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 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.
Me too in regard to sitting front row and shaking Roy's hand but Roy pulled me in toward him and kissed me on the lips. I thought my husband was going to have a cow but he quit complaining when the tickets were never charged to our credit card!
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!
Omg this is amazing. How fortunate to have such a story to share, and generous to share it at all. Thank you for doing so and painting a picture so well. 😊
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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...
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.
@@anndeeraney5401 You are right, isn’t Las Vegas the first time in the world palaces were built for commoners? As you say, us commoners can live like royalty for a weekend. Amazing isn’t it?
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.🍎
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.
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 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.
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.
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).
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!
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.
@@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.
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
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 .
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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)
I worked at he Mirage for 11 years from the opening. From housekeeping, room service and eventually the Bistro. fine dining. . Made a lot of cash. Vegas was booming. So sad to see. it going down. The stories i could tell would blow your mind.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@DocSavage82VK When some union picketed Howard Hughes for higher wages or whatever, he just closed his casinos. His attitude was he already had his money and if they don't want to work for him, that's just fine. Took less than a week.
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 😢
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.
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
@@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.
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.
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 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.
I've seen it about five times. I had no idea the last time would literally be the last time. The last time I watched the volcano, a couple of years back was the last time I'd see that, as well. They're building a stupid hotel shaped like a guitar.
@@diesixdie2 You know, keeping The Beatles: Love would fit perfectly with the an athletic of the Hard Rock Hotel. After all, rock itself wouldn’t be the same without the influence the Fab Four had on the genre (and still do through solo acts of the surviving members)
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.
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
In 1967, The Mirage property[ a vacant lot]. was owned by Howard R Hughes The year that Steve Wynn, invested in Frontier Hotel stocks Steve Wynn, persuaded the owners to sell The Frontier to Mr Hughes In return, The Mirage property was sold to Steve Wynn - Golden Nugget Incorporated. The Towers of The Mirage remain in tact as a historic landmark to became a future image of The Strip
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.
I really wish they would just leave things alone. It was a great place until about 2010. City Center is an eyesore and they are now just trying to out-dazzle each other.
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.
Soon the mirage will be gone and renamed and remodeled into a Hard Rock property. That's what he means. F1 kinda saved the mirage for the time being (they want the volcano and no construction during the race)
@Your CrewChief Yep click bait exactly. I just got back from Las Vegas yesterday and all was well at Mirage. That Volcano heat was so hot I could feel it while I was recording it. The place was Packed full of People everywhere.
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?
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.
We stayed at the Mirage the first week it opened and it was amazing. Was also lucky enough to have met Steve Wynn several times…was an invited guest to the opening of The Wynn…kinda sad that he got canceled…but…things happen
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.
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❤
Does the pace of this video seem just right, too fast, or too slow?
Pace was just right. Lots of great history and facts.
about right
Was a ok speed. The click bait is a litt cheesy but i know its for views. 🤔🤠
Good just need low background music
work at your pace! your diction and narration is spot on!!
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.
Awesome! I wonder what that 2K would buy you today…😂
How’d you win a dream kitchen however?! Is that a Vegas thing?
DAYUM Bro, when is the movie about you coming out??? 😭😭😭
What an impressive-ass life hahaha
@@CHCHA2384 Thanks man. LOL
@@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.
Me too in regard to sitting front row and shaking Roy's hand but Roy pulled me in toward him and kissed me on the lips. I thought my husband was going to have a cow but he quit complaining when the tickets were never charged to our credit card!
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!
Omg this is amazing. How fortunate to have such a story to share, and generous to share it at all. Thank you for doing so and painting a picture so well. 😊
The irony of having fur coats when they work with endangered animals hahaha
I think he saved Vegas
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.
The Mirage paved the way for what you see in Vegas today. The Mirage, Excalibur, Treasure Island, Luxor, etc.
Circus Circus?
@@michaelcap9550 Circus Circus is for plebians.
i was there when they built the Luxor and new yorker new yorker
Those are seen as cheesy and dated now.
Thanks
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.
Amen to those statements !! 😢 Run by a bunch of low class greedy fools …
Totally agree! Ruining this beauty for what?😢
MGM sold the place. New Owners can do whatever they want
@@electrictroy2010 nobody is disputing their right. But we still are allowed to express our own perspective.
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
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.
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.
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
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!!
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
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...
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.
Happy to have given money to Wynn. Brilliance and lux will always b in for masses. Show them what they don't have... but can for a weekend
@@anndeeraney5401 You are right, isn’t Las Vegas the first time in the world palaces were built for commoners? As you say, us commoners can live like royalty for a weekend. Amazing isn’t it?
Exactly. Now I have ZERO desire to go to Vegas again.
