Time Warp Express
At Volo Museum
A Jolly Trolley Adventure to Save Santa!
Time Warp Express is a festive Christmas adventure to save Santa, who’s been lost in the Polar Time Vortex. Enjoy photos with Santa, plus complimentary hot cocoa and cookies while elves and Mrs. Claus mingle and entertain with music and holiday cheer. Then climb aboard our trolley to travel through sparkling time dimensions packed with lights, decorations, and hidden clues. Step off into the Elves’ Workshop for more fun—and a magical ending we won’t spoil.
It's a show
Live Actors + Immersive Story
Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a cheerful crew of elves in a story you’re part of—not just watching. Expect character interactions, fun photo moments, and festive surprises as the mission unfolds and you help track clues through the holiday hustle all around you.
it's a ride
Trolley Ride + Performances
Catch upbeat performances before departure, then climb aboard the Time Warp Express trolley into the Polar Time Vortex. Roll through glowing scenes, holiday décor, and shifting “time” moments, then step off for more entertainment after the ride.
it's a memory
Tickets + Holiday Bundles
This experience has sold out every year, so plan ahead and grab tickets early before they’re gone. Show nights feature extended holiday hours for attractions, and you can save even more by bundling Time Warp Express with select attraction tickets for a built-in discount.
Travel into the Polar Time Vortex
What is Time Warp Express?
As part of the Volo Museum holiday attractions, Time Warp Express is a seasonal Christmas adventure where guests join a merry rescue mission to help find Santa after he disappears into the Polar Time Vortex. The experience begins with lively, interactive moments featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a crew of elves—plus traditional photos with Santa and complimentary hot cocoa and cookies while guests enjoy festive entertainment and singing performances.
Then it’s all aboard as guests and elves board the trolley and travel through glowing holiday scenes and “time dimensions,” filled with lights, decorations, and clue-filled surprises along the way. After the ride, visitors step into the Elves’ Workshop for more fun, more elf antics, and a finale we won’t spoil—making it an immersive holiday experience families look forward to each year.
Straight from the North Pole, Santa and his elves need your help!
Experience Time Warp Express — Volo Museum’s immersive holiday trolley journey, located at Volo Museum in Volo, IL..
Plan Your Visit
Open Daily 10 – 5
Hours
Holiday Hours
On show days, the museum attractions stay open with special holiday hours until the start time of the evening’s last scheduled Time Warp Express show.
Duration
Please arrive 5 minutes before showtime to get checked in and enjoy the pre-show fun. The full experience lasts about 1.5–2 hours, with plenty of time to take it all in at a comfortable pace.
Parking
Free Onsite Parking
No Fees, No Worries — Onsite Parking is Free
Location
Volo Village Rd, Volo, IL 60073
Conveniently located on Rt 12:
– 40 Miles North of Chicago
– 40 Miles South of Milwaukee
– 40 Miles West of Rockford
– 10 Minutes from Metra
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