AG place New York

[img]biggrin.gif[/img] My family and I are going to go to New York in the beginning of July, and so I get to go the AGPNY! Yippee [img]graemlins/party.gif[/img] I am sooo excited (even though it's quite a while off) I have never gone to any AG place before, so I would appreciate any tips.

*How many days do you think I would need at AG place? [img]graemlins/wonder.gif[/img]

*Any good restaurants [img]graemlins/dish.gif[/img] / hotels/ places to go that you would recommend?

*Any places where my dad and brother could go while I'm shopping at AG place? (they don't understand how I could possibly need more then a day there! [img]tongue.gif[/img] )

Thanks so much!

-Gracie [img]smile.gif[/img]

Living in Deep South, I can only dream of going to AG Place...(we're in the middle of building another new house). You're soooo lucky!

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Originally posted by angelnise:
Living in Deep South, I can only dream of going to AG Place...(we're in the middle of building another new house). You're soooo lucky!

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm sure you'll both get to an AG place someday!

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Thanks! I will take tons of pictures. [img]graemlins/camera.gif[/img]

<font color="#051E50" size="1">[ March 11, 2006 06:05 PM: Message edited by: Saffy'sAngel Gal* ]</font>

You are sooo lucky. I have dreamed of going to AG place since they first opened. Since we live in KY the closest is in Chicago and that is still a long way away. I have begged my parents for years to take me and now that I am 26 I guess I will have to plan my own trip there! I don't have any suggestions other than enjoy yourself and take your dolls and take tons of pictures! Have a blast and think of those still dreaming [img]wink.gif[/img]

I just spent one day there...but it was the WHOLE day, though. My mom and I did the "Day at AGP" package where we could see the the Revue, eat dinner at the caf?, and also get spending vouchers. Just make sure you bring a doll and your [img]graemlins/camera.gif[/img] !

And if you get up EARLY, you can make it to the Today show at Rockefeller Center. Just make sure you eat something before you go...otherwise you'll be starving during the whole thing.

Oh, and don't forget to visit the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Ellis Island, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (though I haven't been here yet), and the Museum of Modern Art (haven't been here either).

I live right here in New York City in the heart of it all, Astoria Queens NY, 15-20 mins away from AGPNY. So if you would like your own tour guide let me know, i'll do it for nothing lol. Just give me a holla on here and let me know. There is way too much to name lol.

Dear Gracie,
Good for you! You will have a GREAT time in NY. I don't know how old your brother is but there is a great Build A Bear a few blocks away from AG Place. Also, you might want to call the NY store and tell them you are coming and ask if a personal shopper will have free time to meet with you. The personal shoppers are great-- they give you a little tour and put aside any of your purchases so you don't have to wait in a line at the register. Also, if you are planning to go anywhere but the store, you can check all your purchases at the coat check place and then pick them up later in the day--- that way you won't have to tote them around the city. Lastly, if you buy a doll and are tempted to ditch the box so you have less to carry, don't do it --- keep your box and take it with you because someday it will make your doll that much more valuable. Have fun planning your trip!!!
One more thing, if you want to eat in the cafe, you should make reservations now because they book WAY in advance.

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Originally posted by angelnise:
Living in Deep South, I can only dream of going to AG Place...(we're in the middle of building another new house). You're soooo lucky!

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What up, Southern buddy. Not as deep as you, but I feel your pain. I'm seriously hoping for AGP Atlanta.

I have been to AGPNY lots of times!It is great.There is a restaurant down the corner from there called Burger Heaven,and the food is great.I do not know if your brother like Nintendo,but there is a Nintendo place very close by and you could play games.

You are going to have so much fun Gracie! We are going for our 2nd time April 7th and 8th and DD is just too excited. You can do it in one day, but we liked to go back several times during the day on our first trip!

My DD really liked Central Park, the Aquarium, Toys R Us, FAO, & the Disney Store. This time I think we will take a carriage ride! We also need to go to Build a Bear too because it wasn't opened last year when we were there.

