forty second Avenue Excursions: Hottest tour locations

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With 42nd Street Tours, you could take your students all around the world. Here, we take a look at some of the most popular tour destinations with 42nd Street Tours and offer tips for some of the locations. Happy travels!

Most popular tour destinations:

New York City

New York City during the holidays (think: Radio City Rockettes)

Walt Disney World

Universal Orlando

Dollywood

Disneyland

Hawaii

Hot spots and top tips for travel

#1. New York City

Broadway, Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, iconic dance studios. New York City is a global dance hub, so no wonder it’s at the top of 42nd Street Tours’ most popular destinations.

“New York City is undeniably the mecca of the performing arts industry and the standard bearer as such,” says J.J. Tiemeyer, Travel Manager with 42nd Street Tours. “With everything from Broadway shows to ballet, delicious multinational fare to rich cultural experiences, it’s impossible not to have a jam-packed, fun, experience-rich time with family and friends. If it happens to be around the holidays…well, just pile Radio City Music Hall and the Rockettes on top of all it.”

Tip: Have a plan.

New York City is big, it’s fast-paced, and, understandably, some people feel a bit of anxiety when considering the Big Apple for a dance tour. But take comfort in knowing that it is a safe city and has so much to offer. Choosing NYC will give your dancers memories of a lifetime.

“It helps to have a plan when stepping out the door of your hotel each day, something we aim to make a lot easier on you,” Tiemeyer says.

Tip: Take a break.

When traveling to NYC (especially on a dance tour), you’ve got to expect lots of walking. It is a great way to get around and see the sights, after all! And you’re going to be busy with dance and theater workshops with Broadway performers, classes at leading studios like Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center, Broadway shows, tours of venues, and much more. So don’t forget to take a break. It’ll give you a chance to sit and breathe and take it all in. (The people watching is fun, too.)

“When you are exploring and enjoying the city on your own, keep in mind there’s a big park, right in the middle of it all – Central Park – and it can be the perfect break from the hustle and bustle,” suggests Tiemeyer.

#2. Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is an amazing place to visit in general, and on a dance tour?!

“Walt Disney World is still the king of the family theme park experience,” Tiemeyer says. “Where else can you align so much important entertainment of a grandparent’s youth with that of their children and grandchildren? Among The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, to say nothing of Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, there’s truly a park experience for everyone, and most people love them all.”

No wonder it ranks high on 42nd Street Tours’ list.

Tip: Don’t cram it all in.

In Walt Disney World, there is so much to do! Maybe too much to do, if you try to do it all. So don’t. You and your studio will still have an absolute blast with fun dining experiences, theater and dance workshops, and performances in front of resort guests. You don’t need to overschedule and overextend yourself and your dancers.

“The tendency most have is to just cram as much as you can into every minute of every day,” Tiemeyere explains. “I am here to tell you that there is a lot of value to heading back to your hotel, enjoy the amenities, the pools, games, characters, outside of the parks. Taking that afternoon break from the parks to hit the pool and have some lunch often is the perfect little recharge before saddling up and heading back in for the evening!”

#3. Dollywood

Dollywood is a treasure – it’s an amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

“Dollywood is a perfect slice of Americana,” Tiemeyer notes. “A truly beautiful part of our country with lots of interesting and fun things to do. Anakeesta and Ripley’s provide for additional opportunities to see and do things one’s never experienced before.”

Tip: Take advantage of this one!

A tip for this destination is to book it! Not only do dancers get an opportunity to perform in front of the multi-million dollar Island Show Fountain and learn combinations from award-winning show Country Tonite, but this dance tour is also a reasonable one financially.

“The Dollywood experience tends to come in at a very favorable price point for those looking to have an incredible tour without breaking the bank,” Tiemeyer points out.

#4. Hawaii

It’s the dead of winter and all you want is warm sunshine and to dip your feet into the ocean. Hawaii, here we come! Its stunning beaches, Polynesian culture and world-class experiences are unmatched. Dancers can participate in workshops with local dancers in styles like ballet, lyrical and pointe, and even hula! And everyone can take in a festive luau or two.

And if it feels daunting to plan a trip there, that’s what 42nd Street Tours is there for. Let them be your travel agent and your tour guide, and you just bring your sunglasses and sunscreen and enjoy.

Tip: Fundraise.

Tiemeyer says that Hawaii is at the top end of the price tier for 42nd Street Tours’ group travel experiences. “But,” he adds, “it is also likely the most compelling of all the experiences we offer. If there’s a way to save, fundraise…make a trip there happen, it will truly provide unrivaled memories that will last a lifetime.”

Yes, no matter what destination, 42nd Street Tours can do the legwork for you, but experts like Tiemeyer suggest also doing your own research. Are there certain sights you’re itching to see? Is there a class you’d love to take or a show that’s on your bucket list? Even a shop you’re wanting to step foot in, or a restaurant you’re drooling over?

“Supplementing the itinerary we craft for you with some of your own added curiosity or perspective is helpful,” he says.

In addition, “Having a realistic expectation of what you’re likely to experience is very beneficial,” Tiemeyer notes. “The last thing anyone wants is to discover disappointment when you’re in the middle of what is supposed to be an incredible time together. Communicate with one another and try to approach your travel experience as a team. There truly is power in numbers, in this regard.”