Westgate Las Vegas Walkthrough: Then & Now
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Today's Las Vegas Inside & Out adventure finds us on Paradise Road, at the Westgate Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. This resort, with its glittering crystal ceiling fixtures and world famous showroom, has a long and successful history in this town! In this video we will swing through its storied past, from The International to the Las Vegas Hilton to the Westgate, and take a look at all it offers today. We take a stroll through the casino, the restaurants, show venues, and retail areas. There's a lot going on here, so join us for what the Westgate is, and what it used to be - and we'll share some of our own personal memories of Liberace shows and Star Trek experiences! :)
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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.
PHOTO CREDITS:
The photo of Kirk Kerkorian is courtesy of Shutterstock.com.
The photo of Howard Hughes:
Time Inc., illustration by Ernest Hamlin Baker. Time failed to renew the copyrights of many early issues; see wikisource: Time (magazine).
Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The postcard of the International:
Mike Roberts, Berkeley, California. Pub. by Las Vegas News Agency.
Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The photo of the Westgate Hotel from the front corner:
Jeff Hitchcock, CC BY 2.0
creativecommon..., via Wikimedia Commons
The photo of the Las Vegas Convention Center:
Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0
creativecommon..., via Wikimedia Commons
The postcards of the International, the Las Vegas Hilton, and the Landmark are from our personal collection.
The Liberace show memorabilia is from our personal collection, circa 1982.
The photos of the Star Trek Experience are from our personal collection, circa 1999.
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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_Standing Tall - Magnus Ringblom
ES_Small Talk and Lemonade - The Fly Guy Five
ES_Casino Ambience - SFX Producer
ES_The Years We Had - Magnus Ringblom
ES_The Fun Side of Life - Bireli Snow
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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 and DJI Osmo Pocket in 4K video; Lumix G9 in 4K video for the intro/outro; sound by Rode Wireless GO
My husband and I stayed at the international hotel back in 1971 . It was super expensive but the only way you got to see Elvis!! We had seats in the balcony , first row of them and he was fantastic and I can still remember him throwing out teddy bears to the women!!! Thx for the brought back memories 😘
And you guys love Star Trek?! I didn't think I could love you anymore than I already do lol
Dale and Paula thanks for this nice Place and Infomation
You guys are always my Sunday night entertainment when I eat my dinner...;-) Thanks!
Saw the Barry Manilow show, loved it!
I used to live in California. I would stay at the LV Hilton for practically free. They had spectacular deals in the 90s. My mom would fly in from the Midwest and meet me there. It holds a special place in my heart. That’s the most wholesome Vegas story you’ll ever hear.
Haha I have a similar story. My and my old college roommate always meet there. I live on California and drive out there, he drives down from Jackson Wyoming and we meet and stay at the Westgate. Great deals still now, and really nice property
I thoroughly enjoyed The Star Trek Experience even though I’m definitely not a big Star Trek fan. It’s a shame more people didn’t get a chance to see it.
We loved it too. Got to see it twice.
Same here.
Sunday morning with breakfast, a beverage, nice weather, another great video by Paula & Dale is on the big screen, God is in his heaven, and all is right with world!
My whole family from Canada went to the Star Wars thing, many many years ago! Such a fond memory! Thank you for reminding of that! This was another fantastic video !!!!
Love ❤ the 1982 picture! 😁
Great video. I always enjoy the historical info.
My wife and I loved Star Trek The Experience. It was the main reason we visited Vegas the first time. Loved Quarks, and loved the rides. Some of the character actors from there still pop along to the Vegas Star Trek Convention in costume every year.
Congrats to your son, his wife and yourselves on the birth of the Baby Girl ! Great to see you back. ! Thanks for another great vlog. ! Cheers, Rudy and Kat !
The Star Trek Experience was wonderful. Any thoughts on doing a video of the Vegas Monorail ??????
