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Wonka Express

Presented in partnership with Naugatuck Railroad & Fascia's Chocolates

WONKA EXPRESS
Thursday, July 6 in the Warner Theatre’s Oneglia Auditorium
Presented in partnership with Naugatuck Railroad & Fascia’s Chocolates

Torrington, CT – The Warner Theatre, Naugatuck Railroad, and Fascia’s Chocolates present a special event for the whole family surrounding the iconic film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory! The WONKA EXPRESS will take place on Thursday, July 6 and feature a chocolate-making workshop at Fascia’s Chocolates, dinner on the train ride into downtown Torrington, and a film screening of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory in the Warner’s Oneglia Auditorium (Main Stage). Popcorn will be available for purchase at the Warner from the Nutmeg Fudge Co. Passengers will receive a commemorative chocolate bar, four of which will contain a GOLDEN TICKET good for a special chocolatier experience at a later date!

Tickets for the full experience are available at rmne.org.

Schedule:
4 pm – All aboard the Naugatuck Railroad for the Wonka Express! The train departs from Thomaston. Seating is limited to 175.

4:30 pm - The first stop is Fascia’s Chocolates in Waterbury! Patrons can try their hand at making their own chocolate with expert chocolatiers.

5:30 pm – The train departs from Fascia’s Chocolates and makes its way to downtown Torrington! Patrons will be treated to dinner on the train.

6:30 pm – The train arrives at downtown Torrington stop, and patrons will take a stroll to the Warner Theatre for the screening of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

7 pm – Film screening

9 pm – Train departs from Torrington.

Tickets for the full experience including train ride, chocolate-making workshop, dinner options, and screening are available at rmne.org.

Cost:
Coach $45 Per Passenger
Lounge $69 Per Passenger
Make A Bar at Fascia’s $10
Popcorn $2

For more information, please visit rmne.org or warnertheatre.org.

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