FULL VIDEO | Tropicana Hotel and Casino Implosion

[@kencarp57]

Absolutely NOBODY does controlled implosions as well as CDI. Simply EPIC! 💥

[@mikecowen6507]

🎶 Nobody does it better... 🎶

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Curseduser__911]

@@TheLoizeauxGroupLLCcdi upload intel Shell implosion Also unfinished building and small thing are not buildings complilation

[@susanwahl6322]

I wholeheartedly agree.

[@OtherMike5000]

CIA seems to have a pretty solid track record 🫣

[@No_Mikey_No]

Now with fireworks and drones, this is a new level of demolitions!!!!

[@WolfyTotalDrama]

They do this every single time a Vegas casino is imploded.

[@No_Mikey_No]

@@WolfyTotalDrama oh, I didn't know that. Thanks!

[@Eric_In_SF]

Yep, they’ve been doing it like this since the 1990s in Vegas

[@edwardshephard3036]

Only in the land of the stupid.

[@sunzaza112]

@@Eric_In_SFthank 1990 I remember that when I from Sun

[@MrProach2]

The dust bursting through the laser lights at 03:46 is stunning!

[@leonardodalongisland]

I think (as one who worked for the Gruccis) it was the other way around; the lasers projected onto the impending dust. Either way, it was very cool and the first time I've seen it (and to my knowledge, the first time it was done)

[@CeciliaTan]

@@leonardodalongisland Such a great idea, to take advantage of the expanding dust cloud and the nighttime setting.

[@TackyFlamingo]

this really hurts to watch. i loved the tropicana, and its hard to say goodbye to something so great, and hurts to watch these uniquely beautiful towers go down. thank you trop, you’ve been good to us

[@LtJackboot]

I thought it was just me 😥

[@AAWGASHTADS]

To Simpler Times

[@smgdfcmfah]

I stayed at the Tropicana 10 or 12 years ago - it was fine but I wasn't impressed.

[@AAWGASHTADS]

@@smgdfcmfah Its Real hey day was much further back predating The Hard Rock Hotel back when they just had the Hard Rock Cafe at that site . Trop was " The Island of Las Vegas ."

[@smgdfcmfah]

@@AAWGASHTADS I'll have to take your word for it. I was in my forties by the time I made it to Vegas so definitely missed the peak.

[@3ffrige]

Very nice way to send an old girl off! This destruction truly is a beautiful work of art. And the drones and fireworks? A nice icing to the cake to celebrate the years she gave us! Rest in love, Tropicana Las Vegas!

[@RonayWheeler-zy4zf]

I worked at the Tropicana for 30yrs it's like burying a relative. Sadness , utter sadness

[@svenhaheim]

Great spectacle again :) Im so happy to hear that the signs are all stored in the Las Vegas Neon Museum as well.

[@steveperry9304]

No matter how many of these implosions I watch, the precision and coordination never ceases to amaze me. And the night time demolition was unique and cool af. Awesome job!

[@goodoakpress]

Well done! Your videos keep getting better and better, and I love the way Las Vegas gives these old hotels a good send off.

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you!

[@JeffParks-cx5gi]

Flew in from Chicago with my wife 8 hours before the implosion. Took a nap and got up at 1:00 am to walk about a mile and a half to get a vantage point. It was amazing

[@matthewgary6843]

From someone who only got to see this video, with no one on Las Vegas Blvd for what looked like a mile in each direction, do you know how far the area was secured from traffic (both foot traffic and auto)?

[@REVEL702_Official]

Saw it and also it was my first hand experience of watching the Implosion from the street view from the Luxor area it was really worth seeing this event in person and staying up for it, and be part of Las Vegas's history of progress and memories, Truly a beautiful and stunning send off the 67 year old property, Excellent Job! R.I.P Tropicana Las Vegas 1957 - 2024

[@lamuelvictorjr3402]

I Definitely loved every moment of it. I was there to personally see it. I flew all the way from Houston, TX to watch and went right back to the airport to come back home once it was over.

[@chrisvela4860]

Hell yeah💯

[@mackpines]

What an awesome implosion! First time I ever watched one live. Loved the Tropicana logo formed by drones. Sure gonna miss the hotel though. It was such a big part of Vegas history.

[@tonycash8544]

That was a thing of beauty. Kudos on the team that set up those shots,. Concrete pulverized, rebar overloaded and the ibeams all cut to the millisecond. Nice work team, you all deserve fat pay cheques for that one. Cheers!

