ONLY Visiting Times Square Tourist Traps For an Entire Day!

[@HereBeBarr]

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[@ActionKid]

That ActionKid wax figure was so lifelike, I want one!

[@HereBeBarr]

hahahha man you almost fooled me.

[@mrigennegi6524]

You are just going to drop it.

[@AmbroseChamberpot]

I could clearly see the melting wax lol

[@dylantheblond1953]

Bubba Gump’s is defs one of the least horrible of the Times Square Chain Restaurants, however Olive Garden is only somewhat enjoyable if you’ve got a good seat. It’s not exactly the best lottery to play with so many better options for views and food. You’ve gotta stop at the MnM store at least once in your life tho. If for anything, just to pee and observe the overwhelming amount of multi-colored chocolate, but honestly once is enough lol

[@HereBeBarr]

Just to pee hahah.

[@dylantheblond1953]

@@HereBeBarr It’s been my reprieve a few times now!! That or the McDonald’s after getting something off the dollar menu if I really can’t hold it hahaha

[@guillermoortiz1492]

Welcome back action kid!!. The point to visit new york is to feel the energy. Don't see how that is possible by eating in a chain restaurant or visiting a wax museum thanks for suggesting to others to avoid it as well.

[@HaleyMary]

That's hilarious how ActionKid was staying perfectly still for part of the vlog. That's amazing how there are so many wax figures in a museum! A lot of the wax figures like Jimmy Kimmel's wax figure look realistic. Never knew they made a wax figurine of the Obamas! That's pretty cool! Those guinea pigs were adorable! So cute one was trying to hide. I guess they get a little shy sometimes with all the bustle and excitement of the city.

[@davidwahrheit6143]

I miss Kenneth's NY video tours. Thank God we still have Jon.

[@HereBeBarr]

he's back.

[@JasonRuppVlog]

Omg love these NYC tips. Thnx bro.

[@HereBeBarr]

😎😎

[@970357ers]

One thing I've learned from my worldly travels is: Do a little research on the tourist trap places, don't go to them and just lie when people ask if you went to x, y, z. It's your holiday. Go/do what you want.

[@gissyepop7771]

We were at NYC for the first time 2 weeks ago and I’m proud to say we just fall in the M&M’s trap. Our kids wanted to try the same milk chocolate m&m’s in unicorn 🦄 color 🤪…🤷🏻‍♀️. I have to say that we enjoy all the food we ate in our trip. Thanks for all your tips!

[@TheBingBuzz]

We laughed out loud when Actionkid the wax figure showed up! Very funny!

[@HereBeBarr]

😝😝😝

[@5argetech56]

The *ActionKid* Wax Cameo was priceless... Good Show!! 👍

[@HereBeBarr]

hahaha

[@stevemiller3991]

@@HereBeBarr great content like usual!! The two NYC legends !!!

[@OvenfreshDeth]

I never thought Jon Barr in an Olive Garden would be the funniest thing I’d see so far today. You’re just sitting there with that look on your face like, “Bro, what the heck am I doing here right now?” I love it.

[@crBudgetWatches]

I went to the same Bubba Gump on my first trip to NYC. You gotta understand that for a Latinamerican who doesn’t get those kind of places back home going to a Bubba Gump in Times Square is a big thrill. On the other hand I wouldn’t go to the best Colombian restaurant in Astoria to pay 25 bucks for a plate I can get back home for 5 bucks .

[@HereBeBarr]

@@crBudgetWatches Yes i've been thinking about the intl tourist who doesn't have these chains...

[@crBudgetWatches]

@@HereBeBarr I meant thrill! Going on vacation in 2 weeks to NYC, 4th time now. Your videos are awesome and I have outgrown the typical tourist stuff even planning on taking a stroll in Forest Hills this time lol. What a thrill to see you did a collab with Action Kid. You, Action Kid, Sarah Funk, Flossy Carter, MKBHD are my favorite NY KZbinrs.

[@mustlovedogs5569]

@@HereBeBarr I’m from Australia and we love Bubba Gumps!

[@ramencurry6672]

In real world, most people are not foodies and would not mind eating at chain restaurants. Most people in the general public just view food as fuel for survival and eat what’s familiar in their childhood.

