While I am the first to admit that I am not a city person, I can admit there is a certain magic to it around the holidays. I don't know if it is all of the festive lights or the fact that people are jolly, but cities do offer something special during the holiday season. In particular, NYC is always bustling with festive holiday attractions. However, after a recent global survey, it appears that one beloved NYC holiday attraction is skating on thin ice.
Which NYC Holiday Attraction Is Not Doing So Hot?
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You may be surprised to hear that NYC's most beloved holiday attraction is getting just as much hate as love. The ice skating rink at the Rockefeller Center has been a long-time favorite of locals and tourists alike. So why is it that it is getting any hate at all? Turns out even people who are used to city living hate the crowds.
The NY Post shares that the Big Apple natives have started to complain about the sheer mass of people that flock to this ice rink every year. It has quickly become the most overcrowded holiday destination. When I imagine celebrating holiday cheer, an overcrowded area with long wait times and chaotic energy is not what I imagine. Alas, that is exactly what you get if you visit this NYC holiday attraction.
What Are People Complaining About?
According to the survey, the majority of the issues surrounding this NYC holiday attraction are related to the crowds. The NY Post shared that "a staggering 41% of reviews from November, December, and January mention crowd-related issues there." Complaints centered around long lines, limited space to skate, and a constant crowd - both on and off the ice.
Also, this Rockefeller Center rink is directly below the famous Christmas tree, another tourist attraction. So, besides coming to skate on the ice, you also have a plethora of tourists coming to enjoy the tree. That all adds up to a ridiculous amount of bodies sharing the same space. Tourists are fed up with the crowds, and NYC natives are fed up with tourists complaining about their beloved home.