@@ralphkramden2089Just go to Paris
It'll be sad to see the Mirage go...it was iconic. I'll miss it.
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.🍎
I love the Mirage! I’m 😭 sad!!
Prostitutes too.
Service is crap now
Steve Wynn the sex assaulter of women? F him to the coffin
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@@electrictroy2010 Come on baby don't be like that. Trump was way worse.
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
I'm glad I got pictures of the Mirage back in March of 22 including a video of the volcano erupting
I have video as far back as 1992
i have a video from 2 weeks ago of the volcano from my room and on the strip
It's still going
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.
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.
@@cromwellsports9868
The nickel and DIMEING*
@@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.
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.
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).
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.
The history of Las Vegas is such an undercovered topic.
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Snarky comments on YT is so original.
@@mikec6617 What other purpose is there for it?
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!
I agree I was there June 2022 Father's Day weekend.
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.
@@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.
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
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 .
The Mirgae is not abandoned, just stayed there last week. It has been sold to the Hard Rock and they take over Dec. 19.
MIRAGE IS NOT ABANDONED. Use proper titles TH-cam uploader
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@@electrictroy2010 Everyone's forced to use clickbaity titles now because of the algorithm.
Ohh it abandoned eses
It's gone now!
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.
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.
For an abandoned hotel, they sure charged a lot when I stayed there last week
Lol
Gotta PAY for the big guitar that’s goin up! 😂
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!
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.
pickpocketing central, good to see it go.
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.
I agree but it's all but gone.
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.
@@Skulllywag i suppose hard rock will do something really epic
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.
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.
The hotel we chose to stay at in Vegas the one time we visited. The Beatles show will never be topped. Live on Mirage!
This was my favorite hotel. I loved the 50’s gangster, rat pack feel with the dark jungly casino area. I will miss it.
Right?
That scene of Clark W. Griswold in place as one of the tigers is so funny...Vegas Vacation is a classic!
Stayed there in 2018 and staying there for NYE 2023. I now have a deeper appreciation of the property thanks to this video.
New Year's Eve that's great have fun and happy new years.
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!!!
Love the detailed history you always have in your videos! Great video!
I loved staying at The Mirage. Nothing but fond memories.
Who’s here after they made the announcement for the mirage closing in July . Keep up the good work @LaBreeceTV
Siegfried and Roy ads plastered all over the Mirage and all was right with the world! They were giants. Good times.
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!
I saw them filming vegas vacation there! Thought that siegfried and roy marquee would be there forever! Thanks!
My wife and I stayed at the Mirage years ago. We enjoyed our stay and have played in the casino several times since.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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)
I worked at he Mirage for 11 years from the opening. From housekeeping, room service and eventually the Bistro. fine dining. . Made a lot of cash. Vegas was booming. So sad to see. it going down. The stories i could tell would blow your mind.
$22.000 in severance pay ! Not too bad
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.
Agree. The volcano has since been one upped by every new casino.
I saw the Beatles Love in 2019. Amazing show.
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.
It did not start as a mega resort back in the day.
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.
just stayed there 2 weeks ago it was a nice place and very well kept and clean. no complaints.
I agree 1000% I have stayed there last year. I booked 2 rooms 2 queen beds 2night for about 900 dollars the weekend
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.
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.
This was an excellent video.
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.
Westward Ho was funny with all the hired picketers out front for many years. I bet there are several TH-cam videos on that by itself.
@@DocSavage82VK When some union picketed Howard Hughes for higher wages or whatever, he just closed his casinos. His attitude was he already had his money and if they don't want to work for him, that's just fine. Took less than a week.
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 😢
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.
The Mirage will always be a very special place to me. 😢.
Surprised they would eliminate such a iconic brand. Great video as always.
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
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.
Did you sign the petition to help save it?
@@alexspendlove98 i didn't know there was a petition? do you have a link? i'll sign it surely
@@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.
All signed! Thanks 👍🏻
They sold those mattresses in the gift shop.
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.
Everything looks the same now. No reason to visit lots of casinos just walk and entertain yourself outside. Lol
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.
I'm thinking they probably need that space where the Volcano is at to build a new hotel
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.
It's wild watching an older movie like Mars Attacks and seeing the Luxor from years past. Couldn't imagine even further
@@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.
I seriously can’t believe that they’re changing The Mirage to another Hard Rock Hotel.
Out dated business
I feel like Hard Rock is more outdated than the Mirage. Shame.
@@poisonapple6138hard rock is overrated, and may they fail miserably.
@@alexspendlove98 i know that's right 🙌
Regardless of what happens to The Mirage, The Beetles: Love was an excellent show and arguably one of the best on the strip.
