The train trip was nice. The pumpkin patch set up at the stop and activities was great for small kids, not much to do for the 11 and 12 year olds. The food was VERY VERY VERY expensive - eat before you go (and don't get the chicken pita...I purchased 4 and we threw all 4 away... gross). The staff was very nice and a great day was had by all. We will go on other excursions but will plan better for food.

So usually, I don't have anything bad to say about the Pumpkin Express train ride to the pumpkin patch, but this year was a bust. We've been taking my son for the last 5 years and enjoyed every year until now. This year the price of tickets was more expensive and there was much less to do. No haunted house, the bounce house was for small children only which thoroughly disappointed my son, there were no trains or Lego or logs to play with in the play area, the bubbles didn't work anymore and were very gross, barely any crafts to do (markers in a bucket to draw on your pumpkin which did not work) and the hay maze (if you could call it that) was tiny. The "games" were boring, and the candy was the cheapest that could be bought handed out by the most bored teenagers you could even imagine. Last year it was pick a pumpkin for each family member and this year was just 1 per child. The train was great as always, but the lack of fun at the pumpkin patch was experienced by most of the children there. It was a disappointment and I'm not sure if we will be back again.

We have been attending the train ride to go see Santa for the last 3 years. It is always enjoyable for our daughter to see Santa and watch her enjoy all of the activities at the 'North Pole'. This year there were new activities for the children and they were a hit. Our daughter's favorite was the "snow" aka the bubble maker. I highly recommend bringing a change of clothes. There was a giant bounce house that was a blast also. As the years have gone on though, we have noticed that there is more and more chaos. The event is so popular, that people do not care to wait in line or be respectful to the people around them. Most of the employees are volunteers or high school age and the people running each event, do not put their foot down when children and parents walk all over other people in line. It makes it difficult to enjoy the event when you're constantly having to battle through other people's rudeness and fight for your child's spot in line. The worst part of all this past time was waiting to leave once we were boarded. We were on the first train ride for the night and were told that the train was leaving to go back to the station at promptly 8:15. Most people boarded and then we sat there for 30 extra minutes waiting for the rest of our passengers to board. We did not leave until 8:45. Each year, the wait gets longer and longer heading back and it makes the entire event unenjoyable. We are waiting due to other people's selfishness, lack of ability to plan, or the event just being too big. When you are given deadline to follow, you follow it. You don't make everyone else wait on you and then stroll up to the train like you've done nothing wrong. Nobody ever gets told what they did was wrong either or that the entire train of people are waiting on them, so what's stopping them from taking their time next time? It's really frustrating and I wish this issue would be addressed. This is the third year we've gone and the third year in a row we've experienced this issue.

Love trains! It was fun to take a short ride to Willow and back - experiencing both an inside and an outside car. Nice historical museum in Willow. The volunteers were very helpful and informative. Would recommend if you enjoy trains and supporting the restoration of old trains!

We were camping in the area and were so happy they had the Willow Train ride the weekend we were there! I loved we had the option of open air or inside cart. Once we got to Willow it was very cool to get off and see some of the old train equipment including a Barnum and Bailey train cars. We brought the kids (age 10 and 8) and it was so neat to say we rode on a real train! We would love to come back for holidays;)

The volunteers working were absolutely wonderful! This is nice little experience to take children on. They sell some snacks and drinks if needed. They have an indoor air conditioned car and an open outdoor car. You can switch whenever you want. Train enthusiasts will truly appreciate!

We took our grandchildren 4 & 7 on the 2 PM train ride. We arrived about 10 minutes prior to boarding the train due to heavy traffic in the area. The air conditioned car was already filled so we sat in the open air car. Once arriving, one of the kids needed to use the restroom which as it happened was out of order! A staff member did tell us that there was another restroom in one of the other cars. The other car was completely empty and not airconditioned. It seems that they could have opened that car and turned on the AC as it was very hot that day and there were several senior citizens on board. We overheard another staff person say there were no other restrooms and that their small child would have to get off the train to use the restroom at the ticket office. The train was getting ready to leave so that was not an alternative. I had to tell the mother where the additional restroom was on the train. When we reached Willow, there really was nothing of interest for children. There were antique firetrucks and train cars along with a train museum for the adults. It would be nice if there would be something for the small kids. All in all my grandchildren were less than excited about the trip. I understand every child is different and that they should make their own fun but it is kind of hard to do that if there is nothing to build upon. Maybe some of the other themed train rides are more fit for kids and leave the standard train ride to the adults.

My husband and I took our family on a little trip for Mother's Day with our toddler, and we had the best time! My son had the best time, and it was so relaxing. I am looking forward to going again. If you haven't gone try it out!! You won't regret it :)

The Florida Railroad Museum and Train Ride in Parrish, Florida is a great family experience. We enjoyed it very much and our younger family members learned about railroad history and trains upclose and personal. We highly recommend this adventure for everyone of any age.

I have always loved train rides and had a wonderful experience at the Florida Railroad Museum. Paid a little extra and got to ride in the locomotive with the conductor. There's only space available for 2 up front, so make reservations early. You won't be disappointed.