[@MarkeLane-o5x]

Our first visit to USA for our honeymoon in 1980. Flew in to LA on Skytrain and stayed at the Tropicana in Vegas for a few nights. A wonderful experience. Sad to see it go but what a great send off!

[@firealarmtechguy4444]

If anyone is curious on what fell from the Paradise Tower at 4:07 and a couple other angles. Those are the pods that contain the expensive firing systems for the fireworks on the roofs of the buildings. There is a line you can't quite see that they slide down on to a distance from the tower just before it collapses.

[@NeonManul564]

Yeah!!! Tropicana implosion was epic! If only I could be there. Great job guys!!! Yall are awesome!! 😄

[@DonaldStrubhar-f4x]

Think they'll find JB Cooper under it

[@AnotherSwissYoutubeUser]

We gather here for another excellent job done by CDI. Pure perfection 👌

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Glad you like it!

[@nomusicrc]

Why was there a banner on the side of the building that said GGG demolition

[@mackzyanz5703]

@@nomusicrcIt stands for Gennady Gennadyevich Golovkin

[@randyb1890]

The drones were a nice added touch.

[@jdriver1419]

was the 3 d cube and numbers drones? i was thinking ot was lasers from 3 locations making a hologram?

[@williammain7281]

@@jdriver1419I think a drone swarm is more likely.

[@JJFX-]

​​@@jdriver1419That looked too stable and fast to be a drone swarm but the Tropicana definitely was. There'd probably be more of a visible trail with lasers though so I'm not sure. It is pretty amazing what they can do with drones now. Very well done regardless. Vegas knows certainly knows how to put on a show.

[@jdriver1419]

​@@williammain7281yeah, I looked into it. 555 drones were used. Drones, LED drones, and pyro drones. If i understand, they just drop when finished.

[@jdriver1419]

@@JJFX- y t deleted my response for some reason. it was drones. 555 or so

[@DS-ss396]

That was cool! My dad took me to 2 implosions when I was a young boy back in the 70's. It was downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. I'll never forget him saying just after the implosion happened "Let's get back in the car" just before the GIANT dust cloud engulfed his 64 Galaxie 500!! Lol!!! It was great!

[@fknee6097]

Fantastic!!! As an engineer, it is great to see others doing the hard work to design and implement a tough project. You guys do a great job. A big shout out to Stacy -- I have watched her develop her engineering and management skill from early on. She along with the other dedicated family members and employees perform a great service for the rest of us. Please keep up the great work and above all be safe. Thanks for your expert professional work.

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you very much!

[@jimpad5608]

CDI engineering makes it look routine and easy every time. As an engineer myself I know some of the very hard work that goes into this but they make it look so simple when they drop the building straight down to the exact target. Congratulations to one of the BEST engineering teams on earth.

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you!

[@MowTheLawnWithMe]

Vegas is so over the top when it comes to the show! The drones, the laser lighting in the dust. Nothing was missed! Nice work!

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you!

[@rumpelstiltskin2454]

That HAS TO BE the best planned out, choreographed, spectacular and just amazing demonstration i have EVER WITNESSED!! They do it right in Vegas!!! 🎉

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@johnnyboy55]

Awesome! And uploaded 5 days later? A big thanks from New Jersey! Excellent job. As usual 👍🏻 You’re simply the best.

[@jonbicho9840]

Outstanding! Especially on the big screen and with the audio through the home theater system. The house was rocking. Excellent production.

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel!

[@bitterexpat]

Great video as always! And thanks for the memories, Tropicana o7

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SEBTECHDIY]

The Story, The Job, The Presentation, The Montage , everything is just perfect! Good job CDI keep those nice videos coming. Just Subscribed to your channel.

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@nikkiholthaus9692]

So glad I was able to see this in person! So cool!

[@pilotgrrl1]

One of your best ever in conjunction with the excellent pyrotechnics! 😊

[@iirtw2219]

You guys are the standard of the industry.

[@MarkYocum-i3w]

Absolutely stunning video! You guys do just as good of a job producing videos as your demolition work. Thanks for another fantastic video looking forward to your next!

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you so much! Thanks for supporting our channel!

