Vegas Twin Towers, New Art Museum, Venetian Update, Trop Demo Drone, Pirate Bar & Bally's Is Back!

[@Milestomemories]

What do you think of the new "Twin Towers" development?

[@vgshwk]

Twin towers until it is finished and open I will believe it when I see it as Vegas has a bad reputation right now of getting things built and open.

[@spensero92]

@@vgshwk have to agree, I will believe it when I see it

[@unclewob99hard24]

I’m as confused as anyone by the renderings, but I’m also loving it for the same reason. It’s kind of whacky and upscale at the same time. 🎉😮😂 My only question is who is going to buy a condo in Swanky Town with a view of the unwashed masses spinning next door?

[@realrocker777]

Confusing and yay! More rides please!

[@dkwak101]

I like the mall, but I feel like its characterless. I miss the dreamy themed hotels that featured "world largest x" or "world's tallest y". Themed hotels did that naturally and never needed a fairground attraction to get people to come.

[@craiggayler7325]

Pulling the bone out the taco . Used to be a family show 😂

[@javiergalvan7946]

Yo, I was laughing at that also.

[@paulkemp6057]

Mine is not the only smutty mind then

[@unclewob99hard24]

13:18 This definitely the sexiest gaming room in LV! 50’s retro glam is the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. Absolutely on brand!

[@thedelawarebeerdrinker1217]

Did you just say “Pulling the bone out of a taco”, 😂😂😂😂

[@angelomelillo4012]

My wife and I were staying at The Stardust in 2004 when the Desert Inn was imploded. We were on the 17th floor and had a perfect view. They did not charge an extra penny for the room. Infact we were comped the room. I miss the Dust. Yes Vegas nowadays nickles and dimes for everything. Problem is people seem to have no issue paying. OH well, I still moved here. Still cheaper than NY

[@andrewpettola6097]

I did a little research on Las Vegas Park...it opened in 1953 and closed in 1959. Aside from horses, NASCAR used it as a dirt track in the early 1960's. In an aerial photos website I found, you can see it in photos dated 1954, 1960, 1963 and 1966. By 1967, you can see the construction of the Las Vegas Country Club, and the development along East Sahara Ave, and growing housing developments in the area. You can also see the original LVCC in its original form and later expansion.

[@donormstrup3979]

“Pulling the bone out” All that’s missing is the Beavis and Butt-Head laughs and snorts.

[@aheroictaxidriver3180]

He he. I said BONE.

[@davidsigalow7349]

​"Tacos RULE!!"

[@jrobertlambert]

Perfect date/evening idea... Stray Pirate for drinks, Esther's Kitchen for dinner, and Liquid Diet for a nightcap. 10X experience you will get on the strip!

[@Milestomemories]

Absolutely!

[@fredk9999]

Thank you to our co-hosts for this Friday segment. Really appreciate the graphics and aerial videos, etc

[@markostermann6632]

Thanks Fred!

[@chap400001]

I've never been a fan of pulling the bone out, but to each his own. Great show.

[@SulimanMg]

Glad you showed Stray Pirate! It's a nice switch on the tiki theme.. and their logo is dog related -- I love the dog pirate artwork inside.

[@spensero92]

Another reason i love you guys, you give credit or site everything you talk about. I love being able to scroll down and click to see more. You guys spoil us, dangit you just might gotten me to join the patreon.

[@robertmacpherson6715]

I don’t see the Baseball stadium going where the Trop was. So here’s an idea , build the new and improved Tropicana 2.0 or The Chris Angel MagicDome.

[@markostermann6632]

Appreciate the kind words and hope to see you in the group!

[@spensero92]

@@markostermann6632 I joined!

[@markostermann6632]

@@spensero92 appreciate the support!

[@taxpayer6079]

Fellas, you keep hitting home runs… another terrific video!

[@markostermann6632]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it

[@boatingcharlie1]

"Pulling the bone out of your taco"........ How did you say that with a straight face. lol

[@Milestomemories]

😂

[@AaronDotZone]

Next time I am there I am totally doing the U2 movie but Mark's point is valid - not making a specific trip for it.

[@vgshwk]

Venetian construction how about fixing the escalators so they don’t break down.

[@MrZola1234]

Horse races in 105+ temp 5 months a year and wind/rain storms 3 months a year... That sounds perfect.

