Just In Time For The Bash: Star Wars Attraction Opening On Las Vegas Strip

[Hman]

‘Star Wars’ attraction opening on Las Vegas Strip
Wade Tyler Millward, Las Vegas Review-Journal · April 9, 2018

As Luke Skywalker’s mentor once said: “Your eyes can deceive you. Don’t trust them.”

Later this month, Grand Canal Shoppes visitors can deceive their eyes, touch and even smell in virtual reality wth a new “Star Wars” attraction.

Particpants, who must be age 10 or older, will work in teams of four to navigate a storyline that includes breaking into an enemy base alongside characters from the science fiction franchise, according to a statement Monday.

Ticket prices starting at $32.95 a person, according to the attraction’s website.

The Void, a startup, developed the experience with Lucasfilm’s ILMxLab and opened two locations in London as well as in Orlando in December.
Tickets for “Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire” went on sale Monday. The attraction, inside The Venetian and Palazzo, opens April 27 at 10 a.m.

Hours of operation are Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Review-Journal is owned by the family of Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson. Las Vegas Sands operates The Venetian and Palazzo.

[Hman]

JJ we expect to see you there in your unique SBR Jedi attire

[jjgold]

HMAN I am not in cartoons

If I was ever in Vegas again you might see me reading a novel and gaining education over others

I am very mature and very educated

[Hman]

I am very mature and very educated

I know you are.

"Call me you M***er Fu**er"



Seriously though, it would be great if you did come.

You can hang out one evening with me & my wife & we'll buy you dinner

[jjgold]

HMAN I called you once or twice within last month

send # again PM

[Hman]

HMAN I called you once or twice within last month

send # again PM

Hmmm must have missed them.

Will resend

[Hman]

[vividjohn45]

Hmmm must have missed them.

Will resend

Lol. Is jj current on his cellphone bill? Sometimes one wonders.

[big joe 1212]

I'd rather hang out with the Mexicans at Circus Circus.

[Hman]

Las Vegas Strip ‘Star Wars’ attraction hopes to attract locals
Wade Tyler Millward, Las Vegas Review-Journal · April 24, 2018

The force was strong with Nichole Madden.

The Australian tourist had withstood hordes of Stormtroopers, fire-shooting monsters and sarcastic robots.

“That was so good,” Madden said outside the Grand Canal Shoppes’ newest attraction. “I’ve done VR before, but nothing to that extent.”

Madden and other select shoppers in the Strip shopping center have gotten an early look at virtual reality attraction “Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire.”

Opening Friday, the attraction suits groups of up to four people, each with a 20-pound backpack and a headset that covers the top half of their faces.

For less than 30 minutes, customers walk around multiple settings inspired by the “Star Wars” science fiction franchise.
Customers can smell fire from lava, touch the robots that brief them on their objective, and shoot as well as get shot by Stormtroopers.

Cliff Plumer, CEO of attraction developer The Void, said the Grand Canal Shoppes location has the ability to change the content of the attraction from Star Wars to another, yet-to-be-named theme.

The company’s existing locations have drawn over 1,000 visitors a day, he said.

The Void opened the attraction in Grand Canal Shoppes to appeal to convention travelers. They are exploring adding their brand of virtual reality attractions to airports and cruise lines.

“Everything is in Vegas,” Plumer said. “But this is something new.”

Janet LeFevre, spokeswoman for Grand Canal-owner GGP, said the attraction reflects the type of destination entertainment she wants at the shopping center.

Customers used to visiting Grand Canal for a gondola ride or luxury retail brand now have an attraction with cutting edge technology, LeFevre said.

GGP will help The Void market the attraction to international visitors in China, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Brazil, she said.

Almost all shoppers at Grand Canal are tourists, but she expects the “Star Wars” attraction to bring locals to the property.

Plumer said The Void is looking at educational content to interest schools in the attraction.

“It’s a win-win all around,” LeFevre said.

The attraction is for people 10 and older. General admission tickets are $36.95, according to the website.

Virtual reality technology continues to grow in the valley. Springs Preserve and the New York-New York roller coaster have recently added virtual reality attractions.

For more attractions and so-called experiences to come to the Strip, landlords and tenants must find balance with what can be capital intensive and rent sensitive projects, said Frank Volk, executive vice president of retail brokerage RKF.

“Because of the shifting demographic to one that values experiences over absolute consumption, the trend will continue to grow,” Volk said. “Give the people what they want.”

[shari91]

I'm not a real Star Wars nerd (stopped watching after they brought out the one with that annoying as f character who talked like a wackjob) but even I'd be up for doing this. Although the 20 pound backpack might put me off!! Who wants to carry that around for half an hour??

[Hman]

I'm not a real Star Wars nerd (stopped watching after they brought out the one with that annoying as f character who talked like a wackjob) but even I'd be up for doing this. Although the 20 pound backpack might put me off!! Who wants to carry that around for half an hour??

The first ppl i thought of were you & optional when they discuss Australian tourist in the 2nd paragraph.

Good point about the backpack baha

[shari91]

The first ppl i thought of were you & optional when they discuss Australian tourist in the 2nd paragraph.

That's the only reason I kept reading the article... I was thinking if an Aussie liked this bloody attraction it might actually be ok

[jjgold]

If I ever went to Vegas I’m not there to watch movies

I need to make money

[cincinnatikid513]

If I ever went to Vegas I’m not there to watch movies

I need to make money

jj you cant make money consistently gambling, how about a job the summer rainy season is coming up in florida i could get you a job mowing lawns

[shari91]

If I ever went to Vegas I’m not there to watch movies

I need to make money

Your dingaling arse told thechaoz yesterday not to gamble in Vegas so how do you make money when you're there?! Please do tell...

[jjgold]

I’m a professional most people that go there are not I know what I’m doing

[Hman]

I’m a professional most people that go there are not I know what I’m doing

[Auto Donk]

just f'n great.... bad enough I gotta deal with JJ in the first place, but now I gotta see him in costume?







great.... just f'n great.........