The TTCT (Train To Christmas Town) sucks! The story was absolutely horrific. Young children were traumatized and confused by the story of Grandma getting hurt, kids being sent on a train alone, gigantic stuffed cats and squirrels...you name it, this nightmare had it. The theme song should have been "Grandma Got Run Over By a Freight Train". Every location that ran it had a VERY hard time selling tickets.
The Polar Express name has the draw and it is enchanting.
IPH entered into a contract willingly. They can't claim foul AFTER the fact and not pay. If they ever run a Polar Express again it will be too soon. Personally, I hope Rail Events nails them to the wall.