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Pixar Putt Brings Fun Mini-Golf Course to Battery Park for Limited Run
Pixar fans take note: You can now interact with some of your favorite movie scenes thanks to Pixar Putt, an immersive, interactive, pop-up mini-golf experience that's taken over Pier A in Battery Park for a limited time.
I recently played the 18-hole course with my trio of kids, and we've got a sneak peek at the fun that awaits. Whether you want to walk in the shoes of The Good Dinosaur, sail away with Up, or whack a golf ball a little too hard at a creepy Benson doll bust, Pixar Putt is a fun addition to the city's mini-golf scene, but act fast: Your favorite characters are only in town until Halloween.
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Drawing creative inspiration from Pixar's suite of flicks, Pixar Putt takes you on an 18-hole journey that's a walk down memory lane.
We loved reliving scenes from long-forgotten childhood favorites and remembering which movies were really created by the famed studio.
See scenes from popular Pixar flicks, like Coco, during your visit to Pixar Putt.
The 18-hole course is divided into two halves, and visitors, who must have a pre-purchased timed-entry ticket, can start their play on either section—a model that helps promote social distancing. Additionally, there's only a limited number of foursomes allowed on the course at any given time, and hand sanitizing dispensers are plentiful.
One thing that's not plentiful is shade, but several large umbrellas provided respite on a sweltering afternoon.
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Some of the creative holes at Pixar Putt employ no putters to hit the pin.
The course was a mix of challenging, traditional putt-putt obstacles and fun, quirky features. My 8-year-old swelled with pride after getting a hole-in-one on a Soul-themed hole which required no putter, simply manipulating piano keys to guide her ball downhill toward the pin. Other holes were much more challenging, making it a fun excursion even for my 15-year-old.
A soundtrack of memorable tunes from the movies added to the ambiance and had us happily bopping along the whole time. Photo ops are also plentiful, so be ready to snap a few fun pics with the course, characters, and props.
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Pixar Putt is heavy on fun photo ops.
Know Before You Go to Pixar Putt
- Pixar Putt is open daily through Sunday, October 31, from 10am-8pm, with the last entry at 6:30pm most nights.
- Want to leave the kids at home? An after-hours 18+ experience takes over from 7pm-10pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Timed-entry tickets must be purchased online in advance and start at $24.50 for children ages 3-11; adult tickets start at $34.50, but a family-four pack with two adult and two child tickets is $89.76. Children under age 3 enter for FREE, though they will not be given a putter or a ball.
- Allow about 1 1/2-2 hours for your outing.
- There are no refunds or exchanges, so plan your visit carefully and dress for the weather.
- Strollers are not allowed on the course, and there is no secure place nearby to store your stroller, so travel lightly or plan to keep an eye on it parked outside the course while you putt.
- There are no bathrooms at Pixar Putt, but you will find public restrooms in nearby Battery Park.
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