Home Alone 2 Dinner and a Movie Night

There are some movies that live in your head rent free forever, and for me, Home Alone 2 has always been one of them. Maybe it is because I was a show choir girl who could SANG, or maybe it is because my teenage heart fell in love with New York City the moment my grandparents took me there in eighth grade. I remember standing in the middle of Manhattan and thinking, this is it, this is where I belong. My entire dream through high school was to move to New York and be on Broadway. So when Home Alone 2 dropped Kevin straight into the middle of my dream city, the movie instantly beat out the first one for me. Sorry Home Alone, but your sequel wins in my eyes every single time.

So naturally, when it came time to create our Home Alone 2 Dinner and a Movie night, I wanted it to feel like stepping right into the Plaza Hotel suite with Kevin. A little bougie, a little chaotic, and a whole lot of fun. This one ended up being one of my favorite movie nights we have ever done.

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Why We Chose Home Alone 2

Home Alone 2 hits differently. Between Kevin living his absolute best life in the Plaza, ordering room service as a twelve year old, and cruising through New York in a limo with a cheese pizza in hand, it is peak Christmas movie magic.

It also captures that feeling so many of us had growing up. The fantasy of being completely unsupervised in the coolest city on earth, with a credit card, a hotel room, and no bedtime. It is silly, it is nostalgic, and it brings out the kid in all of us.

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This Week’s Dinner Theme

For this movie night, I wanted to create something that felt very fun and approachable, while still telling the story of the film. Instead of doing a traditional appetizer, we went with a full In Room Refreshments Box, inspired by the Plaza Hotel minibar that Kevin raids in the movie. Then we moved into a classic New York cheese pizza for the entree because what the heck kind of Home Alone Movie night would it be without a Lovely Cheese Pizza, followed by a giant Plaza Ice Cream Sundae for dessert.

Every part of this night felt like stepping right into the movie.

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The In Room Refreshments Box

This might be one of my favorite props I have ever made, and it is so simple. I printed the Plaza Hotel logo on a sticker sheet and placed it on the bottom half of an Amazon box. Instantly, it became the cutest little in room refreshment tray, Plaza Hotel style.

Inside, I added:

• Ruffles
• Jack Links beef jerky
• Two cans of Pringles
• Nerd gummy clusters
• Kit Kat
• Reese’s
• A jar of assorted jelly beans just like Kevin had
• And homemade giant chocolate chip cookies wrapped in plastic, just like the ones he swiped from the minibar

These cookies were really the only thing I made from scratch, cookies are my specialty so i was really excited to make these giant bakery style cookies!! They came out so good! Grab the full recipe here. 👇

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I even made a custom label for the jelly bean jar, because of course I did. And to finish the look, I created a Plaza Hotel room service menu using 1990s pricing. You can grab these printables below.

This little box ended up being such a fun and nostalgic moment that made the whole night feel like we were staying in the Plaza suite with Kevin.

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The VIP Cola Service Drink

One of my favorite details in Home Alone 2 is that the franchise went from Pepsi in the first movie to Coca Cola in the second. So for the drink, I recreated Kevin’s iconic limo Coke moment.

I served cola in my favorite Christmas wine glasses and added green striped straws. Then I topped each straw with a tiny printable of the “Wet Bandits Escape” newspaper. It is the little things that make these nights feel special, and the straw toppers were such a funny, perfect touch.

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The Main Course: New York Cheese Pizza

This part of the night brought me so much joy. Instead of making something complicated, we leaned into Kevin’s limo moment and created a full custom pizza box labeled Filthy Animal Pizza Co, complete with the New York skyline and the phrase “Keep the Change.”

This is honestly the most Home Alone coded thing I have ever made.

Inside the box, we placed a cheesy, golden brown DiGiorno pizza. And listen, do not come for me. We were short on time, and my husband used to love DiGiorno as a kid and when I saw that cheesy crust, it felt so perfectly Kevin. But here is the best part. This idea works no matter what type of pizza you choose.

You can use:

• Store bought frozen pizza
• Papa Murphy’s
• Your favorite local pizza spot
• Homemade dough
• A gluten friendly crust
• A fancy artisan pizza
• Literally anything

Because the star of the show is absolutely the custom pizza box. It ties the entire theme together and it makes even the simplest pizza feel like an experience. Kevin would absolutely approve. Here are links to the pizza box and printable sticker sheets I used) You can absolutely just print the label and tape it to a pizza box! You can find all the supplies to recreate this meal right HERE.

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Dessert: The Plaza Ice Cream Sundae

This has been a dream dessert of mine since the first time I saw this movie. Who did not fantasize about ordering a giant sundae from room service as a kid?

For this dessert, I recreated the full Plaza Sundae experience.

I used a stainless steel mixing bowl and placed it on a tray with three compartments. One for maraschino cherries, one for M&Ms, and one for sprinkles. Inside the bowl, I scooped half a gallon of vanilla ice cream and half a gallon of chocolate. I added whipped cream, drizzled chocolate sauce, and topped it with a cherry.

It was absolutely glorious. This is one of those desserts that stops the movie night in its tracks. Kids and adults will lose their minds over how ridiculous and fun it is.

And the best part? When we were done, I scooped the leftovers back into the original cartons and it created the most perfect chocolate vanilla swirl. Peak childhood magic.

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How to Recreate This Movie Night

1. Print the Plaza labels and stick them on an Amazon box.
2. Grab your favorite snacks to create the In Room Refreshment Bar.
3. Prepare your pizza and place it in the Filthy Animal Pizza Co box.
4. Pour Coke into Christmas glasses and add straw toppers.
5. Assemble the Plaza Sundae and place toppings in small dishes or a divided tray.
6. Turn on Home Alone 2, get cozy, and enjoy living your Kevin McCallister fantasy.

This night is ideal for families, couples, or anyone who wants a fun and nostalgic Christmas movie experience.

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Grab the Printables Below

Your room service menu, Plaza logo label, and Wet Bandits straw toppers are available below to help you recreate the full experience.

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Looking for More Christmas Movie Nights

If you love themed dinners like this one, you will love my Christmas Dinner and a Movie Cookbook. It includes 12 planned for you holiday movie nights, including the original Home Alone. It is the easiest way to bring the magic of Christmas movies to your kitchen all season long.