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All About the Toys at FAO Schwarz
Do you remember that movie Big? With Tom Hanks? Remember when he played that giant piano to the tune of Heart and Soul in the toy store? That was in New York City, at FAO Schwartz. The gigantic, floor piano is still there, in case you were wondering. And it’s open to the public, children and adults, throughout the year. Whether or not you’re a musical genius, full of fancy foot melodies and such, you’ll enjoy taking a tap at it during your next Bluegreen vacation to New York City. And even if you’re not so interested in the piano, the toy store as a whole is phenomenal. It is definitely a place to play Big with Bluegreen vacations.FAO Schwartz has been around since 1862, and on Fifth Avenue in New York City since 1986. In the almost 150 years the company has been in business, it has amassed an unequaled collection of toys and other children’s accessories. It is not only a destination for New Yorkers, but Americans and international tourists as well. Daily, you will find throngs of people lined up to see the store’s collections of toys, gifts and collectibles. Needless to say, there is something for everyone in this world-famous toy store.
FAO’s famous stuffed animals, sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History, are great gifts for the animal lovers in the family. There is more Legos and Star Wars merchandise than kids could ever play with, and a huge Barbie section invites children to explore the wonderful world of pink houses and convertibles. A beautiful book section, with a large Dr. Seuss display, will keep them reading, and board games will keep them playing for hours.
Even the elevator is cool – the friendly looking robot who is named GO-2-FLOOR-2.
FAO Schwartz even hosts events throughout the days, such as big keyboard performances, art demonstrations and craft shows. It is truly an eventful place to visit during your Bluegreen vacation, and full of fun things to bring or ship home.
If you’ve decided to head that way this Bluegreen vacation, the best time to visit is before noon on a weekday. If you want to venture through the crowds on a weekend, the earlier the better. Remember, you are not the only one who loves awesome toys, entertaining events and New York City monuments. Also, during the holiday season, the store is super crowded, so be prepared for long lines if you are looking for presents. Also, just so you know, FAO offers complimentary gift wrapping services for your purchases, as well as personal shopping assistance. And if you do find something during your Bluegreen vacation that you would like to send to someone back home, FAO will have them delivered if you don’t want to carry them back.
This wonderful toy store is a cannot miss during Bluegreen vacations to New York City. Even if you are not in the market for toys, taking a look around is fun. Who knows, something may even ring nostalgic – prompting a purchase.
FAO Schwartz is open Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m., to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11a.m. to 6p.m. It is located at 767 5th Avenue.
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