What Happened to the Mirage Las Vegas?

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Las Vegas, child of the Hoover Dam, was once a once a place to stop and have dinner on your way to somewhere else, but the Rat Pack and countless other entertainers changed that. Then, Steve Wynn came in and literally changed the definiton of resort--Mega Resort.
The Mirage was the first modern hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Built in the late 1980s, it was constructed at a time when tourism to Las Vegas was crashing and the town was still hungover on the Rat Pack days.
Its tropical theme and thousands of rooms ushered in a new generation of hospitality and the Mirage and its volcano forever changed the status quo in Las Vegas. MGM later acquired the property and dealt with the loss of the Siegfried and Roy show, ushering in the "Love" Beatles show by Cirque De Solei. Then they spiraled the property into a Wall Street gamble and the property wound up bunched in a realty trust.
MGM was also the manager of the hotel and decided that they wanted to focus on newer venues. They sold their lease agreement contract to Hard Rock International in 2021 and questions have lingered as to what Hard Rock plans to add to the property, and what they play to take away.
Join me in Episode 16 of Modern Ruins as we reveal everything we know about Hard Rock's plans and explore what happened to The Mirage Hotel and Casino of Las Vegas.
What Happened to the Mirage Las Vegas? ABANDONED?
00:00 Intro
2:09 Historical Context
5:35 Steve Wynn Historical Context
9:06 Planning and Groundbreaking
12:41 Opening
14:26 1990 Expansion, Michael Jackson Attraction, Siegfried & Roy
18:25 Steve Wynn Moves On, Downfall, Mirage Sold to MGM
21:31 Siegfried & Roy 2003 Accident
23:20 Sale to Vici Properties & Hard Rock (Full Timeline)
26:53 Hard Rock Future Plans
28:30 Conclusion

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@LaBreeceTV Жыл бұрын

Does the pace of this video seem just right, too fast, or too slow?

@robstravelsadventures Жыл бұрын

Pace was just right. Lots of great history and facts.

@Hogtownboy1 Жыл бұрын

about right

@c7adventures376 Жыл бұрын

Was a ok speed. The click bait is a litt cheesy but i know its for views. 🤔🤠

@javontakelly3033 Жыл бұрын

Good just need low background music

@shaiapouf442 Жыл бұрын

work at your pace! your diction and narration is spot on!!

@danoart8988 7 ай бұрын

The Mirage will always have a special place in my heart. In 1994 I put five dollars into a slot machine and I won $2000. With that $2000 I put $2000 as a down payment for an old historic house in Galveston Texas to use as a vacation home. Then I won a dream Kitchen and I put that dream kitchen in the house in Galveston. I will always have happy memories and I felt so lucky. I ended up selling the house for double what I paid for it. I also got to see Siegfried and Roy on the front row and I got the shake his hand. It was awesome.

@gtc9966 Ай бұрын

Awesome! I wonder what that 2K would buy you today…😂 How’d you win a dream kitchen however?! Is that a Vegas thing?

@clintonharvey2384 14 күн бұрын

DAYUM Bro, when is the movie about you coming out??? 😭😭😭 What an impressive-ass life hahaha

@danoart8988 3 күн бұрын

@@clintonharvey2384 Thanks man. LOL

@danoart8988 3 күн бұрын

@@gtc9966 I won the dream kitchen by entering a contest at a Home Show in the Houston Convention Center. I just filled out several entries and they picked mine. It was surreal.

@dannyfrog Жыл бұрын

The Mirage paved the way for what you see in Vegas today. The Mirage, Excalibur, Treasure Island, Luxor, etc.

@michaelcap9550 Жыл бұрын

Circus Circus?

@SD-pi9co Жыл бұрын

@@michaelcap9550 Circus Circus is for plebians.

@caldadextra2063 11 ай бұрын

Regardless of what happens to The Mirage, The Beetles: Love was an excellent show and arguably one of the best on the strip.

