Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) takes Kevin McCallister’s misadventures to the bustling streets of New York City. From luxurious hotels to iconic toy stores, Kevin navigates the Big Apple while once again facing off against the bumbling burglars, Harry and Marv.
Think you remember every trap, cameo, and holiday hijink? Test your knowledge with our 10-question trivia challenge and see if you’re as clever as Kevin!
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who directed Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
Correct Answer: Chris Columbus
Chris Columbus returned to direct the sequel after the success of the original Home Alone in 1990. His direction kept the tone, humor, and heart of the first film intact while expanding the setting and stakes.
- Which hotel does Kevin stay at in New York City?
Correct Answer: The Plaza Hotel
Kevin uses his dad’s credit card to check into the luxurious Plaza Hotel, a real-life NYC landmark. The hotel’s lavish décor and staff (including memorable comedic performances) add to the film’s charm—and complications.
- What name does Kevin use to check into the hotel?
Correct Answer: Peter McCallister
Kevin pretends to be his father, Peter McCallister, using a voice-recording toy to fool the hotel staff into giving him a room. This clever trick mirrors his ingenuity from the first film.
- Who portrays the concierge suspicious of Kevin at the hotel?
Correct Answer: Tim Curry
Tim Curry plays the suspicious and theatrical concierge who becomes obsessed with uncovering Kevin’s secret. His exaggerated expressions and eventual redemption make him a standout character.
- What is the name of the toy store Kevin visits?
Correct Answer: Duncan’s Toy Chest
Duncan’s Toy Chest is a fictional toy store based on the real-life FAO Schwarz. Kevin befriends the store owner, Mr. Duncan, and later foils a robbery there, making it a central location in the film’s plot.
- What do Harry and Marv call themselves in this sequel?
Correct Answer: The Sticky Bandits
Formerly known as the Wet Bandits, Harry and Marv have rebranded as the “Sticky Bandits”—Marv even wraps tape around his glove to steal change from donation buckets. Their comic incompetence continues to be a major source of laughs.
- Which future U.S. President makes a cameo in the film?
Correct Answer: Donald Trump
Donald Trump appears briefly in The Plaza Hotel lobby, giving Kevin directions to the lobby. Trump owned the hotel at the time of filming and insisted on a cameo as part of the agreement to allow shooting there.
- How does Kevin set off the alarm at the toy store?
Correct Answer: Throws a brick through the window
To stop Harry and Marv’s heist, Kevin hurls a brick through Duncan’s Toy Chest, setting off the alarm and escaping the scene to lure the thieves to his trap-filled hideout—this time at his uncle’s under-renovation townhouse.
- What does the Pigeon Lady give Kevin in Central Park?
Correct Answer: A turtle dove ornament
The Pigeon Lady gives Kevin one of two turtle dove ornaments, a symbol of lasting friendship. Kevin gives her the other dove, promising they’ll be friends forever. Their bond becomes one of the film’s most heartfelt elements.
- Where does Kevin reunite with his mother in New York?
Correct Answer: Rockefeller Center
After searching for him across the city, Kevin’s mother finds him gazing at the iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. Their emotional reunion echoes the ending of the first film and reinforces the theme of family love during the holidays.
