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The Big Apple Coaster at New York New York Hotel and Casino

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Las Vegas, USA
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

The New York New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is known for a very special on-site attraction: the Big Apple Coaster, which travels over 67mph (108 kmph) and features a 180-degree twist, a 203-foot (62-meter) drop, and plenty of thrills. Save time by securing your ticket in advance so you can get to the action quicker and enjoy the excitement of the ride, without having to wait in line.
  • Book your Big Apple Coaster ticket in advance to skip the lines
  • Great for thrillseekers—the ride features drops and 180-degree turns
  • Enjoy great views of the Las Vegas Strip from the rollercoaster
  • Lots to see after the ride—check out The Big Apple Arcade

What's Included

  • One (1) Ride Ticket
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Parking
  • Video and Arcade Games

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours
.11:00 am

Departure Point

  • Casino at New York - New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109-4338

What To Expect

Guarantee your spot on the Big Apple Coaster by prebooking your ticket in advance. Make your way to the New York New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, where you can skip the stress and hassle of long lines and get to the action quicker.

Once on the rollercoaster, enjoy an exhilarating ride that hits speeds of 67 miles per hour (108 kilometers per hour) and includes a 144-foot (44-meter) drop, and 180-degree “heartline” twist and dive maneuver—perfect for adrenaline junkies. As well as the thrilling ride, the rollercoaster also offers stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip from a brand new vantage point.

After the ride, you can continue the fun at The Big Apple Arcade, which has classic video and arcade games. Then, take a leisurely stroll through the simulated streets of Greenwich Village within the hotel, complete with charming brownstone buildings and outdoor dining spots along Village Street.
1

Casino at New York - New York

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

2

The Big Apple Arcade & Coaster

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Minimum height is 54-inches (137 cm)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Must be in line 30 minutes prior to closing

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q:What are the opening hours of the Big Apple Coaster?

A:The Big Apple Coaster is open 1 pm - 9 pm Monday through Thursday; and 11 am-midnight, Friday through Sunday. Please note: Hours may change at any time and are subject to favorable weather conditions and other circumstances which may affect service.

Aug 2021

The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 999 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing ride

Javier_V, Mar 2026
Great experience. I recommended to all my family and friends. Hope to go back soon. Hope everyone enjoy it.

Awesome experience

Frenchye_B, Feb 2026
10/10 do recommend it was amazing. I may have died just a little bit from the first drop but I recovered 😂

Rollercoaster enthusiast

Stephen_H, Jan 2026
Very thrilling and exciting, well worth the fee charged, couldent fault this rollercoaster ride, one of the best that I have had opportunity to experience.

Awesome rollercoaster

Elaine_O, Nov 2025
Absolutely brilliant, the view from the top of the rollercoaster is awesome. Yes its pricey for a rollercoaster ride but its worth it and when in vegas why not. Would definitely do it again and 100% recommend. Some reviews say this ride is very jerky and hurts your neck, head and back i can promise you I have experienced a lot worse, it is not smooth as sits not a new new but it certainly isnt as bad as the reviews I read. We Absolutely loved it.

Amazing ride coaster.

Fernando_D, Sep 2025
It's a unique experience, and of course you should go up more than once. I had to go up three times because the sensations are inexplicable and the view is wonderful.

Great to do

Irma_L, Jul 2025
Great thing to do in Las Vegas. The arcade is huge and the roller coaster is fun. You can see the desert from up there.

Worst ride ever.

Jamie_M, Jul 2025
It was the worst roller coaster i have been on. Every time you moved side to side up and down just hurt your body my partner felt like she had been in a fight. I would not recommend.

Average Coaster Ride

Angela_C, Jul 2025
Our teenage sons said they enjoyed it, but it was “average” as far as roller coasters go. They’ve also ridden some of the largest coasters in the US, so their rating scale is a bit skewed!

didn't get to ride

Jacqueline_C, Jun 2025
I never got to ride....waited over an hour. coaster wasn't running due to camera issues. They scanned my ticket but didn't get to use it. They said we could use the next day but it was too windy for ride

Do no go on this ride! It hurt my head continuously.

