fantasy flight
{{For|the game company|Fantasy Flight Games}}
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Fantasy flights are charity flights operated by a host airline for locally disadvantaged and terminally ill children to fly to a fictitious destination.
The destination is often the North Pole, the home of Santa Claus' workshop. Employees and locals often including firemen, police officers, and local church groups generally donate their own time and labor to decorate either a gate area or a dedicated terminal area. Employees often don costumes including magicians and Santa's helpers known as elves to entertain the children. Various gifts and take-away bags often accompany the Christmas and holiday seasons' theme. Often, local companies and charitable organizations are sponsors. Host airlines donate venues (gate areas), aircraft, fuel, and fellow sponsors. The cost is virtually always free.
Fantasy flights differ from angel flights in that fantasy flights
- are not to reach a practical or far away destination,
- generally have no compelling practical need (i.e. specialized medical treatment) for transportation,
- are initiated by the parents' outreach to the sponsoring organizations instead of by a referring health professional,
- and may include those without medical conditions due to the customary lack of pressurization and duration
Examples
=Commercial aviation=
The following commercial aviation operators are sorted by airlines' names' alphabetical order.
Aerolíneas Argentinas conducts fantasy flights between Buenos Aires' two main airports, Ministro Pistarini International Airport and Jorge Newberry Airport. These flights typically last around one hour, and are flown on jet aircraft. The children enjoy a view of the city of Buenos Aires on these flights.{{citation needed|date=July 2012}}
Air Labrador operated a fantasy flight with a Santa visit on board to the plane on the tarmac while taxiing.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KXR0M761B0|title=Flight to the North Pole|date=2007-12-17|access-date=2009-10-18}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}
Alaska Airlines is the official airline of the non-profit charity Spokane Fantasy Flight{{cite web|url=http://www.spokanefantasyflight.com/default.aspx|title=Spokane Fantasy Flight|access-date=2009-12-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101109181003/http://spokanefantasyflight.com/default.aspx|archive-date=2010-11-09|url-status=dead}} which organizes an annual fantasy flight at Spokane International Airport, its 12th being in 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/id/34538170|title=Now boarding: Flight 1225 to North Pole – Well-Mannered Traveler- NBC News|date=2009-12-23|access-date=2009-12-25|location=Spokane, Washington|work=NBC News|format=Web|first=Harriet|last=Baskas}}{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
American Airlines is a primary sponsor and official airline of Snowball Express,{{cite web|url=http://www.snowballexpress.org/|title=Snowball Express|publisher=American Airlines|access-date=2011-12-16}} a non-profit charity for the children of fallen military service members. American Airlines provides the pilots, flight crews, aircraft, and fuel coordination. In its 2006 inaugural year, the experience{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfcjb0Dwc1A |title=American Airlines Snowball Express 2008 |publisher=YouTube user flyAmericanAirlines |date=2009-02-10 |access-date=2011-12-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415175525/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfcjb0Dwc1A |archive-date=2016-04-15 }} flew children to Los Angeles International Airport for 4 days of an all-expenses paid experience in Southern California. In 2008, 6 chartered aircraft made 20 stops{{cite web|title=Snowball Express Sponsored by American Airlines|url=http://www.flypensacola.com/upload/images/pdfs/SnowballExpress.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711013657/http://www.flypensacola.com/upload/images/pdfs/SnowballExpress.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-07-11|publisher=Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport|date=2008-12-15|access-date=2009-12-20}} across the United States with celebrations at each.{{cite web|url=http://www.skyharbor.com/PhxPerspective/snowballexpress.html|title=Families of Fallen Heroes Invited to Sky Harbor for Special Event|publisher=Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport|date=2009-12-09|access-date=2009-12-20|location=Phoenix, Arizona}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sacairports.org/int/news/AirMail/airmail09/AirMailJan222009.pdf|title=SMF and American Airlines Host Snowball Express|publisher=Sacramento International Airport|date=December 2009|access-date=2009-12-20|location=Sacramento, California|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100702214652/http://www.sacairports.org/int/news/AirMail/airmail09/AirMailJan222009.pdf|archive-date=2010-07-02|url-status=dead}} In 2009, the experience was in Dallas, Texas with hosts the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Southfork Ranch, the Dallas Cowboys, Cowboys Stadium, the Dallas Convention Center, American Airlines Center, and the Dallas Mavericks.