its unique seating arrangements offer another way to share the holiday fun.
Lap-child policy for family rides:
Children ages two and under may ride free when seated on the lap of a ticketed adult.
Holiday Spirits
Adults only (21+) • $75 per person
Gather your friends or plan a festive date night with a little grown-up holiday cheer. Enjoy a festively decorated train, sweet treats, seasonal merriment, and a visit from Santa himself. Available on select dates.
Alcohol is sold separately.
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase onboard and are not included in your ticket price.
Holiday Spirits FAQs
What does a Holiday Spirits ticket include?
Your ticket includes a festive, approximately 60-minute train ride, hot chocolate and cookies, complimentary nonalcoholic beverages, and a visit from Santa.
What drinks are available? Is alcohol included?
Hot chocolate, tea, coffee, and sodas are complimentary. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase and are not included in your ticket price.
How do we pay for drinks onboard?
We accept credit cards for onboard drink purchases.
How long is the Holiday Spirits excursion?
The ride lasts approximately 60 minutes, with time to sip, snack, and enjoy the holiday cheer.
What are the Holiday Spirits seating arrangements?
A variety of seating configurations are offered, and our team assigns all seats. Simply book your tickets, and we will take care of the seating arrangements.
Is Santa onboard Holiday Spirits?
Yes! Santa will visit with guests and join in the festive fun. You are never too old for a little Christmas magic.
