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    Murder Mystery Dinner Train

    3.8 (207 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Girl T.

    For the price paid you get an experience and plenty of food. Drinks are provided but anything else is extra but is even at a reasonable rate. Show and food all brought out smoothly and was entertaining. It's a moving train and the time just flies by. Check in and purchase of tickets was all easy to do and if you're looking for something different, I'd say give them a try and have a good time.

    Detective PJ Greene - With detective like her, no one want to solve the murder case! LOL
    Martin N.

    Getting back on track! On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian struck SWFL with devasting rain and 155 mph winds. Thousands of homes were destroyed, hundreds of businesses were underwater by the mean Category 4 hurricane Ian. Among those affected is Seminole Gulf Railway with rail bridges and miles of tracks. No question about the impact on business and industrial transportation of material distribution. Murder Mystery Dinner Train is part of Seminole Gulf Railway operating for years by the Fay family in Fort Myers for more than 30 years. This popular Fort Myers attraction resumed its operation in November, 2022. It is estimated that it'll cost $28 million for the repair! Tonight, four of us attended the Murder Mystery Dinner Train. After we parked and check in at the Office, we entered one of five converted trains, Gasparilla with 12 inside tables. Each table seats 4 patrons. So, if you were party of 2, you may have to share the table! Halloween decorations were visible! We were promptly seated in our assigned table and a plate of crackers, grapes and cheese greeted us. A selection of Wine and cocktails were available. As drinks were served and I opted for Beach Blonde Ale from 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Pete. Next, a creamy Leek Potato soup was served with pretzel roll. The soup was delicious and flavorful and the pretzel roll was still warm. A small plate of Caesar salad with hearts of palm. Yes, it is a small plate but the right portion since we have appetizer, soup, salad, entrée and dessert. We selected salmon and prime ribs for our entrée. The salmon grazed with an orange sauce, accompanied with Rice Pilaf and green beans. Err, my wife said, they are French green bean, Haricots Verts, longer and skinnier than the regular green beans! They harvested earlier and more tender and expensive! The prime ribs with various temperatures were succulent with a good portion of mash potato and Haricot Verts. My prime ribs, at medium rare was fork tender. The prime ribs were roasted to perfection for my cut! Finally, coffee and apple spice cake were served to round out our dinner. Food and service are professionally done! Interspersed with each serving, a Murder Mystery, was acted out with a cast of four. Tonight, the murder was on the Seaboard Railroad, the suspect was named Seaboard Stabber, written by Hannah Fay. I'll not go into detail about the play but you must keep good note of conversations between each act. You will be able to identify the murderer, and motives. A clue sheet with pen was provided to write down your visual observations and conversations. One bonus question was asked as well, If you get all the right answers, you'll awarded with a certificate and a Murder Mystery Train mug! I'm a fan of crime drama TV series like "Murder, She Wrote", "Columbo". Murder Mystery Train, is right into my alley! Hurricane Ian's damages are not fully repaired yet. The train normally go up to Arcadia with a beautiful sunset view. It is shortened to stop before the Caloosahatchee River by the Fort Myers Downtown area. It is slow but on track to recovery! We had an excellent night out with good food, good friends and good play!

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    We took this train with another couple and had a great time. The actors were friendly and encouraged our engagement. There was plenty of time between scenes for us to chat with our friends and enjoy the delicious meal. The food was very good, expertly served by one of the cast members, in this case Rogelio, who added a air of mystery and elegance to the meal. Our table didn't win the "super sleuth" award at the end of the evening, but we all felt it was time and money well spent

    Traci W.

    Not bad. I'd been on this train many years ago, 20 to be exact. I felt like it was a much better experience then. This time the train seemed like it was overcrowded. They pretty much packed as many people as possible in there making it really tight. The food wasn't bad. Each table started with some crackers with a spread of some sort and grapes. The dinner included a potato soup which was very good, followed by a Cesar salad. The entree was a choice of prime rib, salmon or chicken franchise. Prime rib was a big portion but fatty. My friend enjoyed the salmon. Dessert was key lime pie. Alcohol was expensive but I guess that's to be expected. The show was a little cheesy but cute. Everyone on the train seemed to enjoy it but I was not too impressed. Guess I'll wait another 20 years to go again!

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    Jean B.

    Such a fun dinner! Cute little train with the tables all set up with a fruit and cheese plate as you enter. We had a party of four so we're all seated together. Everyone was so friendly, the service was excellent. Everyone in our party ordered the prime rib, so delish. The view wasn't always the greatest but kind of expect that going thru town on a train. Did stop over the water and it was beautiful. The actors did a great job I would recommend going at least once and we will more than likely go again when a new show starts

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    Food was great, service was very good and the show was tons of fun! An overall great experience!

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    The food was delicious and presented very nicely. The mystery was fun and it was fun being on the train.

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    Olivia and Colin were amazing servers. The food was delish! It was a fun time and the actors were great.

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    Great food, fun experience! Tables of four only. If you have a group of 6 you will be split up.

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    That was definitely not worth $119. the view out the window was the pretty bad and the food was saturated with pepper.

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    Ask the Community - Murder Mystery Dinner Train

    How can I get a reservation the phone number won't work and the website tells us to call?

    Please call 239-275-8487. We are extremely busy, so please keep trying, or try a different date online. We are sold out for much of the next few weeks. Thank you.

    My girlfriend and daughter get sea sick will they be ok? My daughter wants to do it for her 18th Bday

    Gil, The train does move and it does rock side to side, but it is not like being on boat. If your girlfriend and daughter are typically able to overcome motion sickness through normal methods to handle something like riding a bus then we certainly… Read more

    Gluten free options?

    Due to limited kitchen space and carrying capacity, Gluten-Free Options are NOT available. Passengers are not permitted to bring their own food or beverages aboard the train.

    Is there a preference in car or table as far as scenry and seeing or heaeig the play?

    No preference in my experience. The actors go to each car, so you can hear and see each part just fine. Partners sit side by side, so if you like window seats then it shouldn't be a problem.

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    Review Highlights - Murder Mystery Dinner Train

    The prime ribs with various temperatures were succulent with a good portion of mash potato and Haricot Verts.

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    Fort Myers Theater - While the stage is visible, you'll have to turn your head.  The red door leads to a bathroom.

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    While the stage is visible, you'll have to turn your head. The red door leads to a bathroom.

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    Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall - Picture the stage with 4 opera singers upfront and a 130-voice choir behind.

    Picture the stage with 4 opera singers upfront and a 130-voice choir behind.

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