@disneyworldvacationer Жыл бұрын

What horrible decisions by these suits at the top. The Mirage is a beautiful escape. Alittle TLC to the rooms and it would be on top. The volcano, greenery, trees, waterfall are all amazing and needed MORE in the dessert that is Las Vegas, not less. And certainly not to be replaced by a huge bright guitar. Im still dumbfounded by the decision of taking the pirate theming out of Treasure Island. That hotel went hand in hand with the Mirage and was my FAVORITE on the strip. Now look at it. Just a bunch of chain eateries and no soul, completely devalued. To which I fear will happen to the Hard Rock. Elegance with natures beauty speak to me. Bellagio has it. Mirage has it. Don’t take that away.

@ettaplace6716 Жыл бұрын

Amen to those statements !! 😢 Run by a bunch of low class greedy fools …

@SamT304 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Ruining this beauty for what?😢

@electrictroy2010 Жыл бұрын

MGM sold the place. New Owners can do whatever they want

@SamT304 Жыл бұрын

@@electrictroy2010 nobody is disputing their right. But we still are allowed to express our own perspective.

@JaySilverStacking Жыл бұрын

The hardrock is owed by the seminal tribe of Florida they are vary greedy if you come to Florida it’s the same type of greediness can’t even get a free drink unless you have lost thousands at the tables

@baronbattles4681 Жыл бұрын

When MGM took over, the artistry of Steve Wynn was lost and the resort went downhill fast. I used to say if Steve Wynn hadn’t built resorts in Las Vegas and run them I’d never return. And since Wynn Resorts lost Steve Wynn’s influence it’s true, I’ve never been back, but I remember what a wonderful environment and experience he created while taking our money.

@marksamuelsen2750 7 ай бұрын

I’m a70yo Veteran and retired Corporate Pilot. I was able to spend a lot of time in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. The CEO & Chairman of the company loved both places and we went to Las Vegas about 25 - 30 times a year and Atlantic City at least 8- 10 nights a month. So I also became very popular at these resorts. I was at the Grand Opening of the Bellagio which was an amazing experience. My life experiences are many and I have no regrets. I’ve flown around the world many times and have met some amazingly nice people everywhere. The few not so nice people are always around but I avoided them all and never looked back. If I died tomorrow I would thank God for a great life and ask if I could come back and do it exactly the same way. Hopefully God will say “Yes Mark You Did Good.” and let me do it again.

@rebeccagomez1376 Жыл бұрын

I love the themes of the older hotels. I know they are cheesy but it's something to look at and explore. I feel like with the newer hotels and casinos they are all starting to look the same. It will be really sad to see the volcano go it was always something to stop and see.

@lorilove1651 Жыл бұрын

I agree Rebecca, there's just something special about the older hotels. Every time they build something new, it looks more & more underwhelming to look at. Gone are the best of times in Vegas sadly.

@fashionistalagerfeld1954 Жыл бұрын

I hate that place ! Boring ! I especially didn’t want to go to Vegas when they made it family with kids. If I want to be around something like that I well go to Disney World ! I mean really ? WTF

@fashionistalagerfeld1954 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I wanted to see the older hotels where the Rat Pack were ! And the older signage ! This all reminds me of Trump crap!!

@kirkgouker6988 Жыл бұрын

You’ll enjoy the light show and music they will do at the guitar hotel. I have seen it many times at HRC Hollywood Fl

@largol33t1 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely true. They all look like boring old slabs so ironically, I don't have a problem with Hard Rock wanting a guitar shaped front facade for their hotel...

@indyracingnut Жыл бұрын

It'll be sad to see the Mirage go...it was iconic. I'll miss it.

@johnsworldofvideopoker Жыл бұрын

Always enjoyed the classy upscale aura of the Mirage. It was 1st rate in every respect. Even now, during its transition into another casino venue, it still has a nice vibe. Thank you, Steve Wynn, for your bold visionary leadership in transforming Las Vegas into a world class destination.🍎

@AKKTerry Жыл бұрын

I love the Mirage! I’m 😭 sad!!

@Tuck_Frump Жыл бұрын

Prostitutes too.

@alrxandersmiths242 Жыл бұрын

Service is crap now

@electrictroy2010 Жыл бұрын

Steve Wynn the sex assaulter of women? F him to the coffin .

@Tuck_Frump Жыл бұрын

@@electrictroy2010 Come on baby don't be like that. Trump was way worse.

