MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) — A decades-old holiday tradition has returned to the Paley Center for Media in Midtown and generations have made PaleyLand a must-do this time of year.<\/p>\n
The train display, complete with iconic New York City landmarks, is something to see, along with the original Yule log, which dates back to the ’60s.<\/p>\n
“It really brings to life those classic TV specials we all grew up on…Rudolph, Frosty…but it’s magic, five floors of holiday magic,” said Maureen Reidy.<\/p>\n
Reidy is president and CEO of The Paley Center for Media.<\/p>\n
There, year-round, visitors can meet television, sports and cultural icons and take part in a long list of programs.<\/p>\n
And it is all fun and games inside PaleyGX-where the name of the game is gaming and virtual reality.<\/p>\n
It’s all a nod to founder and media pioneer Michael S. Paley as the museum celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary.<\/p>\n
“We’ve always built upon our storied foundation and embraced all the innovation in the industry, we are this thriving cultural institution where media, sports, gaming and entertainment come together,” Reidy said.<\/p>\n
The winter wonderland will be in place through January 4, but there is so much more ahead — programs all rooted in the museum’s mission.<\/p>\n
“Next summer we’ll celebrate FIFA World Cup coming and we’ll begin to lay the groundwork for the second phase of our renovation,” Reidy said.<\/p>\n
That renovation will involve a museum expansion, state of the art television, recording and podcast studios.<\/p>\n
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