New Year's Eve in NYC - Times Square, hotels, parties (consolidated)
Aug 24, 2010, 3:02 pm
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Nov 24, 2010, 6:09 pm
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New Year's Eve at Times Square - best options
If I want to see the New Year's Eve celebrations at Times Square - what are the best options in terms:
getting a 4 to 5 star hotel at a decent price in the Greater NYC area (incl. NJ), and getting to Times Square without having to wait too long, and still get a good view
vs
staying at a hotel overlooking Times Square, and getting a not too outrageously expensive rate?
getting a 4 to 5 star hotel at a decent price in the Greater NYC area (incl. NJ), and getting to Times Square without having to wait too long, and still get a good view
vs
staying at a hotel overlooking Times Square, and getting a not too outrageously expensive rate?
Nov 29, 2010, 9:20 am
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If I want to see the New Year's Eve celebrations at Times Square - what are the best options in terms:
getting a 4 to 5 star hotel at a decent price in the Greater NYC area (incl. NJ), and getting to Times Square without having to wait too long, and still get a good view
vs
staying at a hotel overlooking Times Square, and getting a not too outrageously expensive rate?
getting a 4 to 5 star hotel at a decent price in the Greater NYC area (incl. NJ), and getting to Times Square without having to wait too long, and still get a good view
vs
staying at a hotel overlooking Times Square, and getting a not too outrageously expensive rate?
This way you can enjoy the Square without having to wait hours and hours outside in the freezing cold. Remember, you are allowed no food, no drink, no bags etc onto the square. Furthermore, if you need the toilet you lose your space.
Nov 29, 2010, 9:21 am
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I am also going to the party. However, I have paid $800 for 2 tickets to the TGI Fridays party which means that you can get access to Times Square when 1145-0015 and enjoy all you can drink/eat/party for 5/6 hours. If you want tickets google the number and call and ask to speak to Adam Olsen.
This way you can enjoy the Square without having to wait hours and hours outside in the freezing cold. Remember, you are allowed no food, no drink, no bags etc onto the square. Furthermore, if you need the toilet you lose your space.
This way you can enjoy the Square without having to wait hours and hours outside in the freezing cold. Remember, you are allowed no food, no drink, no bags etc onto the square. Furthermore, if you need the toilet you lose your space.
Nov 29, 2010, 9:59 am
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We did this a couple years ago and it was a major bust. If you don't have some sort of in, such as the TGIF party, hotel room overlooking etc. it just isn't even a fun time. You line up on the street with literally cattle guards blocking you in. Lines are EXTENSIVE by 6:00. No public restrooms. No hopping out of line for a drink or restroom without going to the back of the crowd when you return. Major disappointment.
Dec 1, 2010, 1:37 pm
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What time to arrive Times Square?
Going to NYC to be on Times Square for New Year's Eve. I've read a lot about the experience, too late not back out now with air and hotel booked. What is not clear is what time does one really need to arrive to be in a pen on the Square? All I read is to get there early. How early is early?
Dec 1, 2010, 3:15 pm
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Going to NYC to be on Times Square for New Year's Eve. I've read a lot about the experience, too late not back out now with air and hotel booked. What is not clear is what time does one really need to arrive to be in a pen on the Square? All I read is to get there early. How early is early?
Dec 1, 2010, 3:38 pm
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Y'all are welcome to poop in my office. You won't miss anything.
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Dec 1, 2010, 10:54 pm
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Dec 4, 2010, 1:07 pm
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Dec 9, 2010, 10:00 am
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I'm also going to the TGI Friday's party (look for the nerdish, shiverring, Australian ;-)) thanks to moore1984's suggestion :-)
There are only General Admission tickets left.
Sure beats being out on the street with limited food options, no bags allowed, etc.
Evan :->
There are only General Admission tickets left.
Sure beats being out on the street with limited food options, no bags allowed, etc.
Evan :->