@pearsooo6972 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I got pictures of the Mirage back in March of 22 including a video of the volcano erupting

@1990758 Жыл бұрын

I have video as far back as 1992

@RockyBIG Жыл бұрын

i have a video from 2 weeks ago of the volcano from my room and on the strip

@danielletolentino2352 Жыл бұрын

It's still going

@emacias1473 Жыл бұрын

I got to stay here in July 2022 a room overlooking the volcano it was noisy but whatever we booked there because it had a deal that weekend and I was well aware of it coming to a closing soon with the volcano being rumored to be gone so I saw it as a opportunity to experience it one last time before it's gone. The pool here was our favorite we were under the waterfall the entire time!

@1990758 Жыл бұрын

I agree I was there June 2022 Father's Day weekend.

@Kelly-tj8xv Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, Hard Rock said they'll be tearing out the Mirage pool, as they have their own ideas of what they want the pool area to look like. I'm sure its going to be an ugly rectangle of a pool. After enjoying the Mirage pool, with all it's little lagoons, I cannot stand being in a rectangle shaped pool anymore. Hard Rock is going to leave the plot of land that the Siegfried and Roy secret Garden sits on, once the dolphin area and cat area is flattened, for future development.

@a2mark57 4 ай бұрын

@@Kelly-tj8xv FWIW, the pool area at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel/Casino was really lovely -- the absolute antithesis of a big rectangular concrete pond.

@LeeBreece Жыл бұрын

The history of Las Vegas is such an undercovered topic.

@kpec3 Жыл бұрын

😂

@kellyweingart3692 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@benhartart9487 Жыл бұрын

Your cappin

@mikec6617 Жыл бұрын

Snarky comments on YT is so original.

@kpec3 Жыл бұрын

@@mikec6617 What other purpose is there for it?

@automatedelectronics6062 Жыл бұрын

Nice presentation. I was in Las Vegas last month and went to see the Mirage volcano. So many of the family-friendly aspects of Vegas have disappeared, it's nice to see the volcano and the fountain show at the Bellagio. The cost of visiting Vegas have gone up astronomically and the free attractions disappearing as well as the buffet prices getting unreasonable, it's no wonder that fewer people are going to Vegas. Speaking of the buffets, the pandemic impacted them the hardest with many closing and now only starting to open part-time. You can't depend on them for a regular meal as well as not being able to afford them on their sporadic operating hours. If the tourism is down, I wouldn't have guessed it from all the people and traffic on the strip at night. Because of the expense, many people are finding housing off the strip. With the buffets in disarray, stand alone restaurants and fast food chains seem to be booming. Entertainment venues have become out of reach for many people. Gambling used to be the main source of income and draw for Vegas, bargain food and entertainment was the icing on the cake for tourists, but no more.

@cromwellsports9868 Жыл бұрын

I agree. It's way too expensive for what it is. I wonder if we will get a revolution and go back to cheesy and themed hotels. The nickel and dining of resort fees and parking will make many of the faithful stop going.

@stuartsiglain3972 Жыл бұрын

@@cromwellsports9868 The nickel and DIMEING*

@cromwellsports9868 Жыл бұрын

@@stuartsiglain3972 thank you. I didn't catch that autocorrect. The dining is fine in Las Vegas but the prices are still to high. Too many nickels and dimes.

@rogersmith7396 Жыл бұрын

You hit it on the head. Also you can gamble anywhere. If they want masses of people it needs to be cheap. Otherwise you can tear down those 3000 room motels.

@princessmarlena1359 Жыл бұрын

Tell me about it. Costs went sky high, service went to hell, and a lot of fun shows are gone. I miss Jubilee, though Vegas The Show is a nice call back to that (has a lot of ex-Jubilee showgirls and dancers).

@potooleftl Жыл бұрын

The Mirgae is not abandoned, just stayed there last week. It has been sold to the Hard Rock and they take over Dec. 19.

@electrictroy2010 Жыл бұрын

MIRAGE IS NOT ABANDONED. Use proper titles KZfaq uploader .

@electrogeek77 Жыл бұрын

@@electrictroy2010 Everyone's forced to use clickbaity titles now because of the algorithm.

@CrossTrekking Жыл бұрын

I've had so many great memories at The Mirage, and I had no idea of it's significance. Thank you for educating me. It will be sad to see it go.

