I've been to NYC several times and know my way around, but I don't know if it would be better to get some hotel in the city or just drive there, and I have no idea what it takes to be in Times Square at that time (i.e., how long must I be there before, what the bathroom situation is like, food, etc.).
2006-09-02 12:27:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
You have to be there early. You get put in cattle pens with no booze and no toilets for many hours. Watch it on TV and be comfortable.
2006-09-02 12:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by Bullwinkle Moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make reservations somewhere in the Times Square area NOW, even though Phillie is only a few hours away. But, with Dec 31st falling on a Sunday, you may have to book for the weekend.
Would prefer to stay home and watch it on TV along with all the activities from other major cities around the world. With security
heightened in NYC -- especially that night -- you must be out of you mind!
2006-09-02 13:29:10 · answer #2 · answered by Just Tom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is the typical procedure for Times Square ball drop.
at 5-6pm, the police start closing all traffic into and out of times square with 57th st at the north boundary, 42nd st to the south, 6th ave to the east, and 8th ave to the west. it's a big area to cordon off.
there will be a security and bag check at each entry point. one entry point on 42nd st, one on 57th. i think 1-2 others. no glass bottles, coolers, alcohol allowed.
subways will be closed in the area (N/R/Q/W trains bypass 49th st.)
in years pass, the police used a crowd control tactic of holding people in "cattle pens" essentially interlocked metal barricades that didn't allow any movement in/out of your spot in the freezing cold. after a lawsuit in 2004 before the RNC demostrations, that practice was temporarily suspended. don't know if they will bring back cattle pens.
you will probably be standing there in zero degree weather for several hours, with no toilets (there are some portable toilets, but expect massive lines).
......just stay at home and watch it on TV. or get reservations at some of the chain restaurants, or hotels in the area with a view of the ball.....
2006-09-02 19:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, take Amtrak or NJ transit. Driving in NYC is a nightmare. You could probably even take the train home after the ball drops.
2006-09-02 14:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by luna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told that they have porta potties.
You should go if it is really important to you. So what if you get blown up by a terrorist. At least you will go out with a bang, no pun intended.
Like one of the previous people said, take NJ Transit or Amtrak and get there early.
2006-09-03 11:05:16 · answer #5 · answered by Laughing Libra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-06 04:32:59 · answer #6 · answered by gleiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok i would schedule my hotel around thanksgiving and some of them give your spot up so make sure you reserve it and arrive there 3 days early about the surroundings well lets see you gonna be in manhattan very expensive so save up some people camp or sit there all night to get a good seat
2006-09-02 13:13:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds crazy but i wouldint want to go this year considering it would be a magnet for a huge terrorist attack.
2006-09-02 12:33:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