{{cite web|url=http://joinus.aa.com/snowball-express-texas|title=Snowball Express Comes to Texas|publisher=American Airlines|location=Dallas, Texas|date=2010-12-09|access-date=2011-12-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111111024356/http://joinus.aa.com/snowball-express-texas|archive-date=2011-11-11|url-status=dead}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.snowballexpress.org/MediaCenter/USNewsandWorldReportArticle.aspx|title=Children of Fallen Troops Find Solace in Snowball Express|magazine=U.S. News & World Report|first=Peter|last=Roff|format=Blog|date=2009-10-27|access-date=2010-12-01}}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite magazine|url=http://politics.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/peter-roff/2009/10/27/children-of-fallen-troops-find-solace-in-snowball-express.html|title=Children of Fallen Troops Find Solace in Snowball Express|magazine=U.S. News & World Report|first=Peter|last=Roff|format=Blog|date=2009-10-27|access-date=2010-12-01}} In 2010, Dallas again hosted Snowball Express adding hosts Terry Fator and Six Flags Over Texas. In 2011, host cities included Little Rock, Arkansas.{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150428095101078.352919.7003656077&type=1|title=Snowball Express 2011|publisher=American Airlines|date=2011-12-03|access-date=2012-04-17|location=Dallas, Texas}}
British Airways operates a special day return trip for kids with life-threatening illnesses from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Rovaniemi Airport, Finland,{{cite web|url=https://www.bookfhr.com/blog/2008/12/18/christmas-treat-for-prestwick-airport-passengers/|title=Christmas treat for Prestwick Airport passengers|publisher=Flight Hotel Reservations|location=West Sussex, UK|date=2008-12-18|access-date=2010-12-01|format=Blog|first=Graham|last=Greenaway}} located near the Arctic Circle, to ride snowmobiles, take husky dog sled rides and meet Santa and his reindeer.
Continental Airlines operated Operation Santa Claus to airlift children's toys to those in need{{cite web|url=http://magazine.continental.com/archive/012006/content/onboard/notebook.html|title=Continental's Claus|date=2006-01-01|publisher=Continental Airlines|location=Newark, New Jersey|access-date=2009-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806033355/http://magazine.continental.com/archive/012006/content/onboard/notebook.html|archive-date=2010-08-06|url-status=dead}} and an annual North Pole Fantasy Flight which has operated at its Technical Operations hangar at Orlando International Airport,{{cite web|url=http://www.jzstudios.com/Flight%201225%20North%20Pole/|title=Flight 1225 North Pole|location=Orlando, Florida|access-date=2011-12-16}}{{cite web|url=http://www.flight1225.com/|title=Flight 1225 to the North Pole|access-date=2009-10-18|publisher=Florida Hospital Orlando|first=Kim|last=Lower|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100424060440/http://www.flight1225.com/|archive-date=2010-04-24|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.current.com/items/76470382_flight-1225-to-the-north-pole.htm|title=Flight 1225 To The North Pole|access-date=2009-10-18|publisher=Florida Hospital Orlando|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091029074157/http://current.com/items/76470382_flight-1225-to-the-north-pole.htm|archive-date=2009-10-29|url-status=dead}} Austin-Bergstrom International Airport,{{cite web|url=http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/austinairport/nr_12_5_00.htm|title=NORTH POLE COMES TO AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; HOLIDAY SPIRIT INVADES BARBARA JORDAN TERMINAL|location=Austin, Texas|date=2000-12-05|access-date=2009-10-18|publisher=Austin-Bergstrom International Airport}} San Antonio International Airport,{{cite news|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/holidays/Woman_behind_annual_North_Pole_flight_is_stepping_down.html|title=Woman behind annual North Pole flight is stepping down|date=2008-12-07|location=San Antonio, Texas|newspaper=San Antonio Express-News|access-date=2009-10-18}}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Cleveland Hopkins International Airport annually for 22 years,{{cite web|url=http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=79508|title=Children treated to special Fantasy Flight to North Pole|date=2007-12-08|access-date=2009-10-18|first=Caitlin|last=Kollar|publisher=WKYC-TV}}{{cite news|url=http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/12/continental_flight_to_north_po.html|title=Continental flight to North Pole transports young patients, parents|newspaper=The Plain Dealer|first=Damon|last=Sims|date=2008-12-14|access-date=2008-12-15}} Newark Liberty International Airport{{cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/12/newark_airports_christmas_fant.html|title=Newark airport's 'Christmas Fantasy Flight' spreads holiday cheer for ill children|first=Steve|last=Strunsky|newspaper=The Star-Ledger|date=2011-12-15|access-date=2011-12-16}}
