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The Polar Express: Two-Disc Widescreen Edition

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Behind the Scenes

Posted by Behind the Scenes Derrick Veurink on November 26, 2005 | 3.5 / 5

Disc Two of "The Polar Express" has five "Stocking Stuffers" hidden in the menu system. Each of these Easter Eggs will lead you to a special scene comparison (there are five in total). On the top of the screen is behind-the-scenes footage of Tom Hanks, in his performance-capture suit, playing each character. On the bottom of the screen is the actual scene from the movie. Here's how to find each egg: 1) From the first page of the "Special Features" menu, highlight "You Look Familiar" and press up to highlight the "Special Features" box. Hit enter. (1:00) 2) From the first page of the "Special Features" menu, highlight "More" and press left to highlight an ornament in the lower left corner of the screen. Hit enter. (2:09) 3) From the first page of the "Special Features" menu, select "A Genuine Ticket to Ride". Let the inital featurette play. Once in the section's sub-menu, highlight "Play All" and press left to highlight another ornament in the upper left corner of the screen. Hit enter. (1:23) 4) From the first page of the "Special Features" menu, select "Languages". Once in, highlight "Francais" and press left to highlight another ornament in the upper left corner of the screen. Hit enter. (1:24) 5) From the second page of the "Special Features" menu, highlight "True Inspirations: An Author's Adventure". Hit left to highlight another ornament in the upper left corner of the screen. Hit enter. (2:52)