My first trip to LV was for an ER convention @ the LVCC in early 1973, and we stayed at the Hilton. What an amazing place it was - and the first slot machine I put a quarter into spit 2 quarters back to me! I remember an encased outfit of Elvis's & thinking he was much smaller than I imagined. Liberace was headlining at the time, but with limited time available we opted to follow the ads " if you only see one show, make it the Lido". I've never been back as a hotel guest, but we did go back in the late 80's to check it out. One other memory of that Hilton visit - it was the only ( so far) time I paid for a hotel room! Glad you enjoyed your granddaughter & a tiny break in vlogging, but I'm glad you're back!
I stayed there for 5 days in February 2022 for 6 days on business and pleasure and had a great stay. Took mom (a die hard Trekkie) to The Star Trek Experience back in 2000! Such a historic and interesting property!
Enjoyed this trip to the Westgate. I went and saw Starlight express at the Hilton. This brought back memories. Thank you.
Thanks for the video and the memories. My parents and I stayed there in 1980 and 1981 (I was 16 & 17 at the time). They had a "youth hotel" for kids. OMG - I was there for a few hours for most days. The "kids" were a lot younger than me and the staff was just a few years older than me. They at activities that were below my age. I NEVER told my parents (didn't want to hurt them) - but in 1981, I did not have to go - I did the pool, game room, etc on my own while they did their gambling - didn't care -had a blast. We saw John Davidson and Doug Henning both years. At that time - it was a dinner theater - so you ate before the show. Really cool. In 1982 (age 18), we stayed at The Dunes. Loved Las Vegas Hilton - and brings back memories. One even I remember - there was a slot machine right by the Coffee Shop and people were loading it with money. Told my mom when she came down (my dad was playing slots about 10 feet away) to play it - she put in like $6 and won $100 there. My dad won $500 playing a double slot (6 wheels). Same day. Cool stuff.
I had the privilege of visiting the Verona Suite on the top of the Westgate about 4 years ago. That was the Las Vegas home of Elvis back during his residency in the International Theater. That Suite was a memorable experience of marble, artwork, pool, bar, private elevator, etc.
Jenn Kramer Magic is a fun show and Jenn is a wonderful young lady. She performed on Penn & Teller TV show a number of times as a guest.
I went to the Star Trek Experience when I went to the Hilton for a convention. Also remember enjoying an excellent free Hilton buffet for breakfast.
Hey guys! So glad you had a wonderful trip to SoCal and got to see that grandbaby girl. Dale, I think she already has your number! Last time we were in Vegas we stopped into the Westgate. Kevin told me about the Star Trek Experience and I didn't quite believe him. I thought he had it mixed up with the Starlight Express show. You made him so happy when you mentioned it. Vindicated! Thanks for your all the info and great vlog. Kevin really enjoys telling people about his Red Rock surprise. Thank you so much!
My parents stayed at the International Hotel for New Year's Eve 1970-1971 they saw Barbra Streisand in the showroom, today is her 80th birthday. They gave a gift to every couple it was a telephone in a pretty wooden box, my parents gave it to me. My husband and I went to The Star Trek Ex. I was not a fan of Star Trek but my husband was but neat to see it. Saw quite a few shows there when it was the Hilton. Thanks Dale and Paula.
Eure Videos sind immer so schön Paula und Dan vielen Dank für eure viele Arbeit,wir kommen am Freitag nach Las Vegas mit direkt Flug ab München 💥💥
I just booked a room for next week at the Westgate, I'm so excited
This was great! I really enjoy your style, and look forward to more videos!
Wonderful tour. I’m such an Elvis fan, that I’ve stopped by a few times. The Elvis boulevard, is the best. I’ve taken several photos of the street sign. Your videos are soo informative and always professional. Keep up the awesome work. 😻🎉
GREAT VIDEO THANKS
Nice video
Great vlog! I worked at the Las Vegas Hilton in 1998 when Star Trek The Experience was just opened. It was awesome! Working in a casino gives you a much different perspective from an employee view versus the tourist view. Alot of moving parts behind the scenes. The property was known as a quiet place for celebs. They weren't typically bothered by locals or tourists. Fond memories and stories including when the pool leaked and it was 'raining' in the casino pit. Loved the gorgeous "Crystal Bar". Thanks for the memories!
