After it was completed, critics argued that building was not structurally sound enough to occupy. Thus, when it was completed in 1931 occupancy rate was a meager 20%.

There is a lot more history about Empire State Building, and New York Party Shuttle Tour Guides explain it every day. The line to go to popular observatory on 86th floor can be as long as 2 hours to get in. With this in mind, we have discovered that best time to go to observatory is around 6pm in evening.

Other interesting things we will cover about Empire State Building…. 1) Did you know what Zephyr and Empire State Building have in common? 2) What popular movies were shot there? 3) Do you know details about a military plane crash in 1940s.

Take New York Party Shuttle tour to find out answers and many other fascinating facts about New York City.

If you missed August deadline last year, or don't want to wait until next August to order tickets, you have a "stand-by" option. For stand-by tickets, arrive no later than 7:00am on morning of taping under "NBC Studios" marquee on 50th Street side of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. You may choose a stand-by ticket for either 8:00pm dress rehearsal or 11:30pm live show. Only one ticket will be issued per person. Please note that a stand-by ticket does not guarantee admission.

If you are a fan of show, it's well worth it to see it live while you are in New York City. It's sure to be one of highlights of your trip