[@FlyLikeDove]

😢

[@johnchambers8528]

Looks to me like the reason the racetrack failed is the Las Vegas heat. Even today when the tempatures get much above 95 degrees horse race tracks will cancel racing that day. That grandstand was open air type instead of enclosed glass air conditioned. So would you rather watch a live horse race in the heat or gambol in air conditioned comfort at a casino that also provided comps for your gamboling dollars. Obviously the casinos won out and now with big screen TV simulcasting of horse racing and other sports there is no need for live horse racing in the Las Vegas arena.

[@FlyLikeDove]

@@johnchambers8528 I would just rather not see animals tortured in that kind of heat. Humans have a choice in the situation ☺️

[@edwardcarranza3697]

Nothing can beat just being at the Sphere to See U2! I was very fortunate to be them twice!!!!

[@Cyrus992]

The problem is that so many projects have been proposed since 2017 YET very few have even started

[@eprohoda]

Yahoo,enjoye!outstanding sharing~ I'll be back. Miles! 🤙

[@BigRedDogATL]

It was called the Aladdin Theatre of the Performing Arts. I remember during one Comdex convention, attending a private concert by Kenny Loggins held by the Franklin Computer company. This was right after the Top Gun movie was released and the house nearly came down when he performed Danger Zone. In case you don't know, Franklin Computer was a company that tried to come out with a close of the Apple II computer. It amazes me that it is the only part of the old Aladdin hotel that still survives.

[@lillianliber1798]

I guess the fanfare around the fancy taco proves that you are getting fresh prime rib beef and not poorer quality meat that has been sitting around. Instead of screens the Venetian should ensure that their elevators on the walkway work. In July I wanted to check out Treasure Island while staying at the Venetian and sadly the elevator was broken. So frustrating to travel in a wheelchair. I dread those over the road walkways. This trip with all the construction and obstacles I really felt trapped more than on any other trip. Those cobblestones are pretty hard to navigate in a wheelchair too.

[@jamesimmel3896]

The Tropicana looks like Gaza.

[@marioperry7369]

11:08 Wiser words have never been uttered…

[@toddpayne923]

Great show guys.....y'all continue to produce great stuff!!!!1

[@Milestomemories]

Thank you!

[@loC2ol]

6:04 Santa Fe’s (my local Station and seemingly the most forgotten 😢) Sportsbook is very 90’s (like all of Santa Fe) but does have a much higher ceiling already so they could easily update it without giving it that awful “cave” look and feeling.

[@davidsigalow7349]

We were in Atlantic City last week and tier-matched our Hard Rock Icon membership to Prime at Ocean. That entitles us to a complementary cruise on MSC (oceanview) and two free nights at Wynn...and a nice t-shirt. PS: Ocean, Borgata and Hard Rock AC are gorgeous properties.

[@Milestomemories]

That’s such a great match! My wife and I did it a couple of years ago. I’d do it again if AC was closer. Such a great deal and better now that they switched back to Wynn from RW.

[@davidsigalow7349]

​@Milestomemories We flew to AC on a Borgata charter. Had a great time and only a 2-hour flight from Central Florida. Once the Labor Day weekend crowds left, it was uncrowded. Plus, those famous White House subs are almost worth the trip by themselves.

[@spookypeg666]

Excited that ill be at my beloved Luxor for the implosion😊 🇬🇧 Last one i saw was Riviera. And, yep, people do pre buy U2 tickets, saw it live, cant resist😊

[@pamkern94]

Great info Guys ! Thanks for the update !!

[@Onthe545]

OMG! Exactly what I was thinking when I saw the bone. Can I take it home for the dog!?

[@SUMTHACK]

If you think the Pool pit at Fountainebleau looks beautiful, you should see the employees that work out there, that took those pictures you used 😉

[@Milestomemories]

😂 I really enjoy your posts and the perspective you share!

[@SUMTHACK]

@@Milestomemories we are open until the end of October🤩

[@Momo-sx1vr]

Shawn said “pulling the bone out of your taco” ;)

[@Milestomemories]

It’s a thing! 😁

[@Momo-sx1vr]

Since the beginning of time, I’d say. 😂

[@LetsStormTheTeaCupRide]

You guys have dirty minds that casually come out so naturally. 😂

[@mcgyver512]

"Pulling the bone out of your Taco" Priceless!

