Anybody been in Vegas for New Year's Eve before?
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Anybody been in Vegas for New Year's Eve before?
Just wondering how Vegas is at that time. What should I expect? I heard there were fees to walk around in some areas. Where's the best place to be for the count down? Also, any recommendations on where to stay would be greatly appreciated. Keep in mind, my budget is kinda small. Thanks a lot. Happy Holidays!
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I just got back from Vegas and I stayed at the Monte Carlo.It was my 3rd time and I stayed at the Mirage and MGM previously but I liked the MonteCarlo the best..I would suggets the Voodoo lounge on the 52nd floor of the Rio..It is really cool to overlook vegas from that height..But I cant imagine what thing will cost on New Years eve in Vegas!!Most of the clubs are 10-25 cover charges but on New Years your looking at big $$$$$..
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if you like to party and have high energy-crazy-fun, go to Ghost Bar or Rain at Palms casino. i'm sure if you're staying at a hotel/casino, any bar/club there should be suffice, they all should be packed with people.
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We went for the 2000-2001 New Year's
Eve (the real millenium, lol).
The strip was closed off and we did the countdown in the intersection between Bally's, Barbary Coast, Caesar's. That was crazy and fun.
Like daking said, the voodoo lounge has a really cool view of the strip (b/c it's off the strip). Any club should be pretty fun though. We went to Light at the Bellagio the last time we were in Vegas but it was a PITA to get past the snotty velvet rope.
OH! If you are driving back on New Year's Day, it could take you as much as EIGHT HOURS, and that's if there are NO accidents.
Eve (the real millenium, lol).
The strip was closed off and we did the countdown in the intersection between Bally's, Barbary Coast, Caesar's. That was crazy and fun.
Like daking said, the voodoo lounge has a really cool view of the strip (b/c it's off the strip). Any club should be pretty fun though. We went to Light at the Bellagio the last time we were in Vegas but it was a PITA to get past the snotty velvet rope.
OH! If you are driving back on New Year's Day, it could take you as much as EIGHT HOURS, and that's if there are NO accidents.
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ill be there jan 7th with my dad and my friend and his dad....there is an electronics show down there....for new years ill be in Cancun
it dont get any cheaper than mexico!
actually..it does..supposedly you live like a king in Cuba with 200 bucks
it dont get any cheaper than mexico!
actually..it does..supposedly you live like a king in Cuba with 200 bucks
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My buds and I were there last new year's eve.
All i got to say is "holy Sheat!!!"
The whole street is PAAAACKED shoulder to shoulder. I recommend not trying to move around the strip a half hour before the countdown it is like a circus!
We were a little intoxicated and we're trying to move down the strip about a half hour before the countdown....next thing I know...I lost all my friends and we spent the first few minutes of the new year with total strangers. It's a crazy experience though.
Looks like the heart of Vegas is between Caesar's Palace and Paris but it's so packed you won't miss a thing...everywhere is the same.
I reccommend finding a place a little bit away from the strip so if you need to get around it's easy for the taxi's to leave your hotel. You're gonna need a taxi to get around anyway unless you're roaming the strip mindlessly drunk.
Have fun...maybe we'll bump into each other..who knows.
One other thing...bring some patience! People tend to get aggravated when theres so many folks around. And if you see a restroom and need to go a little...just go. Chances are...when you really need to go, most of the casinos around you will be "for guests only" or lined up like the DMV.
All i got to say is "holy Sheat!!!"
The whole street is PAAAACKED shoulder to shoulder. I recommend not trying to move around the strip a half hour before the countdown it is like a circus!
We were a little intoxicated and we're trying to move down the strip about a half hour before the countdown....next thing I know...I lost all my friends and we spent the first few minutes of the new year with total strangers. It's a crazy experience though.
Looks like the heart of Vegas is between Caesar's Palace and Paris but it's so packed you won't miss a thing...everywhere is the same.
I reccommend finding a place a little bit away from the strip so if you need to get around it's easy for the taxi's to leave your hotel. You're gonna need a taxi to get around anyway unless you're roaming the strip mindlessly drunk.
Have fun...maybe we'll bump into each other..who knows.
One other thing...bring some patience! People tend to get aggravated when theres so many folks around. And if you see a restroom and need to go a little...just go. Chances are...when you really need to go, most of the casinos around you will be "for guests only" or lined up like the DMV.
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I went for the 99-00 new year... wow... way fun.... definitely go, i watched the countdown from the MGM grand.... goood stuff.... tons of people, streets are packed... don't remember any fees
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Is it true that they section off parts of the strip or casino and charge you to go in there? What goes on at the count down? I'm guessing fireworks or a ball dropping... Anyway, where do you recommend being for the countdown? Or is it pretty much the same up and down the strip? Thanks.
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Originally posted by mistahbruin
Is it true that they section off parts of the strip or casino and charge you to go in there? What goes on at the count down? I'm guessing fireworks or a ball dropping... Anyway, where do you recommend being for the countdown? Or is it pretty much the same up and down the strip? Thanks.
Is it true that they section off parts of the strip or casino and charge you to go in there? What goes on at the count down? I'm guessing fireworks or a ball dropping... Anyway, where do you recommend being for the countdown? Or is it pretty much the same up and down the strip? Thanks.
What happens at the countdown is...all those huge TELE screen things they have in front of each major hotel will countdown the numbers into the year. As soon as it hits that time...every hotel sets off their fireworks and its just chaos. There isn't really a center to it all but I find the front of the Bellagio by the pond/fountain is the most comfortable place.
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That's the word I was looking for... "comfortable" hehehe. Thanks for the advice, now I just have to go book a room....I know, I know. A lot of my friends are flakey and didn't tell they wanted to go until today. Ugh... wish me luck
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Originally posted by mistahbruin
That's the word I was looking for... "comfortable" hehehe. Thanks for the advice, now I just have to go book a room....I know, I know. A lot of my friends are flakey and didn't tell they wanted to go until today. Ugh... wish me luck
That's the word I was looking for... "comfortable" hehehe. Thanks for the advice, now I just have to go book a room....I know, I know. A lot of my friends are flakey and didn't tell they wanted to go until today. Ugh... wish me luck
Good luck...and be safe!
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Originally posted by marques
See you there. Ill be rollen out there on the 31st. Any one in so. Cali. rollen out there?
See you there. Ill be rollen out there on the 31st. Any one in so. Cali. rollen out there?
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Wow, you guys are going to try and leave for Vegas on New Year's Eve??? Good luck. I'm heading up there on the 30th with about 15 of my flakey, last minute friends. See you there.
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Originally posted by 35oZephyR
Immah probably go a couple days before the first...get Vegas out of my system before everyone tears it up come New Years Eve.
Anybody know any good buffets besides Bellagio?
Immah probably go a couple days before the first...get Vegas out of my system before everyone tears it up come New Years Eve.
Anybody know any good buffets besides Bellagio?