[@mrigennegi6524]

Actionkid, aptly named. Needs constant supervision, just like a kid. And welcome back!

[@HereBeBarr]

he does!@!

[@brittanydeane9826]

Wonderful video as always! Good to see you Action Kid

[@anthonyhiggins7206]

Expecting this to be another great video, got a 14 night trip coming up in just over a year so your videos are so helpful, have you made any videos about Zoo's in NYC yet?

[@saharh5218]

I can't thank you enough for the great advice on the NYC trip. We had a one-week visit and planned our trip mostly based on the cool locations that you mentioned in your channel. Also thanks for your great advice on mistakes that tourists may make. Very helpful and useful!

[@Bbthesupreme]

Some of the attractions in Times Square are fun. But afterwards you never walk through there again. You go as a joke. 😂

[@bonniepwtf]

So nice to see AK & you together again. He did such a fantastic job of being the wax figure, I was starting to believe it was real. Lol. Great video again, worth watching just for your facial expressions in Olive Garden.

[@arg888]

I was fooled. His skin is really shiny.

[@bonniepwtf]

@@arg888 Right & he held so still, not a movement. 😀

[@daviddovente1862]

Welcome back AK!!⭐️ I always enjoy seeing the two of you together 💪

[@HereBeBarr]

dynamic duo

[@OvenfreshDeth]

Let’s go AK 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Red_Eyed]

I felt the pain in the waiters voice when the chips slid off the plate. As a server, that shit is so embarrassing. Hahah.

[@rottweilerexpress]

I saw JOLLIBEE!!!! I've been there! hehehe.

[@Teddy31976]

First off, I am a big fan...now NO...NO...NO! The people who go to these places are people who are one and done! They can go back to the little towns they live in with their "I love NY" t-shirts and brag they have been there! I am 50 and my immediate family lives there and are in corporate my America. Never would I want to go to these places and Never would they take me! $30 for crap pasta? I will say that when I lived in Denver Colorado we would go to bubba's for the artichoke dip but we had a bartender hook up🤣🤣🤣🤣. I dig that you keep it real.

[@maril1379]

Avoid places in Times Square to eat. Rip off. Your dish was $28! No way I would walk out before ordering. Also don't buy metro cards from people standing around the subway entrances. Thumbs up.

[@rebeccarebel8767]

I'm visiting nyc soon and I would love more videos about tourist attractions like these

[@clowchan]

The m&m store is my go-to spot for bathrooms in the city (esp now that they restricted the Marriot Marquis bathrooms)

[@danielgraver1829]

Anyone think this guy looks like Berlin from money heist??

[@jaimesanchez1121]

Guys, if you’re going to choose a chain restaurant, Bubba Gump is a good option. This restaurant is part of a chain of restaurants headquartered in Houston, TX. The quality of their product is very good.

[@thebigtexas11]

Hate to say this. But I completely stopped watching Action Kid ever since he went to Florida. I feel bad for admitting this. :(

[@abby-ze6mz]

Action Kid does both Florida and New York. I hope you start watching him again. His videos are nice.

[@mariar3715]

I never thought Id see the day that Jon would dine at the Times Square Olive Garden😂 our local Olive Garden sounds very comparable in quality.

[@PhelpsTravel]

Having just come back Monday gone - Time Sqaure is a one and done visit and preferably early. Too much Weed, everyone rude and trying to hustle everyone. The rest of NYC is amazing

[@Stache987]

In action kids own videos he put down national chains he dined in with you today, I unfollowed him

[@phantastik3389]

I wouldn't consider bubba gump shrimp as a tourist traps. Also, when i was younger, I ate at the Olive garden in times square like once. That was probably 19 years ago. lol.

[@alexfrontera8930]

The bromance between Action in Barr fills me with joy

[@HereBeBarr]

Hahaha

[@joemendonca8537]

Ate once at Olive Garden, swore I would never go back

[@slvnyc2824]

Especially in NYC, where there is a good Italian restaurant every couple of blocks.

[@MRP3261]

Hi Jon and Hello to Actionkid. That is a good video👍 However I am one and done with Olive Garden. Ate at an Olive Garden in Bensonhurst and the food was not that good. The service was decent.

