15 Giant NYC Christmas Mistakes Tourists Make

Here are 15 Mistakes Tourists make when visiting NYC at Christmas!
I polled my tour guide colleagues and these were the 15 giant mistakes we see tourists make time and time again when they visit NYC during the holidays! We want to make sure YOU avoid these mistakes and have your very best NYC experience.
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00:00-00:42 Intro
00:42-01:53 Expecting Bargains
01:53-03:04 Underestimating Crowds
03:04-04:21Overpacking your itinerary
04:21-05:55 Not Booking Ahead
05:55-07:31 Packing
07:31-08:46 Only Staying in Manhattan
08:46-09:41 Shopping
09:41-12:19 NYC SCAMS!
12:19-13:41 Dyker Heights
13:41-14:33 White Christmas
14:33-15:28 Tours
15:28-16:32 Booking Direct
16:32-17:54 Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
17:54-19:26 Subways
19:26-21:38 New Year's Eve
21:38-22:23 Finals Thoughts and Advice

[@MRP3261]

Megan As a Brooklynite Dyker Heights is my favorite when I go to see Christmas Decorations. For me I take mass transit. A Tourist best situation is a Tour bus because Dyker Heights is a residential neighborhood. Brooklyn has a new Christmas attraction that is Luna Park in Coney Island. I was there and it is beautiful. Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree I'll go when it's lit. New Years Eve I'm in Sheepshead Bay at a Bar/Restaurant watching the Ball drop from Times Square. Snow on Christmas is a long shot 1 in 365.

[@sirodau88]

Thanks you so much for putting together all of the tips for New York first timers!

[@mereoxendine193]

I'm with you Megan on the Florida girl because I was raised in Fort Lauderdale Florida but moved to Hickory North Carolina. Went from tropical weather to cold weather and it was a shocker for sure. Meredith

[@mjfoster8343]

Megan on point again! Love the holiday dress! Moving to NYC in October and cannot wait for the holiday season or one of Megan's tours. Us Florida girls have to stay together! Great job!🎄🎄🎄

[@Mrbeahz1]

Excellent idea setting up the topics with the B&W TV, very clever!

[@Juanita-ge6mb]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@Neville60001]

11:42- *_IF_* you do buy one of these CD's *_don't_* put it into your computer; instead, play it on your Blu-Ray or DVD player, or on your (Blu-Ray ROM-based) game system (Play Station units II-V, Xbox One or XBox XS) so that any virus that on it won't corrupt your computer.

[@KatGoneGreen-sh1ff]

Oh boy- I hope the alternative reality Megan and David find this video! Great tips! Wild there hasn’t been a white Christmas in NYC since 2009!

[@TheMeganDaily]

Isn't that CRAZY?

[@beckystar101]

Yes Christmas is so magical, I had the best time last year. So much to see and do. For sure pricy but worth it, I’m already planning for next time I go. I’m guilty of some of the mistakes you mentioned, spot on. 😅😅

[@TheMeganDaily]

I am guilty myself! Lol. Just trying to help others avoid my mistakes! Glad you enjoyed!

[@josephusanthonybumaat9690]

They should call it Diaper Heights ‘coz it’s poopy 😂🤣

[@kimmurray9346]

Best family restaurant in walking distance of The Kimberly Hotel? I want to book an amazing dinner for our planned trip in December! Cannot wait!!

[@AwesomeSauceRadio]

Another awesome sauce video. Those skits in the middle of all your tips was funny. Brilliant. What is the best way to reach out to you for a collaboration? Would like to see is the upper club writing next week for New York comic con. I’m going to try using your website but it’s not 100% compatible with people who use computers for the blind. Keep up the amazing work and thank you for everything.

[@TheMeganDaily]

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[@roncotton7963]

So the only place there are a lot street vendors is around the Christmas balls 6ave And that is my only spot that a lot are but you made it sound like the whole Avenue sidewalk was blocked with vendors I’ve never seen that

[@TheMeganDaily]

They tends to be between Bryant Park and the a few blocks north of the Radio City. It was pretty intense last year. Glad you were able to go on days you didn’t experience that!

[@deweyhall712]

Megan, you're looking good in the green dress. It compliments your red hair..😊😊😊😊

[@rese7878]

Megan I do have a question about something I've been noticing. Do places, like museums, or any type of business, etc..charge for bags or bag checks, and/or umbrellas? Also are these same places ok with tourists taking photos inside(ie..Macy's)? Thank you!

[@frednich9603]

I'm Coming for TubaChristmas this year! 50th anniversary!

[@TheMeganDaily]

YAAAAAAAAAS! Will you be playing in it!?!?!?!?

[@frednich9603]

@@TheMeganDaily sure will! I modified a baritone to fit in a travel on suitcase. Daddy don't trust his instruments to baggage handlers.

[@seranarobertson3094]

Loving your advice. What do you think about taking subway with two adults, one 10 year old and one 14 year old in December when we are visiting. Will it be too crowded and scary for the kids?

[@TheMeganDaily]

As long as you don’t go on “SantaCon” day (December 10th, 2023) you should be good!:-)

[@TheMeganDaily]

As long as you don’t go on “SantaCon” day (December 10th, 2023) you should be good!:-)

[@inethacherry5692]

What is Santacon day?

[@user-tt5wt4ng6m]

We are planning a trip to NYC December 2nd, do you think the city will be holiday decorated by then?

[@TheMeganDaily]

It will be!!!!!:)

[@user-tt5wt4ng6m]

@@TheMeganDaily thank you Megan I love all your videos and your personality

[@TheMeganDaily]

Thank you so much!

[@dinabailey8111]

I'll be there on the 3rd and can't wait to knock this trip off my bucket list....its been planned forever it seems like!!❤

[@user-tt5wt4ng6m]

@@dinabailey8111 you are going to fall in love with NYC, have fun!

[@roncotton7963]

So the only place there are a lot street vendors is around the Christmas balls 6ave And that is my only spot that a lot are but you made it sound like the whole Avenue sidewalk was blocked with vendors I’ve never seen that