The High Roller is Las Vegas’s most popular and iconic attraction, visited by millions of visitors annually.
When travelling to a particular attraction, it becomes important to know all the details about the places, the dos and don’ts and so on.
In this article, we will highlight some of the High Roller tips you must follow while visiting the landmark observation wheel of the world.
Buy your High Roller tickets in advance
Las Vegas is one of the most popular tourist destinations, and the High Roller is its most iconic attraction. It remains busy almost throughout the year.
Once in Vegas, every individual rides on this at least once, making it mostly crowded.
We recommend purchasing the entry ticket or the happy half-hour ticket in advance to beat the high demand for High Roller tickets.
This way, you will get your preferred date and time and enjoy a hassle-free experience.
Visit during the Sunset to get the best views
The High Roller’s highest point is 550 feet (168 meters), giving an unobstructed 360-degree view of the surroundings.
Witnessing the sunset from such a height is a fine and exciting experience that you must have at least once in your life.
To get the best views, try to board the High Roller at least 15 to 20 minutes before sunset. The wheel rotates on its axis, and your pod reaches nearly the top (12 ‘o’clock angle).
As the sun sets, you can gradually see the city lights glittering, giving the city another perspective.
Visit during summer days in the air-conditioned cabins for a crowd-free experience
As Las Vegas is located near the arid desert region of the United States, it gets really hot and dry during the summer months of June, July, August and September.
The crowd is also smaller, and you need not worry as the wheel cabins are air-conditioned, thereby moderating the temperature as long as you are inside them.
Many tourists don’t prefer to visit in the summer because of the weather, so the tickets are cheaper.
If you can tolerate the outside temperature and enjoy the different temperature-controlled attractions in Las Vegas, choose this time for your visit.
Like Drinking? Grab the opportunity for unlimited drinks at the top.
If you like drinking and want to enjoy it while on one of the largest observation wheels, get a happy half-hour High Roller ticket.
This ticket gives you access to one of the cabins with an open bar, which serves unlimited drinks for the 30 minutes you are on the ride.
You get alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks like rum, whiskey, gin, vodka, beer, a variety of cocktails, and various branded liquors.
The High Roller bar is open throughout the day from 12 pm to midnight.
Don’t like Crowd? Go during the daytime hours before 5 pm.
Most visitors go to High Roller during the sunset and evening to see the setting sun on the cityscape and the night lights of the Las Vegas strip.
It’s obvious that this time gets really busy, with longer waiting lines and up to 40 people in each of the cabins.
To avoid the crowd, you can choose a time between 12 pm and 5 pm, when the crowd is less. If that is the case, you may even be lucky to get a full cabin of your own.
Also, note that daytime entry tickets have a slightly lower cost, with almost a $10 difference in cost.
The non-bar cabins are emptier than the open-bar cabins
Many visitors who are not travelling with kids may opt for the High Roller bar cabins, as only guests aged 21 years and above can enter them.
Additionally, there are more non-bar cabins, giving visitors more options to choose from and distributing the crowd.
So, if you are travelling with or without a kid, you can easily buy a standard entry ticket, grab your preferred drink from outside, get into a non-bar cabin and enjoy the views with fewer people around.
Use the restroom before or after the ride, as there is none in the pods
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There are no restrooms in the observation wheel pods, keeping in mind its structure and design.
There are restrooms just at the foot, in the High Roller boarding areas, for guests.
So, it is highly recommended that you use the restroom before boarding the High Roller.
We suggest you use it after the ride if there is no emergency.
Carry a good camera to record your experience from all angles
As the wheel rotates in its axis, the individual cabins also rotate on their axes to stay upright throughout the motion.
This lets you see all the landmarks from different heights and angles as the digital audio commentary continues throughout the ride.
Bring a good camera to capture precious moments throughout the 30 minutes, be it during the day or at night.
Do not worry about night lighting as the pods illuminate inside, and you have a good photography environment.
Time your High Roller visit with the Bellagio fountains to see its moves
The fountains of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip are popular for their light and sound effects.
Its 1200 nozzles shoot water up to 460 feet. It starts in the evening and shoots water every 30 minutes until 7 p.m. and every 15 minutes after 7 p.m.
It’s clearly visible from the High Roller and adds to the viewing experience from the top.
Therefore, we suggest that you coincide your timings with fountains to get an added view advantage.
Buy a combo ticket to get a varied experience at 10% discount on entry to the attractions
Las Vegas can get expensive if you travel solo or in big groups.
If you plan to visit various city attractions, we suggest you look for combo tickets for the High Roller and other attractions.
The Eiffel Tower Las Vegas experience is another popular tourist destination, and a combo ticket for it can save you 10% on entry tickets.
However, if you want to explore more and get a short city tour along with the High Roller ride, we recommend getting a Bright Lights City Tour + High Roller Ticket.
FAQs
1. What is the best time to go on the High Roller?
The best time to visit High Roller is during the sunset or in the evening when you can enjoy the city views and the nighttime lights.
2. Is there a dress code for the High Roller?
There is no dress code for riding the High Roller. However, we suggest that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for your extensive city tour before or after the ride.
3. How do anytime tickets work for High Roller?
If you purchase the anytime ticket for High Roller, you can access it at whatever time you want throughout the day, from 12 pm to 12 am or 2 am, unlike the day or evening tickets. The ticket price is also slightly higher than that of other entry tickets.
4. Is there a bathroom on the High Roller?
No, there is no arrangement for a bathroom or restroom in the High Roller cabins. However, you can use the facilities in the High Roller compound or boarding area.
5. Can you take drinks on the High Roller?
Yes, you can carry outside drinks for individual use only. However, you cannot carry them in a glass container, cooler or case. If you buy the happy hour tickets, you can get unlimited 30-minute drinks served.
6. Is the High Roller safe?
Yes, High Roller is pretty safe because of its design and the structural materials used. The cabins are covered with triple-glazed glass to protect them from the air, sun and other atmospheric conditions.
7. Is the High Roller air-conditioned?
Yes, all the 28 pods are air-conditioned, with seating facilities and digital audio commentary.
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