Where was Home Alone 2: Lost in New York filmed?

The opening scene occurs at Haven Middle School, where the family attends a school chorus. The exterior of the building is shown, with its elegant brick facade and front entrance. Inside is an auditorium filled with people as Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) performs his vocal solo. Unfortunately, his older brother Buzz (Devin Ratray) causes a distraction by making silly noises and gestures, ruining the performance. In retaliation, Kevin gets up on stage and attacks him.

This scene has become iconic for its over-the-top slapstick humor and is often cited as one of the most memorable moments from the movie. The school has two floors and an outdoor courtyard, perfect for filming outdoor scenes.

Haven Middle School is located in Evanston, IL (2417 Prairie Ave), a suburb of Chicago that served as a stand-in for many locations throughout Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. It is easily accessible via car or public transport from Chicago's city center - taking around 30 minutes to reach by car or 45 minutes via train (CTA) from downtown Chicago.

Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) might have been lost in a big city, but he knows how to make the most of it. Kevin hears commercials advertising the Plaza Hotel as "the world-renowned, most thrilling hotel experience in New York" before he departs from Chicago. He checks into this hotel using his dad's (John Heard) credit card and obtains a luxurious suite. After ordering an ice cream sundae buffet via room service, Kevin enjoys swimming in the pool and watching a parody of Angels With Dirty Faces. One of the famous quotes from this parody is, "Merry Christmas, you filthy animal. And a Happy New Year."

The memorable scene was filmed in one of Manhattan's oldest hotels - The Plaza Hotel, located on Fifth Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets on Central Park South in Midtown Manhattan. Completed back in 1907, The Plaza was designed by Henry JH Hardenbergh as part of Frederick Law Olmsted’s park-side vision for Central Park South that would later come to be known as “Millionaire’s Row” due to all the wealthy people living there. It is now considered a historical landmark. It has hosted notable celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Scott Fitzgerald, and The Beatles.

For those visiting this historic landmark, The Plaza Hotel can be easily accessed by taking various subway lines, including Long Beach Branch, Port Washington Branch, to 74 St - Broadway. You can also opt for a private car ride or taxi/Uber via 6th Ave/Ave of the Americas.

After getting comfortable, Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) orders a limousine and asks the driver for a good toy store. He decides to go to Duncan's Toy Chest, decorated for Christmas with a friendly older owner. The store has festive decorations and toys that capture kids' imaginations everywhere. Kevin purchases green slime goo, a map of New York, and a Swiss Army knife from Mr. Duncan (Eddie Bracken). Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern) are also inside the store scouting out their hiding places before their Christmas Eve heist.

The exterior footage for this iconic scene was filmed at the Rookery Building in Chicago, located at 209 South La Salle Street at West Adams Street. A historic landmark in Chicago that was completed in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975. The movie features the store's unchanged arched entrance, which has remained beautiful since 1992. This allows fans to appreciate the exterior of the location.

Getting to this location is relatively easy, as it's close to several CTA bus stops on Wabash Avenue, which can be reached from various lines, including 66 and 9 buses from nearby stations such as Clark/Lake or State/Lake. It's also near two Metro stations - Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center - for commuters who prefer rail travel.

One of the most iconic moments in the movie is the scene where Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) and the Pigeon Lady (Brenda Fricker) listen to the concert together. The Carnegie Hall rooftop is abandoned and filled with old instruments and mannequins, a secret hideaway. The chandeliers that once hung from the ceiling are still there, providing a mysterious and eerie atmosphere to the place. As Kevin and the Pigeon Lady sit together, they talk about being invisible to the world, feeling like they don't belong anywhere; her because she's homeless, and him because he is the youngest. They listen to a rendition of "O Come All Ye Faithful," which strengthens their bond and gives them hope for a better future.

Carnegie Hall is located on 57th Street between Seventh Avenue and Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is one of the most famous venues for concerts, recitals, lectures, or plays in America, with over a century of history. Constructed by Andrew Carnegie in 1891 as an homage to his new wife Louise, who sang with the Oratorio Society of New York, it has been home to some of history’s greatest artists, from Leonard Bernstein to Judy Garland.

If you wish to visit Carnegie Hall, you can quickly get there via public transportation or car. To reach Carnegie Hall in Manhattan using public transport, you can use the nearest bus stops, 6 Av/W 56 St and Broadway/West 57 St. You can also take the 1 Subway, the first subway to go to Carnegie Hall in Manhattan. If you’re traveling by car, use 8th or 9th Ave as alternate routes if traffic is too bad on Broadway. There are parking garages nearby if you need them as well.

The scene where Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) booby-traps the brownstone is one of the many hilarious scenes from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Here, Kevin leads Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern) on a wild goose chase, setting up a series of traps to outsmart them. The two burglars are sent tumbling into barrels, blown up by firecrackers, and fooled by fake police sirens. As the slapstick comedy peaks, this memorable scene plays out with plenty of laughs.

The movie mentions the address 51 West 95th Street, an actual brownstone that resembles the location shown in the film. However, the house's interior was filmed on Brownstone Street (or New York Street) in Universal Studios. Fans of Home Alone can still visit Brownstone Street on the Universal Lots, which has stayed the same.

To visit Brownstone Street and relive this iconic scene from Home Alone 2, you'll need to make your way to Universal Studios Hollywood. The park is located at 100 Universal City Plaza in Universal City, California 91608, and is open year-round for visitors who wish to explore its many attractions and rides. If you want to see the outside of the place featured in the movie and you're in New York already, take a quick ride from the city center to 51 W 95th St. You can enjoy the atmosphere of the movie's location there.

After defeating Marv (Daniel Stern) and Harry (Joe Pesci), Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) goes to the famous large tree and speaks to it, admitting that he does not deserve a Christmas gift despite doing a good deed and instead wants to take back every mean thing he ever said to his family. He asks the tree if he can see his mother (Catherine O'Hara), and to his surprise, she appears quickly. Kevin mutters in amazement, asking how she knew he was there. His mother says she knows Kevin and his love for Christmas trees, so she figured she would find him at the biggest one.

In this iconic scene, he is standing beneath a massive Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. The giant tree stands as a beacon of hope and Christmas cheer for Kevin, standing amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City. The Rockefeller Center features five art deco buildings home to some of the country's most famous stores, restaurants, theatres, and attractions. Every year since 1933, the tree has been lit with over 35,000 lights - an event that usually draws thousands of visitors to Rockefeller Plaza each December. The evening culminates with a celebratory fireworks display and musical performances from some of today's top talents.

The Rockefeller Center is accessible by public transportation between 49th and 51st Streets on Fifth Avenue. Visitors can take the MTA Subway lines B, D, F, or M to reach the center's heart - Rockefeller Center Station.