Whimsical Party Location: The Eloise Room at The Plaza!

For those who's birthday girls prefer the precocious antics of Eloise to the tulle of Cinderella, look no further than The Eloise Room at The Plaza for your next party. That's right, THE Plaza hotel in NYC is home to a room completely dedicated to its most popular literary guest. Decked out in pink, black and white, your party can enjoy dress up, salon services, crafts, movies and a tea party. Contact the venue directly for pricing. Don't forget to book your character services through NY Princess Party and have Eloise herself make an appearance!! NYPP's Eloise has been lucky enough to have received numerous invites to the plaza in the past couple of years. She'll provide face paint, assist with sparkly make overs, conduct story time and even dine with the guest of honor. Book her today!

                              

Don't fret if NYC is too far flung of a location, or perhaps The Plaza a little out of your price range. We've also recently pinned together an inspirational board on Pinterest to put together your own plaza worthy party.  Let us know your thoughts! Share your pictures with us on Facebook, and don't forget to subscribe :)

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Whimsical Party Location - Le Carrousel in Bryant Park

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As we covered in our 2012 Olympian blog post, us New Yorkers need to make the most of this beautiful summer weather! So today we explore the whimsical party location of Le Carrousel in Bryant Park. (Among some fun linkage to other carousels in NYC). First, a little history lesson! According the internet (which is always reliable) The word "carousel" has been traced to twelfth-century Arabian games of horsemanship called "carosellos" or "little wars." The game consisted of riders tossing a small perfumed clay ball from one rider to another. By the 16th century these games spread to France where the events were elaborated; people wore fanciful costumes and engaged in tournaments of drama called "Carrousels." Eventually the art form became more tactile, as artists began to sculpt crudely shaped horses. In the late nineteenth century American artists broke from European tradition. To the dashing horses, artists added an entire menagerie of elegant animals, often accompanied by flowers, bells, plump cherubs, and flashing mirrors.

The carousel in Bryant Park was built specifically to compliment the aesthetics of the park by artists located in Brooklyn. They offer all sorts of GREAT birthday party packages starting for as little as $360. When you save that much money on your party location, it gives you the perfect excuse to add a little extra something special....like a visit from Mary Poppins and Bert! We had the privilege to attend a party at Le Carrousel earlier this summer and had a blast!! Contact us for pricing starting as low as $275 for a character visit and activities.

Don't get discouraged if Manhattan isn't your Burrough. Time Out NY Kids just came out with a list this past month of carousels all over the 5 Burroughs! With these whimsical party locations, the sky's the limit on your theme party this summer. Next posting we'll be sharing some Mary Popppins themed party inspiration straight from our Pinterest page. So......

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Whimsical Party Location - Alice's Teacup

If you have a little lady on your hands that loves to play tea party be sure to take a look at Alice's Tea Cup. With three different locations in Manhattan  you can surely get  your tea and crumpet fix no matter which neighborhood you reside. Let's take a look around :)

Alice's Teacup Upper West Side location

Upstairs room at Alice's Tea Cup Upper East Side Location

Party room at Alice's Tea Cup Upper West Side Location

Delicious cupcakes :)

Fairy dress up costumes

Alice's Tea Cup has an extensive list of teas and DELICIOUS scones as well as a full lunch and dinner menu!

I think you can see why Alice's Tea Cup has become a favorite among little princesses in NYC. Suri definitely knows quality when she sees it ;)

Upon arrival, your little ones will be greeted by the Alice's staff and immediately asked if they would like to partake in some magic fairy dust before embarking on their whimsical tea time. They have the option to don an adorable tulle and sparkle embellished fairy dress and wings as well. You must go to tea in style!! Since NY Princess Party has had the privilege to provide Alice's characters for the past 3 years you also have the option to arrange a real life meeting with Alice!

Already craving to go?? I know it's one of our favorite places to visit :) See you there soon!

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Craft Party!

We are super excited to announce our most recent NYPP team up with the wonderful folks at The Craft Studio (Upper East Side)!! This super fun packed party location has been open for over a decade and perfectly combines toy store with craft studio. Whether picking up supplies or coming for an afternoon of crafting we're positive you'll be leaving all smiles :)

Impressive right?! I know we were blown away on our first visit. They are most famous for their super creative party ideas and flawless facilitation. With over 18 themes to choose from the sky is limit! Let's take a peak at some of the crafts.

So beat the heat this summer with a crafty indoor party! Since we're now preferred vendors of The Craft Studio, inquire about adding a character to join your party. (Prices start at $225) Hope to be partying with you soon!!!

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Whimsical Locations: Belvedere Castle in Central Park

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With the weather finally warming up, an outdoor party is a great idea for anyone making birthday plans.  And what better place to have a picnic for a young prince or princess than by an actual castle?  Fortunately, New Yorkers are in luck because our very own Central Park has just that!  

Located mid-park at 79th Street, accessible from both the East and West Side of Manhattan, Belvedere Castle is a gorgeous 19th century structure designed by Calvert Vaux (who also co-designed Central Park with Olmsted). Although it was originally built to be merely decorative, it's now used by the National Weather Service as a place to collect data. It's also host to many free activities throughout the year including "On A Wing" birding events, astronomy talks, storytelling, and even a haunted castle event every Halloween!

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Of course you must obtain a permit to have a party or picnic here, but these are surprisingly inexpensive and can be obtained here.  But first things first: swing by our website or call us at (646) 504-9824 to book your entertainment with NY Princess Party.  We offer many characters, including princes and princesses, and we're familiar with the area since we've done parties here before (just last week, Cinderella and Rapunzel paid a surprised birthday girl a visit).  

So... Check out Belvedere Castle, pick a date, contact us, and let us help you make your child's birthday a magical and memorable one!

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