2025 Jun 9, 14:24
On New Year's Eve, some people are willing to pay a hefty price for the exclusive experience of watching the Times Square ball drop live. Business owners in the area are offering packages ranging from $450 to $12,500, with hotels and restaurants near One Times Square being the prime locations. Olive Garden's Times Square location is offering tickets for $450. With this package, attendees can indulge in a complimentary buffet, open bar, live entertainment, and a champagne toast at midnight. However, a live view of the ball drop is not guaranteed. For those with a bit more to spend, Applebee's is offering tickets starting at $799
Along with a buffet featuring steak and salmon, the package includes hors d'oeuvres, a house DJ, party favors, a champagne toast, and access to a top-shelf open bar. Ticket holders will also be escorted to the street for a glimpse of the ball drop. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is another pricey option, with an all-inclusive ticket costing $1,015. This ticket includes live entertainment, party favors, a champagne toast, a full buffet, and hors d'oeuvres. The Knickerbocker Hotel is hosting a rooftop party just 150 feet from the Times Square Ball
Tickets for this exclusive event range from $1,995 to $3,995, depending on the package. The NYE Platinum Party package includes a cocktail party, a DJ-led dance floor, a banquet dinner featuring caviar and seafood, and glasses of Dom Pérignon champagne. At the top end of the price spectrum is the Marriott Marquis hotel, offering New Year's Eve experiences for up to $12,500. The Prime VIP Couple's Package guarantees seating next to floor-to-ceiling windows, a bottle of champagne, butler and coat check services, hors d'oeuvres, and access to an open bar and dinner buffet. As of now, there is only one ticket remaining for this package. These extravagant New Year's Eve party packages in Times Square provide revelers with a premium experience that includes food, drinks, live entertainment, and, in some cases, views of the iconic ball drop
While watching the ball drop from the sidewalks is free, these packages offer a little extra comfort and luxury for those willing to splurge.