Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2009 part 2

foxyd3vil12

just asking for a bit of advice! i am going next year in a group with my 5 year old boy. (treatin myself for graduation) what is there in vegas for a 5 year old? i know casinos are a no-go. was thinking about the dolphin habitat but have you got to be a resident in the mirage to do that? Any advice appreciated! Thanks

Froggitt

December ( including Xmas and New Year )

Anyone can go to the dolphins at Mirage.....$15 or so from memory. Also lions at MGM are free but often crowded. Theres the Ethel M Chocolate factory, the M&M World, Madame Taussards, gondolas, Popovitcvh Pet Theatre........

luci

September

Trets, the guide is yours and yours alone. Along with the others, I really appreciate the time and effort you have put in to make it as comprehensive as it is.

I appreciate what you are saying about some of your knowledge being out of date, but that an happen to those of us who do go more regularly. One example is that I didn't know that the Teahouse at the IP had closed as I hadn't read that anywhere and only found out when it was mooted that that is where the new HHAGG would set up.

I think Page 1 of this topic is a fantastic source of info for Brits going to Vegas for the first time and often refer Brits to it on other boards.

A definite vote here for Trets to continue.

And the very best of luck with starting a family.

gamboller

March

gamboller wrote: »

• December 11, 2009 Wyrick Gone, Theater Closed: Magician Steve Wyrick, who for almost three years has been struggling to make a success of his eponymous theater and raft of shows in the Miracle Mile, including his own Real Magic and the Platters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters and the Marvelettes has finally called it quits. Contact the point of sale for refunds.
source: LVA research team

• December 14, 2009 Wyrick Denies Closure: Magician Steve Wyrick is vehemently denying rumors that his Real Magic show has closed, maintaining that it's simply dark right now and is scheduled to reopen at the end of the month.
same source

Brats64

August

Also shark reef at mandalay bay is nice for the kids, and circus circus would probably appeal to a five year old.

luci

September

foxyd3vil12 wrote: »

just asking for a bit of advice! i am going next year in a group with my 5 year old boy. (treatin myself for graduation) what is there in vegas for a 5 year old? i know casinos are a no-go. was thinking about the dolphin habitat but have you got to be a resident in the mirage to do that? Any advice appreciated! Thanks

As well as the things Froggitt has mentioned, there are also kid friendly activities at Circus Circus such as the Adventuredome and the Excalibur's Midway Fayre (not sure if that's the right name).

duchy

August

For the first time ever I see comp rates on my total rewards account-Didn't show up under my offers but last weekend in January at the Rio shows up as comp

gamboller

March

BA set for Christmas strike

British Airways cabin crew called a strike today, hours after the airline revealed a £3.7 billion hole in its pension fund that will require deft handling if a proposed merger with Iberia is to stay on track.
"The strike will take place over 12 days from December 22nd but we have taken the decision, which will disrupt the travel plans of thousands of people, with a heavy heart," a Unite spokesman told reporters.


Hope this doesn't disrupt anyones plans :mad:

ferf1223

October , November

duchy wrote: »

For the first time ever I see comp rates on my total rewards account-Didn't show up under my offers but last weekend in January at the Rio shows up as comp

We almost never get offers but going through reservations after logging in we're always very pleased.

Did you choose all Vegas hotels when you searched, or just Rio?

duchy

August

ferf1223 wrote: »

We almost never get offers but going through reservations after logging in we're always very pleased.

Did you choose all Vegas hotels when you searched, or just Rio?

Yes all hotels I was just browsing -although I *do* have enough miles to go then......Hmmm