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A Wonder That Will Return

  • June 27, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by londonfog20 from Denton, Texas
A Wonder That Will Return

Science Fiction is a form of literature that will survive the test of time with the rest. Star Trek is a gateway drug to this wonderful genre. Paramount saw it fit to close the immensely enjoyable Star Trek: The Experience in 2008 due to price gouging from the Las Vegas Hilton. Due to reopen in late 2010 after the spectacular success of Star Trek XI, Star Trek fans will once again be able to board the Enterprise, and have a warp core breach at Quark's. The new location will be bigger, more technologically advanced, and will give science fiction fans what they ask for: a good old fashioned American good time. After visiting the Las Vegas Hilton location seven times, I will definitely be chomping at the bit for a vacation to beautiful Las Vegas.
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Star Trek: The Experience

  • July 9, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by VA_traveler from Dumfries, Virginia
Star Trek: The Experience

Don't shoot me, but I'm not a big fan of the original Star Trek series. Just never got into it. I am way more of TNG girl. I can't really understand the whole fascination with Kirk, but gimme an eyeful of that Picard any day. So needless to say, I was very pleased to learn that the Star Trek Experience was primarily a Next Generation and beyond kind of thing. It's actually pretty cool. In a sci-fi kind of way.

The Experience is kind of a cross between a museum, a thrill ride and a movie, with a smidgen of live-action role-playing thrown in. You arrive and wind your way through displays of Star Trek memorabilia, including costumes, props, and models of different star ships. There's also a huge timeline, laying out the significant events involved in the Federation's and Star Fleet's "history". The displays end at the entrances to two shows - the Borg Invasion and the Klingon Encounter.

We only wanted to wait in line once, and we opted to be assimilated. Resistance is futile, after all. The ride was fun, and very involved. I'm not going to give away anything, I'll just say we all enjoyed it; even my sister, who isn't a fan at all.

You can buy your tickets online ahead of time and spend about $38. This will save $5 off what it costs at the gate. Each ticket is good for both rides, as many times as you want to wait in line. The gate opens at 11:30am, and the first ride is at noon, but the Hilton has located a Star Trek themed casino right outside the entrance, in case you get there early. The Hilton is a little ways off of the Strip; for those who can't arrange to be beamed directly there, the monorail ends provides a convenient means of arriving.

From journal Headin' to Sin City

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Star Trek - The Experience

  • July 8, 2007
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Temagami from Austin, Texas
Although I was dragged to this attraction by a die-hard Trek fan, I must admit is was a fun afternoon excursion. The Star Trek Experience was a total-immersion experience into the world that Gene Roddenberry created in the '60s.

At the time of our visit, there was only one ride at Star Trek: The Experience, and this was the Klingon Encounter. Upon entering the site you are wound through a path filled on either side by Star Trek memorabilia from both the movies and the various television series.

From there, you are beamed aboard the bridge of the Enterprise. There is some interaction with crew members and then you are taken on a shuttle ride. Those with heart conditions or other health concerns are warned to not partake in the shuttle ride and have an alternative exit if required. For those that remain, the shuttle ride is an plunge into the world of Star Trek with jolts and surges and excitement all lead by Lieutenant Commander LaForge and Commander Riker

After the ride you are lead out to a shopping area, 'the promenade', that boasts a wide variety of collectibles for purchase. You can also grab a drink at Quark's Bar and Restaurant.

From journal Out on the Razzle in Las Vegas

Star Trek Experience

  • February 21, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by toytwin78 from escondido, California
Star Trek Experience

A must for Star Trek fans, you can even get married on the bridge of the enterprise. It has interesting movie and series props from all series and time line data while you wait in line. It's quite extensive... and if you are going for the all day pass anyway, go the extra $ for the backstage preview. It gives you insights to how things were done.

From journal Only in Vegas... Baby...

Star Trek: The Experience

  • August 10, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by shanyab from Las Vegas , Nevada
From a person who does not get the whole "Trekkie" thing yet who lives with one this in my opinion ( before going ) was a waste of money and time.

However money wise the tickets are a bit pricey. $39.99 for non locals but if you hit one of the vendors up on the strip that are called the "half price tickets" we got a nice package deal.$44.00 for the two rides and the backstage tour which would have normally been over $68 a person

With friends who were in town from Austin who wanted to go see this we all went on the backstage tour as well. Now that was the best part of it all.

All In all I can say that it was very interesting, I lost my fear of incredible trekkie dorkness upon entering the doors. For those of you who love the whole Star Trek Phenom you must must must go there when visiting Vegas

From journal Star Trek Experience Las Vegas

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