the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Connecticut{{cite web|url=http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13616035&BRD=1662&PAG=461&dept_id=11233&rfi=6|title=Fantasy Flight brightens the holiday for young CCMC patients|date=2004-12-23|access-date=2009-10-18|publisher=Wethersfield Post|location=Wethersfield, Connecticut|first=Charlene|last=McMahon|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110608052647/http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13616035&BRD=1662&PAG=461&dept_id=11233&rfi=6|archive-date=2011-06-08|url-status=dead}} with Connecticut Children's Medical Center.{{citation needed|date=August 2013}}
JetBlue Airways held its 3rd annual "Wings for Autism"{{cite web|url=http://blog.jetblue.com/index.php/2013/04/02/making-travel-possible-for-families-affected-by-autism/|title=Making Travel Possible For Families Affected By Autism|publisher=JetBlue Airways|location=Logan Airport|date=2013-04-02|access-date=2013-04-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130406050515/http://blog.jetblue.com/index.php/2013/04/02/making-travel-possible-for-families-affected-by-autism/|archive-date=2013-04-06|url-status=dead}} event at Logan Airport on April 6, 2013{{cite web|url=http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flyingwithfish/2013/04/06/wings-for-autism-at-boston-logan-airport-%E2%80%A6-wow-%E2%80%A6-just-wow/|title=Wings for Autism at Boston Logan Airport … Wow … Just WOW!|date=2013-04-06|access-date=2013-04-07|publisher=BoardingArea|first=Steven|last=Frischling|location=Boston Logan Airport}} with staff from United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Massachusetts State Police, The Charles River Center, and Massport in support and an on-board experience also with United Airlines.
Silverliners - a group of former Eastern Airlines fight attendants - organize a Fantasy Flight from Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus, Michigan. Delta provides a jet and current staff members to pilot and serve as ground personnel, ticket staff and flight attendants. 2016 was the thirty-first year the Silverliners organized the Fantasy Flight.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewsherald.com/news/fantasy-flight-to-the-north-pole-makes-a-difference-in/article_d26eb7ef-057e-58b0-9791-c37a71ef5c26.html|title=Fantasy Flight to the North Pole makes a difference in the lives of children|last=News-Herald|first=Dave Gorgon For The|work=News-Herald|access-date=2017-04-11|language=en}}
Southwest Airlines operated its fantasy flights at Baltimore Thurgood Marshall Airport with the Johns Hopkins Children's Center for years.
Sun Country Airlines operated fantasy flights at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport.{{cite web|url=http://news.cheapflights.com/airlines/2008/12/north-pole-flig.html|title=North Pole "Flights" for Children Seeking Santa|location=Mendota Heights, Minnesota|publisher=Adfero Group}}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
United Airlines operated fantasy flights at Washington Dulles Airport on 2002-12-07,{{cite web|url=http://www.chionline.org/events/resources/12-06-2002release.pdf|title=FANTASY FLIGHT 2002 TO THE NORTH POLE SCHEDULED FOR TAKEOFF DEC.7TH United Airlines and Children's Hospice International team up for the 12th year|date=2002-12-06|first=Sue|last=Kennedy|publisher=Children's Hospice International|location=Alexandria, Virginia|access-date=2009-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010183801/http://www.chionline.org/events/resources/12-06-2002release.pdf|archive-date=2008-10-10|url-status=dead}} 2003-12-06,{{cite web|url=http://www.chionline.org/events/resources/CHI13thFantasyFlightFNL120103.pdf|title=CHILDREN'S HOSPICE INTERNATIONAL AND UNITED AIRLINES EMPLOYEES PARTNER FOR 13TH "FANTASY FLIGHT" HOLIDAY EVENT|date=2003-12-01|publisher=Children's Hospice International|location=Alexandria, Virginia|access-date=2009-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704191550/http://www.chionline.org/events/resources/CHI13thFantasyFlightFNL120103.pdf|archive-date=2008-07-04|url-status=dead}} 2006-12-02,{{cite web|url=http://www.chionline.org/events/fantasy.php|title=ANOTHER MEMORABLE FANTASY FLIGHT THANKS TO THE EMPLOYEES OF UNITED AIRLINES, COMMERCE BANK AND CHILDREN'S HOSPICE INTERNATIONAL|publisher=Children's Hospice International|location=Alexandria, Virginia|format=PDF|access-date=2009-10-18|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090518004617/http://www.chionline.org/events/fantasy.php|archive-date=2009-05-18}} and 2008-12-16;{{cite web|url=http://www.chionline.org/pressreleases/Fantasy%20Flight%20press%20release.pdf|title=This may be their last Christmas, but it will be a