[@dkillalegend]

This should be considered a nominee for the 2024 Demolition of the Year

[@nedretrop2173]

Ahh man I was waiting for an "inside" or "roof" cam on either building. Great video from many different angles. Vegas doesnt hold back any excuses to put on a great show.

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Glad you liked it!

[@stevensather5911]

Another fantastic job, CDI!

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you!

[@richardc020]

Thank you for sharing the enthusiasm here!

[@GreyJedi11]

Sheer artistry!

[@wonder528]

Once again, CDI steals the show on the Strip!🧨🧨🧨👍👍👍 I've been waiting for you to post this implosion, and you work didnt disappoint! Truly, you’ve shown that your work is the Art of Demolition!

[@JPMediaProductions]

Wow! This was epic with the drones and fireworks. A new chapter awaits for Vegas!

[@aarong9378]

I saw the Tropicana just a few months ago being prepared for demolition. I guess that was you guys! Great work as usual!

[@LindaD2007]

This was great! We were there in person and it was flawless!

[@RogowskiBubba0864]

Las Vegas traffic was stopped, once in a century, bc CDI was in town. Great job gentlemen and gentle ladies of CDI 😎👌 Greetings from the Netherlands 😊

[@64Pete]

Nice work as always! What happens in Vegas? I wonder how many bodies are in the foundations?

[@bryceleinan]

Phenomenal job, CDI! When I heard it was going to be CDI, I knew it would be a show worth watching!

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you so much!

[@jimdennis2451]

Goodbye Tropicana. Loved the swim-up blackjack.

[@luciusvorenus9445]

Another outstanding job by CDI! Accompanied by some Las Vegas panache! 🎰🏢🎆🎇🧨✨️

[@cycl0ne]

it was truly incredible seeing this implosion in person, yall did a great job just like every other implosion you guys done in vegas

[@indyvelo4130]

Sad to see an old piece of Vegas history go; but if there’s any way for it to make its exit, this is it! The drone display was extremely classy, especially the poker chip alternating between the Tropicana logo and ”1957-2024”. And of course good to see successful safe and professional demolition. What a send-off!

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you!

[@E9A2G]

at 2:18 it looks like the soul of the tropicana is leaving the building. RIP baby girl! Say hi to Riviera for me and the others!

[@ftosolverfr1020]

💀

[@juniordagoon6480]

We finally got a video of Tropicana from CDI :D

[@anitacookieta]

I love watching these! I would love to come to one of your Demos if it’s in NY or MA and press that button!!

[@GizaDog]

Wow... with Drones! SO COOL!

[@jamesalinio5277]

Beautiful workmanship as always from the GOAT of the demolition industry, love the lights on the drones

[@kerrybeth1]

Beautifully done!

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you very much!

[@kpkp6322]

That was a grand show ! Vegas style !

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@RSCB]

Vegas style demolition!

[@ChemicalSoldier]

Well done ladies and gentleman! Well done!

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you!

[@rockoorbe2002]

Score another win for the demolition GOATS!

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thanks for your support!

[@JimDog794]

Awesome shot. CDI is definitely a leader of demolition projects. Dropped those buildings in a very small footprint. The drone and fireworks displays were cool too, Thanks Grucchi!

[@remmiemax3624]

Excellent segment on prep-work 😎😎👍👍Video too 👌👌

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Glad you liked it

[@Chillidude22]

@@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC while I'm sure there's various trade secrets and other info that may not be wise to share to the public, I bet there's plenty of people who would love to see even more behind the scenes. It would be super cool to learn a bit more about what goes into the planning and execution of implosions like this!

[@GalootWrangler]

Saw some TV coverage, which (of course) couldn't hold a candle to this.

[@johnnyboy55]

I was wondering how long it would be until this was uploaded. 5 days ? Gotta be a record.

[@funshine97]

It _was_ CDI who imploded the Tropicana Hotel! I knew it!

[@AJS_Adam]

Loizeaux, Grucci and Las Vegas; name a more iconic trio.

[@u2bear377]

What are the first two?

[@AJS_Adam]

@@u2bear377 The first is the company that demolished the building and the second is the company that did the fireworks.

[@bradallen8909]

@@u2bear377Did you not watch the video?

[@OhioElevators]

i knew this video was coming, but not this fast!

[@jimratliff2753]

Quite incredible how they can orchestrate this demolition with such detail and accuracy. Simply amazing and talented stuff.

