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Magical Christmas Train

An enchanting winter wonderland on the River Fox!

Find magic in memories that will last a lifetime with a holiday tradition that is fun for the whole family.

Trip Information

Step into a dazzling holiday wonderland aboard the Magical Christmas Train – where every moment shimmers, sparkles, and jingles with festive cheer! 

As the train departs, Santa’s elves fill each car with laughter and song, helping little ones craft their letters to Santa, and providing complimentary hot cocoa with a cookie for each guest. Then, the moment everyone waits for… Santa himself arrives on board! Since Santa has lots of families to visit, each interaction may be brief, but everyone will have a chance to see him during the journey.

Outside your window, the wonder continues to unfold as you journey straight to the heart of Christmas: Santa’s Village! Step off the train and into a storybook scene of snow-dusted streets and festive decor. Explore the village, capture photo keepsakes, and make memories one Christmas wish at a time.

Don’t miss out on the holiday magic—book your tickets now and make this Christmas season truly unforgettable!

Upgrade to VIP for front of line access, a gourmet cookie, a commemorative snow globe, DIY train ornament, and choice of hot apple cider or hot chocolate in souvenir mug!

More to Know

Food & Beverage

Aside from the included hot chocolate and cookie, passengers will have a selection of concessions available onboard for purchase.

Gift Shop

Looking for Christmas gifts for a young train enthusiast?

Don’t forget to visit our Gift Shop located at the Old Town Square’s Mercantile. Souvenirs include River Fox toys, books, hats, apparel, and more!

Please Note

Seating will be available in our indoor cars. Infant seating is lap-only – if you prefer your infant to have their own seat, please be sure to purchase a Standard Ticket.

If you would like to be seated with passengers booked under a separate reservation, please indicate so in the ‘additional notes’ section of your reservation. While every attempt to seat you together will be made, the best way to guarantee adjacent seating with other ticket holders is making note of it during the booking process.

    • Arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. There will be no refunds for missed rides.
    • Please include any special accommodation requests when booking. We will do our best to accommodate them, but requests are not guaranteed.
    • Please wear comfortable shoes.
    • There is no smoking on the train or at the boarding station.
    • Parking is provided and free of charge.
    • Payment method: credit/debit card payment only, with the exception of cash tips.
    • Schedules are subject to change; guests will be notified as soon as possible.
    • Menu and Experiences are subject to change.

 

Afterpay now available! With Afterpay, you can secure your seats today and split your total into interest-free payments.

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All Aboard

Boarding will start 30 minutes prior to the departure time.

18095 County Road 117
West Sacramento, CA 95691

This boarding location can be found off I5 Exit 531.

Reviews / Testimonials

I had a great time on the train last Friday night, the beer selection on the Refresher is really good!

This is such a fun and unique experience and the staff is so amazing and hardworking to make sure their guests have a great time! Would recommend it over and over!

We went on the Magical Christmas Train and it was the best holiday train we have tried. It was worth the drive from the Bay Area and we will return next year.