The Time Warp Express Trolley Adventure to Save Santa Returns to Volo Museum
The Time Warp Express Trolley Adventure to Save Santa Returns to Volo Museum
The unique, highly-anticipated Time Warp Express Trolley Adventure to Save Santa event returns to Volo Museum this holiday season. Catch it Friday, November 22-December 30th.
The museum has transformed the traditional Santa meet & greet and Christmas light show into a one-of-a-kind experience. This includes dozens of professional actors, photo opportunities, beautiful full-sized (enclosed) trolleys and trackless trains, audio-visual enhancements, custom parody songs, and an over-the-top surprise ending that ties in perfectly with the Volo Museum brand.
“The holiday season is always filled with the usual activities,” said marketing director Jim Wojdyla. “We wanted to create a memorable and exciting experience for all ages, unlike anything people have ever seen.”
Santa's elves welcome you with FREE hot cocoa and cookies. Other holiday treats, drinks, hot cider, coffee, and adult beverages are also available for purchase. After a complimentary photo op with Santa, guests are entertained by the elves' comedic antics and holiday sing-alongs.
“We wanted to create a memorable and exciting experience for all ages, unlike anything people have ever seen.” -Jim Wojdyla
Shortly after demonstrating a new invention to help Santa deliver toys around the world faster, the device unexpectedly makes him vanish. The elves help guests aboard the Time Warp Express (either trolleys or trackless trains) and guide them as they travel through a variety of dimensions, gathering clues in hopes of saving Santa. The 35-acre tour is filled with animated light displays, full-sized trains, a helicopter, Ice Age animals, dinosaurs, and other astonishing objects. The tour finale includes a surprising plot twist and unique photo op.
“We were very happy with the show last year, but I wanted to make sure we added more this year to enhance the experience,” said museum director Brian Grams. “Our goal is to create something special that quickly becomes a holiday tradition for many families and friends.”
The entire experience lasts about two hours. Seating for the tours is limited to the number of seats on the trolleys and trackless trains. There are multiple vehicles, so groups planning to stay together are encouraged to pre-purchase tickets jointly. Though the vehicles are enclosed, guests are advised to dress warmly, as part of the experience, though sheltered, is outdoors.
“We’re so excited to show everyone our improvements to this year’s show,” added Wojdyla. “Last year’s shows completely sold out, and the majority of this year’s tickets are already sold, so pre-purchasing to guarantee a seat is very important.”
“The majority of this year’s tickets are already sold, so pre-purchasing to guarantee a seat is very important.” -Jim Wojdyla
Tickets are available online here. The cost is $29.95 per person. Children four years old and under are FREE but must sit on their guardian’s lap during the ride portion of the show (limit one child per lap). As an added bonus, each Time Warp Express purchase is followed by an instant email with a discount code for $5 off any museum admission ticket. Tickets are non-refundable, but time slots can be exchanged with 72 hours notice.
Shows start on November 22nd and run every Friday and Saturday through Christmas at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Following Christmas Day, a “post-Christmas” adventure runs daily from December 26th through the 30th.
“Our Halloween and Christmas tours have been wonderful new attractions for the museum,” Grams said. “But we’re not stopping there. We’re working on many more exciting, themed tours for the spring and summer next year.”
“This Jolly Trolley Adventure will be a treat for all your senses,” added Wojdyla. “We’ve ensured that this interactive, entertaining, and heart-warming adventure will create memories that simply won’t be found anywhere else.”
Event tickets are valid only for the Time Warp Express/Jolly Trolley Adventure. While Grams Central Station will be open for ticket holders, the rest of the museum complex at 27582 Volo Village Rd. — including the Titanic Exhibit and Jurassic Gardens — closes at 5 p.m. daily.