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New York Skyride
34th St. and Fifth Ave.
New York City, NY 10118
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #773 of 1,358 attractions in New York City
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Attraction type: Movie theater
Address: 34th St. and Fifth Ave. New York City, NY 10118
Tel: 212-736-3100

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“Not worth the price, rude staff”
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1 of 5 stars
TorTravellerToronto 3 contributions
Toronto
Jul 6, 2009

My girlfriend and I went to the skyride as part of the 'New York Pass' on July 2, 2009, but I understand that the attraction would be $36 without the pass on a 'one time' admission basis. It is definitely not worth the wait nor the price of admission. It might be worth it at a fraction of the price.... more

“Save your money!”
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doodlepaula 2 contributions
doodlepaula
Jun 28, 2009

We had New York Passes so this attraction was free....I would be one mad human if I paid for this rip off! Jerks you to pieces...the video in it is cheesy...and there was no air on. My husband felt as though he was going to pass out when we got off. Save your time and money for another attraction. more

“Biggest ripoff in NYC - do not waste your money.”
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1 of 5 stars
mariess 34 contributions
San Jose, California
Jun 23, 2009

We went to this one night around 10:30 pm - after it's normal closing time, but they stay open late when they have lines. We were the last ones in and did not wait in any line or see any preview films. That was the best part. The ride was not what we expected. We all sat on a platform... more

“What a cheesy ripoff”
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1 of 5 stars
Oscar_Retriever 22 contributions
North Carolina
May 21, 2009

Our New York City Pass provided access to a lot of attractions so we didn't feel bad about going to this... but that is a half our of my life that I will never get back. I cannot believe they charge $36 for this 30 minute waste of time. It is essentially a poor resolution video shot from a helicopter... more

“Just say NO! Not IMAX like as told.”
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1 of 5 stars
FlaNative33 1 contribution
Stuart, FL
Apr 9, 2009

This is the biggest ripoff in New York City. This ride is not worth two dollars. What a waste of money and time. more

“Pathetic... don't waste your money!”
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1 of 5 stars
TravellingAussie79 34 contributions
London
Mar 28, 2009

I spent a week in NY in February 2009. We decided on our last day to do the NY Skyride at the Empire State Building. We had 2-for-1 tickets but even at the discounted price I feel ripped off! It was the most amateur 3D experience I have ever had. The staff were unprofessional and lacked enthusiasm. Definitely don't waste... more

“Skyride - Waste of time and money”
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ejvyas 3 contributions
Andover, Massachusetts
Mar 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Skyride is a waste of time and money. The Disney ride Soarin was much better. Skyride is more a ride where things go wrong and not a pleasure at all more

“Its like throwing your money in the garbage”
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trainaholic 19 contributions
Florida
Jan 1, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Absoutly terrible, Free was too much, it was included in the NY pass, complete waste of time, you need to pay me to waste time there again. Thank God I did not have to pay the redicoulis 32 bucks each for it, it would have messed the whole trip up. DO NOT DO IT!! Send your money to me if... more

“It really is bad”
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1 of 5 stars
Skillet_87 26 contributions
Waltham, Massachusetts
Nov 3, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I agree with everything written here. Pathetic. Worthless. Nauseating. more

“Lame, Lame, Lame.”
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1 of 5 stars
hjhjy 1 contribution
Miami
Oct 30, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Do not bother with this attraction. Big waste of time and money. The two intro films are basically ads for Skyride, and the actual "ride" itself is second-rate. It's more a cheesy attempt at a thrill-and-action ride than informative. Anyone who wants an overview of NYC and its attractions need not bother with this one. We did not get to... more

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34th St. and Fifth Ave., New York City, NY 10118
Tel: 212-736-3100