[@SusanJERitta]

Awww, I missed guinea pig & chinchilla lady while we were there last month. I actually would've bought into that one. 😅

[@jamesquivey1538]

The M&M Store is 1 of my first stops when I arrive in Time Square. they offer free shipping with purchases over $250. I load up on birthday and Christmas presents, have them delivered to my work. The merch is sitting on my desk when I get back. They also give away those shopping bags which I put the gifts in. People love getting them!

[@polemius01]

Another fun video. I'm a New Yorker, and I love your take on what the city has to offer.

[@sabirahemphill-garcia1676]

Imagine of John was really on jimmy Fallon

[@spoly8139]

I just saw Adriana's Instagram post!! Congratulations to the both of you. What a beautiful, precious little boy! You will fall in love like never before!!

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@yugioht42]

Olive Garden actually started in Orlando with a location somewhere in downtown Orlando. It was taken by the Darden company which also owns red lobster and a couple other chains. Honestly it’s an ok place for what it is but unless you just come from doctor’s visit or don’t have much choice you know. Olive Garden is always an after doctor place for me as it fills you up well enough as you need the carbs and meat in you as you are so exhausted after doing blood and tests, it’s enough to get you home that’s for sure.

[@SexyButCurious]

I've lived in Orlando for years and never knew this. I'm a fan of the restaurant though lol.

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

I visited Times Square twice (as I had different fellow travellers), but we never had the idea to eat there or visiting some places there as Tussaud's. Too many scams around, and we enjoyed other places in the city of New York much more.

[@frednich9603]

I have to admit some parts of the wax museum looked fun. Stan Lee looked amazing! I'd pay $5 to see it, which means I'm not going to see it

[@HereBeBarr]

I’d pay $5 too!

[@missscott2347]

On Times Square I would definitely recommend Virgil’s bbq, the food and service was amazing. Think we were the only couple in there that wasn’t just sitting on our phone, we were laughing our heads off at life and enjoying our time in the big city ❤️

[@mwazomela]

Love a good collaboration ❤️ the Action Kid introduction was hilarious 😂

[@gcole6442]

This is not a trap I went to the museum and had a great time . The whole NYC is a vibe !! Enjoyed it all even just sitting in Times Square was great !!

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Don't talk crazy

[@kevinnorris6558]

I went to M&M world years ago and it was packed but nice. Given the topic of this video, you should've also showed the McDonalds in Times Square. I was there back in 2013 close to Midnight and it was VERY packed, with people practically on top of each other on both floors. That McDonald's is most definitely one of those tourist traps that you want to avoid.

[@kingchris7519]

McDonald’s closed

[@bpetvshow]

Hey AK! Welcome back home we miss you! Jon keep up the good content. Love your videos

[@Privateuser9999]

First time tourists are exempted fur 24 hours on their first visit only It’s like going to Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower

[@HereBeBarr]

I think all tourists should visit Times Square, what you choose to do there on the other hand... lol

[@davidellis5141]

The Price Was Right ✅️ at Bubba Gum Shrimp 🍤 & the 🍹 looked 😋. I'll stop by.

[@HereBeBarr]

Happy hour secret 🤫

[@vanessazannis5523]

ActionKid admitting that moving to Miami was a mistake after he bashed and bad mouthed NYC was pure delight! Haha bored with the beach. Welcome back 😉

[@eddiew2325]

I think he moved to Miami for the tax breaks

[@SophiaElibaby]

@@eddiew2325 also the crime rate but yeah the beach is boring no place like new york

[@valentinakren8816]

Poor Guinea pigs 🥹

[@Max0927NY]

As italian I can easily say that all the food served in Olive Garden is unknown in Italy. An Italian hardly could appreciate that strange mix of dishes that have nothing of italian cuisine. In my trips in NYC I always stay away from so-called italian restaurants. I definitely prefer mexican or chinese food and of course the NY slide of pizza.

