Bumper Cars on Ice Coming Back to Bryant Park
Bryant Park brings back their famous bumper cars on ice for another season!
Growing up a city kid in Brooklyn, one of my favorite summer memories was the bumper cars on Coney Island. Now, kids and adults, too, can make a possibly more fun memory right in the middle of Midtown. The bumper cars on ice at Bank of America Winter Village in Bryant Park are coming back in January, and tickets are on sale now.
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Who Should Try Bumper Cars on Ice
Just like summertime bumper cars, kids can do the same fun things they may have done on summer bumper cars rides, like race their friends and bump into each other, only on ice instead.
The ride is available for kids and adults ages 7 and up, and anyone can sign up. You don’t need to have ridden a bumper car before, and first timers are welcome. However, for younger kids, it’s best for a parent to be in their own bumper car close by.
Things to Know Before You Go
Reservations are recommended: Tickets are now on sale, and since bumper cars are only available for a limited time, it’s a good idea to book as soon as you can. The bumper cars are available in 45-minute booking windows, and rides are offered on a first-come, first-served basis within that window.
Price: Standard price tickets are $26 plus tax, and some tickets are available for $22 during non-peak times and days. New tickets will be released.
Be on time. Since time slots are limited and timed, make sure to arrive on time. To guarantee your ride, be sure to show up at the time you selected when purchasing your ticket.
Age & size requirements: Children must be at least 7 years old as well as at least 42 inches tall. Also note that flat, closed-toe shoes are required for safety reasons.
Rules: Though you may want to ride in the same bumper car with your child, only one person per car is allowed. Also, no belongings are allowed on laps for safety reasons, so phones and cameras need to be put away during the ride.
And just a heads-up: If you’re pregnant, you won’t be allowed on for safety reasons, so you’ll have to skip this one if you’re expecting. If you have a young child, bring Dad or an older sibling to help out on the ice.
More Fun on the Ice
While you’re at Bryant Park for the bumper cars, you can also take part in all the other winter fun at Bank of America Winter Village. The park is one of New York City’s most popular ice skating rinks, where admission is free (though you’ll need to reserve tickets online). Skate rentals are available for a small fee. If you’re not into skating, you can still enjoy browsing the village or cozying up in one of the igloos. The Winter Village is open daily from 8 am to 10 pm, with extended hours until midnight on select weekends and holidays. So, after you’ve had your fill of bumper car fun, lace up your skates and make a full day of it.
You can ride the bumper cars at The Rink at Bryant Park from January 9 – February 28. Tickets available at the Bryant Park website.
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