The Macy’s Pink Pig has been a beloved Atlanta tradition for more than 50 years. From its 1953 debut as a children’s ride at the downtown Rich’s store, to its brief stint at the Egleston Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees, five generations of Atlantans have ridden the Macy’s Pink Pig into the holiday season!
Priscilla – the original Pink Pig – began as a monorail along the ceiling of Rich’s, giving children the experience of “flying over” the toy department. Later, another pig – Percival – was added and they became known as the Pink Pig monorail twins. Years later, the monorail was relocated to the roof of the department store and the “monorail twins” took passengers on rooftop rides viewing downtown Atlanta and circling the Great Tree.
In 2003, Priscilla, the Macy’s Pink Pig was re-introduced to a new generation of Atlantans. Since then, she has been back on track beneath a 170-foot, 1950’s themed Pink Pig Tent at the Lenox Square Mall upper-level parking deck near Macy’s. Atlanta’s most “pink-tacular” train ride travels along train tracks to carry children and parents through a life-sized storybook that includes the original Pink Pig and other holiday friends.
Once again, a portion of the proceeds from each ride will benefit the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. To date, Macy’s has donated more than $400,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Tickets for the attraction are sold in the Lenox Square Mall, in the hallway leading to the top deck of the garage. Once you’ve purchased the tickets, continue through the doors behind the ticket booth. After crossing over to the Macy’s parking deck, the tent holding the Pink Pig is directly in front of you. As you enter the tent a gift shop is on the left and the entrance to the ride is on the right.
Employees help you board The Pink Pig and then its off into a children’s wonderland that includes the original Priscilla’s in a storybook setting. The train winds through the displays slowly on a level track. The story and the ride will be enjoyed by all. Unlike the Pink Pig at Rich’s downtown, adults are welcome to ride with their kids. As you exit, feel free to browse the gift shop and perhaps buy a toy so that your kids will always remember the outing.
Photos via Macy’s
i had a good time at the pink pig at Macys. I felt like a big kid.
Tami I know you were in heaven surrounded by all that pink!