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Ride the Magical Holiday Express and more at DiDonato Family Fun Center

2025-12-05

The family behind DiDonato Family Fun Center has carried on a tradition of family entertainment for more than 70 years.

What started as a blueberry farm became a bowling alley, a restaurant, and now a holiday village full of lights.

Since 2016, DiDonato's has been home to the 'Magical Holiday Express' train ride. It serves as a gateway to other experiences such as meeting Santa Claus and taking photos beneath the giant Christmas tree.

Indoors, the 26-lane bowling alley is flanked by the Pin Deck ice cream shop, the Spare Change Arcade, and the Alley Bar & Grille.

This year, the train ride is operating between November 15 to December 23, 2025. Starting December 3, it will run 7 days per week.

After the new year, the 'Rolling Railway' will play host to the 'Easter Eggspress' and then the 'Trick-Or-Treat Train.'

Watch the video above to see the spirit of the season in action.

To learn more about DiDonato Family Fun Center and their hours of operation, visit their website.

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