I remember staying at the Hilton as a kid with my parents. My Dad was a pretty big gambler back then and said there used to be a horse race track on that site before they built the International. My Mom and Grandma saw Elvis after it changed over to the Hilton. For some reason I also remember them seeing Tom Jones at some point too. I recall there was a fire in the hotel when I was about 15. Congrats on the new grandchild!
The first time we went to Vegas was in 2008, we went to the Star Trek Experience, I'm a huge Trekkie and absolutely loved it, bought lots of merchandise and still wear my Starfleet sweatshirt
What a Sunday , great hosts and an escape to a place near and dear
Great job!!
You guys rock!!!!
In recent years, it may have changed, down the hallway with the gift shop you could still see some remnants of the Star Trek theme where some of the walls and other architecture still had the Star Trek look.
Stayed there a couple of years ago and still one of my favorite places to stay in Vegas. The lani suites are perfect
Ty so much for sharing west gate it’s become a beautiful hotel been to the Elvis festival there a few times 😁🇨🇦🇨🇦
My first time in Vegas was may 2001 and I Stayed at Circus Circus. It was WAY too hot to walk that far but I did see a lot of stuff on the strip that isn’t there any more. Wish I would have gone downtown or seen’ the Star Trek stuff, that would have been fun. I was too young to go when MGM was all themed for Wizard Of Oz too.
Dale at least you have something to remember you experience at the Star Trek day out
I got to visit the Star Trek Experience in 2007, I miss it so much. I'm glad you had a chance to see it too!
I loved the Star Trek Experience! I went there for the first time in 2001. It was such a shame when all the parts of it were sold off. It was such a great museum. I have seen many parts of it over the years at different conventions, but it was so much fun to have it all under one roof for a time.
Wow! This video really brought back memories for me! I remember staying at the hotel when it was The Hilton. I remember my Dad and I driving a new car from LA to our home in Denver and we stopped at the Hilton for brunch. During that time Elvis was memorialized by a statute of him dressed in his full performing clothes the including the Cape, out in the lobby as you entered the theater. I also remember staying there when my finance (now husband of 27 years), and I were treated to a room there by my Dad and we marveled over how the Star Trek experience was awesome! Had never seen anything like it. Thank you Paula and Dale; you two ROCK! CAB 😍
Loved it as the Hilton...then LVH. I used to stay there in the years they booked Johnny Mathis for shows when Barry Manilow was off. Many many times. First time was when I had stayed at a casino hotel in Indiana. Out of the blue they sent me an offer for rooms at the Hilton. Yes! I remember the night they built and opened what is Fortuna. Truly overnight. Huge pools. Nice spa. ....didn't visit in the International years, but recall watching the original Let's Make a Deal that filmed there. I thought it was the fanciest place ever! (Yes, I had the Star Trek experience, ate at Quarks and Benihana. Benihana was there on my first walk through in 1976 and seemed so exotic!)Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Of course I enjoyed the vlog!! You are amazing as always! Looking forward to watching the the next one.
Always very informative and so well narrated! This is one resort which I haven't spent much time at and your video has wetted my appetite to see more of the Westgate. Thanks again.
This resort has aged and modernized better than alot of the strip resorts. Lots of strip resorts are starting to show it's age due to the heavy theming they rely on but this looks classy and elegant.
