Chicago has plenty of nostalgic holiday offerings on tap, but this month brings along with it a special activation that we just cannot wait for.
Starting tomorrow, December 10, through December 17, Disney+ will team up with Prince Street Pizza to create a Home Alone pop-up, the legendary holiday movie that just celebrated its 35th anniversary.
That's right, you'll soon be able to live that Kevin McCallister life at Little Nero’s pop-up, the fictional delivery joint that provided Kevin with the cheesiest pizza ever captured on film. For one week only, step inside a fully decked-out version of the movie’s iconic pizza brand and say to the cashier, “A lovely cheese pizza, just for me.”
The shop will temporarily adopt Little Nero’s branding in everything from signage to staff apparel and the instantly recognizable pizza boxes. Already one of Prince Street’s most popular options, the cheese slice gets a temporary rebrand as “A Lovely Cheese Pizza,” meaning employees will never be able to watch Home Alone again without wincing. Expect a handful of movie nods throughout the space, subtle enough to feel like an in-joke but bold enough to make the whole thing unmistakably Home Alone.
The charm of the event lies in its simplicity. Prince Street doesn’t need to reinvent itself with elaborate sets or interactive elements; the pop-up’s power is in the nostalgia. After all, Home Alone isn’t just a movie—it’s a holiday ritual, revisited every December by families, roommates and anyone who has ever dreamed of having a personal pizza all to themselves. Bringing Little Nero’s to life taps into that universal memory, offering visitors a chance to briefly step into Kevin’s world without needing traps, paint cans or burglars.
Chicago isn't the only city getting its Home Alone pizza moment. Toronto and Los Angeles outposts of Prince Street Pizza will also get Nero's makeovers, with the L.A. iteration receiving a full makeover, plus a Little Nero’s delivery car outside for the perfect holiday selfie. For anyone who grew up watching Kevin try to murder the Wet Bandits, the opportunity is too fun to pass up.
And if you can't make it out there, perhaps consider visiting the Home Alone house, which is just a short trip north of Chicago.
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