During the night, Peter accidentally resets his alarm clock, causing the family to oversleep. In the ensuing chaotic rush through the airport, Kevin mistakenly boards a flight to New York City while carrying Peter’s bag, which contains his wallet. Initially frightened upon arrival, Kevin soon realizes he has the freedom to celebrate Christmas on his own terms. He tricks a desk clerk at the Plaza Hotel into giving him a room using Peter’s credit card and explores the city. During a walk in Central Park, he is frightened by a homeless woman surrounded by pigeons. Meanwhile, the McCallisters realize Kevin is missing and alert the police after arriving in Miami. On Christmas Eve, Kevin visits a toy store and meets its kind-hearted owner, Mr. Duncan. He learns that the store’s Christmas proceeds will be donated to a children’s hospital.