As acknowledged by Guinness World Records, though, this was the first feature-length movie to entirely use performance capture for all of its characters. The technique of motion-capture or performance-capture was increasingly employed in Hollywood moviemaking by the time Zemeckis made The Polar Express, but it was mostly for individual characters within live-action features. Guinness World Records recognizes it as a pioneer His book of The Polar Express was published in 1985 and, like Jumanji, was awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal.Ģ. The author and illustrator was already well-known at the time for his 1981 children’s book Jumanji, which has now been adapted into multiple movies. Released in 2004, the animated feature is based on a picture book by Chris Van Allsburg. The Polar Express is based on an award-winning book With another Christmas season approaching full steam ahead, we’ve got some fun facts about the movie to share. Every year, families embark on a journey into the magical animated classic that is Robert Zemeckis’ The Polar Express. Gift-wrapped as their first gift of the season, they can read along with the Coco Chefs aboard the magical journey to the North Pole.Grab your ticket to ride and a cup of hot chocolate, because it’s time to take your seat with a favorite holiday adventure. Make sure to purchase the official THE POLAR EXPRESS™ book for your child when you make your reservations.
On the ride back to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ train depot, chefs lead passengers in singing joyous Christmas carols.
Nick gives everyone the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell (only believers can hear ringing!). (Be sure to purchase a book along with your tickets so your child can read his/her own book along with the chefs.)Īt the North Pole, Santa and his elves greet passengers and then board the train.
Once onboard, chefs serve hot chocolate and cookies as they recite the classic children’s book, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. (The adventure is even more fun when families and friends show up in their pajamas!)Įnveloped by the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the tale as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™. The captivating story comes to life the minute the train departs the Palestine Depot for the journey to the North Pole.
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