@mattbrem3788 Жыл бұрын

For an abandoned hotel, they sure charged a lot when I stayed there last week

@richardburchett 7 ай бұрын

I was quite impressed by it on my first trip to Vegas almost 30 yrs ago. It will always be special and fantastic to me

@billmelichar6822 Жыл бұрын

I always hated Las Vegas with all of the neon and glitz of the early days, but liked what it transformed into after the Mirage which offered a lot more entertainment options to someone like me who does not gamble. I live in San Diego, and most likely will never go to Las Vegas again since I no longer have the friends who enjoyed it there, and there are enough things for a person like me to do in Southern California. I had no idea that Wynn owned so many casino / hotels there, interesting video!

@johnselig8261 5 ай бұрын

I worked on the Mirage originally...built Steve's office and other executive offices...the porte cachet.. several restaurants and other casino areas and years later the animal clinic building for vets and animal administrative and quarters for vets...one day Steve brought Dolly Parton in to check out the casino and his office construction...one night Steve invited my wife and I to see his finished office and we sat and talked and shared a bottle of wine...one day on the animal clinic build out, Segfreid and Roy came by in a white Rolls Royce in big fur coats to check it out as their tigers were housed there...I can still hear the roaring of the tigers as I worked...what great memories of Vegas's glory days! I am lucky to have been a part of it!

@CSDonohue11 7 ай бұрын

The Mirage was kept nice and up to date all the way through 2015 ish I'd say . Mirage was a beautiful place , all the plants & water falls and they did a good job of keeping it nice throughout most of it's History . They did let it get old feeling for a second in the early second half of it's existence as well as there at the very end after they already knew it would be torn down so were just getting the last bit out of her . Mirage was A Great Hotel Casino on The Las Vegas Strip That has a great significance and lasting History of being the start of The Las Vegas Strip We now know today .

@Socrates21stCentury Жыл бұрын

I stayed at the Mirage the first year it opened, and it was amazing! I stayed at the Luxor the first year it opened, and it was amazing, I stayed at Treasure Island the first year it opened, and it was amazing, I stayed at the Bellagio the first year it opened, and it was amazing, I stayed at the Venetian the first year it opened, and it was amazing, I stayed at the Wynn the first year it opened, and it was amazing, !!! Thank you with all sincerity Mr. Wynn

@gbalph4 Жыл бұрын

If they get rid of that volcano, I’ll just say I’m glad to have caught it erupting. I really hope they find a way keep it though so that others can see it. Also a very special hotel for me since I stayed there several years ago. Good times.

@garethhall1476 Жыл бұрын

pickpocketing central, good to see it go.

@JaredConnell Жыл бұрын

I've lived in Vegas almost 40 years and only just saw the volcano erupt in the last year or so and I'm glad i finally did, especially if they do get rid of it.

@1990758 Жыл бұрын

I agree but it's all but gone.

@Skulllywag Жыл бұрын

How many times does a person have to see the same old thing? I watched it a couple times...and didn't bother there after. I DO miss the pirates show though...that was something that was always a little different every time I saw it. Can't wait for the guitar.

@luismakeup08 Жыл бұрын

@@Skulllywag i suppose hard rock will do something really epic

@lizdiaz2277 Жыл бұрын

I worked at both properties from 2013-2016 and I can tell you that when TI was sold to the Ruffins it went to shit. Mirage was on its last leg when MGM took over and they cut so much for employees.

@williamludlow3788 6 ай бұрын

Ceasars Palace was the first mega resort. I worked at the Castaway Silver Slipper, Frontier, Imerial Palace, Desert Inn, Ceasars, Excalibur and the international, which is now the Hilton on Paradise off the strip and the Aladdin, I also had a Nevada state gaming license. What a great time it was.🎉. I left Vegas and got into Native American casino operations. Now I'm retired and have two great-grandchildren. 25:39. I also sold my two date palms for $4000. They planted them in the Marage.❤ 12:25 retired Retired at 50.

@DesertCruiser1 6 ай бұрын

Historians could argue with details here. One thing for certain is that Steve Wynn and his Mirage changed the direction of Las Vegas to this day.

