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The Case of the Malted Falcon
An All New Mystery for our 2013 Dinner Train
A priceless, edible sculpture is being shipped by train to the famous Willow Station gallery. Private eye Sam Club is charged with protecting the sculpture but winds up in hot chocolate -- er, hot water -- when the sculpture is stolen from the train! We don't even want to talk about the murdered man that seems to interest no one.
Is the thief Sam's ditsy secretary, Velma Vavoonski? Perhaps the famous television chef riding the train, Paula Dina, is the culprit. Even bird activist Abigale Nightingale cannot be ruled out. Can you come along and help Sam solve this sweet crime?
Due to the popularity of our Murder Mystery Dinner train, we have expanded again for 2013 with the addition of Sunday performances on each of the three mystery weekends! Enjoy an evening of entertaining mystery and a fabulous Italian dinner.
Tickets
1. Dates and Times
The Murder Mystery Dinner Train departs at 6:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:00 PM on Sundays:
February 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
March 1, 2, 3
Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure. The train will depart promptly at the scheduled departure time.
Be sure to allow time for traffic, parking, ticket pickup and boarding.
2. Ticket Prices
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Excursion Class
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First Class
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$45
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$55
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Prices listed include ticketing fee.
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Group and reciprocal program discounts are not valid during special events.
3. Seating
There are two comfortable seating locations to choose while onboard the train:
First Class
- Location: Car 5416
- Individually assigned seats at time of reservation.
- Enclosed coach with air conditioning and heating.
- Large, comfortable, upholstered seats that recline.
- Lots of leg room and a foot rest.
Excursion Class
- Location: Car 821
- Individually assigned seats at time of reservation.
- Enclosed coach with adjustable windows and ceiling fans.
- Comfortable, upholstered seats.
4. Wheelchairs and Special Needs
Step-free access is available via ramps. Due to the historic nature of our railroad equipment, the Murder Mystery Dinner train is not wheelchair accessible. Guests using wheelchairs can be brought to the top of the ramp before transferring via a short walk to their seat.
Please contact us if anyone in your party has any special needs. We will do our best to ensure everyone has a great experience.
5. Buying Tickets
This website is the fastest and easiest way to make reservations with an American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa credit/debit card. Reservations may also be made over the phone and on weekends at the Museum’s Parrish Ticket Office.
The Ticket Office telephone number is 941-776-0906.
6. Ticket Exchanges
The Museum is happy to exchange tickets to another date and time at no charge. Ticket exchanges are subject to inventory availability.
If you are no longer able to use your tickets for the time purchased please contact the Museum immediately by telephone or in person at the Parrish Ticket Office to preserve the value of your tickets. Exchanges must be completed at least 48 hours prior to the ticketed departure time. Within 48 hours of departure, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
If the tickets have been picked up, please bring them to the Ticket Office to complete the exchange. Tickets reserved but not picked up may be exchanged over the phone.
When exchanging tickets, the value of each original ticket will be applied towards each new ticket. The difference in fare will be collected if the new ticket has a higher fare; no refund or credit will be issued when the new ticket has a lower fare.
7. Ticket Refunds
Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.
8. Getting Your Tickets
All tickets are held at the Parrish Ticket Office for Will-Call pickup on the day of departure. The Ticket Office opens two hours prior to train departure.
The Ticket Office closes for Will-Call pick up 20 minutes prior to departure. Tickets not picked up by this time are subject to cancellation.
At the Station
1. Arrive Early
Plan to arrive at the station 30 minutes before departure. This will allow time for unexpected traffic, parking, ticket pick up and boarding. The train will depart on-time and cannot be held for late arriving guests.
2. Parking
Parking is free. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle. The Museum is not responsible for theft, damage, or loss from any parked vehicle.
3. Boarding
Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
All seats are assigned at the time of the reservation.
4. Accessibility and Wheelchairs
Accessible parking and restrooms are available at the station. The boarding ramp is adjacent to accessible parking.
The entire station area is a fairly level grass field. Please use extra caution with wheelchair and mobility impaired guests in your party.
We regret the Ticket Office and Gift Shop is not accessible at this time.
5. Restrooms
There are accessible restrooms available at the Parrish station.
Onboard the Train
1. Safety
Your safety is our first and foremost responsibility. Please take a few moments to pay special attention to the safety announcements at the beginning of your journey.
Keep the following in mind while riding our trains:
- Use both hands and provided hand holds when boarding, walking between cars and leaving the train.
- Accompany children at all times.
- Wear shoes at all times.
- No running on the train.
- Keep all parts of your body inside open windows and do not extend hands, arms, feet, legs or heads over the edge of open-air cars.
- Do not stand on seats or sit on ledges.
2. Dress Appropriately
In addition to dinner being outdoors, Excursion Class is not climate controlled. The windows will be adjusted according to the weather. First Class is fully enclosed with heating and air conditioning. Please check the weather and dress accordingly.
3. Food and Drink
With the exception of baby, special dietary and allergy requirements, outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted onboard the train.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted onboard the train, but will be available for purchase during dinner.
Appetizers will be served onboard the train.
4. Restrooms
There are three restrooms available on the train. These restrooms are not accessible for guests in wheelchairs.
5. Smoking
Smoking is prohibited onboard the train including the restrooms and vestibules.
At the Stop for Dinner
1. Accessibility
The train will load and unload via ramp at the intermediate stop. Accessible restrooms are available. Please note, the dinner is located on a large grassy field.
2. Personal Belongings
While stopped for dinner, guests may store their belongings onboard the train. Please do not leave valuables. The Museum is not responsible for theft, loss or damage to items onboard the train.
3. Restrooms
Accessible restroom facilities are available.
4. Dinner
An Italian dinner will be provided by Ferraro’s Italian Grille. Non-alcoholic drinks are included. The full menu will be posted here when available.
5. Alcoholic Beverages
Wine and beer may be purchased during dinner by guests age 21 and over. All alcohol must be consumed prior to departure and may not be brought onboard the train.
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Photo from past Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Photo from past Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Photo from past Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Photo from past Murder Mystery Dinner Train
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