Rediscovering the Magic of Excalibur & Luxor
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2022
- Believe it or not, it has been 2 1/2 years since Las Vegas Inside & Out has taken our cameras inside either Luxor or Excalibur - and in this town, that's wayyyy too long! What's new, and what's comfortably the same, at these two iconic resorts known for their over-the-top theming? Join us as we take a whirlwind tour through the Las Vegas version of Camelot and the Great Pyramid....literally right next door to each other! We admit, we love both these terrific properties, and we know there are a lot of you out there that do too. :)
To find out more about Excalibur:
excalibur.mgmresorts.com/en.html
To find out more about Luxor:
luxor.mgmresorts.com/en.html
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PHOTO CREDITS:
The photo of New York-New York and the pedestrian bridge is courtesy of Shutterstock.
The photo of Luxor is by Miguel Hermoso Cuesta, on Wikipedia:
CC BY-SA 3.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons
The photo of the Dick's Last Resort hamburger is from their Facebook page.
The video clip of the Nile River Ride is from Luxor's TH-cam channel:
• Luxor Hotel & Casino P...
The photo of the original King Tut exhibit at Luxor is from the Roadside America website:
www.roadsideamerica.com/story...
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Credit for the opening segment goes to Trent Rentsch - thank you Trent! Contact him at trentrentsch@gmail.com.
The drone shot of the Lake at Lorenzi Park is by Count Chris, courtesy of pixabay.com.
Songs from the TH-cam Audio Library featured in this video:
- Love or Lust
- Tiptoe_Out_the_Back
- Touching Moment
Songs and clips from the Epidemic Sound Audio Library:
ES_Endless Pt. 1 - Peter Sandberg
ES_Light Dance - Ennio Mano
ES_Careful Consideration - Jon Bjork
ES_Ain’t That So - Oakwood Station
ES_Low Tide - Mike Franklyn
ES_Summer Mind - Table Etiquette
ES_Bill Me - Ritchie Everett
ES_The Bicycle Ride - Vendla
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Cinematography: Dale McKenzie, Paula McKenzie
Editing, Voiceover, Post-Production: Dale McKenzie, Final Cut Pro X
Script, Research: Paula McKenzie
Cameras & Gear: iPhone 11 Pro Max in 4K video; Lumix G9 in 4K video for the intro/outro; sound by Rode Wireless GO
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Dale and Paula are the best. And they really love each other. It's beautiful
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Excalibur is a great property as long as you come in with the right mindset. It's not a 5 star hotel and it doesn't pretend to be. But I always find myself gambling there. To me it has a welcoming and relaxing vibe, but still upbeat and busy, unlike say Mandalay bay which can feel dead being so far from the action. Luxor to me has always been a great property to stay at. Eating at Dialos Cantina is a must for me. Talk about high ceilings! Love the atmosphere there.
Luxor is nice, very underrated
Anyone who hasn't visited the Titanic exhibit needs to go. Its mesmerizing and well worth the price. I actually got a bit emotional.
I must’ve watched 20+ of your videos in less than a week! I haven’t felt this good about watching travel videos since the late, great Huell Howser! Kudos to you two!
Oh my goodness, that is an amazing compliment, wow! Thank you so much, he was a legend, and someone to aspire to! 🥰
@@paulamckenzie You're so welcome!
I have stayed at the Luxor many times since 2012. Always a clean comfortable room and lots to see and do. Convenient to other properties and attractions. Luxor is priced fairly and the lobby area is amazing.
One of the many reasons I love about Las Vegas is everyone wants to be happy because everyone wants to have fun at THEE vacation destination...Vegas Baby! Always enjoyed both Excalibur and Luxor. Again, excellent review.
You are not wrong - I think you hit the nail on the head!
