Irvine Park Railroad {Christmas} Train 2014 + Giveaway!

Disclosure: I was given tickets for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

It's the most wonderful time of the year when the Irvine Park Railroad 
decks the train and Santa arrives for the 19th annual Christmas Train!

There is something special about twinkle lights, trees, and a train that takes you to Santa.

It makes me feel like I am a kid riding on the Polar Express. It's just magical!

And the Christmas Train isn't just for Christmas adoring adults, the kids love it too!

We love having this Christmas tradition with the kids and I love to see how excited they are to visit with Santa and share their Christmas wishes.
I can't wait for Grace to meet Santa for the first time on the Christmas Train!
He is definitely the best Santa in Orange County.
You can take pictures with Santa using your own camera,
or you can purchase a 5x7" photo taken by the Irvine Park Railroad.

New this year to the Irvine Park Railroad is the Christmas Tree Ranch!!!!
Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, you can purchase Christmas trees at Irvine Park Railroad.
I am a staunch believer in LIVE CHRISTMAS TREES!
And except for 2 years in college when fire code forbade live trees,
I have had a live Christmas tree and it's my favorite!
It makes the house smell so good and there's a rush in finding the perfect tree.
You'll be able to choose from Douglas, Noble and Grand firs ranging in height
from 4 feet to 12 feet.
Christmas tree stands, preservatives, tree disposal bags, wreaths and garlands
will also be available for purchase.
The Christmas Tree Ranch will be open daily 10:00am-8:00pm.

Some helpful tips you'll want to remember when coming to ride the Christmas Train:

• BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY AND ONLINE! This is the only way to purchase tickets. Dates and times sell out quickly, so get your tickets as soon as you can!
• Bring your camera. There are so many photo opps!
• Dress warmly! It can get chilly at the North Pole and you don't want to be left shivering. So be sure to dress in layers and don't forget a your scarf.
• Arrive early so you can avoid the crowds and have plenty of time for fun!
• Come hungry! There are lots of yummy treats available for purchase!

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One of my favorite parts of the evening is the twinkle lights tunnel.

It is so cool! I could drive through it over and over again.

My friend Kara Noel's husband snapped this picture of Isabella and I riding

through the tunnel at lightning speed a couple of years ago and it's awesome! 

You'll want to plan time to be there before or after your Christmas train ride,

because there are a lot fun activities and fun to be had around the railroad grounds.

Activities during the Christmas Train include:

Story Time with Mrs. Claus (FREE!)
Christmas Cookie Decorating
Ice Fishing
Carnival Games
Santa Claus Moon Bounce
Christmas Coloring Corner (FREE!)
Picture Stands (FREE!)

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Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

1 Irvine Park Drive

Orange, CA 92869

2014 Christmas Train Tickets

$12.00 per person
Children younger than 24 months ride free

(Parking is $3 on weekdays, $5 on weekends, and free after 5:00 p.m.)

Purchase your tickets online NOW - the event is known to sell out, 
and purchasing ONLINE is the only way to purchase tickets!!!!!

GIVEAWAY

 And because the people at the Irvine Park Railroad are so awesome,

they are giving away a Christmas Train and Chrismas Tree 

prize package  to one of my readers!

One lucky winner will receive:

*4 Christmas Train tickets

*6 Christmas Train activity tickets

*1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park bike rental (excludes double surrey)

*1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park paddle boat rental

*1 CHRISTMAS TREE FROM THE IRVINE PARK RAILROAD TREE RANCH

(maximum value of $75.00 - does not include flocking, delivery, or other items including wreaths and garlands)

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