Empire State Building hosts Olympus Awaits from 16 November
Published on 11/14/2026 at 11:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSOlympus Awaits and visitor access
- Disney+ presents Olympus Awaits at the Observation Deck from 16 November to 4 December 2026.
- The 80th Floor receives a Percy Jackson Throne Room, while the Hand of Talos installation is on the ground floor.
- The Observation Deck entrance is at 20 West 34th Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues.
The Empire State Building hosts Olympus Awaits from 16 November to 4 December 2026 in New York City, turning its Observation Deck into a Percy Jackson and the Olympians setting. The immersive experience is part of the building’s ticketed Observation Deck visit and is linked to the series’ third-season premiere on 20 November.
Olympus Awaits brings Percy Jackson to the 80th Floor
Disney+ is presenting the takeover in partnership with the Observation Deck operator. Visitors will encounter an indoor Throne Room inspired by the Greek gods, interactive elements, references to the series and themed photo opportunities.
The experience presents the building’s 80th Floor as a route to a fictional “600th Floor”, the setting for Mount Olympus in the series. The programme also includes surprise moments and selected keepsakes, while the Hand of Talos installation in the ground-floor ticketing office offers a free photo opportunity without an Observation Deck ticket. The full takeover remains part of the paid Observation Deck experience, rather than a separate attraction.
Disney+ programme details confirm the 16 November start, the 4 December end and the two dates on which the immersive experience will not be available.
The skyscraper links its observation decks with the event
The takeover uses several visitor areas rather than replacing the building’s principal view. The fictional Olympus sequence is centred on the 80th Floor, while visitors can continue to reach the 86th Floor open-air Observation Deck and the enclosed 102nd Floor Observation Deck as part of the wider experience.
The building rises above Midtown Manhattan and its Observation Deck journey includes an interactive museum with nine galleries. That combination gives the event a defined route through the landmark: the themed rooms add a temporary entertainment layer, while the museum and viewing levels retain their established roles.
The connection continues above the building on 20 November, when “The Glow from Olympus” is scheduled as a special exterior lighting display inspired by the home of the gods. The display is planned for the day the third season premieres on Disney+ and Hulu, creating a link between the indoor takeover and the New York City skyline.
The operator’s visitor directions for the Observation Deck place the entrance on West 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. This entrance matters for the event because the themed visit begins within the same Observation Deck route.
Visiting Empire State Building: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Olympus Awaits runs from 16 November through 4 December 2026 at the Empire State Building Observation Deck in New York City.
- The immersive experience is closed on 17 and 18 November 2026; the Hand of Talos photo installation remains the separate ground-floor element described for visitors without an Observation Deck ticket.
- The Observation Deck entrance is at 20 West 34th Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues in Midtown Manhattan. The 1, 2, 3, A, C and E lines serve 34th Street - Penn Station, while the N, Q, R, W, B, D, F and M lines serve 34th Street - Herald Square.
- The 86th Floor Observation Deck is open-air, while the 102nd Floor Observation Deck and the museum galleries are indoors.
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Frequently asked questions about Empire State Building
When does Olympus Awaits take place at Empire State Building?
Olympus Awaits runs from 16 November through 4 December 2026. The experience is closed on 17 and 18 November 2026.
What is Olympus Awaits at Empire State Building?
It is a Disney+ immersive takeover of the Observation Deck linked to the third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Its features include an 80th Floor Throne Room, interactive elements and themed photo opportunities.
Where is Empire State Building and how do you get there?
The Observation Deck entrance is at 20 West 34th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues in Midtown Manhattan. Subway access includes 34th Street - Penn Station and 34th Street - Herald Square.