@John-ct9zs 19 күн бұрын

Exactly. I'm glad this history is here, it verifies my memory of childhood in the 80s, when the adults would talk about how Las Vegas went to shit in the 70s and 80s and how much better it all was back in the 1950s, 60s, early 70s. Today people talk about how great Vegas was in the 80s, 90s, 2000s. But that's not reality. Vegas was not that cool through most of the 80s, not until 1989. Ofcourse, people will always say 10, 20, 30 years ago everything was better.

@lelandunruh7896 8 күн бұрын

One of my fondest childhood memories is going with my father, grandfather, and brother to see Siegfried and Roy. It was ridiculous and over-the-top, perfect for Vegas!

@Elementalism Жыл бұрын

When we toured the Hoover dam in 2007 they talked about the origins of Las Vegas. All the workers on the dam lived in boulder city but it was a dry city. So they would go to Vegas to spend their money and unwind.

@alistairmcelwee7467 7 ай бұрын

I loved The Mirage as it was before MGM. Sometime in the mid 2000s under MGM they got rid of all that made it a place you wanted to stay. Just rubbish these days. Steve Wynn knew how to make a great hotel. MGM made it feel as though something was trying to suck money out of you wherever you went in there. But, in the Steve Wynn days, this was a wonderful place.

@mikeyh0 7 ай бұрын

I was living in Vegas and working as a cabbie when The Mirage opened. Opening night was fantastic. But then again, I liked the Castaways, too. And the Dunes, Riviera, Westward Ho, etc.

@LattesAndLagersEdmonton Жыл бұрын

Stayed there in 2018 and staying there for NYE 2023. I now have a deeper appreciation of the property thanks to this video.

@1990758 Жыл бұрын

New Year's Eve that's great have fun and happy new years.

@sachaput Жыл бұрын

My wife and I stayed at the Mirage years ago. We enjoyed our stay and have played in the casino several times since.

@lazier96 Жыл бұрын

Surprised they would eliminate such a iconic brand. Great video as always.

@veryrare7647 Жыл бұрын

the history of vegas is full of this. state pf the art, super custom and innovative developments are old news in just a few years and get demolished before the fake gold can even start rusting

@TheRealdal Жыл бұрын

This was my favorite hotel. I loved the 50’s gangster, rat pack feel with the dark jungly casino area. I will miss it.

@princessmarlena1359 Жыл бұрын

Right?

@Ryan-vl2nn Жыл бұрын

I seriously can’t believe that they’re changing The Mirage to another Hard Rock Hotel.

@jamespastore3597 5 ай бұрын

Yes, that's an inferior name for that hotel to be changed to.

@bobbowie9350 5 күн бұрын

Out dated business

@nufosmatic 7 ай бұрын

In 1996 Darling Wife and I flew to Las Vegas, drove to Zion Canyon, Utah, and Sedona, Arizona, then back to Las Vegas. Managed an off day and got two nights in the Mirage and the Sigfried & Roy show for less than a single night in a room went for. We had seats on the stage. I manage to keep that last point secret from Darling Wife, who only found out about it when usher reminded her "keep your hands off the stage". She was two feet away from the face of the tiger when they walked it around; tiger gave her a look like "you're a cat person, aren't you"? Because of the curve of the stage, we could actually see through the stage and the illusions, which made it no difference in the wonder.

@mando482 Жыл бұрын

The Mirage was one of those new corporate-run casinos that sprung up in the late 80s to early 90s that replaced and essentially took over the old mob-run casinos. An eye for an eye.

@michaelcap9550 Жыл бұрын

Agree. The volcano has since been one upped by every new casino.

@jojajo301 11 күн бұрын

Who’s here after they made the announcement for the mirage closing in July . Keep up the good work @LaBreeceTV

@kolonarulez5222 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea it was changing. In August 2022 I had a room in the Linq with a gorgeous view of the Mirage and I'd definitely have taken more pictures had I known.

@jayotangs3067 Жыл бұрын

Even with all the new classy hotels in Las Vegas, must say I enjoyed the uniqueness themes of the old days. Love the Excalibur, TI, Caesar’s Palace, Circus Circus. Ahhhh the good old days 😢

@lowtiertactical7701 Жыл бұрын

I remember when Luxor was the cutting edge. Their club RA, all of the accommodations. Most of these hotels were cutting edge. But nothing lasts forever. But to see them swapped out is rather surreal. But then again if you showed Times Square to someone that was of age back in 1910. They might feel differently about it. Age plays funny things on people.

