The pass is very good for avoiding long lines, as in the Empire State Building and the Guggenhiem, but in the winter so many tours don't run that we had very little choice, and couldn't do the walking/cycling tours we might have enjoyed. Think the pass would be useful in the summer, but wouldn't recommend it for anyone on a winter trip - just get to the events early!
Easy to collect, easy to use, bypassed queues - would use again.
Very useful to have the queue and to see special attractions and tours. But it is very unpleasant to have to go to Madame Tussaud in times square to get the ticket for the tour which start at battery park