Great video, and congratulations on the new baby. We 🎉 celebrated our 40th anniversary in Las Vegas in February. Love the history and vibe of Westgate. I booked Barry Manilow ( he is amazing) and we dined at Fresco pre-show. You said you wanted to try Fresco, and trust me you won't be disappointed. The portions are huge. We also celebrated the big day of the trip after watching your video of Oscar's. Keep up the great work
Yes I had the pleasure of the Star Trek Experience; too bad that it was eliminated 😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👍
We enjoyed watching this. And all the info about the Westgate was wonderful. Loved the Star Wars info too. Dice was interested in that. Lol. Thanks again guys. 💖🤗🎸
So glad you got to spend time with your family in California. As always a very informative vlog . You guys should open up a dale and paula travel company. I loved the older pictures especially of you guys. Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
Cheers🥂🥂🥂
I'm more Trekkie Exp than you two...I got my green screen head shots next to Capt Piccard of Next Gen cast. Pic is still frame on my den 😆 Too bad YT does not allow upload of pic here...
The futuristic theme in the Star Trek casino even extended into the bathrooms. Instead of manually flushing the toilets, you swiped your hand between sensors. You never touched anything. 😮
Thank you so much for mentioning the Star Trek Experience. I only stayed at the Las Vegas Hilton once, but it was a great time. There’s so much history in that one resort. Another great vlog you two! I’m enjoying this beautiful Sunday morning on my patio watching on my IPad.
So 😎! I saw Elvis when I was 18 in Memphis! I will checkout the Westgate! Thanks for showing us it❤️
stayed there for a few days in 2002 when it was still the Hilton - I remember we had a great room with a view and I remember eating at the Benihana (good to know it's still there!) and going to the Star Trek experience - I remember they had a HUGE model of the Enterprise hanging from the ceiling which was the first thing that caught my eye being a big Star Trek fan :)
***The head of the Elvis statue is oversized, I believe it is designed to look proportionate if on a pedestal...but no one at the Westgate understands or cares***
its funny on my cab ride to airport when i left vegas my caabie told me she was friends with elvis she worked in the international when she was 19 and asked to say hello to elvis he invited her to his room and they became friends she did say it was in his later years but really enjoyed the friendship they had stay safe u2
I remember this Star Trek but you forgot to mention Starlight Express the roller skating show
Thank you for the beautiful presentati0n. Enjoyed it a lot.
Loved the Star Trek thing when it was there. And Quarks Bar was fun.
Good Lord, YES! I was there at the Hilton in ninety-something for Star Trek! I returned in 2006 with our son (just 21) for another Star Trek Adventure; this time at the RIO. Thanks for yet another terrific video tour and...PLEASE, always include a pic or two of you kids 'back in the day;' always a treat for us!
Was there at the opening , just a kid, the pool above the casino was leaking so they closed it , big bummer for a kid, but remember buying fireworks and setting them off in the dirt lot next door and was there for Elvis opening dressed in leather pants and a flower shirt 😆 pretty amazing times , didn't even know it was a Westgate till I saw your post. Thanks for sharing this amazing memories ❤️
Hey guys, all the years I lived in Vegas I never got to see Tom Jones and I always really wanted to! Did you guys see him maybe you could share a little bit about the show if you did.
I do remember the Star Trek experience! I recall slot machines that could be played by waving your hand through a beam or something 🤔. Then came all the de-theming. Ugh
Good morning guys! What a treat! You make Sunday mornings special! Love your choice of background music on these tours! That with your history and professional delivery is so delightful! Thanks so much and thanks for sharing! You are the best!
Love the videos and the History 😀👍🏻
I remember visiting the star trek the experience back in 2002 for my 16th birthday. I absolutely loved it and wish i could have gone again before it closed.
All right! This Vlog is right up my alley! This hotel was the International in the 70's. There are a couple of stories about Elvis performing there at the time but too long for this venue. However, I was there and in the swirls of my early 20's, just starting in shows, buying my first home, ect. The memories are vivid in seeing your Vlog today. In 1977 I had a brief romance with one of the musicians (second chair, trombone who sat next to his friend who toured with Elvis.) His stories were incredible about playing, Elvis. Funny, I can't remember so many things but Vegas is vivid. Your friendly showgirl.
You two do such a great job on these videos. Go see Jen Kramer if you can she is awesome.
Oh yes I did the Startrack Experience. Remember it so well. Has been forever since I was there.