[@TravelwithRobertandRachel]

Haha love you guys. We think a like! Was at foundation room in June and March. Super packed on regular days. Madhouse on weekends. For trop will be packed. My girl and I are doing bar hopping in arts district October 5th!!! You guys should join us ! 🎉we will be there that week for my birthday and unlv vs Syracuse and new X rocks show at horseshoe

[@CruickedReality]

It is time to bring camel racing to Las Vegas. I hear most of the alfalfa used by the Saudis is grown in AZ anyway. They cn afford to build a new track that is fitting for Vegas. I would definitely go.....

[@Bruce-fx1hf]

Bring in Polar coaster or Skyspire. BOOM. Best entertainment venue ever.

[@derekwaffles]

"Pulling the bone out of your taco"? REALLY? No giggle from Mark on that? C'mon man, you're slippin! lol

[@Milestomemories]

Made me a little sad that he let that one go by. 😂

[@VegasSteveWinn]

On our episode, we continue on the "pulling the bone out" series, next week in Pahrump!

[@skidudester6334]

Pulling a bone out of a taco😂

[@Bluboy30]

I love birria tacos and that bone-in beef birria taco looks good. But I feel like I'll get gout instantly after I finished eating it. 🤣 I'm always happy to see new stuff being built in Vegas, so I welcome those two new buildings by FB.

[@EnydCrowfeather]

you walk. after eating something like that ya walk it off . . . . that how to avoid gout

[@Bluboy30]

@@EnydCrowfeather Lol! I don't know where you got your information but walking ain't getting get rid of gout. I work out 4 times a week and still get gout if I eat too much red meat or sweet.

[@EnydCrowfeather]

@@Bluboy30 🤣 I was just throwin it out there lol. figured if one is in Vegas theyll be walkin alot anyways! My grandpa had gout & told me he had to stop drinking, stop eating too much meat & had to move around alot (walk)

[@Bluboy30]

@@EnydCrowfeather Oh no, when you have gout, you can't even walk. It hurts like your toe or foot is broken. But yes, to avoid getting gout, you have to watch your diet very carefully and be more active physically. Like I said, I work out a lot but if I eat too much sweets or red meat, gout hits me like a brick.

[@EnydCrowfeather]

@@Bluboy30 I think I shoulda paid closer attention to my gramps. I hope you take care of yourself 🥰 many blessings

[@jgwin5150]

I love the drone videos. The North strip shopping seems like a field of dreams. Build it, and they will cometheory. Maybe it's enough to bring traffic there, but I still see FB failing and rebranding within five years. The place is so stale, and Im not sure I would want to stare at the people on the swing ride if I had one of those rooms. They should have put a basketball arena or a waterpark there. Mark, never change; if it sucks, say it. 😅

[@DennisSmithAIStockImageClub]

Wouldn't those towers block some of the view of the Strip for some of the rooms at Fountainebleau?

[@Milestomemories]

Definitely would. My theory is that the hotel tower being proposed is going to be that Fontainebleau tower. That’s the only way this all makes sense.

[@unclewob99hard24]

16:50. I think the FB parcel is where the two towers are on the rendering, ie the Northeast corner. If they are aligned with the FB parking lot, then the views from the main tower would not be obstructed. The Highest Rollers would have their own hotel tower completely separate from us hooligans. Pretty posh! But especially posh if they use that powder-blue-hip-retro vibe from the pool deck. Lots of swanky music and low leather seating. Divine! I live for this stuff! ❤ And yes, the swing needs to be gone if it’s near the High Roller Ritz. I can’t tell, but now the gizmo at the top of the swing tower looks like a bowl of ramen? If so, it might change my opinion about blocking the view for the Grand Poobah Palace.

[@Just-E536]

I tried emailing you the video from NYNY but it's saying the video is too. I'm trying to figure out how to downsize it

[@neonthefox3550]

I really hope they add some sort of roller coaster

[@michelleguidry6491]

It looks HUGE

[@sfel10]

The Aladdin Arena? I saw Yes there in 1977 and it was amazing. Supposedly cost $8 Million to build. Checked out the venue hours before the show started, and a young Michael Jackson by himself was also checking things out as well!

