FRENCH LICK, IN – Warner Bros. Consumer Products in partnership with Rail Events Inc., and the French Lick Scenic Railway are proud to announce the return of THE WIZARD OF OZ™ Train Ride to Southern Indiana beginning March 16. Licensed by the same team that brought you THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, the two and a half-hour roundtrip journey will retell the story of the beloved movie, The Wizard of Oz, on board a real train. The journey begins in Munchkinland where DOROTHY™ meets GLINDA THE GOOD WITCH™, who suggests she take a train that follows the YELLOW BRICK ROAD™ to see if the WIZARD OF OZ™ could help her find a way back to Kansas. Guests will board the train with Dorothy and several of her special friends as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy refreshments and live onboard entertainment featuring Dorothy, SCARECROW™, TIN MAN™, and COWARDLY LION™ set to the sounds of the motion picture. Help them defeat the WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST™ before arriving at the Emerald City and experiencing the thrill of meeting THE GREAT AND POWERFUL OZ™ himself during a live stage show. Children will receive a special gift for helping Dorothy on her unforgettable journey!
The adventure begins March 16 and runs through April 15 on select dates. Exact dates and excursion times are available by calling 1-800-74-TRAIN, or by visiting www.frenchlickscenicrailway.org. Tickets are $36 for adults and children age two and up. Families are encouraged to wear their favorite The Wizard of Oz attire and costumes for the ride!
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About THE WIZARD OF OZ™ Train Ride
Official THE WIZARD OF OZ™ Train Rides are licensed by Rail Events, Inc. on behalf of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Inc. Rail Events, Inc. has held the exclusive license to operate THE WIZARD OF OZ™ Train Rides in the United States since 2016.
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About Rail Events Inc. Rail Events Inc. is the industry leader in rail-related special events management. In 2016, we licensed events that hosted over one million guests at 50 partner railroads in the US, Canada, and the UK. Rail Events Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Heritage Railways, which is the premier operator of heritage railroads in the United States. Images issued alongside this press release are for illustration purposes. THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co. (s17)