When Do Holidays Made Here Tickets Go on Sale?

As of November 9, 2026, Grapevine has not announced a 2027 ticket-release date or time. Based on the 2024–2026 North Pole Express sale history, early October at 10 a.m. Central is a reasonable estimate, not a confirmed date. Buy train tickets through Grapevine’s official TicketLine; other holiday attractions use their own sellers.

If you are planning a 2027 holiday trip, the key detail is that “Holidays Made Here” does not have one ticket drop for every attraction. Grapevine’s holiday program includes separately ticketed events, and a past North Pole Express sale date does not confirm when another seller will release tickets. I track the official announcements first, because old listings and resale offers can make an unconfirmed date look certain.

When Holidays Made Here Tickets Typically Go on Sale

For 2027, there is no confirmed release date or launch time yet. Grapevine’s North Pole Express tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. Central on September 25, 2024, and October 1 in both 2025 and 2026. That pattern points to early October, but not to a specific 2027 day. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

The timing can differ by attraction. In 2025, Grapevine announced its main Christmas ticket sale for October 1, while tickets for ICE! at Gaylord Texan were scheduled for July 24. For 2026, Grapevine’s official guide lists holiday attractions such as North Pole Express and ICE!, but does not set a 2027 release date for them. Treat each operator’s page as the authority for its own tickets. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

Here is the recent North Pole Express sale history:

The time from the first public sale announcement to the sale was 64 days in 2024, 78 days in 2025, and 77 days in 2026. This small sample supports watching for a summer announcement and an early-October sale. It does not prove that 2027 will follow the same schedule. Also note the age rule changed: check the 2027 seller terms rather than relying on an older price post. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

How to Track Official Ticket Releases and Compare Dates

Start with the exact attraction you want, then use its official event page and ticket seller. North Pole Express is a Grapevine Vintage Railroad event sold online through the official Grapevine TicketLine link. ICE! at Gaylord Texan is sold through Gaylord’s own ticket channels. Neither attraction’s sale date sets the other’s. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

Use this simple tracking routine:

• Sign up for Grapevine’s official email alerts and follow its official event channels. Its North Pole Express waitlist page says email updates are a way to hear when tickets go on sale. (grapevinetexasusa.com)
• Check the individual attraction page for the season, event dates, ticket types, and sale announcement.
• Save the date and time with the stated time zone. For the recent North Pole Express releases, that was 10 a.m. Central.
• Compare the actual checkout total, not just the advertised per-person price. North Pole Express seating is sold by two-person bench, and add-on attractions cost extra. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

There is no verified 2027 presale code, loyalty tier, cardholder window, or registration deadline for these attractions at this time. Do not assume a VIP or early-access offer exists just because another event uses one.

Seller Policies, Ticket Changes, and Price Protection

For the 2026 North Pole Express season, tickets were online-only, seats were reserved by bench, and buyers could purchase up to 10 benches per order. The published prices were $90, $96, or $100 per two-seat bench, depending on departure date and time. These are 2026 terms, not a promise of 2027 prices or limits. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

For 2027, wait for the new terms before budgeting. Check whether the seller lists a lap-child ticket, age cutoff, order cap, fees, accessibility instructions, and any date-change rules. Grapevine’s current North Pole Express FAQ says tickets are non-refundable and only valid for the booked date and time. No general price-adjustment or coupon-stacking policy for 2027 has been announced, so do not count on getting money back if prices later change. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

For ICE! and other independently sold attractions, follow that operator’s checkout terms. Gaylord Texan’s current FAQ says day-guest tickets are non-refundable, while changes may be possible based on availability; its ticket and overnight package rules differ. Those terms can change by season, so read the policy attached to your own order. (christmasatgaylordtexan.com)

Step-by-Step Purchasing Playbook

Before the drop

Make a short list of acceptable dates and times, including a backup departure. For North Pole Express, decide how many two-seat benches your group needs. The railroad assigns seats during purchase, and the official FAQ says it allows up to 10 benches per order in the 2026 season. Recheck the 2027 limit before checkout. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

Create or confirm any account the official seller requires, and have your payment details ready. Open the official event page shortly before the announced sale time. Avoid relying on a search result or saved third-party listing: Grapevine says its official TicketLine and websites are the authorized route for North Pole Express purchases. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

On drop day

Use the ticket link from the official Grapevine or attraction page. For the 2026 North Pole Express sale, the link was not live until 10 a.m.; buyers could enter a queue, and the city advised them not to refresh the browser if queued. Follow the instructions shown for the 2027 sale rather than opening many sessions or repeatedly reloading. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

