Wednesday, June 17, 2009

A Christmas Carol Train Tour

We had a great day yesterday! Calvin took the morning off from work and we went to see the Disney Christmas Carol Train at the Ogden Union Station. This train is traveling all across the country promoting the movie that is coming out November 6th and this was it's only Utah stop. HERE is a map of all of cities that the tour is visiting.

We got there right as it opened and still had an hour wait to get on the train...I couldn't believe how many people were there. I heard people commenting a couple of times about Alex and Mallory's matching outfits. I think they look cute. Doesn't everyone dress their kids in matching outfits?
Got our ticket! Alex was so excited to be at the train station and Mallory was not impressed. She really just wanted to go home.

The Train is beautiful and is about 7 car lengths long. Inside are items on loan from the Charles Dicken's Museum of London. Another car has animated artwork with scenes from the movie and demonstrations of performance capture technology.




The film stars Jim Carey in multiple roles including Ebenezer Scrooge. It began filming in February 2008 and will be shown in 3D. It looks like a fabulous holiday movie and it made me excited for Christmas!! Only 191 sleeps until Santa comes to visit! I better start planning....



Click HERE to enter to win a trip for 4 to the London Premiere of the film.

20 witty remarks:

CSquaredPlus3 said...

Looks like you had a wonderful time! I love the kids' matching outfits. It's easier to keep your eye on them when you're in public. I did the same thing with my boys when they were younger.

Kaycee said...

Cute pictures Connie! I get really excited about new kid's movies, this one looks good. Looks like a good time.

the ungourmet said...

Looks like a blast! Cute photos of you and your kiddos!

Shanna said...

I wish this was coming through our town. Closest is New Orleans in AUGUST!! No thanks!

Looks like a lot of fun and I love the outfits!

Vivienne said...

Matching outfits? I'm thrilled if my kids' clothes match. Period.

Looks like you had a fun day!

EatPlayLove said...

A Disney train just came through denver, we missed it. Looks like fun!

Tina said...

Looks like that was really fun.

Cute pictures.

Happy Wednesday....

MiMi said...

Ooh! I love that! We ride the Polar Express sometimes and it's FUN!
Macey

jenjen said...

Ho fun Connie! I was talking to my friend on the phone and she went up to see that yesterday and there was a 3 hour wait! Yikes!

It looks like you had fun! Have you ever been to a place called Treehouse? My friend went there instead of waiting in line. She said it's a really fun kind of museum/play place.

Have a super day!

XOOX
Jen

Jen said...

I LOVE the matchy outfits! Mallory is so cute :) Maybe we'll drag ourselves down to Union Station to see the train when it comes our way.

Raising Z said...

That looks wonderful. They come to us over Z's birthday weekend....we might have to go check it out. It is so funny that you posted this today, I just started my Christmas To-Do List (figure i need to get a super early jump on it this year since the baby will be coming at Halloween). Am I normal? ;)

Debbie said...

That does look like fun!

parentingBYdummies said...

Heard you're going to SITScation! Me too! So excited:) Just saying hi to everyone I'll be meeting in October.

The Stiletto Mom said...

I did matching outfits all the time when mine were little. I miss it so much! And that picture of you and your daughter? OMG....so cute! Glad you had a fun day!

Lynn said...

The matching outfits a fabulous...Mallory in that shirt is the cutest thing I have ever seen!!! And, you look like your losing weight. Your face looks thinner.

TheYandR_Lady said...

I had to return the favor. Very nice site. what cuties you have!!!

The YandR Lady

steenky bee said...

I'm bummed I couldn't make it. I had tentatively planned to visit after work but, ugh....too tired. I'm betting Ogden was Awesome as usual though. The images are adorable of the kiddos. Looks like you've got their 4th of July wear already!

LegalAlien said...

WOW, I'd better not show my kids this post!
We spent three years in Layton, and came back to Italy last year, we miss Utah so much!
Of course my kids love trains, too, so we were regulars at Thomas's yearly events in Heber City.

Your girl is so cute in that attire!!

Marina said...

stopping by from SITS....the outfits are super cute and thanks for this post. The train stops closeby in August and now I just have to take dottie...though Im sure we'll be more thrilled to get on than her!!

~Kristen~ said...

I love anything Christmas!!! That looks like so much fun! I see it is coming to Boston in September...maybe I should take my nephew!