Always happy to see the Vegas of years ago s doing well.
Excited Dale was with his granddaughter. Psula your a perfect host on sceen and eith wour family.
Russell in Tucson, AZ
It doesn't matter what you call the place, the Hilton, International, Westgate, whatever. The name of the game is Elvis! That place is a mecca and hallowed ground of the King. 'nuff said! Thang ya, thang ya very much ladies and gennamen. Now I gotta TCB until your next vid comes out. (Psst, great production!) ;)
My grandson and I went to the Star Trek Experience at least quite a few times. He was around 6 when I started taking him & had to find fun things for us to do while Grandpa was gambling. It was a lot of fun. We also did the Race to Atlantis at Caesar’s. It was a motion ride to go with the animatronics. He’s 28 now, Grandpa passed last year but we still love Vegas.
I found out I’m gonna be a grandma for the first time around Thanksgiving! I’m so excited! Ironically, they told me when I got home from Vegas a few weeks ago. 😂Congrats on the grand baby!!! ❤️
I have never stepped foot in Westgate so let's go! I miss Las Vegas really bad. I just love the history! I love Elvis, I will go visit just to see that statue. Wow...Barry has been there a long time. Huge Sports book for sure. Man O War was great, but I gotta say Secretariat was the best. I guess we will never know. Secretariat's best times were 2 seconds or more faster in all lengths vs. Man O War. 1 mile, 1 & 1/8, 1 & 1/4, and 1 & 1/2. Oh but I digress! Lots of great food choices. I would love to try Benihana sometime. I would have loved the Star Trek experiences. That would have been awesome. You guys are the Best!
Excellent. I was there last October really enjoyed it. Didnt Trent Carlini play there or was that the Sahara?
This was a great video! Such a beautiful property. I loved this hotel when it was the Hilton. The Star Trek experience was awesome, I was so disappointed when they got rid of it.
GOD BLESS YOU DALE AND PAULA. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE MY FRIENDS. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. I WOULD ABSOLUTELY CRY TO SEE LAS VEGAS VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY SOON. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN A MIRACLE. 🙏
I So Miss The Star Trek Experience!!! We so loved that experience, the Klingon's would always interact with us and one of them wanted me for his own! LOL
I like this property it is well maintained and a decent value but they need a little more nightlife here if they want to attract more people willing to stay in an isolated area.
It has in my opinion the best sports book in Vegas even better than Circa but they could use some more bars or a lounge or something in my opinion.
Hello, and thank you for watching! I agree, that sports book is superb, but I did notice that these days there isn't as much going on at night as there once was...that would force the guest to maybe go over to the Strip. Thoughtful comment, thanks! 😊
We loved the vlog as usual. Brings back some great memories. Being a Star Trek fan I remember going on the Star Trek Simulator ‘taking off’ over The Strip. A great experience, and then a snack in Quarks Bar afterwards. Slots were great too and as you said not too big an area. Thank you again for sharing this. Noel & Lyn (UK).
Great video. Valuable history. Sadly, I never got to witness the Enterprise Experience. Sureoy it was dismantled, I could see a part of it at the MOPOP Museum in Seattle a couple of years ago. And it was truly remarkable.
Thank you for watching 😊
@@DaleMcKenzie thanks to you and Paula for the videos. I am surprised that Vegas has so much amazing history and facts, thanks to you guys, my family will enjoy much more our next vacation in Vegas this July!
I saw Elvis Presley on August 24, 1974, the Dinner Show, it was so much more elegant back then with the red velvet booths, chandeliers artwork that donned the walls. I was 16 at the time.
Dale I hate to say this but, that old picture of you makes you look like a mobster. Who is the young DOLL next to you. The good old days. Great video.
Always a pleasure to Watch you guys!!!
I loved the 1982 picture of you 2!!!! Fantástic
Have a good week
You the best 👏👏❤️❤️❤️
Stayed at the Springhill Suites across from the Westgate when we were in Vegas in October of 2022. Used the Westgate for the monorail and did most of our gambling there (only place I had luck). Nice little off-strip joint!
