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Our Visit to American Girl Place in NYC & WellieWishers Doll Giveaway

The American Girl Place in NYC is filled with dolls, dolls and more dolls.  Each one is adored by girls of all ages.  When my two youngest savvies arrived at the store, they sat here with their dolls as if they were going to report on the lastest doll findings.
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Each time one of my daughters has turned 6, my mom has taken them to the American Girl Place.  This time, it was my youngest’s turn to experience it all.  Her birthday was in the spring, but with school sports, it can be hard to go on a weekend.

American Girl Cafe NYC

When you arrive at the Cafe, your doll is given a high chair so that she can sit right next to you.  We took our new WellieWisher Willa with us to enjoy lunch at the cafe.

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Everyone starts lunch with a warm welcome of cinnamon buns, yummmm!

 

American Girl Bitty Lunch

The first course served is a family-style platter featuring tomato-basil bruschetta, hummus, crisp vegetables with ranch dipping sauce, and house-made pigs-in-a-blanket.

American Girl Lunch in NYC

The Bitty Bites lunch was the perfect size to share with Willa.  Miniature sizes of your favorite foods such a hot dogs , cheeseburgers and a mini order of mac and cheese.

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Before we left the cafe, it was time to celebrate Meema’s birthday.  The signature chocolate mousse flowerpot and a vanilla cupcake with a candle helped make the day extra special.

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It was actually my first time at the cafe.  I thought everything was excellent and the staff was very attentive. At $24 per person in midtown Manhattan, I thought the price was extremely reasonable to enjoy the American Girl Cafe experience.

 

American Girl NYC Wellie wishers

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After our lunch, it was time to walk around and explore the latest American Girl had to offer.  One of which is the new Welliewishers dolls.

American Girl Wellie Wishers

WellieWishers, an all-new content & doll lifestyle brand for girls ages 5 to 7. The lively group of WellieWishers friends–Willa, Kendall, Ashlyn, Emerson, and Camille–imagine and play in an enchanted neighborhood garden supervised by Aunt Miranda.

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Through their heartwarming and humorous adventures, the WellieWishers help a girl to learn how to “stand in another person’s wellies” to discover the skills of empathy, kindness, and compassion that will help her be a good friend.

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At the end of our trip, we took the time to window shop and see the adorable Welliewishers.

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All generations will enjoy The American Girl Place.  My mother was happy to spend the time with my girls and seeing how happy they were at the American Girl Place.  If you have little girls, this is a must-see in NYC.

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The WellieWishers line of adorable 14 1/2-inch dolls retails for $60 and one lucky reader is going to be able to choose a WellieWisher doll of their own.
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Comments

  1. Looks like a great place, we are visiting New York later this month, and will definitely stop by with the Granddaughter.

  2. Every Christmas I like to give my niece an American Girl Doll or American Doll outfits. She would love this this doll.

  4. Oh what a fun day the girls looked like they had! I would have thought it would have been more as well! I cannot wait to take my little one! I love the WellieWishers

  6. I had an American doll growing up and can’t wait to pass that on to my daughter soon.

  7. My daughter is just now starting to like American Dolls! She would love to go to the store and look at all the different dolls!

  8. I have two little great nieces who would love a pretty doll. I love that American Girl dolls have biographies and back stories that add to their charm.

  9. My daughter loves EVERYTHING to do with American Girls!! She doesn’t have her own doll yet (or anything else AG) so it would be awesome if we won! 🙂

  10. This doll is so pretty and my daughter would love one of these dolls! I sure would love to take my daughter to New York and check out the fun store!

  12. My Granddaughter would love to visit the Ametican girl cafe. She received her first Americsn Girl doll last year as a gift.

  13. This place is great , one day when we are visiting New York we definitely stop by with my daughters and their dolls.

  14. What a nice birthday tradition! My daughter is turning 7 this month and she’d love to go to the American Girl store. Her favorite of the Wellie Wishers line is Willa.

  16. My granddaughter has never had an American Girl doll, but I know she would love one. This collection is adorable.

  17. I think this is wonderful, I really wish they had American Girl stores when I was a child.

  18. My daughter would love to visit the American Girl store! She is finally old enough to have her first American Girl doll and is very excitedly saving up her money for one.

  19. My granddaughter just informed me that she wants an American Doll. She is going to be 8 but she has 4 sisters and brothers so it is highly unlikely that her parents will be able to buy her one. We are retired so money is scarce.

  20. We have never been to an American Girl store. It looks like my girls would have a blast! Those new dolls, the Wellwishers are adorable! We have three daughters so we love everything American Girl!!

  21. My niece has been wanting an American Girl Doll for two years. This would be a wonderful surprise for her!

  22. I love these dolls. They have such fun outfits that fit a girl’s personality!

  23. What a great place! My niece’s daughter would love this doll. Love the WellieWishers!

  24. We’re heading to the American Girl store at Mall of America later this month. Haven’t decided if we’ll buy anything yet, but the Wellie Wishers are so tempting. I love how cute they are!

  25. I really want to take my little girl to the cafe for her birthday; it looks like so much fun! I am hoping we can get a WellieWisher soon too!

