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Orange Blossom Cannonball
- Hospitality
- Tavares, FL
About this business
Our movie train began its career in 1964 with the film This Property Is Condemned starring Natalie Wood, Robert Redford and Charles Bronson.Famed director Martin Scorsese used the train in his second feature film Boxcar Bertha in 1972. Barbara Hershey and David Carradine teamed together to make a story of train robbers and lovers in the American South.Since then over 20 additional TV and film projects have used the train. The most recent: True Grit, Appaloosa, 3:10 to Yuma, There Will Be Blood, O Brother, Where Art Thou, and... read more
Location details
305 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL, 32778, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Wild west comes alive :)
Friendly, accommodating staff; delightful, vintage atmosphere; and where else can you ride on a train pulled by a steam engine? A worthwhile, 30-45 minute diversion, and great photography opportunity. Both Tavares and Mt. Dora have (touristy) lunch spots so you can take the train from either town, spend a while at the other town eating, and return to your car on the train. Call ahead to make sure the steam engine is operating (no offense to the diesel, but it's not the same)!
Our family rode the 5:00 train this evening with much anticipation and excitement as we had been on the train before. We were greatly disappointed and let down after our experience tonight. Even the kids when we were pulling back to the station said "is that it...is it over already?" Our previous trip included lots of holiday festive music similar from the songs from the polar express. Each box car had its own "festive director" that got everybody in the mood and got the kids really involved in the excitement. The Santa this... read more
Cool experience! The whole family had a great time!
Business response:
Glad you all had a good time. Thank you and Merry Christmas from the Orange Blossom Cannonball crew!
Last night, we took a train to the North Pole.. elves served us cookies and hot cocoa, chefs sang with us, and Santa gave the kids a gift! They also had face painting while we waited to board. I was a bit unsure of the price, but it was very well manned with capable, friendly employees, and was fun from start to end with no time to be bored. The decor for the NP could also have been better, but other than that, every child on our train car was just mesmerized by the whole experience. I enjoyed my kids' faces, AND the other k... read more
Extremely disappointed. Maybe ok for toddlers but not a 5 year old. There is much room for improvement. There is no comparison to the Polar Express out of Eustis that I went on a few years ago.
Business response:
The Inland Lakes RR that ran the Polar Express out of Eustis is out of business. The Tavares Eustis &Gulf RR runs the Santa Christmas Express. We are not trying to compete with the Polar Express, but we are trying to give families a memorable holiday experience. We are sorry that you did not enjoy the Santa Christmas Express.
Had a great time!
Frequently asked questions about Orange Blossom Cannonball
How is Orange Blossom Cannonball rated?
Orange Blossom Cannonball has a 4.1 star rating with 239 reviews.
When is Orange Blossom Cannonball open?
Orange Blossom Cannonball is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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