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A 67 MPH Thrill Ride Above the Las Vegas Strip
The Big Apple Roller Coaster sends riders over, around, and through the replica Manhattan skyline at New York-New York Hotel & Casino.
The outdoor red track rises above the south Strip before dropping into a fast series of turns, hills, inversions, and sudden changes in direction. Bright yellow trains styled after New York City taxis carry riders through the course.
The coaster reaches speeds of more than 67 mph and features a 203-foot drop. Its signature maneuver is a 180-degree heartline twist and dive that rotates riders before sending the train into the next section of track.
The Big Apple Coaster is a strong choice for thrill seekers, roller-coaster enthusiasts, couples, and families with older children who meet the height requirement. Visitors comparing rides and other Las Vegas tours and attractions should review the rider requirements before purchasing.
Big Apple Roller Coaster Quick Facts
- Ticket Price: From $21, including taxes and fees.
- Location: The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade on the second level of New York-New York.
- Address: 3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (Map It)
- Hours: Daily from 11:00 a.m.–midnight.
- Final Entry: Join the line at least 30 minutes before operating hours end.
- Ride Time: Approximately 10 minutes.
- Ride Type: Outdoor steel roller coaster.
- Top Speed: More than 67 mph.
- Drop: 203 feet.
- Signature Element: 180-degree heartline twist and dive.
- Minimum Height: 54 inches without footwear.
- Reservations: Advance reservations are recommended for a preferred date.
- Weather: Outdoor operations may be suspended because of weather or other operating conditions.
- Parking: New York-New York offers paid self-parking and valet parking. See the Las Vegas parking fees guide.
Big Apple Coaster Ride Highlights
- Taxi-Themed Trains: Bright yellow coaster trains travel around New York-New York’s replica Manhattan skyline.
- High-Speed Course: The train accelerates through large drops, sweeping turns, hills, inversions, and fast direction changes.
- 203-Foot Drop: The coaster’s height provides quick Strip views before the train descends into the course.
- Heartline Twist and Dive: The signature 180-degree maneuver rotates riders before the train dives toward the next element.
- Open-Air Views: Sections of the track overlook Las Vegas Boulevard and nearby south Strip resorts.
- Big Apple Arcade: The nearby arcade offers video games, Skee-Ball, air hockey, and basketball games. Arcade play is purchased separately unless expressly included in a package.
What to Expect on the Big Apple Coaster
Guests check in inside The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade before entering the queue. Staff verify that each participant meets the height requirement and provide boarding instructions before assigning seats.
The current open-air trains use individual lap bars with comfort collars. Riders must follow the operator’s instructions and confirm that the restraint is secure before dispatch.
- Indoor Queue: Ticketing, the arcade, queue areas, and loading station are inside the resort.
- Outdoor Ride: Most of the coaster course is outdoors around the New York-New York skyline.
- Intense Motion: Expect high speed, a large drop, inversions, hills, banking, and sudden changes in direction.
- Open-Air Seating: The train provides an exposed ride experience and quick views of the Strip.
- Variable Wait: Parking, walking through the resort, ticket scanning, queuing, and boarding add to the total visit time.
Reserve a date for this classic Las Vegas Strip coaster.
Rider Requirements and Safety Information
- Measure without shoes: Every rider must be at least 54 inches tall without footwear.
- Expect an intense ride: The course includes high speed, steep movement, inversions, strong turns, and rapid direction changes.
- Use the restraint properly: Riders must follow staff instructions for the lap bar and comfort collar.
- Secure loose belongings: Follow the attraction’s instructions for phones, cameras, glasses, hats, bags, and other personal items.
- Review health warnings: Read the posted restrictions before entering the queue if you have a medical condition, recent injury, motion sensitivity, or concerns about intense amusement rides.
- Follow staff decisions: Attraction employees make the final decision about whether a guest can board safely.
- Expect possible weather delays: The coaster may pause because of wind, rain, lightning, maintenance, or another operational concern.
Finding the Big Apple Coaster
The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade is on the second level of New York-New York Hotel & Casino at 3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South.
From the hotel-registration area, walk toward the Century Tower elevators and take the nearby escalator to the second level. Turn left and continue past Nathan’s Famous. The arcade and coaster entrance will be on the right.
Guests entering from the north parking garage walkway reach The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade directly. Visitors coming from the casino floor should follow resort signs for the coaster, arcade, Nathan’s, or the second-level north walkway.
The attraction is within walking distance of Park MGM, T-Mobile Arena, MGM Grand, Excalibur, and other south Strip destinations. Allow extra travel time when T-Mobile Arena is hosting a major event.
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Ride above the Las Vegas Strip at New York-New York.