@kolonarulez5222 Жыл бұрын

It's wild watching an older movie like Mars Attacks and seeing the Luxor from years past. Couldn't imagine even further

@lowtiertactical7701 Жыл бұрын

@@kolonarulez5222 yeah they had the Pharaohs exhibit. That light was supposed to be seen from space. Blueman Group was there. I’m not sure if they went back or stayed at Venetian after they moved. It’s been years since I been there. But Vegas seems different now from the videos I seen. I think the shooting and Covid may have had its effects. Plus a lot of people loose a lot of money in tribal gaming here in California. I kind of want to go there to see first hand maybe this next year. We were there after 911. So it’s been quite awhile since we been there.

@crileyhood4958 6 ай бұрын

Hell, I still miss The Sands and The Dunes!

@GordoGambler 4 ай бұрын

And the Stardust.

@lindacunningham9343 11 ай бұрын

I loved staying at The Mirage. Nothing but fond memories.

@aeroAdvocate Жыл бұрын

The Mirage is my favorite hotel in Vegas. Sad!

@timz.4000 Жыл бұрын

I saw them filming vegas vacation there! Thought that siegfried and roy marquee would be there forever! Thanks!

@boogitybear2283 Жыл бұрын

Las Vegas without the Mirage will be like Val Halen without Eddie Van Halen.

@alexspendlove98 Жыл бұрын

It’s a dumb idea and I hope hard rock will rot in hell.

@jamesmurray8558 Жыл бұрын

My cousin took me to the volcano when it erupts. You could feel the heat from across in the street. We walk around Cesar Palace for two hours, and saided we had not seen it all.Saw the pirate show, it was good.

@rorster27 Жыл бұрын

Love the detailed history you always have in your videos! Great video!

@taylorwaylor8965 Ай бұрын

Went to mirage in 2022 . Smelled so good, and felt tropical.

@histubeness Жыл бұрын

If Hard Rock takes it over, they should just keep the Beatles Love show going. Seems like a perfect (music) fit. Great show.

@raypatson8775 Жыл бұрын

I'm from Australia. Did 2 months coast to coast road trip across USA. Hit every major city and sight. Stayed at Mirage for 2 nights and saw the Cirque du Soliel Beatles show 2 weeks ago there. Loved it. I loved it. Will be sad to see it go and replaced by a freaking Hard Rock hotel.

@starkiller18 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't consider the mirage a ruin or even abandoned. it is still very much running and was just bought by hard rock and is just in the process of being transferred over from MGM Resorts to Hard rock., It was also renovated not that long ago with new rooms and changes to the casino and shop area.

@Scott_works Жыл бұрын

I remember when they opened the Mirage. It was amazing. I also liked the Hard Rock Hotel and went there a lot. I think the Mirage property would be a good fit for Hard Rock.

@starkiller18 Жыл бұрын

@@Scott_works I have been to the Mirage several times but never made it too the hard rock before it closed. I am a bit torn on the change. I really like the Mirage and the things it offered like the Volcano and animal sanctuary that will be closed when it changes to the hard rock but I also am excited to see what Hard Rock will do with the property and to also se another company on the strip to bring more competition.

@Scott_works Жыл бұрын

@@starkiller18 I went to the Hard Rock for different reasons. The Mirage was amazing back in the day because is was such an extravagant place. It was huge. It was beautiful. It was amazing. The Hard Rock had girls, girls, girls. They even had pole dancers dancing by the black jack tables. I went to the Hard Rock to people watch.

@electrictroy2010 Жыл бұрын

Hard Rock Casino didn’t have dancing girls when I went 2018. It was actually pretty boring. IF you want dancing girls, goto Circa, the D, and Golden Gate (all the same owner)

@jinxie8 Жыл бұрын

They could easily change the volcano show to a music themed pyrotechnics show. I’m really sad they’re getting rid of all the themed hotels though and I’m not ready to see it go.

@rafaeltorre1643 Жыл бұрын

Everything looks the same now. No reason to visit lots of casinos just walk and entertain yourself outside. Lol

@alexspendlove98 Жыл бұрын

Vegas had plans for a London resort and it never came to fruition, and I’m more angry Hard Rock wants to ruin the Mirage and they are so fooked.

@1990758 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking they probably need that space where the Volcano is at to build a new hotel

@nateb7354 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always, very well done.

@shadowfilm7980 Жыл бұрын

Well informative video. Lots of work. Detailed. Thank you.

@topoff33 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great work and great video!!! Well done sir!!

@lc2748 3 ай бұрын

This was an excellent video.

@RockyBIG Жыл бұрын

just stayed there 2 weeks ago it was a nice place and very well kept and clean. no complaints.

@1990758 Жыл бұрын

I agree 1000% I have stayed there last year. I booked 2 rooms 2 queen beds 2night for about 900 dollars the weekend

@joshwilliams5593 Жыл бұрын

Great video. History of the property was interesting! I had no idea about Steve Wynns involvement. You also finished it well by giving information about what may happen to the property.

@nate1mizzou 8 ай бұрын

Still my favorite hotel in Vegas.

@firewalker1372 Жыл бұрын

Still can’t believe Vegas Vacation was a crap shoot on rotten tomatoes, that was a great movie! 😂.

@avantedestinos Жыл бұрын

What a great & insightful video

@theresahs5956 7 ай бұрын

I am so glad that I came across your channel! You have a new subscriber! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

@hectorcamacho5565 Жыл бұрын

Great video man

@jonathanfactor6688 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@iamyourleaderr2979 15 күн бұрын

Vegas Vacation is a 90's CLASSIC. It is a damn time capsule.

@bennymud Жыл бұрын

I STAYED AT THE MIRAGE IN 2010. STILL TO THIS DAY I HAD THE MOST COMFORTABLE BED I EVER LAY ON! IT'S A GREAT HOTEL.

@alexspendlove98 Жыл бұрын

Did you sign the petition to help save it?

@bennymud Жыл бұрын

@@alexspendlove98 i didn't know there was a petition? do you have a link? i'll sign it surely

@alexspendlove98 Жыл бұрын

@@bennymud just type in save the mirage volcano and sign the one that says “save the volcano at the mirage Las Vegas” because that has the most signatures.

@bennymud Жыл бұрын

All signed! Thanks 👍🏻

@patbushell9390 Жыл бұрын

They sold those mattresses in the gift shop.

@gmacd Жыл бұрын

Good work. Keep it up

@TheJasonVoorhees Жыл бұрын

Glad they are redoing Mirage

@chedelirio6984 7 ай бұрын

Ah, yes... over 3 decades, that is a good run. Enjoyed many visits; fond memories of the volcano, the animal conservatory and Love and the place that started the "New Vegas" period. Things come and things go. What happened to 50s-60s Vegas will happen to 90s-00s Vegas in due time.

@jamespastore3597 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely not. Keep the Mirage and volcano exhibit alive. My kids, their kids, have that as a must go to. Same with the Belagio, it's a delightful exhibit that can't be duplicated, can't be forgotten in a lifetime.

@robjohnston1433 4 ай бұрын

I first stayed at the Mirage shortly after it first opened, and it really was an attractive, well-designed and well-managed place! The volcano and water displays were amazing ... as were the white tigers in the lobby! I'm very sad at what is/isn't happening to it ... also that the pirate ship battle has gone ... it was AMAZING to see a whole ship sink under the water then come back for another battle!!!

@memzTV Жыл бұрын

I love your Vegas videos!!

@michaelpiccolo4050 Жыл бұрын

And Also, you realize that the Y shape was NOT Wynn’s invention, as it was lifted from the design from 1969, of the International Hotel and casino on Paradise which then became the famous Las Vegas Hilton, and home to the largest electric sign in the world?

@Fuff63 Жыл бұрын

We were there at end of May 22 and loved it.

@jimshoe402 Жыл бұрын

Perfect THANK YOU !!!!!

@shadowfilm7980 Жыл бұрын

Steve Wynn is Vegas! He has done so much for Vegas.

@61Slughi Жыл бұрын

Always stayed at the Mirage yearly from the late 90's to about 2016. It was a very comfortable place to stay and the location was great. The smell of treated pool water and AC is something I'll never forget walking into the huge atrium. I thought the volcano was a bit tacky.

