Renting a Prom limo – FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What type of NY Prom limousines do you have?
    We are always adding to our fleet but currently we have stretch Chrysler 300, Jet Door Escalade limos, Jet Door Range Rover limo, Jet Door chrysler limo, BMW limo, Bentley limo, Rolls Royce limo and Party buses. We have the newest fleet in NEW YORK
  • How do I make a reservation?
    We will need a signed Prom contract by your parent so that we can provide you with a seamless New York Prom limousine rental. It takes us about 3-5 minutes to gather your information, email you a contract and for you to fax or email back to us.
  • Do I have to pay for my Prom limousine upfront?
    NO!!!! We would never recommend paying 100% of your Prom limo rental charges. There are too many operators who have scammed their Prom limo clients and collected all the money upfront only to not show up on the night of the service. We do require a small 30% deposit to guarantee your booking – but the bulk of your charges have to be paid 30 days prior to your prom night.
  • Should I book the lowest priced Orlando Prom Limo I find?
    Not necessarily. Price is one option to consider when renting your Prom limousine, but keep in mind that limousine quality, age and service are sometimes much more important making that decision. Don’t get stuck with a 6 year old limo that smells like smoke and vomit in the back.
  • Can I see the limousines in person before booking?
    o Absolutely – in fact we encourage you to come by and have a look. Our NY Prom limos are the best in the city, meticulously cleaned daily and they absolutely sparkle in the hot Florida sun.
  • Can I play my iPad, bring DVDs or any other items on board a Limo?
    Yes! We encourage you to bring your favorite music with you! All our limos have iPod hookups and Flat screen TVs for your entertainment.

Tourism Tuesday – TAO Restaurant

If you are looking for an amazing atmosphere and good food, the place you want to be is TAO Restaurant. Specializing in authentic Asian cuisine, the food is enough to satisfy any craving, and the atmosphere makes the meal into an experience. Tao has three different levels of dining, with each level offering a unique experience. The atmosphere in the restaurant is one that can’t be found elsewhere, friendly and inviting. It is not your typical Asian restaurant, and it offers more than just your typical meal.

The Atmosphere

With 300 seats, Tao Restaurant is full to brimming, every night filled with a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant is located in a former movie theater, and the space has been transformed into a restaurant with a large, friendly, and open feel to it. Presided over by a 16 foot tall Buddha, it offers more than just an excellent meal, it offers an experience. The beautiful décor within the restaurant takes over the senses and adds to the meal in a unique way. Rock gardens and bamboo shoots surround the tables, making this restaurant more of a location than a building.

The Asian Feast

The menu itself is inspired by all things Asian. From Japan to Thailand and everything in between, no matter what kind of Asian cuisine you are looking for, you will find it at Tao’s. The menu includes a long list of delicacies, and the food is tantalizing to all taste buds. Not only does the regular menu include a list of sushi rolls, Tao includes a sushi bar as well. With the promise of good food, good company, and good drinks it is no wonder Tao is packed every night.

A Unique View

Since the restaurant has been separated into levels, it provides a unique view for diners. From the different levels, the restaurant changes, creating a new atmosphere depending on your placement. From the bottom floor to the top is an excellent experience, and a different way at looking at food, atmosphere, and the restaurant itself. Whether you sit at the feet of the giant Buddha, or sit above looking upon him, the view provided is unique in every way. And, located at 42 East 58th St. near Madison Ave., the view from the ‘Skybox’, or top, level of dining offers a view that is unparalleled in New York. The food is good, the atmosphere is excellent, and each of the three different views completes the experience in a different way, making a night at this restaurant a night to remember.

A meal should be more than just food. While good food should be the center piece of every good meal, the atmosphere should be a part of the experience as well. Tao Restaurant takes that to heart, providing an experience that is as unique as it is amazing. From the top of the ‘Skybox’ to the bottom of the Buddha’s feet, there is no experience like the one found at Tao Restaurant, an experience that will leave you wanting to come back again and again.

Thriving Thursday – Radio City Music Hall

Located in Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, nicknamed the ‘Showplace of the Nation’, is one of the hottest entertainment venues in New York City. It was for a time the leading tourist destination in the city, and its history has played host to some of the most prestigious artists and events in the country. In 1978 it was declared a city landmark, guaranteeing its spot in the future while solidifying its position in the past.