  27. My girls have wanted an american girl doll for so long. I love their amazing stories and how real they are! They have so many fun accessories too!

  28. I grew up loving my Molly doll! I can’t wait until my daughter is a little bit older to introduce her. She has a bitty baby right now and she loves it.

  29. My niece is a huge American Girl doll fan. She has a few in her collection and she cherishes each one.

  30. We’ve never been to the cafe before. It looks like a lot of fun! We’ve been to our closest store a few times and it’s always fun to look at everything.

  32. Thanks for this great chance. My little girl is always asking for one of these and it is really expensive. I would love to win this for her if not then hope it goes to a great loving little girl who needs one.

  34. This is so great. My daughter wants an American Doll so bad. I would love to get her one, but I am unable to at the moment. This would be wonderful.

  35. I think my daughter would love to visit this store. The new line of Wellie Wishers look so cute!

  36. These are too cute! My daughter has been wanting one of these, too. I think my daughter would love to have Camille.

  37. American Girl Dolls are so neat. We have a store in our mall here, but we’ve never been. We’ll have to go check it out! 🙂

  39. Happy that your girls had a good time at the American Girl store. My sister and I collect American Girl Dolls. We started when the company was Pleasant Company. We have all of the original dolls and a few of the later ones, too. We also have a few minis and most all of the books. We like the older books better because they have the history at the end of the book. Thank you for this generous giveaway.
    Marilyn

  41. I think my youngest daughter would love one of the Wellie Wishers, she would love Kendall the best.

  42. My niece would go gaga over these dolls. I like the lessons these dolls ‘teach’ through their stories. American Girl dolls have always been top of the line, and I really like these new ones aimed at this age group. Dolls can be friends and confidants, these are fantastic!

  43. My niece absolutely love All American Girl dolls. I think her dolls have more outfits than I do.

  44. Thanks for the chance! My toddler loves playing with my 20 year old Samantha doll so I’d love to get her one of her own! Can’t wait to take her to NYC to visit this amazing store!

  45. My daughter is in love with these Wellie Wishers without having seen them in person! They are so adorable and she loves their boots! I can’t wait til the book series and animated stuff comes out!

  46. My granddaughters love, love, love The American Girl Doll store. It’s one of our favorite places to go.

  47. I’ve always really liked the American Girl collection and now I’d love for my daughter to be able to have one!

  48. Oh wow!! That looks like so much fun. My daughter is constantly acting out things with her dolls so I know she would love that cafe.

  49. I love American Girl dolls and I can’t wait to get my hands on a new Welliewisher for my granddaughter to play with.

  50. Love these dolls & the American Girl brand! The Welliewisher dolls would be perfect for my Niece.

  52. My little niece would love to visit she is so into dolls and fashion this would be a dream come true for her. thankyou, ken

  53. Anything American Girl is really popular and well made. I’d love to win a doll for my niece.

  54. my daughter is recently amrtican girl obsessed, these look really awesome, i would love for her to have one

  55. I love the smaller size of these dolls, perfect for those little hands. My niece has been wanting Willa since they first came out..

  57. We will definitely have to take a trip there some day, my little girl loves her dolls 🙂

  58. I absolutely love American Girl products. As a mom, I love that my daughter has this to look up to. As a teacher, I love the history that is associated with them.

  61. I would love Kendall for my niece Jill! She would be the perfect gift for Christmas!

  62. One of my daughters loves dolls so much. This would make an incredible Christmas gift for her.

  63. My daughter is loving american dolls since she was very little.She has been asking for one everytime since then,I would really like to give her one.Her birthday is coming up in october,so this would be amazing gift to her.

  64. These are such cute dolls. My granddaughter would love to have the Camille Wellie Wisher.

  65. Oh my goodness the photos were so cute and adorable,the american girl doll place in NYC looks very exciting

  66. Sounds like a girls dream! I know my daughter would love to have her first American Girl doll. It would be great to win and give to her for Christmas.

  67. I loved the trip I made to American Girl store about 8 years ago with oldest granddaughter. Would love to do that with youngest granddaughter.

  68. Oh I love what all these dolls stand for. So great for the girls! Love the smaller size and cheaper price. Kayla would love one for her birthday.

  69. Wow,the ag doll place looks very exciting, I would love to win Emerson for my daughter

  70. I never was that into dolls as a kid…..I think I always just babied my stuffed animals. But many of the kids in my life do like dolls, so I have come to appreciate the nicer ones.

  71. My daughter would love one!! I only read the books as a kid, never had the doll, so truthfully it would be a LITTLE bit for me too!! 🙂

  74. I love American Girl dolls because of how different they look. My niece loves that they have dolls that look just like her.

  76. I’ve never been in an American Girl doll store but I can see the allure. I think the new Welliewisher dolls are adorable. Thanks.
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  78. I see this store every time I go to the mall but never go inside. I think this is a good awakening to visit and see the dolls in person.

  80. My niece is turning 5 next week and I know that she would love to create her own American Girl doll for her birthday!

