One of our readers, Juli, sent this short but sweet report on her recent visit to American Girl Play New York:
Hi! I saw your website which I absolutely LOVE, and I noticed that you said you liked AG Place reports. I stopped into the NYC store a couple of days ago. But the trip was really short, so I really messed up a few details (i.e. location of bookstore,salon, cafe, etc.).
It was a very quick trip. I’m an eleven-year-old girl who still loves dolls, and my mom wants me to outgrow them. Naturally, she wanted to get out of the store…so we didn’t have time for photos, the hair salon, the cafe, the hospital, etc.
We zipped through the front doors and browsed the bookstore. Mom had given me a budget at the store–ONE ITEM. I already knew I was just going to get McKenna and nothing else, so I didn’t bother to pick up a book.
I wanted to see the My American Girls and their accessories. I already had a MAG…not much to see, then.
Up the escalator we went! I was thrilled by the restaurant, but Mom didn’t want to go in. Sigh. There were also little souvenir stands scattered around the place which we took notice of but did not look at in detail.
I marveled at the cute museum-esque scenes that the historical AGs were in. I liked the Ivy doll, but she looked exactly like my MAG doll, and also, I was getting McKenna,not Ivy.
Up another story…and we were greeted by a bathroom and yet another souvenir shop. I turned and saw all the McKenna stuff. I quickly picked a doll, and then me, mom, and the new addition cruised past the salon, hospital, and Bitty Babies toward the checkout.
Mom grimaced at the price…but she smiled when she saw my grin on the way home.
Juli’s beautiful new McKenna in her new home.
McKenna introduces herself to my other doll, Sierra.
Thanks Juli for your trip report! I hope you enjoy McKenna.
I’d love to go to a AG place! The closest one to me is 13 hours away!
Cute!
1stie!
oops! sorry Ally! 2ndie
I want her so badly!
She is so cute! Same here, Mollie Ruth!
Awesome!
Im 12 and just got McKenna so there is no reason to outgrow them.
Cool! I’m glad you had a good time! I love McKenna and I’m so glad you got her!
Char, I am not sure if I asked you this already, but I went to AGPNY on Tuesday when Aly Raisman was there, and I have 1 photo of Aly Raisman and 1 of her Autograph. It was a short visit and I have only 2 photos, do you still think I should send them in to you?
Oh, and I want McKenna a whole lot!!
I went to the AG place Chicago in june.I took some pictures and so did my aunt.is it okay if i still send in the pictures.i didn’t think of it earlier.
Agtl: please send the pics in!! I’m not char, but still I would love to look at the pictures since I was gonna go but my mom said it would be crazy.
AGTLCrepair – DEFINITELY! We would love to be able to share that!
Sure!
My mom has been telling me that I’m too old for dolls. I asked one of my Zumba teachers why she would persuade me to buy myself another. She told me that it’s a collection for me. I’m cleaning out my room and it seems to have more space. Might add the Maplelea storage closet. Can someone give me a review
That’s nice that you got to go. Enjoy your new doll.
Lucky!!!!:D
Before they started making the store in miami I was like 20 hours to the next AG store
Before they started making the store in miami I was like 20 hours to the next AG store in atlanta
Great review Juli. As the mother of an 11 year old who loves her dolls, I am sorry your mom cannot always share your joy. But it sounds like your smile melted her a little.
Thanks for your insights, and enjoy your dolls for as long as you like!
Lucky you juli! My McKenna is stuck in the British customs.
I might be going to the American Girl Store today or tomorrow!!
I’m exactly like that- 11, loves dolls, everyone thinks I’m immature. Don’t worry- your never to old to love dolls!
Glad u had fun,
The nearest Ag store is 7 hours away ………… On a aroplane
You’re never too old for an AG doll!
this is very well written!
You are NEVER TOO OLD FOR DOLLS! To prove anyone wrong show them stephanswodadancer’s videos.
@ Gail: Thank you!!
) WOW it’s so cool to see my review on the website!
Thanks everyone who liked my review! It’s so cool to see my review on the site.
My mom says its okay to play with dolls even at my age. Shes says it keeps us grounded with all the technology and fashion of the 21st century because dolls have been around for hundreds and hundreds of years!
qtlol10 – I agree 100% with your Mom!
I agree!
qtlol10: I’d never thought of it that way before, but I agree!
Very well put, I agree as well!
You are definitely never to old to have dolls!!! I am going to be 15 soon and I am planning on buying another doll
. It is to bad your mom doesn’t like you playing with dolls, but she bought you another doll which I think shows she does still support you in your playthings.
Your so lucky that you got to go to the NY AG store. I have been to the Seattle store a lot, but I have never gotten to go to an out of state store.
the nearest ag store is like 24 hours away. ever heard of Oman its near Dubai. Look it up if you must but its like close 2 Iraq. so we would have 2 fly. on. like. a. plane. havent been for 5 years now and im 11 and getting MAG with red hair i layers and with brown eyes help!!!!!! NEED NAMES!!!
I went to AGPNY for my birthday last year. I had so much fun! Sorry your mom wants you to grow out of dolls. I’m 11 and my grandma thinks I’m to old for dolls. I don’t care, though. I love dolls!
Karis, I think Alyssa would be a goods name for your doll.
@Karis, If I had that doll, I would name her Ingrid or Deanna. Other names could be:
-Paige
-Roseanne
-Chloe
-Grace
-Jenny
-Stephanie (or any Variation of)
-Susan
Ooooh! The closest AG Place to me is Kansas City, Which is still a 6 hour drive. I’ve never been there, but I’m going for my 11th birthday this November. Can anyone tell me about AGPlace KC?
You are NEVER TOO OLD FOR DOLLS!
Im going into High School, you have nothing to worry about! I hope you enjoy Mckenna!
Karis- I like:
Good luck!
Rose
Charolette
Elsie
Rebecca
Misty
Rosemarie
Scarolette
Grace
And alot others!
Karis, I am thinking about getting her!
I would name her Claire. I love that name.