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New York Skyride


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 1.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #797 of 1,391 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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1 of 5 stars
Fabulousbigapple   9 contributions
ENGLAND
Dec 9, 2009

Wish i'd have read reviews first on trip advisor as they are all right Very poor quality of footage- and old too. Does not take you up close to buildings like they say Ride doesnt really move very much. Total waste of money, dont bother. more

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1 of 5 stars
Tarheel2BigApple   1 contribution
North Carolina
Nov 22, 2009

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

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1 of 5 stars
jojomarni   2 contributions
valencia
Oct 12, 2009

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

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1 of 5 stars
suhr   10 contributions
Olathe, KS
Oct 2, 2009

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

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3 of 5 stars
RVTOSU   3 contributions
NW Ohio
Oct 1, 2009

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

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1 of 5 stars
littledumpling   16 contributions
las vegas
Sep 16, 2009

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

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1 of 5 stars
ferlaytio   4 contributions
Aberdeen, Scotland
Sep 16, 2009

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

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1 of 5 stars
Mark3567   11 contributions
Zeeland, MI
Aug 27, 2009

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

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1 of 5 stars
jcwills   6 contributions
Mankato, MN
Aug 26, 2009

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

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3 of 5 stars
mohicans   38 contributions
Edmonton, Alberta
Aug 24, 2009

...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

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New York Skyride Address

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