[@ricogreenberg]

I think Fontainebleau is helping the development of their neighbours Hotel/Condo/Mall project to help increase foot traffic to that area of the North Strip?

[@bobbowie9350]

Thats the hope right. I wish every single property success on the Strip and beyond.

[@razr6456]

Going to block a lot of their rooms views especially of the sphere.

[@fantastiqueberliotz1209]

@13:11 WOW!!! 😍🤩😍

[@idreamcaster]

I’m going to buy me one of those condos, assuming the HOA isn’t too pricey.

[@niccho4143]

“Lots Of Shade”

[@Sumagu390]

Stray Pirates is a must.

[@realrocker777]

"Because there's not going to be a baseball stadium or a Ballys." The gospel according to Mark. Amen.

[@gobbsmacked9777]

BEST video quotes . . . 'ya think like 25 of it is pulling the bone out' . . . followed by 'I think its satisfying to have them pull the bone out' . . . LMAO . . . 😏

[@Milestomemories]

😁

[@larrybenton777]

$10 a ride in Vegas 😂😂 That was a good one.

[@davidsigalow7349]

Try $30...

[@CarlosPerez-hm7gf]

The Fontainebleau is building the headquarters for the Legion of Doom.

[@StaYUTI420]

I like my tacos "bone in". 🤣🙃

[@rhainc2263]

That looks delicious!

[@clintgalterio1991]

Sun coast is really busy for NFL...the line to make a bet is long

[@robertmacpherson6715]

I don’t see a baseball stadium going where the Trop was. Here’s an ideas , bjuild the new and improved Tropicana 2.0 or The Chris Angel MagicDome.

[@Rdimbus1957]

Ballys is gone...I never thought of it .

[@jayrome8245]

Nice if its those 3D screens like in China

[@Milestomemories]

Now that you say that it looks like it could be that! I hope so!

[@skip686]

Bally's Chicago will be here soon.

[@Milestomemories]

I wish them well!

[@NancyGates-b6y]

the original name for the Aladdin theater was the Aladdin theater for the preforming arts, I think.

[@Milestomemories]

Yup that sounds right.

[@wulffdendad8957]

Congratulations! You’ve become true journalistic professionals . Only minimal laughter noticed when referring to “ pulling out the bone “ ! #wulffdendad

[@BillyJ-NJ2DMV]

You guys got another shout out from the Krackman

[@teresamarquez1218]

Pulling the bone out of your taco!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Milestomemories]

🔥

[@E3323-h1t]

Is the outdoor gambling area at fontainbleu open to the public?

[@seasidewalktosand6567]

Looks like another Hawaiian Marketplace that proposed fountain Bleu development.

[@Bruce-fx1hf]

Bring in Observation Tower ir Polercoaster o the Skyspire. The bestentertainmant venue ,It will be a boom Has lounge , bar Restaurant can see the phere and yes Torino great advertising a no brainer. Patented also, BOOM.

[@aheroictaxidriver3180]

6:24 Carpet Euphoria!

[@ericryden4273]

Do you get to take the bone home for your dog???

[@EnydCrowfeather]

this made me laugh cause I have a very little dog

[@shantytownbrown]

Think of “screens” as modern day neon…maybe(???)

[@mikereddy-x9f]

Can I join the bar hop experience?

[@JohnKos-b7b]

You usually pay more to slide the bone in.

[@JS-cu3mv]

Excalibur doesn’t charge for seats at the sportsbook. Been going there for years for football.

[@nicholas672]

I used to watch the games off-strip years ago. The thing I hate about going to off-strip casinos to watch football is you go to the viewing areas and 20 people are trying to save 150 seats for their friends by 8:00AM. Charge more money, require reservations with minimums, and price the bums out...with their $1 hot dogs.

[@BagsByCABYarnTravels]

Hi Shawn and Mark; so unfortunately Vegas has flipped the switch after the pandemic and gone from a great place for cheap eats that are good, to a vacation spot where you can spen the most money on food! Although the taco is very over priced, folks are still going to pay it so they can say that they did. Shawn, the amustment ride will be waaaaayyyy over $10.00!😜Enjoy your week you two. CAB🥳

[@unclewob99hard24]

16:25. Is that a cocktail with a straw on top of the swing ride? Or something else? It looks somewhat whimsical and cool. But what the heck is it?🍹🍸🍹 It also looks like a mortar and pestle? Or perhaps a bowl of noodles with a spoon sticking out of the pot?

