This was our first trip to NYC and it was wonderful OTHER THAN THIS NY SKYRIDE! The only good thing was that it was included in our NY Pass so we didn't pay extra for it. It is terrible and that's being nice. The narration from Kevin Bacon is most often drowned out excessively by the LOUD background noise. You... more

This attraction which is supposed to take you on a stimulating, unforgettable ride around, over and above New York is absolutely appalling. You can see the heads of the people in the rows in front of you, thus totally eliminating the sensation of supposedly flying over New York and the worst thing is that it costs 27 dollars. I would... more

Like many others, we decided to take the NY SkyRide due to its inclusion in the NY Pass program. It starts out nicely enough, with good (though dated) views of the city. However, a few minutes in it gets really, intolerably silly, and the motion is extreme to the point of being uncomfortable. more

Was a little disappointed w/ the ride. Was hoping it would be like "Soarin' " at Disney World...it wasn't. I'm glad it was included in my New York Pass and I didn't actually pay for it...it would have been a waste of money. If you have the NY Pass and a little time to kill go for it otherwise don't... more

If you have a NY City Pass, you might as well go and get your $ worth (as we did). However, if you do not...do not waste the extra $. If you've ever been on Star Tours or The Simpsons ride @ Universal..then this is exactly like those! This ride will make you dizzy and disoriented if you do not... more

Seriously guys- the worst attraction in NYC!!!!! I really am not exaggerating. Avoid at all costs...... EVEN IF FREE! We paid $37 each for the Skyride plus trip to the top of Empire State building as the guys selling tickets outside the building talked us into it by saying you get to jump the queue to the top - this... more

We had purchased the NY Pass (great deal) and decided to try this out since it was free with the pass. What a major disappointment!!! Very low budget, very low tech, and very poorly executed. Has good views of NYC, but very blurry. The motion is very jerky and so out of date. The total ride lasts less than 15... more

I'll preface this by saying that I ONLY did this because it was free with my NY pass and the line was short. It still wasn't worth it. Horribly made movie from the mid-nineties (which apparently they haven't edited in awhile since the twin towers were still intact...), Kevin Bacon's annoying voice, and a jerky ride that didn't coordinate with... more

...it really isn't *that bad* and if you get there first thing in the morning, (which is the best time to see the Empire State Building), it's rather relaxed. I would never, ever, ever pay $35 for this - but if you have a pass, its kind of fun. Not terribly memorable - but its okay. We had a few... more