One World Observatory at World Trade Center - Elevator Ride

Built inside each of the observatory's elevators are nine, 75-inch displays that create the illusion that you are viewing Manhattan's skyline through glass elevator windows.

During the 59-second ride, visitors are shown a detailed recreation of New York City's industrialization and construction. The elevator appears to emerge from bedrock in the year 1500, revealing marsh land yet to be colonized, and then quickly advances to show the rapid expansion that led to the Manhattan we know today.

Equipment: GoPro Hero 4

[Jetdot]

Plot twist, the elevator never moved from the ground floor.

[elliotwoo]

What really hit me is the south tower disappearing...

[ceejwin]

1:13 it’s crazy cause you can see the elevators shadow. So realistic

[PikaPetey]

Just enjoy the damn ride. Your never gonna watch that video your recording

[SudosFTW]

okay, I was NOT expecting that out of 1WTC. that has to be the coolest elevator ride ever. +1 for making it really cool instead of a boring ride up and down.

[deadpixelc]

i like how they add a little 9/11 touch at the end tho

[Articbear]

Watching the towers rise and then fall was so saddening. 20 years later and it still hurts. Rest in peace to all.

[munchkinsmunchkin]

I hope Willy Wonka knows they New York stole his elevator
:D

[arthurmorgan]

Girlfriend and I went to NYC back in December and went here. When you get to the top, they do a little slide show, and these panels pull up revealing the city. Man, you dont know how tall that building is until you're at the top. Truly a terrifying but amazing experience.

[taneor]

Wow people really jumped from that high ☹️

[ryyn_]

It’s really sad seeing the Twin Towers going up, then back down. “Never Forget”, we remember those that have fallen during this event as it marks tomorrow.

[kittikitticammi]

Bro the twin tower’s faded at 2001 that’s saddening

[seastorm]

Is it possible to be nostalgic about something you've never seen? I got emotional when the ride showed one of the former towers and it's sad to think that future generations will never get to experience the former WTC

[suhlynjung]

that moment in the video when at year 2001 a building disappears

[gpaderx]

0:42 😓😓😭😭😭 I loose my self after seeing one of old WTC towers. Then it disappeared

[OtalDeEvandro]

Yes, it was supposed to be GOING down. Typo courtesy of my lack of coffee ;-)

[epopchock]

This is the coolest elevator video I have ever seen on YouTube, let alone one of the World Trade Center! I am impressed how they create the illusion of the elevator being outdoors floating above the city skyline

[wqhupqe]

0:42 Even though I live in the uk

We will never forget

[Missmeldy]

I got teary when they showed the original WTC for a few seconds 😢

[lemonade]

This is the coolest time lapse ever. The South Tower showing and fading is so eerie and sad 😞