Golden Nugget Facade and the Volcano at Mirage question

[Turnip579]

#1. On my last trip, they were tearing up the facade at the Golden Nugget. Has this been replaced and where can i see a picture of it?

#2. Is the new volcano at Mirage up and running and where are pictures of it?

[GREGRIO]

Don't know about the Nugget 'Turnip'...
Considering the currant seismic activity in the area directly in front of the Mirage, scientist project major activity the early part of December. Call 'em and check it out 1.800.627.6667.

[Tooley]

Date for new volcano December 8, 2008, according to Mirage website.


Tooley

[King of Kurtopia]

I hope they stay on track. If so, I will get to see it on the 14th! Can't wait.

Kurt

[Skybet]

Mirage Volcano Review:
The Mirage volcano is closed for renovation until early December 2008. Expect construction in front of the property.

The Mirage volcano is about to ignite the Las Vegas Strip once again.

Since its opening in 1989, the Mirage volcano has been one of most popular attractions on the Las Vegas Strip. In 1996, the volcano added new water, lighting and sound effects.

Now, the volcano is undergoing another facelift. One of the most exciting highlights about the new volcano feature will be its music. Mickey Hart, the legendary Grateful Dead drummer, and Indian music composer Zakir Hussain worked together to create and perform a soundtrack exclusively for the Mirage volcano. During the composing process, the two studied legends, myths and history about volcanos. As a result, they incorporated instruments from around the world. The musical masterpiece infuses chants, percussion and other tribal elements.

"It's about spirituality," Hart said.

In addition to the intense music number, the volcano recordings will come from actual eruptions. The volcano's state-of-the-art sound sonic sound system allows the audience to feel the rumble.

"You're in the middle of the volcano without actually getting hurt!" Hart said. "[It's] as real as you can be without experiencing the ash."

Wet Design, the company responsible for The Fountains of Bellagio, is leading the design team for the volcano. The $25 million project includes things like two volcano systems, a lagoon and fire shooters that shoot flame on demand. These massive fireballs are capable of shooting more than 12 feet into the air. The volcano will also have waterfalls with surrounding pools featuring fire and smoke effects. The best part of all? The audience can experience the dancing flames and all of the volcano's wonder up close.

Fiery choreography, water and music have never come together like this before.

"This is nature with choreography," said WET designer Jim Doyle. "It's going to make you want to dance. You'll definitely be warm."

-- Review by Jeannie Borbe

[GREGRIO]

I called the Mirage this morning...
The RUMORED Dec. 8th start of the new Volcano Show
is still just a RUMOR at this point. NO CONFIRMATION FROM THE MIRAGE.

[loser]

$25 mil for volcano renovation?
now i know where my money goes? :mad: :D

[Turnip579]

Hey King of k I'll be there at the same time. Dec 7 - 14. I hope its done as I plan to walk the strip on Monday the 8th after the 7 PM Phantom show.

[Jacqui, Duskette8]

What on earth are they doing with the Golden Nugget now? I thought that was the most impressive looking casino (from the outside) DT. When will they stop with the good stuff and start upgrading the places that really need it?

[jr7110]

Here is a link where you can see a rendering of that the new improved Mirage Volcano is going to look like - click on the photo for a larger version.

As the press release posted above insinuates, it seems they are trying to do a fire version of the Bellagio Fountain show - not the most brilliant idea in a city that is notoriously windy!

http://thestrippodcast.blogspot.com/2008/09/breaking-new-25-million-mirage-volcano.html

[LJG0722]

Will be at the Venetian from December 19th through the 22nd so really hoping that the renovations are done and the new show is in place across the street for us to enjoy!!! :rolleyes: