Celine Returns
February 13, 2010 by The Vegas Tourist
Did Celine Dion get a clue? Buy a brain? Or could it be that her husbands gambling habit is now under control?? Either way, she is returning “home” in March of 2011 to Las Vegas and the palace Caesars built for her.
This time the three-year deal has some sanity built into it. Gone are her demands of ultra high-ticket prices for everyone. Wonder if Garth Brooks new gig had any influence on that one. Seats begin at $55. Yes, that’s two numbers left of the decimal, instead of her old three. The Coliseum doesn’t have a bad seat in the place. So even the nose bleed seats I’ve been told are great.
According to her press release, they promise that the dancers and Circus acts will be replaced with the traditional Vegas Show with a full orchestra and a band. Someone please tell me the difference? You have an orchestra and a band? It’s Celine and now she will be the center of attention….
The Good News in This:
If she is your thing, you better get your tickets early. Like Now! They went on sale yesterday and are doing “brisk” business from what I am told. My French Canadian Tour buddies tell me they are getting hit with a lot of new orders for Vegas bound tours.
She is a Vegas tourist attraction, and love her or hate her, she is what she is and Vegas needs her…. Get Tickets Here
The $100 Jump
January 25, 2010 by The Vegas Tourist
If all goes according to plan, adrenaline junkies will be able to pay $100 for the honor of jumping off the top of the Stratosphere Tower. I know what your thinking. ” Those casino owners are really getting more desperate by the day. Here they go, taking another Vegas freebie and charging for it.”
Well, it’s not really like that. And after a few earlier attempts at getting approval for some rides that were a lot more…. let’s just say Stupid, this one actually has a shot at success.
Besides… You used to have to take a long running jump and hope security doesn’t catch you. Now they will actually give you a lesson in how to do it and even hold open the gate while you do it…. read on…….
“We’re incredibly excited to bring SkyJump Las Vegas to the Stratosphere,” said Frank Riolo, CEO of American Casino & Entertainment Properties. “This will not only be North America’s only skyjump, but also the highest skyjump in the world.”
Riders of SkyJump Las Vegas will be given a short safety lesson and then they will be suited up in Stratosphere’s custom “jump suits.” The rider is then connected to a patented high-speed “descender” machine and led to the edge of a small platform where they will leap out and descend the 100+ story height of Stratosphere. Guide wires keep riders from straying off course in what is an incredibly safe, yet audacious adventure. Just prior to reaching the rapidly approaching ground, the machine slows the rider down, bringing them to a controlled and safe landing.
“While the entire experience – from preparation to landing – takes just 30 minutes, the thrill will last a lifetime,” Riolo continued. “Stratosphere has made a commitment to reinvesting in our property at all levels and this will be an outstanding addition for everyone – whether you’re making the leap yourself or watching those daring enough to do it.”
