Chapter 1

Neon dreams and the birth of the strip

Chapter 2

The rise of the themed megaresorts

Chapter 3

The glass revolution and modern luxury

Chapter 4

The secret psychology of casino design

Chapter 5

The future of spectacle and sustainability

Ch 2 · The rise of the themed megaresorts
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sonia Steve Wynn built the Mirage resort and its famous erupting volcano

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Quiz

The Luxor Hotel is designed in the shape of which ancient architectural wonder?

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Quiz

What famous European city's canals and bridges are replicated at the Venetian resort?

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Mini Vegas Maker
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sonia Place iconic hotel towers to discover how resort architecture shaped the Las Vegas Strip.

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sonia The Luxor and Excalibur resort architecture in Las Vegas

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Pyramids and castles on the desert floor

sonia In the 1990s, resorts like Luxor and Excalibur recreated historical and mythical wonders at a colossal scale.

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Quiz

How bright is the Luxor Sky Beam, the strongest light beam in the world?

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Quiz

What high-tech technique did the Venetian's architects use to make sure their replica buildings matched the real Italian landmarks?

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sonia Themed Las Vegas Megaresorts

They built a volcano right on the Strip, And turned the desert to a fantasy trip.

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sonia Las Vegas engineers recreated historic Venetian landmarks in the Nevada desert.

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Recreating Europe in the middle of Nevada

sonia The Venetian and Paris Las Vegas built meticulously scaled replicas of famous European landmarks.

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Quiz

What is painted on the indoor ceiling of the Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes to mimic the outdoors?

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Quiz

Which medieval-themed resort features colorful castle turrets designed to attract families?

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Fun Fact

Luxor sky beam: The Luxor pyramid's light beam is so bright that pilots can see it from up to 275 miles away.

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sonia The water architecture of the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas.

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Quiz

Which megaresort, opening in 1989, features an iconic 54-foot artificial volcano that erupts nightly?

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What is the name of the company that designed the choreographed Bellagio Fountains?

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Glossary
megaresort (noun)
A very large vacation resort that typically incorporates an extensive variety of lodging, dining, and entertainment facilities. In 1989, Steve Wynn ushered in this format by opening The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Gossip

Which themed resort replica sounds most fun to explore?

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