Luxor is so underated, prices are right, clean and layout of casino is easy ⭐⭐
I'm with you, Paula. I've been fascinated by ancient Egypt since I was a kid and went through the Luxor's exhibit of Tut's tomb years ago back when it was still open. Finally figured out the layout with that exhibit. FYI and in prep for the new exhibit: you can access Howard Carter's original field notes online for free. I've read quite a bit of it and the man was clinical in his descriptions as he found more and more amazing things. Didn't allow his excitement to show at all. I'm sure that onsite he was going bananas (OMG!OMG!OMG!), but his writing, which is really good, doesn't reflect that. Also, for Downton Abby fans (me): High Claire Castle where the series was filmed, was the home of Lord Canarvon, who financed Carter's dig in the Valley of the Kings. Apparently there is a replica of the tomb in the basement of the castle. Of course, Canarvon was present when Carter opened the tomb and died a few months later from an infected insect bite, which was the origin of the much loved '30's Hollywood theme in several movies: The Mummy's Curse.
The buffet at Excalibur is such a great value. Food is fresh and good
As a Vegas regular, I really appreciate your videos. Thank you for all the time and work y'all put into providing us entertainment and information. And thank you for always highlighting the positive attributes to these properties.
Thank YOU, Dustin, for such a lovely compliment. 🥰 We will always try to give these resorts their due, because they represent choices for Las Vegas visitors - at all price points!
Dale and Paula, I have been rewatching the play lists. Thanks for making them. See you Sunday!
Oh we are so glad you find the playlists helpful! 😊
I LOVE the theming of these two! Such classics for me, as I remember visiting them as a kid with my family. Sad the show is gone at the Excalibur outside. With the dragon lol
DEAR DALE & PAULA,
GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIENDS. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE AND THE BEST AND HAPPIEST 2022 OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE LAS VEGAS. I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS. 🙏
SINCERELY PETER
Wow!! Amazeballs!! Great video…..informative and fun. Great editing 🎥!
Thank you - that is a great compliment for Dale 😊
12:40 loved this detail!! 😎
Well as time goes on, we feel more comfortable inserting personal references into our videos... 😊
Thanks for this and always excited for your next video. I don’t care what anyone says…LOVE THE LUXOR! I’m in VeGaS 2-3 times a year w/my Mom. We always stay there. From the hotel to the Pyramid Cafe, the staff really goes out of their way to make sure we have a great stay. Hugs from Texas♥️
I was fortunate enough to stay at Luxor its opening weekend. Glad to see you guys highlight Excalibur and Luxor. Both iconic hotels of Las Vegas. I'm with you, I love the themed hotels as well!
One of the best Vegas content 👌
Thank you so much, what a lovely thing to say! 😊
Thanks!
Thank you so much, that's very kind of you!
Another great video... I just love your team work... And excellent voice from Dale
Thank you - it truly is teamwork, and we are so glad you enjoy the final result.
My first trip to Vegas I stayed at the Luxor and spent lots of time at Excalibur too, I love these themed hotels, I don’t know why people complain so much about them!! Such great memories even the 👻!!!
There was a beautiful gift shop called Inner Space where the Public House is now. Everything sold came from Egypt, from the smallest figurine to a full size bust of King Tut.
Yes! I have a friend and co-worker where I work now, who was the buyer for Luxor for many years - she traveled to Egypt twice a year to select the items to be sold in the stores. I WISH I had known her then!!
Thanks Folks ! Great video. Great to see these two iconic properties again ! Be Well ! Rudy and Kat
Dale and Paula another great video! The two of you out did yourself. I will watch this video over and over. Thanks D&P
Thank you so much - this is a terrific compliment 😊
Just got back to Canada from 4 nights at Luxor and our last night at Excalibur. Surprisingly nice and super clean properties. Luved it! 🥂👍
Both hotels are good values and excellent locations.
Superior videography, editing and music!
Thank you, Ben - that is high praise, coming from you 😊
Years ago our family ate breakfast at the Excalibur buffet. It was the worst food imaginable. Powdered eggs, undercooked greasy bacon, sour OJ, and not one item that was above a C-. The pastries reminded me of staying at a Holiday Inn Express. I hope the Excalibur has improved their buffets. Dale and Paula make the best videos that promote Las Vegas. Their You Tube channel is the first channel that I click on come Sunday mornings. Dale is an excellent musician and you can see his artist talent even in the way he puts their videos together.
