Big Apple Coaster Las Vegas: 67mph heartline twist

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Duration1h

Mobile ticketAccepted

What does a 180-degree heartline twist feel like at 67mph?

You get one ride on the world's only coaster with a 180-degree heartline twist and a 203-foot drop, all at 67mph above the Las Vegas Strip. The ticket includes entry and all fees. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your preferred ride time, and note the 54-inch minimum height requirement.

Step-by-step itinerary

Thrill ride and explore New York-New York

Ride the Big Apple Coaster
Play games at The Big Apple Arcade
Explore Greenwich Village and Village Street

The Experience

You step off the Strip into New York-New York Hotel and Casino and the coaster is already there — steel track looping above the casino floor, the sound of the chain lift pulling cars upward. The Big Apple Coaster hits 67mph, and that speed matters because it's what lets the track do something no other coaster in the world does: a 180-degree heartline twist that flips you sideways and inverted at once, then a dive maneuver that drops you 203 feet. The whole ride is maybe two minutes, but the engineering is what people talk about after.

You board from inside the casino, which means no outdoor queue in the Nevada heat. The coaster wraps around the building's exterior, so you're racing above the Strip itself — you see the street, the other casinos, the traffic below — and then the track banks hard and suddenly you're upside down. The heartline twist is the signature move; your chest stays pressed to the seat even as your head goes backward, and it's the kind of sensation that makes you understand why over 1.4 million people ride this coaster every year. After you land, the arcade is right there if you want to decompress, or you can walk through Greenwich Village — the casino's recreation of New York's neighborhood, with brownstones and tree-lined streets and sidewalk dining that's honestly a nice break from the casino floor.

One ride ticket is included, and that's the entry; all fees and taxes are already in the price. You do need to be in line 30 minutes before closing time if you're planning an evening ride, and the minimum height is 54 inches. Public transit stops nearby if you're coming from another part of the Strip. The coaster isn't recommended if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns — those are real limitations, not marketing fine print.

What’s included

Your ticket includes one ride on the Big Apple Coaster.
All fees and taxes are built into the price.
The coaster is located inside New York-New York Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, and you can explore the arcade and Greenwich Village recreation before or after your ride.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by MGM Resorts International

Is this one for you?Right for thrill-seekers who want the signature Las Vegas coaster experience without planning logistics — the ticket covers everything. The ride is two minutes of intensity, so plan for a short visit unless you want to spend time in the arcade or the casino's New York-themed areas.