[@pannoni8449]

Speaking of which, OG isn't much different than Panda Express for Chinese or Taco Bell for Mexican. I think of cities like Salt Lake, Oklahoma City, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Nashville, Austin, and Jacksonville when I think of "Olive Garden cities", since those cities don't have a Little Italy and have small Italian-American populations, not to mention their suburban layout discourages distinct ethnic neighborhoods. Thus, that Olive Garden is probably the only real Italian place in town. In NYC itself, stay away from Mulberry St. and dine in the outer boroughs, Long Island, or Jersey at family-owned places if you want something more authentic.

[@therealhannahlee]

Why did this make me want to try the Times Square Olive Garden? 😅

[@HereBeBarr]

Lol, NOT the intention

[@therealhannahlee]

@@HereBeBarr 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

[@jenniferchandler6511]

We just returned from our 6 day trip in NYC. Watched a lot of your videos before we went! Knew to avoid the tourist traps and ate our weight in 99 cent slices. Only walked through Times Square to get to Moulin Rouge.

[@etblok9359]

Just watch it. Thanks for bringing ActionKid back to NYC lol. This clumsy guy has some huge calves! This walker guy! That Olive Garden has amazing views... Geez

[@alexpagano4025]

I’ll say two things in defense of the chain restaurants: first, international travelers probably don’t have experience with US chains, so it might be a novel and interesting experience for them. Second, if you’re traveling with picky kids, it’s probably safer to go to a place like Olive Garden. But yes, for everyone else, skip the chains and eat local food!

[@UnfilteredButOriginal]

Hi - Here Be Barr! BIG FAN of all of your different kind’s of helpful/guided tour/general NYC guide’s. Anyways, long story short; been meaning to ask you ( Local New Yorker to another New Yorker ) what’re the BEST spot’s and or place’s for cute little couple date idea’s that YOU (personally) perhaps would highly, strongly recommend/consider..😅🤷🏽‍♂️

[@HereBeBarr]

Take the Roosevelt Island Tram to Roosevelt Island and have a little picnic/wine with a view.

[@JasonRuppVlog]

Great tips!!

[@nataliaromanova6535]

That was museum looks FUN! I want a pic with all the marvel characters😂🤷🏾‍♀️ Would have NEVER thought about it but you mentioned it as a trap, sooooooo…

[@XAMS]

Madame Tussauds can be a fun museum but the NYC price is ridiculous. In Prague, it costs $13 for admission. Go anywhere in the world but NYC.

[@stephenjones5282]

I’ve literally never been to America and in December this year I will be visiting New York and I don’t find much appealing about Times Square because I have a better sense of adventure.

[@jmason61]

Tourista for sure, great views BUT paying $25 or$30 per plate for basic pasta dish they getcha....PS ever review the Hard Rock by Broadway for another tourists spot? Sister went there last month & say's it's fun & great

[@BiBiS510]

Will be visiting for the first time in December ! Can you do a video of recommendations please ! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@frednich9603]

Dang it, now I actually want to go to the M&M store

[@HereBeBarr]

I love that place haha

[@cjrouge27]

Hi.. we are from Montreal visiting New York City on the weekend of Oct 6-8 ..do you know ,by chance, any bars/spot that would host like a watch party of the Walking Dead tv show? We already booked our hotel but we are not sure if we can watch it in the hotel room and we don't want to miss it

[@TommyTheWalker]

Go to the Colosseum restaurant on 18th Avenue Brooklyn or Europa on 65th Street in Brooklyn are great and you'll same money Fogheddaboutit

[@jr23kid]

Parm on the upper west side is better and the manager and owner are great. Let us bring our dog for the outside but indoor dining. I’m surprised you didn’t go to the overhyped juniors. That place is a joke. They have catalogs for nationwide frozen service. Also Olive Garden is good for people who have kids that are done and need a break in all honesty. Their seating is better than some of the better but small places in Times Square. Also welcome back actionkid. You all should head to dc

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

Why would anyone ever want to go to a wax museum??? Does Wendy Williams have a wax "member" like he has for real?? I'm shocked that Jimmy has a camera. I thought they came out of the womb that way

[@vailewalders1395]

I went to Olive Garden and the M&M store in Times Square, do I have to go to the shame corner now for eating at Olive Garden, I had never been to an Olive Garden, we didn't plan it we were walking around Times Square we were starving and there was Olive Garden so we said let's eat here, it wasn't disgusting, it was expensive, service was great, that's pretty bad when you start out a restaurant review "It wasn't disgusting"

[@kingsleyadi_]

Casey neisat moved back to New York…. Is Action Kid next 😂? Welcome back

[@staceydunn6094]

Action kid. Yeah

[@Ceerads]

Those prices at Olive Garden? 🤮 Go for Italian food almost anywhere else in Manhattan and you’ll get real food for the same (or lower) prices.