  81. My daughters love their American Girl dolls. They have not seen the Welliewishers yet and I am sure they will have them on their Wish List.

  82. My niece is obsessed with American Girl dolls, especially ones that she thinks look like her. She would love a Welliewisher.

  83. I think my daughter would probably pick Willa because of her animal outfit or Ashlyn as she looks the closest to my daughter.

  84. The NYC American girl store is one of my favorites. We brought our oldest daughter there for her birthday years ago. I would love to be able to bring our almost 4 year old too because she absolutely loves going to the Atlanta one and is starting to really get into the dolls now. The Atlanta store just doesn’t compare to the NY store though!

  85. I love American girl dolls. they are such collectibles and I know my 4 year old would love ohe to play with! thanks!

  86. My daughter would love an American Girl Welliewisher. She does not have an American Girl doll. This would be a great start for her collection as she gets older.

  88. My daughter is beginning to like American Dolls! She would absolutely love to go to the store, and look at all the different dolls!

  89. Little girls do love the American Girl dolls. I like that they actually look like little girls. Our favorite American Girl doll is Samantha.

  90. This is so cute , The Cafe is something I am sure your kids will always remember and the little highchairs for the dolls is adorable, These welliewishers have the cutest outfits

  92. My Niece Loves American Girl! She Loves Learning About Each Doll And Adding Her Favorites To Her Wishlist. I Know She Would Love The Wellie Wishers Collection!

  93. My daughter is not 8 yet, which I think is the recommended age for an American girl doll. I’m happy about the Wellie Wishers because they would be perfect for a first American girl doll!

  94. Thank you for this blog post! What a memorable trip for your little ones! My daughter is recently into American girl and would love to win a Wellie Wisher! Her favorite is Camille 😀 Thanks for the chance!

  98. My daughter is 6. She just discovered American Girl. She really wants Julia the Hippy! 🙂

  100. What a fun family trip that must have been! Thank you for sharing it. I had no idea all that was offered at the American Girl Store. The new dolls are sweet.

  101. My granddaughter loves her dolls. She does not have an American Girl doll and I know she would adore one.

  102. My daughter loves American girl wellie wishers! She has been wanting Ashlyn for the longest. Fingers crossed!

  103. My daughter loves american girl dolls, she has been asking for one for her birthday which is coming up in less than 2 weeks. She would think this is awesome.

  107. My daughter is obsessed with american girl dolls. I think these welliewishers are even cuter than the originals!

  108. We live in Manhattan and just went to the store for the first time last week. What an experience!! The salon was adorable. My cutie pie daughter would be thrilled with a wellie wisher. Thanks for doing ths giveaway.

  109. My daughter loves American girl dolls. Shes been crazy about the Welliewishers. I think she would love Camille. She is a great friend and a great listener and has qualities that I hope my daughter has one day.

  111. My granddaughter wants one of these dolls badly. I would love to win it for her for Christmas!

  112. I have never been to the American Girl Place but I have a granddaughter that I would love to take there.

  114. my granddaughter would love to get one of these dolls. She does not have any American girl dolls. She asked every Christmas. But, so far I have not been able to afford one. Would love to win one to give her for Christmas.

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  117. i was american girl obsessed when i was a kid. i introduced it to my 7 year old niece and now she is obsessed. would love to surprise her!!!!!

  120. The American Girl Willa doll is my favorite! Would love to have this for my granddaughter!

  122. I would love to be able to give an American Girl doll to my Irish granddaughter! How cool would that be?! (She will be able to claim American citizenship if she wants to do before she’s 18.)

  123. Our daughter really would love an American Girl Doll. She is a big fan of dolls and she has been asking for one of these.

  124. Two of my daughters at=re asking for American Girl dolls this year for Christmas because their cousins have one and they love the dolls.

  125. My daughter would love a beautiful doll like this, I really like the Willa doll and the Enchanted Garden Slippers.

  126. What a fantastic visit, and the dolls are so cute. I know my daughter would love one of the new Wellie Wishers dolls, they are so cute, and I love that they have such different looks.

  128. I would love the Emerson doll for my niece. She has been wanting an American Girl doll because her sisters’ have them, but her mom and dad believe she is too young. My niece loves to dance Emerson would be perfect for her.

  129. The American Girl Cafe looks like a ton of fun! My niece is 4 and just starting to learn about American Girl from her older cousins. The Wellie Wisher dolls would be perfect for her. Thank you!!

  131. these dolls are so precious. my girls have always loved these dolls and when the magazine comes in mail they jump up and down its so cute. thank you

  132. My granddaughter is getting to be of the age where she is starting to show an interest in dolls, and this would be a great one for her to have.

  134. I love how American Girl dolls are more than just a doll with the story they include with them! Each one has such a unique storyline!

  135. I have loved America Girl ever since I was little. I can’t wait to take our little girl somewhere like this. Looks like so much fun!!!

  136. This would be perfect for a Christmas present for my youngest.She has been wanting one for awhile now

  137. My sister and I were obsessed with the american girls books and dolls when we were little! I like the idea of the cafe for my niece as she gets older.

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