A Noteworthy Past

When it originally opened as the International Music Hall back in 1932, it was meant to be a return to high-class entertainment. Unfortunately, the new format was not a success, and in 1933 the Music Hall converted to feature film, starting with “The Bitter Tea of General Yen” and becoming the premiere showcase for films from the TKO-Radio Studio for years. The films were accompanied by a stage spectacle, and continued that way until 1979. As the film popularity waned, the Music Hall began to lose some of its appeal. A large part of this was the fact that only G rated movies were shown, which did not allow for a large enough audience. In 1979, the Music Hall almost met a tragic end, when plans were made to convert the theater into office space.

Incredible Support

Despite the waning popularity in 1979, no one wanted Radio City Music Hall to close. There were very few who thought it would be better closed, and they had started plans to convert the Music Hall into office space. However, there was an outburst at this plan. Many people found that they cared only about the history of the Music Hall, and about keeping that history alive. Eventually a combination of preservation and commercial interests ended with the Music Hall being preserved, renovated, and reopened to the public in 1980.

Since the theater was reopened, over 30 years ago, the Music Hall has presented most of the leading pop and rock performers. Not only has it been home to many concerts and music performances, it has also played host to multiple televised events. While the Tony Awards is the only major televised awards ceremony that will be held at Radio City in 2013, in the past it has been the venue for the Grammy Awards, the Daytime Emmy Awards, and many other prestigious events.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a stage musical held annually at Radio City Music Hall. Produced by MSG Entertainment, it has been a Christmas tradition since 1933. Each year it is an important part of the New York holiday, features the Rockettes, and appearances of Santa Claus.

As a city landmark, the Radio City Music Hall offers a beauty and a connection to history. As a theater, the Radio City Music Hall offers an experience unlike any other, one that has evolved with the times and encompassed every generation of entertainment. It is well loved and it isn’t difficult to see why. The Radio City Music Hall is a venue like no other, with a proud history and an even brighter future.

Tourism Tuesday – FAO Swartz

There is a child in all of us just waiting to be let free, and there is no better place to let that child out than the FAO Schwarz Flagship Store. FAO Schwarz is a company that thrives on that child inside us all, and providing wonder and joy to our imaginations.

The History of the Company

Founded in 1862, FAO Schwarz is the oldest toy store in the United States. It has survived for over a hundred and fifty years, a survival it has earned, and one that it definitely deserves. Known for its unique toys, life-sized stuffed animals, and more the FAO Schwarz brand is one that doesn’t go unnoticed. In 1870, just eight years after it was founded under the name ‘Toy Bazaar’, Frederick August Otto Schwarz opened a New York City location. At the time it was known as the ‘Schwarz Toy Bazaar’ and though it moved twice around the city, by 1897 it had reached fame that lead Schwarz to be described as ‘the largest dealer in toys in this city’ by The New York Times.

Since that time, the store has occupied many locations and has been described in many ways, including as the ‘original Santa Claus Headquarters’, and eventually the company settled into the name we know it by now, FAO Schwarz. In 1986 the company opened a flagship store. That store has remained the flagship store for the company since that time, and has continued to inspire children of all ages with its beauty and ingenuity.

The Flagship Store

Since 1986 this Fifth Avenue store has set the bar for toy stores, creating an atmosphere that cannot be duplicated. From the Muppet Whatnot Workshop, to the well-known floor piano, the store itself is an experience that can’t be missed. Add to that the FAO Schweetz store, offering hundreds of different types of candy and the FAO Café, offering a variety of foods from many of New York City’s eateries, and you have a toy store that is for so much more than toys. Here, imagination can thrive, and finding the right toy isn’t about walking hurriedly through aisles. This store is an experience, and it’s one that should not be missed.

As An Icon

Children aren’t the only ones who take notice of the FAO Schwarz flagship store. It has been featured in many popular movies, and has become an icon of New York City. From the 1988 film Big to the 2011 film The Smurfs, many movies set in New York just wouldn’t be the same without their FAO Schwarz scenes. As such the store, and the famous floor piano within it, have become an icon in today’s world.

A toy store shouldn’t just be about toys, and the FAO Schwarz brand has been proving that for over a hundred and fifty years. The flagship location hasn’t been around quite that long, but it began by setting the bar high, and has only raised it over the years. It is truly a magical toy store, full of wonder and imagination.