[@ilyaLNYC]

Besides M&M which agree is cool haven’t been to other 3 places either (least in Times Square). Btw you can also personalise M&M. As for if hungry and not feel like paying much can just go for Dallas BBQ :)

[@HereBeBarr]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@hurricanebtvs]

Hey man, I'm fairly new to your channel so excuse me if you've ever covered it, but what do you think of the Jekyll and Hyde Club?

[@mariah-do6do]

Bubba Gump was good for me! Not a crowded night and great views and decent food at the price point. More than I can say about most restraunts I've had in nontouristy nyc neighborhoods.

[@bhismilinirampersad3360]

Hi Jon ..I was there about 2 weeks ago at Wax M but I didn't go inside. I took a pic with Jimmy 😊🇹🇹

[@SeaBassTian]

You didn't comment on it so I thought I might warn your viewers that when you have a meal at Bubba Gump's, the servers will hound you about Forrest Gump trivia questions throughout your meal. This was a while ago so maybe they stopped with that shtick!

[@HereBeBarr]

I didn’t see that

[@DK-vn7lr]

I get some tourist traps, but I never understood the wax museum, who cares? Olive Garden? Shoot me now

[@richt.4900]

Just imagine Los tacos at the Olive Garden location, 😋 mmm. Nice seeing Ken again, as clumsy as ever, we still miss him! 🤗😉👍🏻

[@HereBeBarr]

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[@Raul-wt5jx]

I rather go to Olive Garden and get a good meal, then to pay $30 dollars for a sandwish. Just saying!

[@megmaravillas]

wow seen "Jollibee" in the background,the same fastfood we had our dinner, when we were there in NYC.

[@paul_domici]

What a shame that there's an olive garden in Times Square but I guess tourist's just eat what they know! Sad~!

[@ingrid8994]

Thank you for the video! I think I need to go to Bubba Gump lol! Never been. 😊😅

[@yairgerstman1467]

I liked your tip about the bathroom on the 3rd floor. I actuly went into the m@m once just tonuse their bathroom

[@Smart_Think]

For $48 there is much Bettr things you can waste money on besides that darn wax museum!

[@dominikamihokova784]

OMG, one plate in OG = my weekly food budget :O So expensive

[@PabbyMan2000]

How old is ActionKid? Shouldn't he be ActionMan by now?

[@inmyhouse11]

Miss the days of peep shows, grindhouse theatres, and Playland.

[@JohnSkyLey]

The Olive Garden is always good food, why bash it??

[@TTony-tu6dm]

Trussauds is the only wax museum worth seeing. Once.

[@subparnaturedocumentary]

my daughter is literally been begging me to take her to this m and ms store, i'm glad i know theres a neat hidden bathroom in it now!

[@snehatrivedi8931]

My husband referred me this and loved it❤… new subscriber

[@shontrellanderson5205]

Is Adam Sandler in the wax museum? He is the only reason I want to go 😊

[@Joseph3391399]

ActionKid testing out gravity there... 😂😂😂

[@Patrick61804]

I feel like not all tourist traps are “bad”. Just could be better elsewhere.

[@viennapancorbo9368]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I JUST GOT BACK FROM NEW YORK AND WE DIDNT GO TO THESE PLACES NOOOO AJKDLFKLJAHDFLKJHADLKJFHASILUDGADF WHY WORLD

[@jiggyjr80]

hahahahahaha Waxaction kid

[@HereBeBarr]

lmao

[@MonteCarloHD]

Love this bro! I'll be in NYC in May hope to see ya!

[@TongoPR]

This video was gold 😂 I still remember the video when action kid dropping his drink in the park wow flashbacks 😂

[@HereBeBarr]

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