memorable one, thanks to the employees of United Airlines, Children's Hospice International, and event sponsor Sandy Spring Bank|date=2008-12-16|first=Ann|last=Armstrong|publisher=Children's Hospice International|location=Alexandria, Virginia|access-date=2009-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717202857/http://www.chionline.org/pressreleases/Fantasy%20Flight%20press%20release.pdf|archive-date=2011-07-17|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfmqjWBdYhk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/UfmqjWBdYhk |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Fantasy Flight.flv|date=2008-12-16|publisher=YouTube|access-date=2009-10-18}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|url=http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_cal_detail.adp?item_id=542767|title=Fantasy Flight to The North Pole|publisher=Leukemia & Lymphoma Society|first=Arlyn|last=Elizee|date=2008-12-13|access-date=2009-10-18}}{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/13/AR2008121301940.html|access-date=2011-12-16|title=Fantasy Flight at Dulles Delivers Holiday Magic|date=2008-12-14|work=The Washington Post|location=Chantilly, Virginia|first=Christopher|last=Twarowski}} Phoenix International Airport{{citation needed|date=August 2013}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIt8eYmw5Ic |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/dIt8eYmw5Ic |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Fantasy Flight, A Holiday Charity for Kids!|date=2007-04-14|publisher=YouTube|first=Ryan|last=Pfleger|access-date=2009-10-18}}{{cbignore}} with the Thomas J. Pappas School; Dulles International Airport;{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUS239115+05-Dec-2007+PRN20071205|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120907224814/http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS239115+05-Dec-2007+PRN20071205|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 7, 2012|title=United Airlines Dulles Employees Make the Holidays Bright for Children and Adults|publisher=United Airlines, Reuters|date=2007-12-05|access-date=2010-12-01|location=Chicago, Illinois|format=News release}} Chicago O'Hare International Airport; Miami International Airport;{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY4KIqSJVtg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/eY4KIqSJVtg |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Fantasy Flight|date=2008-10-14|work=ABC News|first=George|last=Ciccarone|access-date=2009-10-18}}{{cbignore}} LaGuardia Airport;{{cite news|url=http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-67403470.html|title=United Airlines Flies Children From La Guardia to the 'North Pole'; Fantasy Flight Brings Holiday Spirit into the Lives of Seriously Ill and At-Risk Children.|date=2000-11-29|publisher=Business Wire|access-date=2009-10-18}} Las Vegas International Airport;{{cite news|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2002/dec/12/united-commitment-to-vegas-children-no-fantasy/|title=United commitment to Vegas children no fantasy|first=Grace|last=Leong|date=2002-12-02|location=Las Vegas, Nevada|newspaper=Las Vegas Sun|access-date=2009-10-18}} Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on 2000-04-25;{{cite web|url=http://www.airliners.net/forum/|title=Airliners.net - Aviation Forums|website=airliners.net}} San Francisco International Airport;{{citation needed|date=August 2013}} Los Angeles International Airport; Ministro Pistarini International Airport; Sydney Airport; and for the first time in 2006, Denver International Airport, where its East Red Carpet Club was decorated and hosted the attendees with clowns, elves, and musicians. Airport employees funded the operation which includes a plane taxiing around the airport and presents. United did so again in 2009. United Airlines is the former official airline of Spokane Fantasy Flight. United held its last Fantasy Flight in Phoenix on 2009-12-04{{cite web|url=http://www.unitedfantasyflight.com/|title=United Airlines Fantasy Flight – It's Time to Fly|location=Phoenix, Arizona|access-date=2009-10-18}} albeit through a non-profit organization's organizing and funding. United also promotes the program officially as a part of its United Employee Volunteer Program.{{cite web|url=http://www.united.com/page/article/0,,1364,00.html|title=United Airlines – Volunteerism|access-date=2009-10-18|publisher=United Airlines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224061720/http://www.united.com/page/article/0,,1364,00.html|archive-date=2010-12-24|url-status=dead}} In 2016, United flew fantasy flights from 11 different airports serving 5000 children and their families.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/united-airlines-fantasy-flight-takes-kids-to-the-north-pole|title=United Airlines 'Fantasy Flight' takes kids to the North Pole|last=Long|first=Eric Lupher, Connor|date=2016-12-14|work=7NEWS|access-date=2017-04-11|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170412144418/http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/united-airlines-fantasy-flight-takes-kids-to-the-north-pole|archive-date=2017-04-12|url-status=dead}} In 2017, United operated 13 fantasy flights from 13 markets serving 5000 children.{{cite web|url=http://www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com/2017/12/united-airlines-increases-number-of-fantasy-flights-to-north-pole-for-children-facing-illness-for-2017/|first=Anna|last=Breuer|date=December 2, 2017|title=United Increases 'Fantasy Flights' to North Pole for Ill Children}}