@@caldadextra2063 beatles
I've seen it about five times. I had no idea the last time would literally be the last time. The last time I watched the volcano, a couple of years back was the last time I'd see that, as well. They're building a stupid hotel shaped like a guitar.
@@diesixdie2 You know, keeping The Beatles: Love would fit perfectly with the an athletic of the Hard Rock Hotel. After all, rock itself wouldn’t be the same without the influence the Fab Four had on the genre (and still do through solo acts of the surviving members)
Las Vegas without the Mirage will be like Val Halen without Eddie Van Halen.
It’s a dumb idea and I hope hard rock will rot in hell.
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@@JohnWilson-wg4gk Someone needs to make that casino for real, it would be a hit
I stayed at the Mirage in 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013. I loved it every time. Absolutely the best pool.
RIP
What a great & insightful video
Bravo! Totally outstanding video. I will really miss The Mirage. Thank you for giving it a proper send-off. Cheers.🥂
Great stuff as always, very well done.
Went to mirage in 2022 . Smelled so good, and felt tropical.
Well informative video. Lots of work. Detailed. Thank you.
Steve Wynn is Vegas! He has done so much for Vegas.
Still my favorite hotel in Vegas.
Getting rid of the waterfall volcano is a CRIME!!!
I'm sad to see this amazing hotel gone now. It was quite something ❤
I love the "Secret Garden". Dolphin pool, white tiger and so forth.
Aren’t those awesome?
The Mirage is my favorite hotel in Vegas. Sad!
If Hard Rock takes it over, they should just keep the Beatles Love show going. Seems like a perfect (music) fit. Great show.
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.
Hell, I still miss The Sands and The Dunes!
And the Stardust.
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
I love the mirage, I'm sorry they are turning it into a guitar
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.
The Mirage paved the way for other mega resorts in Las Vegas. But in order for them to be built, many of the older ones had to be closed and imploded.
In 1967, The Mirage property[ a vacant lot]. was owned by
Howard R Hughes
The year that Steve Wynn, invested in Frontier Hotel stocks
Steve Wynn, persuaded the owners to sell The Frontier to Mr Hughes
In return, The Mirage property was sold to Steve Wynn - Golden Nugget Incorporated.
The Towers of The Mirage remain in tact
as a historic landmark
to became a future image of The Strip
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.
I really wish they would just leave things alone. It was a great place until about 2010. City Center is an eyesore and they are now just trying to out-dazzle each other.
I agree. MGM destroyed everything
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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.
Vegas Vacation is great! I've always been suprised when I meet someone who doesn't like it.
My pen burst in the altitude
My first time was this year and it was amazing! 🤩😍 plus we got to go to lovers and friends festival!
The Sid Caesar scene was great.
Thank you
Liked it back then. It's a joke now.
Just came back from Vegas, the Volcano show is still there and I hope they don't close it!
I have so many memories of the Mirage with my parent's 😢
What do you mean abandoned? I just got here and it is open and the volcano is still showing nightly every half hour. 🤔
Soon the mirage will be gone and renamed and remodeled into a Hard Rock property. That's what he means. F1 kinda saved the mirage for the time being (they want the volcano and no construction during the race)
@Your CrewChief Oh ok well the meaning of Abandoned is different in your location evidently.
@Jason Arrambide oh I agree, he could've named the video something different, but I think he wanted it to be part of his series. That and clickbait
@Your CrewChief Yep click bait exactly. I just got back from Las Vegas yesterday and all was well at Mirage. That Volcano heat was so hot I could feel it while I was recording it. The place was Packed full of People everywhere.
@Jason Arrambide yeah, sad the mirage name and volcano are going away soon. They will be getting a giant guitar tower though... yay I guess?
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
We loved the Mirage and stayed their often. Don’t think we’ll stay at the Hardrock!
The Mirage looks fine to me.
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?
The International only had 2 wings when it opened.
People in general, like what they “know “ the Mirage is a great place , been to Vegas the last few years, always stay at the Mirage
I was not expecting that news. First time I ever stayed on the strip was at the Mirage.
It’s sad seeing themed resorts go away, I want Vegas to keep some idk places and classic themed hotels like NY NY Resort & Casino
Still can’t believe Vegas Vacation was a crap shoot on rotten tomatoes, that was a great movie! 😂.
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.
Man I just got back from Vegas and the mirage definitely wasn't abandoned, celebrities were everywhere and it was packed lol
We stayed at the Mirage the first week it opened and it was amazing. Was also lucky enough to have met Steve Wynn several times…was an invited guest to the opening of The Wynn…kinda sad that he got canceled…but…things happen
And Michael Jackson even wrote a song for Siegfried and Roy called "Mind is the Magic" for their show at the New Frontier hotel in the 80's.
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.
We were there at end of May 22 and loved it.
Glad they are redoing Mirage
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❤