We thought this would be a fun and unique way for a local Wine Tasting event with Jazz music. The food was like a picnic, on paper plates - not what we expected for the price. The jazz was a lone trumpet who blasted up and down the aisles. Yes, the train is cute ... but this was not worth the money or time.

We went on the Polar Express trip with my 7 year-old nephew. We waited for 30 minutes in the tent for the show to start. Although this was not uncomfortable they could have played Christmas music or a movie or something to keep the kids entertained during this time. The short show at the beginning with the train conductor was cute, but the train ride itself seemed short.

We went last night to the 6:30 pm ride. Do not get there any earlier than your scheduled time to ride. There is nothing to do there except for a tent to make ornaments in and it was so tiny and crowded, we didn't get to do that. After the lame show that was done by kids, we began to board the train. This is where we finally saw the tree maze. All it was was a lot of cedar trees lining the sidewalk to the train. We went through a snow blowing machine which was ok. We finally got on the train. The whole experience was suppose to have set the stage for Santa's arrival on the train and for him to hand out a bell to all the children. Santa hurridly went down the line and handed a bell to every child EXCEPT my 4 year old little boy!!! He was devastated!! The elves (which were children dressed in awful costumes) tried to tell Santa that my child had not received a bell. He ignored them. They kept patting him on the shoulder and he finally pushed them a little with his arm and said "move" in a very sturn, mean voice. My child was horrified!! He sat there and cried and said "mommy, Santa is mean!!" He proceeded to walk off without saying anything to my son or giving him the bell. I finally got up and chased him down the aisle to the door. I told him that he skipped my little boy and he needs a bell. He looked at me and handed me the bell. I said no, you need to go give him the bell. He did. He looked really mad.

This was a horrible and overpriced. I called and spoke to the event manager and all he said was he was sorry and offered me a North Pole Express T-Shirt!! I want to forget this ever happened, not have a t-shirt to remind me!!

Save your money and do something else with the kids.

11 of us took the train to the stockyards. It was lots of fun. We took the first class one and had hot chocolate and popcorn for $1 on the way. Nice way to get to and from the stockyards. The inside of the coach was all decorated for the holidays.