Amtrak, Crayola Join Forces For Family Summer Experiences

Image: Amtrak and Crayola Join Forces for Family Summer Explorations (Photo Credit: Amtrak)
Image: Amtrak and Crayola Join Forces for Family Summer Explorations (Photo Credit: Amtrak)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 12:45 PM ET, Fri May 9, 2025

Summer travel season is right around the corner and families can look forward to the magic of train travel coupled with a colorful, interactive Crayola experience. as Amtrak and Crayola have teamed up to promote family travel and creative exploration with can’t miss offers and impressive savings.

The Offer

Those heading to Orlando area can nab a sweet deal on the Amtrak Auto Train. From now through August 31, 2025, children travel free in Coach Class or in First Class private rooms. 

Bonus Offer

As an added bonus, kids will receive free admission to the Crayola Experience with any Amtrak child ticket.

The Amtrak-exclusive is available from May 8 to August 31 at Easton, PA; Mall of America, Minnesota; Orlando, Florida; and Plano, Texas, Crayola Experience locations. Proof of a child ticket for the above travel dates at Crayola Experience check-in counters is the golden ticket for free entry through September 30.

The Details

The Auto Train offer is valid for travel from Lorton, Virginia to Sanford, Florida and reverse with three-day advance purchase required.  

Colorful Displays

Starting May 9, two ACS-64 Sprinter electric locomotives powering Amtrak trains will ride along the Northeast Corridor from Washington, D.C. to Boston. 

One locomotive is draped in Violet Blue featuring the collection of eight beloved retired crayon colors that Crayola recently brought back for a limited time—a first in the company’s 122-year history—to help color the world once again.

The second sports the color Dandelion – a golden yellow and one of the fan-favorite, “unretired” crayon colors. The locomotive also stars crayon character “Dan D,” the Crayola Ambassador of Creativity.

Both locomotives display the message “Creativity on the Go!” highlighting the Amtrak and Crayola partnership and encouraging kids and young-at-heart adults to colorfully express their creativity, anywhere, any time.

“We’re thrilled about our newly minted partnership with Crayola, arriving just in time for the summer travel season. Both Amtrak and Crayola are iconic brands, which together can unlock unique, memorable experiences for children and adults alike,” said Jessica Davidson, Amtrak Vice President of Digital and Brand Marketing.

She added, “Between special savings and imaginative locomotive designs, we are excited to foster extraordinary journeys and inspire creativity across America.”

“Our collaboration with Amtrak is the perfect example of how Crayola is bringing our celebration of color and creativity to new and unexpected places,” said Anna Roca, Head of Global Partnerships & Promotions for Crayola. Featuring our Limited Edition colors and immersive family destinations, this partnership commemorates the colorful and creative impact these colors have had on generations of consumers, celebrates the enduring value of childhood creativity, and inspires creative moments for our fans.” 


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