Now that we
have officially said good bye to turkey and November we can think about Santa,
winter and CHRISTMAS. I know the stores and the world started already so I
might be late to the party, lol. I do like to enjoy each holiday individually
so forgive my tardiness.
Last month
we got the opportunity to visit Santa-HQ at the Queens Center Mall. The Santa
experience here is a lot different than most places. With every turn there is a
new high tech interaction leading up to meet the big guy in red. As we entered
we were greeted by a friendly staff member that took down our information
(name, email, etc.) Next it was time of fun. We all got a chance to see how
nice we really are, with the Nice O Meter. We all made the nice list so Santa
will be eating our yummy cookies this year. 
Next was a
favorite part of mine, a photo opt. I am all about the pictures. If you know me
I am famous for a great now and then collage so to have the same backdrop as
last year was very nice. The critters did a lot better than last year so that
was a little gift in itself.
Next we were
off to the Magic Mirror. My oldest
critter was a little tall, he is growing way to fast for me, so he had to
shrink down a bit. He still had a great time with his transformation. I was so
happy to see that they named the elves and RUBY (best name ever) was one of the
girl elf names. While we were emailing the “elfed out” critter photos to my
email, Santa came to check in with us. I was surprised but the crew greeted him
like he was a old friend. Santa became one of the crew by the end of the visit. 
Next room we
got to search for hidden items with the awesome app. Our youngest
critter was driving the ship to get us to Santa. She had a great time making
things light up and move, she did not even worry about the app.
Meeting
Santa is always treat he was so nice my hubby and I even jumped in the picture. Queens
Center is definitely one of the best places to meet Santa and get a awesome photo
maybe even a family one like we did.
Tips before
you go:
Might want
to download the app on your phone if you are going with more that one child. It
will save a few arguments and not get them on the naughty list.
Use the
bathroom before you go in because there is not one so close by. I know from experience
that once you are close to a “goal” or destination the potty is always
something that needs to happen.
Since there
are so many photo opts and it is cold outside you might want to bring a big
recycling bag for all the coats. I don’t like to be the coat rack because
sometimes I want to get in the pictures too. A big bag to hold the coats,
gloves, hats and scarfs is definitely a must so you can be sure to have it all on
the way out.
I want to wish
you a happy and healthy holiday season. I will be doing my best to not get
stressed and just enjoy being blessed. This year, they did not really give
Santa (or me) many ideas. Only thing I got was from my older one (he is always
ready). He would like a $100 Xbox gift Card. Oh boy, wish me luck.
