Amtrak/Disney "A Christmas Carol" train coming to OKC
Train will be at Oklahoma City Santa Fe Station from August 21st to the 23rd.
CHRISTMAS CAROL” TRAIN TOUR FROM SNEAK PEEKS OF EXCLUSIVE 3D FILM FOOTAGE TO SUMMERTIME SNOW –
DISNEY PULLS OUT ALL THE WHISTLE STOPS FOR 40-CITY TRAVELING EXPERIENCE
Departing Los Angeles May 22; Tour to Cover More Than 16,000 Miles
Disney is pulling out all the whistle stops and taking its show on the road with a
spectacular immersive and interactive 40-city train tour including a 3D sneak peek
of film footage from the upcoming movie “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” it was
announced today (05/08/09) by Dick Cook, chairman, The Walt Disney Studios.
Set amidst a snowy backdrop—complete with all of the sights and sounds of
Christmas including carolers, decorations, giveaways and many more surprises in
each of the 40 cities—the Train Tour is being launched with HP on board as the
title and technology sponsor and driven by Amtrak. This family event is for guests
of all ages and is free to the public.
Starring Jim Carrey and directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Robert
Zemeckis, “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” opens November 6 in theatres, in Disney
Digital 3D™ and in IMAX 3D®.
Commenting on the announcement, Cook said, “‘Disney’s A Christmas Carol’
Train Tour is an incredibly fun way to introduce families across the country to the
wonders and spectacle that is Robert Zemeckis’ unique and spectacular new
holiday film. We are so proud of the movie, and think the 3D footage is so
incredible, we just had to give everyone a chance to see it in Disney Digital 3D.
From Los Angeles to New York, and all points in between, guests are going to
have a fabulous time discovering things about the making of this extraordinary
film, participating in their own festive fantasies, and getting into the holiday spirit
all year round. ‘Disney’s A Christmas Carol’ is great entertainment for
moviegoers of all ages, and this is the perfect introduction to a fun and exciting
new holiday classic.”
Among the highlights of the tour are authentic artifacts on loan from the Charles
Dickens Museum of London; artwork, costumes and props from the film;
demonstrations of performance capture technology; and a chance to morph your
face into one of the film’s characters using HP TouchSmart PCs. At each stop
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