Personally, I liked the original International Hotel/Hilton Hotel tower when it was just a simple 'Y' shape. Hilton later made a few additions to the tower which elongated a couple of the 'arms' and I feel that it spoiled the symmetrical shape. I remember going to the showroom in the Hilton in 1982 when visiting my parents in Mesa AZ, but I cannot remember who we saw! It certainly was an awesome place back then. Thanks for showing what has changed, and what has not. I'm looking forward to next week's video about your trip to see your new granddaughter 👶
I’ve been going to Vegas for about 10 years and I’ve not been to the Westgate 😭 I gotta fix that especially b/c of that history with Elvis 😍 love your pic at Liberace, that must’ve been amazing!
I just found out that Jackie Siegel from the TV show the Queen of our Versieles on the discovery plus channel that her husband is the owner of the Westgate. Oh wow loved the photo of you guys in the 80’s. Lovely.
And now there's a biopic movie about Elvis Presley that is going to be released on June of this year, directed by Baz Luhrmann, Austin Butler will play the king of Rock N' Roll and Tom Hanks is going to play the role of Colonel Tom Parker who was singer's manager.
Here's the trailer of the movie "Elvis" that was released on February of 2022:
th-cam.com/video/wBDLRvjHVOY/w-d-xo.html
i always enjoy your vlogs alot!! i really love the way you commentary the video, i like how very imformative you make the videos during them.. i never get bored when watching your videos. so being we only watch your videos, i was wondering if you would be able to do me and wifey a big favor next time your around the sahara area of the strip and film the progress on the new sahara entrance they've been working on for monthes now...Were just curious on what its looking like so far ,and please dont make a special trip just for us. This is only if you happen to be up around that area again in the future, . Were staying there at the end of next month and wondered what it looks like so far ..please, only If you 2 just happen to be in that area again, please dont make a special trip just for this.. sahara says theyre about halfway done with it. but they have no pics of the progress.. thanks for all your videos Dale and Paula. congrats on the new grand child!! im sure your two very proud grand parents!! you guys are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks, Everett
Miss the old Liberace Museum!
OMG so do we - Dale having volunteered there, he has a particular fondness for the place.
I love westgate But I loved hilton too. ITs just a more relaxing resort its far enough from the strip but easy access. The area and grounds just feels like old school vegas and I love that. Back when hilton had it the casino was split into 3 themes. The classic, the modern, and the star trek theme which had the star trek experience. IT was so cool inside. The future outer space them bars casino cafes plus the attraction they had. They had the nightclub with theme nights. The Disco night was so much fun. Their buffet had such good brunch and their cafe had great deals. I'm so glad westgate saved this property and wasn't imploded like the stardust riviera frontier especially the stardust worst thing they ever did was close that amazing place. I love your channel and love when you guys add stories/memories to each property.
THANKS FOR SHARING ALL THIS GREAT INFORMATION. KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT JOB 👏👏👏
I have been away from TH-cam for a little while, and yet I have the feeling that Dale's "riiiiighhhht now" is echoeing in my mind!! Jajajajajajajaja
Loved the video 😍😍 have to visit the westgate now !! You guys really put me on to all of Las Vegas just love it !!! Thank you 😊
I just love you guys ! I just love everything ! You guys do so well ! keep up the great work !
I'll see ya when i'm in lasvegas from south Korea
I was just at the Westgate recently and they are not handicap friendly, IMO. Ramps are hard to manage. Bathrooms are super narrow and staff treated me more of a nuisance than a customer. I do miss the Star Trek Experience. It was the first thing we went to when we moved here.
Keep up the FANTASTIC work.....love you guys
I truly enjoyed this video it is a beautiful casino thank you for posting
Stumbled on the Star Trek Experience looking for the Monorail. lol
I worked for the main reservation office in Texas when it was a Hilton and they had the Star Trek experience and got to experience it once and it was a lot of fun