Riding Macy's Pink Pig

A tradition for some people during the Christmas season in the Atlanta area is riding the Pink Pig train at Macy's at Lenox Square Mall. It has been around since the 1950's and has moved locations a couple of times but ended up back at Lenox Square a few years ago. They have the original pink pig train on display there & it looks hilarious compared to the modern day version (picture a small chicken coup made into a pink pig). I took my son there when he was 1 1/2 yrs. old & went back this year (3 yrs later) w/ both my kids (1 1/2 & 4 1/2)& my 12yr old niece (my helper). When we went the first time, we met friends there (My friend & her son) and we also each brought our son's Grandmas with too. The boys really loved it & it was a fun experience. The 2nd time we went so that both of my kids could experience it & becaause my son really loves trains. I brought my niece too because I thought it would be fun w/her along & I knew she would help me out. Plus, my son is crazy about her! My baby girl, Emily ended up really enjoying it & she ended up running up to the Priscilla the Pink Pig Mascot (person in a girlie pink pig costume)very excitedly. She also danced around to the Xmas music while waiting to get on the train. It's neat because it's located on the parking deck adjacent to Macy's & is in a giant covered tent with a big winter wonderland display that's like a Pink Pig life-size storybook that you enjoy while you ride around in the train. It's not a very long ride but, it's more the novelty of it than anything. Of course, they have a gift shop to entice you to buy Pink Pig merchandise but, luckily my kids didn't seem to care that much. If you're thinking of going, definitely go during the week because the line is crazy long on weekends. The cost is $3 per rider and you can always get some shopping done at the enormous mall while your there. We ate lunch at the giant food court where they have tons of choices for everybody. Although it's a bit of a drive, you could easily spend a few hours there. Bring plenty of snacks for waiting in line!