Thriving Thursday – Beacon Theather

Finding a way to spend your time isn’t a difficult task when you live in or around New York City. There are dozens of historic buildings, hundreds of restaurant, and countless other sources of entertainment. However, some of those places stand out from the rest. Some of the buildings have so much history that you can’t avoid them, and why would you want to? One such building is the Beacon Theatre. Located on Broadway in upper Manhattan, the theater is one of New York’s leading live music and entertainment venues, and is one of many controlled by MSG (Madison Square Garden Inc.). This historic theatre’s superior acoustics make it the ideal venue to enjoy a night of music.

 A Glittering History

The Beacon Theatre was originally planned as part of a chain of deluxe New York City movie theaters, ideal for silent movies. That wasn’t ever to come to pass, though. When the man behind the theater lost his fortune, the money behind the theater collapsed as well. With no funds to move it forward, it was abandoned. The nearly completed theater remained vacant and collecting dust until Warner Theatres obtained it. They cleaned up the dust and finished the theater, allowing the theater to finally open on December 24, 1929. The ‘Warner Beacon’ continued as a first-run movie theater into the early 1970s, until it was purchased by Steven Singer in 1974. Singer bought the theater to present live pop concerts and that was the beginning of a rich history in music and in 1982 the theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

A Faithful Run

Mentioning the Beacon Theatre requires a mention of the Allman Brothers Band. Starting in 1989, the band began a successful run of performances that lasted twenty consecutive years. Eventually, the band celebrated its 40th anniversary in the theater, inviting guests from many different genres to perform with them at the theater. This 2009 concert event lasted three weeks, and included famous names from an impressive array of music genres.

Continued Success

The Beacon Theatre isn’t just about its history. It has made its history, not the other way around. If had been a subpar theater, it wouldn’t have found the success that it did. But this building is just as important as those who have performed within it. It has provided a home away from home for many different artists over the year, and provides an experience to remember for those in the audience. The shows continue today because the theater is a beautiful and comfortable venue. It provides an atmosphere that creates a show that shouldn’t be missed.

The Beacon Theatre is a destination. It is a place to go and enjoy an evening of high class and entertainment. Built in a different era, for a different time, it has adapted perfectly to the present. The theater offers an experience that combines the comfort of the past with the entertainment of today. Together, those two elements make it a must-see in New York.

Tourism Tuesday – American Museum of Natural History

Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the American Museum of Natural History is not only one of the largest museums in the country; it is one of the largest museums in the world. It is made up of 27 interconnected buildings and 45 permanent exhibition halls, as well as a planetarium, and a library. It isn’t difficult to see why it averages almost five million visits annually. While they aren’t all on display at all times, the museum collections contain over 32 million specimens, from plants to human cultural artifacts and everything in between.

The Halls

The main attraction of the museum are its many ‘Halls’ or themed rooms full of artifacts and specimens. Among these are:

  • African Mammal Hall. Since its opening in 2936 this Hall has been considered one of the world’s greatest museum displays. The dioramas in this Hall do more than just evoke specific sites. They replicate specific animals in specific locations at specific times, with a detail that had never before been seen, and which has resulted in realistic, vivid reproductions.
  • Bernard and Anne Spitzer Hall of Human Origins. The Hall of Human Origins, once known as the Hall of human Biology and Evolution, this hall presents an in-depth investigation of human evolution. When it was first opened, it was the only major exhibition of its kind, and it continues to be one of the best there is.
  • Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. The most notable exhibit in this hall is the 94 foot long blue whale model, suspended from the ceiling. There are many other notable exhibits, such as the Andros Coral Reef Diorama, but since it appeared in 1969 the blue whale has captured the attention of anyone who walks into the Hall.
  • Fossil Halls. The fossil collection of the museum is incredibly extensive. Just the small fraction that is open to the public covers the entire fourth floor, as well as a separate exhibit in the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall, which is the museum’s main entrance.

Rose Center and the Planetarium

The Hayden Planetarium is one of the most popular exhibits in the Rose Center. The Original Planetarium was founded in 1933, but was demolished and replaced in 2000. The building consists of a six-story high glass cube enclosing an 87 foot illuminated sphere. This sphere is supported by truss work, but it appears to float, and has been referred to as a ‘cosmic cathedral’.

Research Library

The museum isn’t only about exhibits; it also contains an extensive research library, open to staff and public visitors. The library collects a vast amount of materials and contains many retrospective materials, some going back to the 15th century, that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere.

Renowned not only in New York, but also in the world, it is easy to see why this museum attracts millions of visitors every year. It is a fun and educational place to visit, full of exhibits that entice the mind and tickle the imagination, sparking a desire to learn more about the amazing things seen within the Halls of the museum.