The Empire State Building commenced a two-month engagement to share a special “Stranger Things” themed experience with New Yorkers. ESB brought the Upside Down from Netflix’s “Stranger Things” to her entire southern façade with a first-of-its-kind, dynamic light show. There was a special appearance from the “Stranger Things” cast, who debuted the one-of-a-kind, life-size Demogorgon photo opportunity for visitors on the building’s open-air 86th Floor Observatory.
- ESB in the Upside Down – On Thursday, May 26, the ESB’s south side transformed into a portal into the Upside Down.
- Cast Visit – That morning, “Stranger Things” cast members Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Cara Buono, and Priah Ferguson visited the Empire State Building for a photo opportunity at the Observatory Experience.
- Face the Monster – Fans now have the chance to pose with a life-size Demogorgon on the building’s 86th Floor Observatory as he peers out over New York City. The Demogorgon will remain within the Observatory Experience through July.
The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience creates an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building’s iconic history to its current place in pop-culture.