[@LasVegas-eNVy341]

I live in Symphany Park. WOW. Good to hear of a Museum coming our way. But I think its right next door to me. I am in a Penthouse on 5th Floor facing the Strip - I can see the Strat. So this thing looks like it will block my view. UGH. Maybe that will be a rent deduction. ha ha ha ha ha. Not. Also, in the Smith Center in two weeks, a Starbucks is opening up. They almost have it done now.

[@davidsigalow7349]

A $60 taco? I'll stick with three for $10 at Tacos El Gordo.

[@thecatmanful]

I don't know, f****** blue. You gotta make it. Same thing with the resort world. I like the result where one looks cool. F****** blue looks cool 2 I hope they make it.

[@fredk9999]

I think I’ll go boneless on my taco for$30 versus bone-in for $60

[@trixie9867]

🐾🐾🐾

[@Milestomemories]

🐾

[@HummingbirdInAHurricane]

It didn't even look like "towers" in the renderings. It looked like BLVD-style commercial development coupled with the dome and thrill tower. I'm curious to see some follow-up renderings specific to the proposed towers. But I definitely agree that something like that would be very beneficial for that part of the Strip. I for one find Circus Circus creepy and just never gives off welcoming vibes every time I walk by there so I never go in there due to how creepy and dingy it always looks, but that said I do want to see more novel attractions in that area. 🙂

[@Milestomemories]

The towers are in the main piece of concept art.

[@HummingbirdInAHurricane]

@@Milestomemories Yeah, for whatever reason I'm really a very hard time trying to find it. It doesn't seem to be featured in any other press release either unless I'm looking in all the wrong places. 🤷‍♀

[@marioperry7369]

We need a drone video OF carpet. 🤣

[@dennisgordon9939]

What do you think about the police officer intentionally creating arrests?

[@Milestomemories]

Hadn’t heard that story.

[@BobThompson-y9p]

Bally's has around 15 regional casinos. They currently are going to build a big one in Chicago. I had looked at investing in Bally's shares but they had too much debt. They are going private as their chairman has his private equity firm buying out the shares. They have potential but at this point Wynn, MGM and Caesars shares are in the dumpsters right now as we are likely to have an economic slowdown in the fall. It is probably a smart move by Bally's to cover off the Vegas market for the next few years. It is a smart move by Palms to get access to Bally's player database. I think private equity will try and raise money from Wall Street for all of Bally's projects. I think they will have a hard time raising money because the opportunity cost of sinking money into Bally's is that returns are a long way off from their numerous projects.

[@MB-rr1fb]

Do you think they will close the airport during the Trop Demo ?

[@Qusin111]

I think it was 35 years ago that she made it big

[@stevehamel6497]

For that amount for a taco, trust me they are giving you the bone!

[@woodrowbunopaddle]

10:56 "it is encrusted in cheese ,that's got to be expensive:? Do you really say that ? Pres shredded Sysco white cheese is a cost of probably 40 cents in that photo

[@davidsigalow7349]

Cheese is cheap and filling, which is why Taco Bell and other fast-food places load up on it.

[@westsparks6844]

$7 for a PBR non-alcoholic beer. I can by a 12 pack of it for $9.27

[@mickyday2008]

What’s a Tiki bar?

[@Milestomemories]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiki_culture

[@mickyday2008]

@@Milestomemories Cheers

[@mmartin5707]

It has nothing to do with Bally’s on the strip since it was ceasars owned over the last few years-at horseshoe- so ballys was not here till they bought Tropicana-

[@DennisSmithAIStockImageClub]

Pulling your bone out of a taco? Hmmmmmmm.

[@seannotaro473]

La netta cocina is overpriced imo. Nice downtown summerlin location but way too expensive

[@whimsicalhamster88]

Are people actually going to Fontainebleau now? I went there last fall and it was totally dead. That made sense with the super high limits they put on their games. I feel like they're just throwing good money after bad with that place. It feels like an airport.

[@bonwatcher]

It's follow the leader for casinos. Update sportsbook, check. Add more screens outside, check. Sorry, but that taco is not worth $60. You guys better get to Fontainebleau's outdoor gaming tables because those light blue/white colors end up like the dirty castle being in the desert and outdoors at that.