Have a wonderful trip!

Shelly

We stayed at the Hotel Inner-Contiental and they have a neat American Girl package that gives the dolls a bed, the yellow trundel to sleep in during their stay, and a bathrobe. DD also got a little package full of little AG stuff, and at night she got milk and cookies! There are several hotels in NY that have different AG packages, so you may want to check them out. We have stayed in this hotel on several other occasions, and really like it a lot.

I just went there a couple weeks ago, and it was FABULOUS! I have family in New York, so I've been to the city several times, but this was the first time I actually went in the AGP! I would DEFINITELY take a day at least to explore the place. It's amazing. If your b-day is coming up (depending on how old you are), they do b-day packages like high tea, lunch, dinner, etc, for you and your doll and your friends! Plus, there is 3 whole floors of doll stuff to look at, so you may be there awhile. I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express at 15 W. 45th (about 4 blocks from the AGP), and it was a supernice hotel (rooms were a bit small though, but very nice). Free continental breakfast, newspaper, etc. Tell your dad to check online for the best rates at holiday-inn.com or hiexpress.com. Holiday Inns are nice, safe hotels and are usually reasonably priced. Some good places to eat are the Stage Deli (huuuge sandwiches), Connolly's (a fun Irish pub--all the waitresses are Irish!!) on E. 45th street and 6th Avenue, and Rocky's Pizza in Little Italy for good NY pizza. Have fun!! I wish I could go back already! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]


I second Bean Bunny:I am soooooooo waiting for AGP Atlanta!! Are you listening American Girl?!?

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<font color="#051E50" size="1">[ March 11, 2006 10:35 PM: Message edited by: molly*belle717 ]</font>

1. I would think that you would need at least one or two days

2. For food, you could go to TGI fidays it is right near AG Place!!

3. There has to be somewhere they can go while you shop!!

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We stayed at the Hotel Inner-Contiental and they have a neat American Girl package that gives the dolls a bed, the yellow trundel to sleep in during their stay, and a bathrobe. DD also got a little package full of little AG stuff, and at night she got milk and cookies! There are several hotels in NY that have different AG packages, so you may want to check them out. We have stayed in this hotel on several other occasions, and really like it a lot.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That sounds like fun!! I did not know they got their own beds, bathrobe and everything!!

Looks like you got some good recommendations for Hotels.

Give yourself one Full Day at AG Place and you will be fine - Book anything like the CAfe well in advance.

Things for your Brother and Dad to do;

Go to a Yankees game - If there is one that day.

The Intrepid Air and Space Museum

Central Park Zoo or the Bronx Zoo

The Museum of Natural History - Dinasour bones.

Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty

If Older - Pricey, but cool - Helicopter Tour of the City

China Town

Toys R Us Times Square

Just a few of the many things Available

I would say one day is enough but wanted to add that I think you should allow another stop there a day or two later. I'm the kind of shopper who always needs to go back for one or two more things. If your like me you'll know exactly what it was you forgot to check out or wish you had done or bought and you won't need as much time the second day. Also be sure to ask for any in store specials and if your in the club take your card. You get stars for each time you walk in the door and your Mom or Dad will get stars for each purchase they make. (You also get stars for things like eating in the cafe, doing the photo shoot, hair salon, etc...if your a member be sure to check these things out ahead of time so you don't forget). Enjoy!!

Edited to add that at AGPC gave Gameboys to the male siblings while the sisters where shopping~~this might entertain your Dad and Brother if you needed to make one last shorter stop in the store! That is if they do it in NY.

<font color="#051E50" size="1">[ March 12, 2006 11:00 AM: Message edited by: Brown*Eyed*Girl ]</font>

Thank you so much for your help everyone! [img]biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smile.gif[/img]
I dont know how I'll be able to wait until July, but I guess I've waited this long I can wait a few more months. [img]tongue.gif[/img]