There were many changes on the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas this past week. Construction continues on many major projects. Photos are posted below of the changes that took place this week in Las Vegas, including:
- P.F. Chang’s China Bistro on Strip Gutted for Major Remodel – Photos
- California Pizza Kitchen at The Park Permanently Closed – Photos
- Brioche by Guy Savoy at Paris Las Vegas Ready to Open – Photos
- Smokey’s Bistro & Bar Replaces Rock & Reilly’s on Strip – Photos
- Cosmopolitan Replacing All Casino Carpet – Photos
- Zumanity by Cirque du Soleil Closed Permanently – Photos
- Magic Mike Live at the Sahara Sets Opening Date – Photos
- Wynn Rewards to Replace Red Card – Photos
- TIX4Vegas Replaces TIX4Tonight on the Strip – Photos
- Resort World Las Vegas Construction Update – Photos
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P.F. Chang’s China Bistro on Strip Gutted for Major Remodel
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip has been gutted for a major remodel. These photos were taken Sunday, November 15. On Monday construction walls covered this demolition and remodel.
California Pizza Kitchen at The Park Permanently Closed
California Pizza Kitchen at The Park between New York-New York and Park MGM has permanently closed. No replacement has been announced.
Brioche by Guy Savoy at Paris Las Vegas Ready to Open
On Sunday, November 15 the construction walls were removed in the hotel lobby of Paris Las Vegas. The former concierge desk area has been turned into Brioche by Guy Savoy. It will feature pastries, coffee and more. It seems larger than the location at Caesars Palace.
Smokey’s Bistro & Bar Replaces Rock & Reilly’s on Strip
Smokey’s Bistro & Bar has moved into the larger Rock & Reilly’s space in the Hawaiian Marketplace on the Las Vegas Strip. The space above this spot was a former Chili’s Restaurant that remains vacant.
Cosmopolitan Replacing All Casino Carpet
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas began replacing all the carpet in the casino on Sunday, November 15. They are doing this in sections removing slot machines and the casino pits.
Zumanity by Cirque du Soleil Closed Permanently
Zumanity by Cirque du Soleil on the Las Vegas Strip has closed permanently. It has had over 7,700 performances over the past 17 years at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino.
The remaining Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas should return. Contract extensions for “O” at Bellagio, The Beatles LOVE at The Mirage, KÀ at MGM Grand and Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay have been signed. Additionally, Treasure Island and Cirque du Soleil have recommitted to Mystère with a contract extension.
Magic Mike Live at the Sahara Sets Opening Date
Magic Mike Live will return March 26, 2021 at a new home and custom built theater at the Sahara Las Vegas. The new venue is nearly 50% larger than its previous venue, with a two-story space, large cocktail lounge and poolside meet-and-greet area. The show will return with new routines and rehash some fan favorites from its previous show.
New theater amenities include:
- A variety of seating
- Zip lines spanning the venue
- A two-story bar that innovatively doubles as a performance space
- A surround sound system coupled with a state-of-the-art lighting system
- A QR code-based ordering system for contactless drink service
Wynn Rewards to Replace Red Card
Wynn Rewards to replace the Red Card at the Wynn and Encore Resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. It will become a tiered loyalty program. It is set to begin December 21. More information will be released December 1.
Tix4Vegas Replaces Tix4Tonight on the Strip
Tix4Vegas Replaces Tix4Tonight on the Las Vegas Strip. These are the red booths that sell discount show tickets and discount food offers. They have not yet reopened the 9 locations on the Strip.
Resort World Las Vegas Construction Update
Resorts World is a casino and resort currently under construction on the Las Vegas Strip across the street from the Encore Resort. It is owned and operated by the Genting Group, based in Malaysia. It is on the former Stardust Hotel and Casino site that was owned by Boyd Gaming. Boyd was going to build Echelon Place, but they stopped construction in 2008, due to the economic downturn.
Boyd sold the site to the Genting Group in 2013 for $350 Million. Resorts World Las Vegas will cost $4.3 Billion to build. It will have two hotel towers, with 3,500 rooms and suites, seven pools, and over 110,000 square feet of gaming space. The theme will be a luxury experience “with Asian-inspired touches”. They plan to open in the summer of 2021.
Link to timeline photos and artist renderings of Resorts World Las Vegas
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