US Airways operated its fantasy flights at LaGuardia Airport{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BSC__3EFqI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/6BSC__3EFqI |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=A Visit to the Northpole|newspaper=Newsday|date=2007-12-04}}{{cbignore}} with Shriners Hospitals for Children for over 12 years{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/13/nyregion/now-boarding-for-north-pole.html|title=Now Boarding For North Pole|work=The New York Times|date=1998-12-13|location=New York, New York|access-date=2009-10-18}} and at Phoenix International Airport.{{citation needed|date=August 2013}}
Winnipeg International Airport, Skyservice Airlines, and sponsors{{cite news|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/breakingnews/Winnipeg-Airports-Authority-wins-special-event-award-52678647.html|title=Winnipeg Airports Authority wins special event award|newspaper=Winnipeg Free Press|date=2009-07-08|location=Winnipeg|author=Staff Writer|access-date=2009-10-18}} operated "north pole express", annual fantasy flights for children from (a) chosen local public school(s) with a takeoff, flight,{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKRc-57brxU|title=North Pole Express!|access-date=2009-10-18}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqXu2sYRCfM|title=Oficial North Pole Express Winnipeg Video|date=2009-02-23|access-date=2009-10-18}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}} pilot's announcement of a Santa sighting,{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8KU19n25C8|title=The Pilot Spots Santa|date=2008-12-19|access-date=2009-10-18}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}} and an onboard visit from Santa.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljv1SHycuP4|title=Santa Arrives on the North Pole Express!|date=2008-12-19|access-date=2009-10-18}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}} This event won the Airports Council International 2009 award for special events.
Helicopter operators such as the San Jose Police Department Air Support Unit{{cite web|url=http://www.copscarecancerfoundation.org/main_ke_ff.html|title=Cops Care Cancer Foundation|date=2007-12-15|location=Moffett Field, Sunnyvale, California|access-date=2009-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090329050118/http://www.copscarecancerfoundation.org/main_ke_ff.html|archive-date=2009-03-29|url-status=dead}} also operate fantasy flights, namely by landing with Santa on board.
=Railway=
Railways including the Valley Railroad Company,{{cite web|url=http://www.essexsteamtrain.com/northpole.html|title=The North Pole Express at the Essex Steam Train|publisher=Valley Railroad Company|location=Essex, Connecticut|access-date=2009-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918225604/http://www.essexsteamtrain.com/northpole.html|archive-date=2009-09-18|url-status=dead}} the Steam Railroading Institute,{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixq3DUoDLFc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/ixq3DUoDLFc |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=Owosso – 1225 Steam Engine Train and Diesel – November – Shiawassee Street Crossing _0001.wmv|location=Owosso, Michigan|publisher=Steam Railroading Institute|access-date=2009-10-18}}{{cbignore}} Branson Scenic Railway{{cite web|url=http://www.explorebranson.com/media/article.php?id=65|title=THE POLAR EXPRESS BRANSON SCENIC RAILWAY INITIATING SERVICE TO THE NORTH POLE!|date=2009-09-30|access-date=2009-10-18|location=Branson, Missouri|publisher=Branson Scenic Railway}} (in a one-time promotion for the film The Polar Express), and Newport Dinner Train{{cite news|url=http://www.newport-now.com/2009/11/09/the-polar-express/|title=The Polar Express|date=2009-11-09|format=Web|access-date=2009-12-25|location=Newport, Rhode Island|publisher=NewportNOW|archive-url=https://archive.today/20091129034532/http://www.newport-now.com/2009/11/09/the-polar-express/|archive-date=2009-11-29|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://www.historicinnsofnewport.com/EventCalendar.htm|title=December in Newport|format=Web|access-date=2009-12-25|location=Newport, Rhode Island|publisher=Historic Newport Inns|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100611092324/http://www.historicinnsofnewport.com/EventCalendar.htm|archive-date=2010-06-11|url-status=dead}} operate fantasy rides.