Wow, what a lovely compliment to us, thank you so much, Ron! 🥰
And I sure hope the Excalibur buffet has upped its game...that sounded gross...
❤️ Excalibur hotel and casino, my favorite place in Las Vegas, thanks for sharing.
Not a big fan of the Southend of the Strip but when you get older you get set in your ways (Flamingo Fan). I will have to try either the Luxor or Excalibur. Stayed at MGM about 5 yrs ago. Nothing better that getting up on a Sunday and watching Dale and Paula, Its said they can't do it every Sunday
Your comments are so great, thank you!
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO LOVE THE MUSIC
You couldn't have given Dale a better compliment - thank you!
Great video as always. I've stayed at both Luxor and the Excalibur, most recently in June, and I've found the rooms to be clean and quiet, which is my main concern, as I do not spend a lot of time in my room. I've seen the show "Fantasy," and the Titanic exhibit which I enjoyed and recommend. I've also seen the "Bodies" exhibit, and while I found it interesting, it is not something I'd visit more than once.
I love you guys. Your so entertaining and just so down to earth. I’ve always liked that. You don’t try to be showoffs or hype something up. You just get out there and you always seem to enjoy yourselves.
I watch your videos over and over. Oh, and I agree I’ve been to Vegas three times and every time at least a portion of my stay is at the Luxor. I think it’s a fun cool resort. I’ve said for years that if the Luxor were down or planet Hollywood and more center strip they would probably charge a lot more to stay there.
You guys are a joy. Take care and have a great New year. I will be back to Vegas this year and I hope this time I will be able to meet my favorite TH-cam people. Dale and Paula.
You remind me of the best days. At the front desk, because I had reason to ask...long story, the Luxor gave me the only room they had available. The executive suite with a strip view. OH, MY, GOD! I was going to walk around on the strip and I ended up just siting in my bed and calling up my ole friends and talking all night. Both those hotels are good prices and reminiscent of "family friendly" Vegas transition when the mob left in the beginning of the 80's, I think. You friendly showgirl.
We LOVE it when a video of ours prompts a great memory for you who are watching it! I would have done the same, Kathleen - just stayed there and played big shot for the night!
Best presentation and informative Vegas videos!
I saw the King Tut exhibit when it toured in the 70’s. They had the exhibit at one of the buildings in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. I was the cool kid, my BFF and I got pulled out of school for the day to go see it! Going to Catholic school, you had to have a good reason! Lol
It’s my happiest place on earth that’s for sure! I remember when the Luxor first opened Good Morning America was there, and the place was packed. We used to stay at the Excalibur when our kids were little. Good memories thanks for showing them
My favorite spot! 4 Corners! I really like the Luxor. It gets kind of a bad rap, but I think it is cool. Thanks for the Great views of the corner! Excalibur is pretty cool. Wow...32 years! I doubt it will make it to 40. Wow! 39.7 Million at Excalibur. I did win $4400 on a slot machine at Excalibur. They have now removed my favorite game: Reef of Riches. I guess I will have to go to Tonopah to play it at the Mizpah Hotel and Casino. Johnny Rockets is pretty good. There is a Dick's and a Johnny Rockets in downtown Gatlinburg. Thanks for the great tour of Excalibur. The lobby area in Luxor is pretty darn nice. Aurora bar is pretty cool. I've never won much at The Luxor, but I do enjoy playing in the casino. I love the shops along the mall shops from Luxor to Mandalay Bay. I once saw Pete Rose there at the Sports Memorabilia store. The Luxor pool is very nice. That is cool that Paula worked there! That is neat! The tournament of kings looks fun. Just like Medieval Times that we went to several times in Myrtle Beach. Tina and I went to Fantasy several years ago. It was great! I love Krispy Kreme. Oh cool. I would like to see the King Tut exhibit. Diablo's Cantina is very good. Great video as always!! Loved it!
Wow you are back ! Happiness always.
