The 360 views from The Summit equal or surpass my favorite, Top of the Rock.
Unfortunately, overcrowding and the overstimulating sound environment detracted from the experience significantly. Most of the special effects distracted from the enjoyment of the views ; however, the clouds from which our faces emerged was a totally unique and cool experience to view and also to get a souvenir.
The"bubbles" or metallic soccer balloons would have been much more fun had the room not been clogged by deflated balloons and overactive revelers. When I remarked to the young man using a wand to corral errant balloons in the room that his looked like a fun job, he shook his head emphatically, replying "Not at all!"
Due to the loud, insistent, atonal music and scary sounds puncturing the background, I would have rated this as 2 to 3 except for the stunning views and clever cloudscspes.
Summit was a disappointment as an initial activity fn my 4 -day NYC re-visit. I'd love a chance to compare it to the Edge and the new Freedom Tower. I'd hate to think my age prevented my enjoying it!.