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itsbabytime
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Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
Is the NJ one much better that it is worth the hike? We went to the one in Essex CT last year and with traffic it took FOREVER but, the kids loved it! Looking to try an authentic polar express this year and not sure if we need to go out to the one in NJ or the Riverhead one is just as good? For an almost 5 and7 yr old. Thanks!
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BargainMama
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Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
We LOVED the Riverhead one. Never been to the NJ one though. The Riverhead is a trolley, not a train. My kids (6 and 14 at the time) really liked it, as did my nieces (3 and almost 2 at the time).
They had the "conductor" punching their paper tickets (I made our own really nice heavy ones from cardstock and then put a ribbon through theme and hung them on our tree, I can email you them if you want). The visit to the "North Pole" was nice, Santa was very nice and spent time with the kids and everyone got pics. Santa gave out a bell and at the end of the experience they gave out a really nice Polar Express mug.
We went bowling at the All Star after which is a super nice bowling alley. Sounds weird...Polar Express and bowling, but it was fun lol
Overall it was a great experience, and we will likely do it again! Our "elf" (who doesn't sit on a shelf) actually left the kids the tickets ;)
Bell and mug
Kids singing Christmas carols on the way back
Conductor
North Pole area...Santa talking to my son...who is older....has special needs, still believes ;)...this Santa was GREAT with the kids
I have a lot of pictures, but was trying to avoid putting all the kids full on face shots on here, so hopefully that helps a little!
Message edited 7/24/2014 10:12:01 AM.
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| Posted 7/24/14 9:53 AM |
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Aries14
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Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
where is the one in riverhead? We do the Essex one every year and really like it. It is a trip but we make a weekend out of it.
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| Posted 7/24/14 4:04 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
Posted by Aries14
where is the one in riverhead? We do the Essex one every year and really like it. It is a trip but we make a weekend out of it.
We did Esses last year and loved it -
Jersey the year before wasn't impressed at all
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| Posted 7/24/14 4:08 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
Posted by Aries14
where is the one in riverhead? We do the Essex one every year and really like it. It is a trip but we make a weekend out of it.
It's through the North Fork Trolley company
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| Posted 7/24/14 4:48 PM |
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PatsBrat
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Re: Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
I've never done either if those, but have done the one in Newport RI, which is on a very authentic old style train. We LOVED it, and were able to make a whole weekend trip out of it.
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| Posted 7/24/14 6:26 PM |
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itsbabytime
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Re: Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
Thanks so much for the helpful info and the pics (bargain mama) - GREAT PICS! So cute! I went on their website but the link doesn't work it goes to wine tours - does anyone know when they go on sale? I just tried to call and got a message. I know the other ones go on sale Aug 1 and sell out so quickly (we missed out on NJ last year but went to the Essex one.) Don't want to miss out on this one since it is much more convenient! THANKS AGAIN 
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BriBri2u
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Re: Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
Posted by MarisaK
Posted by Aries14
where is the one in riverhead? We do the Essex one every year and really like it. It is a trip but we make a weekend out of it.
We did Esses last year and loved it -
Jersey the year before wasn't impressed at all
We did Essex last year as well but I was thinking of doing the NJ one this year instead - a bit closer than CT for us.
Should I not bother with NJ? My DS LOVED the Essex one. I don't want to disappoint him with the NJ one if it isn't as good.
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Re: Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
Posted by BriBri2u
Posted by MarisaK
Posted by Aries14
where is the one in riverhead? We do the Essex one every year and really like it. It is a trip but we make a weekend out of it.
We did Esses last year and loved it -
Jersey the year before wasn't impressed at all
We did Essex last year as well but I was thinking of doing the NJ one this year instead - a bit closer than CT for us.
Should I not bother with NJ? My DS LOVED the Essex one. I don't want to disappoint him with the NJ one if it isn't as good.
We went a few years back so maybe it is different now, but the NJ one left a lot to be desired. We went with a large group of friends and they all felt the same way.
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BargainMama
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Re: Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
Posted by itsbabytime
Thanks so much for the helpful info and the pics (bargain mama) - GREAT PICS! So cute! I went on their website but the link doesn't work it goes to wine tours - does anyone know when they go on sale? I just tried to call and got a message. I know the other ones go on sale Aug 1 and sell out so quickly (we missed out on NJ last year but went to the Essex one.) Don't want to miss out on this one since it is much more convenient! THANKS AGAIN
Last year was the first year, and they went on sale in November. I'm not sure when they start this year, but if you find out, let me know!
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Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
Ahh man I never heard of this but now I want to do it but the NJ one sounds wack. Lol
Eta: even though I hate discussing Christmas plans in July. I hate winter.
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| Posted 7/25/14 1:07 PM |
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DeniseMarie
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Re: Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by Aries14
where is the one in riverhead? We do the Essex one every year and really like it. It is a trip but we make a weekend out of it.
It's through the North Fork Trolley company
do you know how much the tickets are?
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| Posted 7/25/14 4:03 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Polar Express- Riverhead vs. NJ
Posted by DeniseMarie
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by Aries14
where is the one in riverhead? We do the Essex one every year and really like it. It is a trip but we make a weekend out of it.
It's through the North Fork Trolley company
do you know how much the tickets are?
Here is last year's info, and the children must be able to sit on the bench seats unassisted, they don't allow infants
http://northforktrolley.com/seasonal-thematic-tours.htm
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