My last 3x to Vegas I stayed at the Luxor. I just love the place. Yes, I know its dated and on the low end of strip properties, but it has its own character. It's definetly not for everyone, but fits me perfectly.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
You both always find the best in everything....just what the world needs nowdays...So many bad reviews elsewhere about these properties because theyre old...Yes..theyre old....LOL !! But then again..SO AM I...LOL !!!!..
ty for these tours brings me back when i went there years ago
Awesome video love your guys stuff ! I just stayed at the Excalibur this past weekend and I was pleasantly surprised, there was plenty of rooms available at a very cheap price. The self check-in was awesome because the line was super long. Everything is pretty much located generally and you can walk to Luxor.. they had good music playing over the🎉 intercom and lots of good places to eat. I recommend you stay here. Especially on a budget.
Thanks for sharing your very positive experience with our viewers. 😊
I love the Nostalgia of both of these properties. We’ve stayed at Luxor several times and enjoyed it! This was a great showcase of both Iconic Casinos. Thank you for sharing! ❤️
I remember when The Excalibur had a show every evening at the moat with a Dragon and Knight ...!!!!
Amazing how people forget how wonderful these properties really are. Stayed at Luxor, Excalibur as well as MB, and loved every minute of them. Best location on the strip, and so many have sadly been on the chopping block.
I was married in Las Vegas, and we stayed at the Luxor back in 2000, but like Las Vegas, things are always changing, and the marriage ended in 2015. Thanks for the tour, Mike
GREAT SHOW 🏆. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
The tournament of Kings is a great night out in Excalibur
Nothing wrong with excal or luxor imo and have to agree I'm always happy arriving in Vegas unfortunately unhappy leaving but sometimes that's because I overstayed my welcome....stay safe u2
Love The Music Dale and Paula.. this video has so much excitement in it I don’t even know where to begin so amazing you two so amazing….
Awesome Video Dale & Paula 😊
I have to admit, at first I didn't like the Excalibur, but over time my opinions changed and now I love it! I've stayed there twice and will not hesitate to stay there again!
I never stayed at either of those places but visited them many times. 1st time was in 1995 when themed casinos was the thing. Thanks for a wonderful recap of both places, it's always fun to see the newest developments in both establishments. Your cinematography and editing was top notch as usual. Great production overall, bring on the next one.
Thank you for the nice review👍. Excalibur is always so fun. The rooms are nice & the slots are loose. I notice the young travelers complain & I think they are just spoiled😉. The free parking at Oyo, is a quick walk. I need to play at Luxor next time. 🎰🎲.
Love this one! Staying at Excalibur during NFR and hope I get to run into you!
We would love that too! By the way...Long Live Cowboys 🤠
The Luxor casino is one of the best deals on the strip
Love the video! Thank you guys so much!
Once again; Paula and Dale have hit it out of the ball park! Thank you so much you two. Enjoy your week. CAB😍
I love these two casinos. I broke my nose at Excalibur back in 2005…no, not in a fight. Long story…
What happened
Great video! I loved staying there and I enjoy the themes
Another great video D&P!!! I've stayed at Luxor before and didn't like the layout of the room slanted windows too much. But hey the great affordable price was good enough for me. I haven't stayed at Excalibur but very interested in the Tournament Dinner.
That was fun and informative. Learn so much from you two! Thank you!
What a trip down memory lane! I miss the Luxor boat ride. It was such a cool feature.
Love this video! Reminds me of my past visit to Vegas.
Great tour of the South Strip, stayed at Excalibur last March after a number of years, was a good stay. We have always stayed South since 97. Glad for the vlog showing the good, have a great day my friends
As much as they try, You can't de-theme a castle and a Piramid!, And as You pointed out who ever said themed properties are a Bad thing?. I find both places very confortable, Shure the furnishings are a bit dated but that's because MGM has not Taken care of them properly, but they are Nice fun places and they know they are still money makers or they would of been razed long ago. Very Nice video tour, you're the Best!