@richardcranium2581 Жыл бұрын

I was there oct 14 - oct 20. Was at the mirage plenty, didn’t seem abandoned lol. Their pool is nice and cool in the hot Sun.

@robertholtz Жыл бұрын

Bravo! Totally outstanding video. I will really miss The Mirage. Thank you for giving it a proper send-off. Cheers.🥂

@That_80s_Geek Жыл бұрын

Yeah Vegas even though it's bigger now is nothing like it used to be. It's sad really I loved going there from the late 70's to early 90's

@lonesoul663 Жыл бұрын

The Mirage looks fine to me.

@rootvalley2 Жыл бұрын

I love the mirage it’s still got the resort feel with it stepped back a bit from the strip

@BIGDAVE5352 5 ай бұрын

It was Steve Wynn who brought the Domestic Violence Federation to Las Vegas from Ventura CA in 2003 under the name Las Vegas Showdown. The Las Vegas Showdown was held at the MGM. He also is responsible for putting MMA on the map by bringing MMA to Las Vegas in 1997.

@TheGirlinky 7 ай бұрын

I have close loved ones who worked there. In the sports bar, restaurant, and painting crew. I loved that place. 🎉 Spent many New Year's there. My son's father tended bar there for years. My son's birthday is 12/31❤

@paulbrungardt9823 Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@GeorgeGates 15 күн бұрын

I loved Vegas Vacation !

@Ray-fx2np Жыл бұрын

Getting rid of the waterfall volcano is a CRIME!!!

@wesleybrake7611 Жыл бұрын

I loved the hard rock when it was on Harmon and Paradise but I also love the mirage as well

@mattjohnson4220 Жыл бұрын

Man I just got back from Vegas and the mirage definitely wasn't abandoned, celebrities were everywhere and it was packed lol

@zd675 Жыл бұрын

Vegas vacation is the best

@tomnisen3358 Жыл бұрын

I've been there 30 times since 1995. Love it!

@howellwong11 Жыл бұрын

Just about 10 tines for me, but my first visit was in 1953 or 1954. The Sands Hotel was the end of the Strip.

@stellarobado4269 7 ай бұрын

16:50 I loved Vegas Vacation and I know I'm not the only one.

@lisaroberts8556 6 ай бұрын

If you liked Vegas Vacation? Then you should also check out another funny movie called…. Lost in America 🇺🇸 👍

@JohnWilson-wg4gk 6 ай бұрын

Rock scissors paper ? Guess which hand ? Heads or tails ? War ? Pick a number between one and ten ?

@stellarobado4269 6 ай бұрын

@@JohnWilson-wg4gk Someone needs to make that casino for real, it would be a hit

@stephentsukuda3900 Жыл бұрын

I stayed last march for the first time and enjoyed it. It was nice room and awesome view. I hate it is no longer apart of the MGM family but it has reached out with comps for me to comeback

@MrBmick79 Жыл бұрын

I love the mirage, I'm sorry they are turning it into a guitar

@ghostsniperable353 Жыл бұрын

Just came back from Vegas, the Volcano show is still there and I hope they don't close it!

@ROSIET32 Жыл бұрын

Vegas Vacation is great! I've always been suprised when I meet someone who doesn't like it.

@cornhuskerfever Жыл бұрын

My pen burst in the altitude

@jcfilmz509 Жыл бұрын

My first time was this year and it was amazing! 🤩😍 plus we got to go to lovers and friends festival!

@sirekumasutra7022 Жыл бұрын

The Sid Caesar scene was great.

@fanggerry3925 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@robertramirez1082 Жыл бұрын

Liked it back then. It's a joke now.

@dobees8183 Жыл бұрын

I stayed at The Mirage for the first time about 2 months ago, it sucked. Wonderful staff, but broken bathroom fixtures, no buffet, almost empty casino, almost empty stores, very small shopping mall, closed dolphin exhibit, very expensive.

@mattg5022 4 ай бұрын

Siegfried and Roy ads plastered all over the Mirage and all was right with the world! They were giants. Good times.

@carasmussen27 Жыл бұрын

All the times I have been to Vegas and I have never seen the volvano erupt. But I have seen the Bellagio fountain show many many times. I will be in Vegas in a week and a half and if it is still going on I will make sure I see it.