[@J3scribe]

Best show on the Strip, by far. I got to see most of them in person while I lived there. CDI is the best!

[@pi.actual]

I was there and finally got "building implosion" checked off my bucket list. The perimeter was only about a block away at Reno Dr.

[@toweri_li]

Someone posted a video here on YT about this, recorded on location. I asked them, in the comments, only one thing: "Is this a CDI demolition?" So glad to find the answer.

[@sethtriggs]

Wow the pyrotechnics and laser light were absolutely sick. The technology to do this nowadays is amazing. And as always a by-the-book professional demolition!

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@steviebettelyoun]

CDI never disappoints in implosion shows well done

[@MrUranium238]

All demos should be done in the Vegas style 🤩

[@JPpavlock]

We were there and it was absolutely incredible to experience!

[@JoshuaR.Collins]

Been waiting for this video

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thanks for watching!

[@JoshuaR.Collins]

@@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC of course, always will

[@jz1340]

The Best in the business....

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you!

[@Richaag]

The fireworks show was epic.

[@k20Fritz]

Another great job y'all

[@TheLoizeauxGroupLLC]

Thank you!

[@luapkirner5331]

Holy Moly! What a show!

[@leokimvideo]

Fireworks, drones, huge show. Surely the Netflix series is coming. Amazing work.

[@guyrhodes]

At 4:07, it looks like a container is purposefully falling away from the structure on a cable before the implosion. What is this?

[@carolynhotchkiss4760]

I have been waiting for this one! None of the videos I was able to find captured the implosion as well as yours obviously did. Everyone else seemed more focused on the fireworks/drone show, which was impressive, but not what I came to see lol. Another great job! (now I wonder how long the lot will remain vacant until the A's finally get their financing together for their stadium? LOL)

[@SpecialDeFX]

Great work! How do one get into this field?

[@PHOBOS_92]

The firework show was crazy

[@mattt198654321]

Congrats, guys. This is a fantastic halo project for CDI.

[@VFall80]

I thought that the steel frame tower would produce less dust but boy it sure produced plenty!

[@tomrogers9467]

As soon as I saw the newscast on the implosion, I knew I could look forward to a great Vid from CDI. I wasn’t disappointed!

[@SupremeRuleroftheWorld]

what is coming off the building at 4:07?

[@mattt198654321]

Just curious, does CDI do the drilling and cutting of the structure, or does the other contractor do that? I assume they do it under your guidance.

[@gtbproductions1]

You guys are the BEST!!!👍 Question, what and why is the difference in delays of explosions?

[@jimpad5608]

The explosions are carefully calculated to provide the exact force needed at the correct moment in time to cause gravity to drop the building onto the target. CDI doesn't just blow out the vertical beams and hope nothing goes wrong. They are expert level structural engineers who carefully calculate the explosive loads on every component of the building to ensure nothing goes wrong. Blowing beams in a carefully calculated order drops the building right on target.

[@VTKchrismaseditor2024]

Thanks!

[@jasonhadfield1551]

That was an amazing video

[@leonardodalongisland]

Two of the best on the business; CDI & the Gruccis (ok, I'm bias, I know the Gruccis since the mid '70's and worked for them for ten years).

[@craigstjohn4470]

what are they going to put in place of Tropicana?

[@PeruvianPotato]

A new stadium for the Las Vegas Athletics

[@gailburkett9702]

WOW, just WOW!!

[@michaelgoble8200]

I’m always impressed by how much dust is created with demolitions like these.

[@hughbaggins8627]

Tropicana. One of the first hotels I ever stayed in, around 2003 Las Vegas.

[@jfakoggl]

Vegas............of course!😋💣💥

[@stephanvolkwein9389]

what a cool show :D

[@MrEasye2504]

Great show. I can't believe 65 years of history gone in seconds. It makes me appreciate that I live in a town that cares more about it's history than building a baseball stadium.

[@TowerMrMetro]

Thats in las vegas?

[@johnstone-ii8tx]

A fitting ending for what was the most documented demolition in las Vegas history. what you do for a living is festinating . This is the end of 1950s original construction considering original construction demolition involved. it is truly the end of an era in Las Vegas.

[@RonDevito]

Great one.

[@theemurman1]

That was sad ! Living in vegas early 2000 working for The Las Vegas Thunder Hockey TEAM. It's just sad when you have memories of these places. Meeting your parents in from out of town for a beer.