Regina_P, May 2025
Very Painfull. My head kept hitting both sides and there was not any cushion. The worst experience ever. Hate it. Horrible. Never again. Don't go!

Good experience but expensive

Cheryl_C, Mar 2025
Very expensive, although we did get it cheaper than gate via Viator ($25pp gate price). Fun coaster and glad we've done it to say we've done it but not worth the cost. Rerides are available for $10 but we didn't think it was good enough to pay for a reride.

Thrilling

Justin_N, Feb 2025
It was a fun ride vary thrilling and loved seeing the sites while in the air good amount of time riding

Great fun

Emma_E, Dec 2024
If you enjoy riding roller coasters you must give this a go. Great views from the ride and great fun

Round and Around

Bobbie_J, Nov 2024
I don't like rides but my husband really enjoyed the experience, it was long enough and had just enough screams

A fantastic ride!

Carol_S, Nov 2024
It was FANTASTIC! I like roller coasters and this did not disappoint. Finding it through the casino took some time, but staff were helpful pointing out where to go. There are lockers for $1 to stow your stuff- all of it, don’t need to have it flying off. They take pictures-before, during and a group shot which you can buy. The ride was FANTASTIC! Loved it! Out of my seat, thank goodness for harness. Definitely worth it.

Lines and don’t take Phone! Print your ticket!

Agnes_K, Jul 2024
Arrived at 10 pm on a Friday and line was REALLY long! It moved quickly and we were done in an hour! Note! Needed my phone with booking code, but DON’T try to take your phone on the ride!!! There are lockers for a fee, but I had given my purse to someone to hold! Nearly cost me my iPhone and took away from my experience!

Great Ride

Nathania_N, Jul 2024
This is a must do activity in Vegas. The ride was great! My friend and I enjoyed it and staff was friendly and helpful.

Thrill ride for 3 mins

Julie_G, May 2024
I think the 11am slot is misleading as that is just the time the ride opens. Probably can go anytime, just later you go the longer queue. We got there around 11 and didn't queue for very long. Good ride, bit tight to get into seats if you are on the larger side.

Fun and scenic

Emer_W, Nov 2023
Fun coaster great views but pricey . Went in November at 11am and there was no queues which was super

The best time!

Madison_J, Sep 2023
Amazing! Very fun, even when we were hungover lol. Advise all to try while in Vegas. We went at 11:00 am

0 for Viator customer service ride broken

huda_s, Sep 2023
The rides were shut because they were broken I reported it to the website Viator and they still have not refunded my money. Highly upsetting.

Roller coaster

christophe_B, Jul 2023
Love it, was amazing and only $10 to do another ride , and you can see the hotel New York too , recommended

New York New York

Robert_N, Jul 2023
Roller coaster was really nice. Tickets from Viator were not found/valid by the entrance guy, he was nice and let us through nevertheless

Such a great thrill

Rebecca_B, May 2023
I've been to Vegas on numerous occasions, but never got around to riding the coaster. Girls trip this time around and the coaster was definitely on the to do list. Awesome and exciting

Best value on the strip.

Donnie_H, Apr 2023
Best value on the Strip. Most bang for your buck by far !! We enjoyed this more thsn about anything else we did in our six day stay in Vegas.

Kids blown away

Luis_M, Apr 2023
My kids rite it and they were blown away by it nice job 👏 👍 last about in hour with wait time but good

Fraudulent seller!

Wendy_A, Dec 2022
It was closed! We deserve a refund and I will be contacting American Express. You sold tickets while it was closed!

Was not able to ride or get a refund

Carolina_F, Dec 2022
Got charged by Viator for a ride that is closed for maintenance. Would like a refund for a ride we could not take

Worth the Experience

staceyspears1, Oct 2022
As a roller coaster fanatic, this coaster is a definite must-do at least once! Very rough, but that was expected. I would definitely do it again!

No refund

Nicole_B, Oct 2022
I wasn’t able to get on. Waste of money and didn’t get a refund. I was looking forward to it my whole trip but got sick.

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