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Have you ever been?  I think it's probably a fun celebration to be there, but for me it's too much chaos especially in these times.

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No longer my thing. My biggest issue and I think about this every year, restrooms. People I know that participated in Time Square on NYE said there were little to no bathrooms. The stores would not open up to use restrooms. So, all these people for several hours drinking and no place to use the bathroom? Woman Embarassed

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Re: New Year at Times Square

I have never been but agree it would have been fun to experience once in your life, maybe 30 years ago??    DH is not a party person so I don't think I would ever have gotten him to go along with it!  LOL........The older I get I am more leary of large crowds and today, it's just too scarey sadly.   

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Re: New Year at Times Square

My younger brother and friends went on year after a NY Ranger game, it was over 30 years ago so times were very different. They had a great time and came back to my parents who of course fed them

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Re: New Year at Times Square

It's FREEZING there....I wouldn't last for five minutes (!!!)

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Re: New Year at Times Square

My three sons drove up to NY about 2 years ago and stayed in a hotel that overlooked the action.  They watched it from the hotel room and had a blast.  Of course, there was a party in the bar of the hotel so they were good.  I might add they had a friend who worked for the hotel, so the room was booked way in advance.  That's the only way I would do it.

 

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Re: New Year at Times Square

Not interested in wearing a diaper, hate crushing crowds, too much germ atmosphere.

Now, if I was in a hotel room that looked over this area, perhaps. I am sure there are many that are doing that. Happy New Year to all, however you celebrate. 

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Re: New Year at Times Square

I don't handle crowds or noise very well so the only way I would even consider it would be from a very expensive luxury hotel room overlooking Times Square.

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Re: New Year at Times Square

DH and I did the NYE in Times Square several times.  We would get 1/2 price tix for a Broadway show, have dinner, see the show and then plant ourselves a few blocks from Times Square.  Very enjoyable each time we went.

 

THEN, after 9/11 everything changed.  Streets were blocked off, difficult to get around.  I think we went once after 9/11 but that was the end of a good thing.  

 

 

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Re: New Year at Times Square

I do not enjoy crowds or cold weather. My only hope would be a hotel room overlooking the venue. I am sure those have a hefty price New Year's Eve.