Thank you, Luis - totally agree with you, and thanks for the kind words! 😊
Excellent informative video. Although I’ve been to both resorts I never observe all the details you include in your videos. I love everything Vegas so I really appreciate the prep you put into your vlogs. It was interesting to see where you used to work Paula. I’ve always thought it would be so exciting to work in a Vegas casino. Now I’m even more excited for my November stay at the Luxor. Thanks so much !
Hi Paula and Dale! That was a great video! Both those hotels are still very nice, but I do love the Luxor more! Like you Paula, I am totally fascinated by Egyptology! The new exhibit there will be amazing! Hugs, my friends!
Years ago, my father stayed at the Luxor. He got lost trying to find his way back to his room after gambling in the casino. A security guard was called to help him find his room and he could not find it either! Next the head of maintenance was summoned and finally escorted my father back to his room. In defense of my father, those pyramid corridors could make Columbus sail back to Spain.🤣🤣🤣
I LOVE this story!! That pyramid has been known to exert strange vibes... 😂
Klasse, super, vielen Dank 💥💥
Thank you for the history! I had no idea about the MGM takeover and remodeling of Luxor. You only get nuggets like this from Dale and Paula. Now when it comes to the resorts, I have noticed a pretty big difference between the public areas of Excalibur vs. the actual hotel rooms. The lobby and show spaces are great but the hotel rooms themselves definitely do need some updating. Great for families though. Thank you both !
Great video again Dale and Paula! I will post your video on the las vegas nl FB( dutch) as beginning of october some 35 dutch people will stay at the luxor ( so avoid it during that time😜🇳🇱)
Ohhh thank you so much for doing that! I KNOW you will all have a wonderful time! 🥰
I loved the Excalibur, I hope that I will come back to the hotel
Gonna be there Wednesday for a week from Rjode island will definitely visit these two places
Thanks for showcasing the Luxor and Excalibur. I have only used the tram which travels between the hotels and walked through on my way back to the strip. Was good to see the details.
I have been visiting Vegas every November since 2004 (for the PBR World Finals). This year will be my 6th stay at the Excalibur. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Excalibur. I also love your videos and would like to meet y'all someday. My mom and I always wanted to see the Jousting Tournament and dinner. Sadley, I'll have to see it without her. She passed away in July 2021.
Aww Michelle, I am so sorry that you lost your Mom - but go see the Tournament and she will be looking over your shoulder watching it with you. ❤
Tournament of Kings had to start before 1999 because my husband and I went to see it. My husband died in Aug, 1998! I think it was Oct, 1997 or Feb 1998 when we attended. It was fun. I love your videos!
Hubby and I loved the video, we were reminiscing too as we have stayed at both places and love the atmosphere. We are planning a trip in a few weeks, our first since 2019 and we are very excited. ❤️ from Canada 🇨🇦
Oh, that's great - we will be so happy to welcome you back!
Stayed at Luxor a couple times fun hotel. Did most of my gambling at Mandalay bay though. Loved the pools at Luxor , Excalibur always seemed dirty . We saw the bodies exhibit at Luxor , that was cool.
Thanks for bringing back some fun memories ♥️
Cheers 🥂🥂
Great video I think both are great casinos and have interesting theme
Thank you, I haven’t been to either casino in 25 years! We loved Mac King, saw him at Harrahs many years ago, everyone should see him at least once, so funny 😆
I’m right there with you on enjoying the theme hotels. I hate that Vegas is getting away from that. I don’t know if it’s seen as too cheesy now or if they’re concerned about offending people in 2022 with stereotypes for theme hotels, but I always loved the theme hotels.
What’s the point of having one generic giant resort next to another generic bland resort? Give me Caesars, a giant pyramid, an Eiffel Tower and more.
Add a Brazilian one or an Aussie theme with kangaroos and an outside that looks like the Sydney Opera House. How about a Canadian one that can be a hockey haven for all the fans that visit when their team plays the Golden Knights?
Bring themes for the whole world to Las Vegas. It’s fun and keeps the resorts from just being more of the same.
