New York in sun and snow - Feb 2011 Top Of The Rock & Central Park - The DIS Discussion Forums

Lizzy Lemon · 03-16-2011, 01:55 PM

Sunday 20th February 2011

Woke to sun streaming through the open curtains, beautiful start to the day.

We went downstairs to the lounge for breakfast, good choice of fruit juices, coffee, cereals, pastries, bagels etc. Watched the news on TV, there had been really bad winds over in Brooklyn which had fanned a really bad house fire the night before, no wonder it had been bumpy coming into land yesterday.

We had plenty of time before having to be at the Top of the Rock by 10am so called in at the tourist office to pick up our Gray Line bus tickets. The lady behind the desk printed the tickets out and said 'they will expire 72 hours from now'. We didn't want to start using them until Monday morning when we planned on catching the express bus down to Battery Park, so we had to explain what we wanted to do and were told to come back when we wanted them to start! According to their web site they are not active until you use them for the first time. It was going to be really inconvenient to call back on Monday morning as it was the opposite direction to the tourist office and the place to catch the express - good start!!!! Anyway time for TOTR.

I love the buildings that show reflections in the glass.

Took just loads of photos up there (as you can see!!!) it was stilll quite windy so we were not able to get upto the very top deck. Called in the gift shop but it was packed with students from a Yorkshire school. I swear half of England were there the same time as us, the number of English accents we heard was unbelievable. Watched the ice skating for a while and called in the NBC shop before making our way to Central Park. We found ourselves on 5th Avenue and the Hollister shop caught our eye, the shop front was displaying waves on an Australian beach crashing, we noticed live models in swimwear in the doorway so nipped in to have a look. I hardly noticed the very attractive young man in swimwear - honestly! However, John did notice the very attractive young lady in a bikini:d:

Not a brilliant photo but you get the idea.

Glen claimed it was one of his favourite shops (I'd personally never heard of them) so we went in where he chose a couple of tee shirts so the credit card came out again. We walked a little further up and spotted Trump Towers, called in for coffee and restroom break.

Next stop Apple Store.

Lizzy Lemon · 03-16-2011, 01:56 PM

Crossed over the road to Central Park, loads more photos again, it looked beautiful in the snow.

Unfortunately for a lot of people life is not as blessed as ours, it made me feel uncomfortable having an expensive holiday when some people struggle to live.

We made our way back to the hotel for a little rest and a drink before heading out for dinner. I had wanted to go to Ellens Stardust Diner but there were huge queues outside and I didn't want to wait that long, we found Applebees and with no wait were seated and soon fed. Just usual fare, nothing special but pretty expensive. They added the tip on for us and told us to pay $127! Don't know if its customary to do that in NYC or realising we are English thought they'd better let us know we have to tip!!!! They are not to know we know how to tip. Anyway, back to TOTR for our evening visit. We had bought the sunrise/set tickets to get 2 visits in 1 day. Bit of a pain having to keep taking off coats, hats, gloves, belts, shoes etc but we understand why. The ride in the lift up is great, glass roof in the elevator means you can see the floors whizzing by.

Empire State building was lit in red, white and blue for President's Day

Made our way slowly back to the hotel calling in at the M&M's shop

and a hot chocolate in Starbucks. Lights out at a very reasonable 10.30pm.

Chilly · 03-16-2011, 03:57 PM

I really want to go back to NY

irongirlof12 · 03-18-2011, 02:17 PM

it looked really cold. lovely photo's especially the buildings and around central park

florida sun · 03-18-2011, 02:47 PM

Another great day Wendy and lovely photos

cherjp · 03-22-2011, 04:45 AM

Thank you for your trippie so far its really good, we are looking to go to New York in 4 years for major family celebrations, my DH is 50,my eldest son will be 21 and my youngest will be 18 all within 1 month !! So planning and prep has begun as we want it to be a fab celebration.
Looking forward to hearing some more of your trip.