Before paying, confirm the year, date, departure time, seat count, and total. For a family of three, the 2026 North Pole Express bench setup required two benches, because each bench seats two. Do not assume the fourth seat will be free; check the order summary for the price and any lap ticket. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

After the drop

Save the confirmation email and keep a screenshot or copy of the receipt. For North Pole Express, Grapevine says guests can show a mobile or printed email confirmation to receive souvenir tickets. Its FAQ also advises arriving early; for the 2026 season, it recommended at least an hour for parking and reaching check-in, especially on weekends. Check the 2027 arrival instructions when posted. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

No official 2027 restock calendar or guaranteed ticket-release wave has been published. If your preferred time is unavailable, revisit the official seller page for live inventory or contact the operator. Do not treat a resale listing as proof of availability.

Secondary Markets, Resale Timing, and Markdown Trajectories

Grapevine warns buyers that third-party North Pole Express tickets may be misrepresented, invalid, or fraudulent, and says purchases from unauthorized sellers are at the buyer’s risk. It does not publish a resale-price curve or a safe date to buy through resale sites. The lowest-risk plan is to buy from the event’s official seller. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

For 2027, do not assume a ticket can be transferred, refunded, exchanged, or price-matched unless the seller states that in its own terms. If considering a ticket offered elsewhere, contact the operator to ask whether it can verify that ticket before paying. Grapevine specifically recommends contacting it about unofficial offers. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

Checkout Confirmation and Post-Purchase Checks

A successful payment is not the final check. Confirm that your email shows the correct 2027 season and event, then read the seller’s rules for entry, changes, age requirements, and arrival. For a bundled visit, check that each attraction has its own valid ticket and timed-entry details; one Grapevine event ticket does not grant admission to every holiday attraction.

The practical lesson from the 2024–2026 North Pole Express cycles is to watch official announcements from summer onward, prepare for a possible 10 a.m. Central sale in early October, and act when the confirmed link goes live. In 2026, Grapevine described the queue process and advised buyers not to refresh. That is useful preparation, not a promise of the 2027 process or inventory. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are 2027 Holidays Made Here tickets on sale yet?

Grapevine has not announced a 2027 North Pole Express ticket-sale date or time in the official information available as of November 9, 2026. The 2026 sale was October 1 at 10 a.m. Central, but that date does not confirm the 2027 release. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

What is the projected 2027 North Pole Express sale date?

Early October at about 10 a.m. Central is a reasonable estimate based on the 2025 and 2026 sales, both held October 1 at 10 a.m. Central. It is only a projection. Grapevine has not confirmed a 2027 sale day or launch time. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

Where do I buy North Pole Express tickets?

Buy through the official Grapevine TicketLine link on the North Pole Express page or an official Grapevine event website. The railroad says tickets are sold online, not in person, and cautions that third-party tickets may be invalid or fraudulent. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

Do all Grapevine holiday attractions go on sale together?

No. Some Grapevine events have shared sale announcements, but attractions use separate sellers and schedules. In 2025, ICE! at Gaylord Texan had a July sale date, while many Grapevine events went on sale October 1. Check each attraction’s official page. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

What did North Pole Express tickets cost in 2026?

The 2026 price was $45–$50 per person, with seats sold in two-person benches costing $90, $96, or $100 depending on date and time. Lap tickets for children under age two were $6. These figures do not confirm 2027 pricing. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

Is there a presale code or VIP early-access window for 2027?

No official 2027 North Pole Express presale code, loyalty tier, cardholder window, or registration deadline has been announced. Sign up for Grapevine’s email alerts and watch the attraction’s own ticket page for confirmed sale details. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

What should I do if I enter a ticket queue?

Follow the instructions on the official ticket page. During the 2026 North Pole Express sale, Grapevine said buyers might be placed in a queue and specifically advised them not to refresh their browser. Wait for the 2027 seller instructions before using a different approach. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

Can I get a refund or buy from a reseller?

Grapevine’s current North Pole Express FAQ says tickets are non-refundable and warns that unofficial resale purchases are at the buyer’s risk. Do not assume 2027 tickets can be transferred or changed; check the posted policy before checkout and buy from the official seller. (grapevinetexasusa.com)

(This article was written by one of our staff writers, Michael T. Hargrove. Visit our Meet the Team page.)