SlotZilla Zipline Review (Upper Zoomline) – Worth the Money?

Key Points:

• SlotZilla was a well-oiled machine. The staff’s professionalism soothed my nerves.

• The ride itself is gentle. Not physically demanding at all.

• If you’re only going to do one zipline in Vegas, make it SlotZilla, even though it’s more expensive.

It’s difficult to miss the SlotZilla Zipline if you’re on Fremont Street, which has the appearance of a giant slot machine and releases a new batch of screaming thrill-seekers every few minutes.

The zipline offers two distinct ride experiences:

• Option 1 is the lower “Zip-Zilla” zipline, which sends riders flying 2 blocks in a seated position at heights of up to 7 stories.

• Option 2 is SlotZilla’s upper “Super-Hero Zoom” zoomline, which sends riders flying in a prone position (lying on their stomach) 5 blocks at heights of up to 11 stories.

As one of the most popular non-gambling things to do on Fremont Street, I thought it would be fun to finally confront my fear of heights and tackle the SlotZilla zipline myself.

Specifically, I decided to spend up to ride the higher “Super-Hero style” zoomline, which sends you flying over Fremont Street lying flat on your stomach. If I’m going to do it, I might as well do it right.

SlotZilla Zipline Cost

Below is the cost of each of SlotZilla’s experiences, which is inclusive of taxes and fees. Tickets can only be purchased directly with the attraction, here.
Time slots tend to fill quickly, so I’d recommend booking in advance.

The lower “Zip-Zilla” zipline experience costs $49.

The upper “Super-Hero Zoom” zoomline experience costs $69.

Excitedly, they’ve also added an “All you can fly” deal which icsts $69 and is available Monday-Friday from noon-6pm.

SlotZilla Photo and Video Add-Ons

There’s an optional $15 photo and video package that includes some cute green-screen photos and a GoPro video of your ride.

Although I’m frugal to a fault, I upgraded so that I’d be able to share the GoPro video within this post to better articulate the ride.

The GoPro is strapped onto your wrist and can be pointed forward or toward your face, depending on the position of your arm.

My SlotZilla Zoomline Experience

Arrival and Ride Preparation

I booked my ticket in advance for 4:40 pm, as I had tickets to “Brilliant! Jackpot”!” at the Neon Museum that night, otherwise, I would’ve booked my ride for after-dark to see the neon of Fremont Street at its peak.

I arrived early, at around 3:30 pm, and asked the employee at the base of the tower if I could ride early. She stated it wouldn’t be a problem and ushered me up a flight of stairs, where I was strapped into my flight suit and had my GoPro affixed to my right arm.

Within 10 minutes of arriving at the SlotZilla zipline, I was strapped in & prepped for my ride and heading up an elevator to the flight deck.

I should point out that I have a bit of a “heights thing”, and although I’ve tackled other thrill rides like those on STRAT’s Observation Deck, these things never get easier.

The elevator was a “no frills” version, like a temporary one you’d find at a construction site, that offered a view of the outside as we ascended.

As a fear-of-heights sufferer, I found myself wishing the ride upward would come to an end as we climbed up, and up, and up in lockstep with my anxiety.

When we reached the top, we stepped out of the elevator and onto a platform with 4 padded accordion-like platforms where riders were instructed to lie on their stomach as the employees strapped us onto the line.

The SlotZilla Ride

The ride itself is hardly terrifying or physically demanding. Although you’re ziplining downhill, there’s no taxing drop like one would experience on a rollercoaster.

Honestly, most of the height-induced anxiety that I felt leading up to the ride melted away the moment we left the tower.

Sure, there was a little adrenaline pumping, but I’d describe the ride as more leisurely and scenic than anything. It was a legitimately cool glide over one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable streets in the world.

The ride itself is quick, lasting a mere 1.5 minutes, but it’s a pretty darn cool 1.5 minutes. You can watch it, below.

Is Riding the SlotZilla Zipline Worth it?

For me, the combination of pre-ride anticipation, the ride itself, post-ride afterglow, and the feeling of “I freaking did it” made this an experience well worth the price of admission.

In 10 years, I’m unlikely to remember every meal, slot spin, or casino I walked through during this trip -The Zipline, however, is one of those Vegas memories one doesn’t just forget, and will likely stick out for years as a core memory.

It may only last 90 seconds, but it’s 90 seconds that you’re unlikely to forget.

Also impressive was the staff and efficiency of the process. I went from wandering in from the street, hoping to ride early, to flying over Fremont Street in under 15 minutes.

“Zip-Zilla Zipline” vs. “Super-Hero Zoom” Zoomline

Comparing the two zipline options offered by SlotZilla, I can’t help but think the lower, shorter, and cheaper, “Zip-Zilla” zipline is both lame and a poor value when compared to the higher, longer, and slightly more expensive “Super-Hero Zoom” zoomline line that I tackled.

If you’re planning on doing SlotZilla, spend the extra $20 and do it right.

Hopefully, the documentation of my experience on SlotZilla has helped you determine if it’s a good fit for your itinerary!

Honestly, if you’re on the fence, you won’t regret the decision to move forward – It’s an experience that won’t soon be forgotten.

Related: Ziplines in Las Vegas – FlyLINQ vs. Slotzilla and my Review of the FlyLINQ Zipline on the Strip!