03-16-2011, 01:55 PM	#1
Lizzy Lemon DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Staffordshire UK Posts: 2,550	New York in sun and snow - Feb 2011 Top Of The Rock & Central Park Sunday 20th February 2011 Woke to sun streaming through the open curtains, beautiful start to the day. We went downstairs to the lounge for breakfast, good choice of fruit juices, coffee, cereals, pastries, bagels etc. Watched the news on TV, there had been really bad winds over in Brooklyn which had fanned a really bad house fire the night before, no wonder it had been bumpy coming into land yesterday. We had plenty of time before having to be at the Top of the Rock by 10am so called in at the tourist office to pick up our Gray Line bus tickets. The lady behind the desk printed the tickets out and said 'they will expire 72 hours from now'. We didn't want to start using them until Monday morning when we planned on catching the express bus down to Battery Park, so we had to explain what we wanted to do and were told to come back when we wanted them to start! According to their web site they are not active until you use them for the first time. It was going to be really inconvenient to call back on Monday morning as it was the opposite direction to the tourist office and the place to catch the express - good start!!!! Anyway time for TOTR. I love the buildings that show reflections in the glass. Took just loads of photos up there (as you can see!!!) it was stilll quite windy so we were not able to get upto the very top deck. Called in the gift shop but it was packed with students from a Yorkshire school. I swear half of England were there the same time as us, the number of English accents we heard was unbelievable. Watched the ice skating for a while and called in the NBC shop before making our way to Central Park. We found ourselves on 5th Avenue and the Hollister shop caught our eye, the shop front was displaying waves on an Australian beach crashing, we noticed live models in swimwear in the doorway so nipped in to have a look. I hardly noticed the very attractive young man in swimwear - honestly! However, John did notice the very attractive young lady in a bikini:d: Not a brilliant photo but you get the idea. Glen claimed it was one of his favourite shops (I'd personally never heard of them) so we went in where he chose a couple of tee shirts so the credit card came out again. We walked a little further up and spotted Trump Towers, called in for coffee and restroom break. Next stop Apple Store. __________________ WENDY Sequoia Lodge DLRP Feb 2002 Disneyland Hotel DLRP Oct 2004 Yacht Club WDW Oct 2007 HRH,AKL,Poly July 2009 Floridays Orlando, Tropical Shores Siesta Key, HRH July 2010Crowne Plaza, New York Feb 2011 No WDW This Time July 2010 Trip Report New York February 2011 Trip Report

03-16-2011, 01:56 PM	#2
Lizzy Lemon DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Staffordshire UK Posts: 2,550	Crossed over the road to Central Park, loads more photos again, it looked beautiful in the snow. Unfortunately for a lot of people life is not as blessed as ours, it made me feel uncomfortable having an expensive holiday when some people struggle to live. We made our way back to the hotel for a little rest and a drink before heading out for dinner. I had wanted to go to Ellens Stardust Diner but there were huge queues outside and I didn't want to wait that long, we found Applebees and with no wait were seated and soon fed. Just usual fare, nothing special but pretty expensive. They added the tip on for us and told us to pay $127! Don't know if its customary to do that in NYC or realising we are English thought they'd better let us know we have to tip!!!! They are not to know we know how to tip. Anyway, back to TOTR for our evening visit. We had bought the sunrise/set tickets to get 2 visits in 1 day. Bit of a pain having to keep taking off coats, hats, gloves, belts, shoes etc but we understand why. The ride in the lift up is great, glass roof in the elevator means you can see the floors whizzing by. Empire State building was lit in red, white and blue for President's Day Made our way slowly back to the hotel calling in at the M&M's shop and a hot chocolate in Starbucks. Lights out at a very reasonable 10.30pm. __________________ WENDY Sequoia Lodge DLRP Feb 2002 Disneyland Hotel DLRP Oct 2004 Yacht Club WDW Oct 2007 HRH,AKL,Poly July 2009 Floridays Orlando, Tropical Shores Siesta Key, HRH July 2010Crowne Plaza, New York Feb 2011 No WDW This Time July 2010 Trip Report New York February 2011 Trip Report

03-16-2011, 03:57 PM	#3
Chilly I was having a bit of a blonde moment D'oh! Married my prince at WDW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Essex, England Posts: 12,603	I really want to go back to NY __________________ Claire 2012 May Alternative West Coast & DCL Alaska 2011 Mar/Apr Disneyland via a road trip 2010 Sept/Oct WDW POFQ 2009 Dec/2010 Jan DFTW WDW GF, Poly & AKL + DCL Wonder 2008 Jul Engaged DLRP Santa Fe 2007 Sept WDW Pop 2006 Sept WDW Offsite 2005 May Disneyland Offsite

03-18-2011, 02:17 PM	#4
irongirlof12 Am I the only one who loves Quorn Sausages? I would love to be at Ghiradelli's ice cream parlour with a massive choc sundae Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK. Posts: 5,498	it looked really cold. lovely photo's especially the buildings and around central park __________________ Andrea xxx 1994:Grosvenor 1996:POFQ 2002: Comfort Inn LBV 2007: CSR 2009:OKW 2011:POFQ&Dream HNY DLP 2012

03-18-2011, 02:47 PM	#5
florida sun Mrs Christopher Eccleston wannabe Don't you know who I am ??? I was on Dr Who I'm dizzy just reading Join Date: May 2004 Location: wales uk Posts: 16,843	Another great day Wendy and lovely photos __________________ Sue

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03-22-2011, 04:45 AM	#6
cherjp I am a disney nutter! Every time I reply I kill the thread..... stone dead!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ayrshire Scotland Posts: 855	Thank you for your trippie so far its really good, we are looking to go to New York in 4 years for major family celebrations, my DH is 50,my eldest son will be 21 and my youngest will be 18 all within 1 month !! So planning and prep has begun as we want it to be a fab celebration. Looking forward to hearing some more of your trip. __________________

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