Ooohhh! We saw the King Tut exhibit in 2007 in Philadelphia. It wasn't with the main artifacts that were in the exhibit in the 70s, but it was still pretty cool! Would love to see the one at the Luxor. Fun fact : when I was a pre teen, I wanted to be an Egyptologist. Now, a good friend's daughter is getting her PhD in Egyptology. I'm very proud of her.
OK that IS a fun fact - and I bet there are times you regret you didn't do it. What a great career!
You and I Paula, are fascinated by Egypt! Luxor is one of my favorite places. I've been to the Titanic exhibit (my person survived) and the iceberg gave me chills (no pun intended). GREAT tour & historical info of these 2 properties, as always!
Thank you so much for such kind words - and I too loved the Titanic exhibit, it was very moving.
I've seen Tournament of Kings multiple times and had fun and enjoyed the food each time. And the arcade/midway is just as fun. It is sad to think of how fun these properties were compared to now. But would rather have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. 🤗
Good morning Paula and Dale in Vegas ! Howdy neighbors LOL 😂 anyways my husband and I haven't been back to the Excalibur maybe around 8yrs ago nice for you guys to update us locals LOL 😂 have a great day
Another great video. Educational informative and entertaining💯
Thanks so much 😊
good show thanks
I can remember the 80's when buffets and food in Vegas were cheap. When I was low on cash and hungry I'd go to the coffee shop at the Flamingo for the midnight $ 1.95 Steak and eggs, and the $ 0.50 eggs at the Continental when I was really running broke.
I love the Luxor. The theming is cool. I was just staying there. And on the way out of the house keepers said that they felt that Luxor didn't get the treatment that it deserves from MGM. She said that they are trying to regenerate interest in the hotel, and that some things are changing for the better. So I'm hoping that means that may be MGM is taking a renewed interest. I just feel the same way that MGM pays a lot of attention to the higher end resorts, but as our check-in lady said, why is it that luxe or gets hand me downs rather than their own furniture?
I love the theming, I LOVE THE LUXOR. Its unique and so cool. Kind of wish they had never taken away all the original theming. My only issue is that I did notice when we were just there that in the hallways in the pyramid, some of the wallpaper is starting to peel some of the doors are kind of beat up. What I don't understand is why after remodeling the pyramid rooms and it seem like they did a nice job with them. I just don't understand why they didn't redo the hallways.
Now I love the Bellagio. I stayed there for the first time yesterday and it's absolutely stunning. But it's also 2x-4X the price of the Luxor. Steel said in the video whoever said theming was a bad thing?
Thank you guys. I love watching you all and its so nice to see how much you all love one another. As i said before i can not tell you how much Dale reminds me of my grandpa. So thank you for always putting a smile on my face when i watch your videos.
HI😄 3 weeks ago was our first day in Vegas w/our daughter & son in law, miss it already! 3rd time staying at PARK MGM this last year, we love it!! I really enjoy these types of Vlogs from you guys! And your staycation Vlogs. I haven’t commented for a while and just wanted to stop in and say hello. Looks like you guys were in Ohio while we were in Vegas. Hope you has as great as time as we did! Take care, Crystal💗
Thanks so much for popping in to say hi - and so glad you've gotten to spend so much time here lately!
Excalibur has a very Australian theme with regards to their entertainment.
Two of my favs from the 90's!!! ❤❤❤Many good times and memories... too bad they had to change everything! There was a really good restaurant/bar in the Excalibur in 1995 that had live country music... I can't remember the name of it but I loved it! And the fun motion rides... too bad those are gone too! I better not get started on how the Luxor changed everything... this could get long! 😡The themed resorts are or were the best! Thank you so much for sharing 🤗🤗🤗
You speak our language lol! We could sit down over an adult beverage and rant together about all the things we've lost in Las Vegas, couldn't we?
@@paulamckenzie Yes we could... that would be so fun! 😊😊😊
Thank you for a great video🤗Long live themed resorts!
Yes! Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video......;-)
Love las Vegas be there in december
Recommend Excalibur buffet over Luxor. Nice video
Thank you for another great video. Vegas is a very fun destination until...someone steals your car! Yes our car got stolen on our last trip outside our hilton hotel during the day! 😪😪