Tuesday, September 10, 2013

CSI

CSI: The Experience Description

Calling all crime scene investigator wannabes!

If you ever had the itch to become a crime scene investigator but never got a chance to test out your skills, this is your perfect opportunity.
At CSI: The Experience at MGM Grand, you'll go through a series of steps that will get you thinking like a real investigator. See how science and critical thinking combine as you piece together the clues in one of three crime scene mysteries. There are a total of three murders and 15 suspects, so you'll really get your mind going.

"Our hands-on exhibit allow the guest to get involved, which has inspired many to pursue a career in CSI [and] forensics," said Ava Bahnam, marketing manager for CSI: The Experience. "We put guests in the driver's seat. They are getting an interactive experience solving a crime using the techniques as a crime scene investigator would use."

Before you start, you'll be given an investigation sheet to record your observations. The experience begins with a video introduction by the show's creator, Anthony E. Zuiker as well cast members from the hit TV show. 
Don't let the thought of science intimidate you. The attraction takes you through a series of steps to make it a fun and educational experience. You'll tap into everything from DNA and fingerprint analysis to forensic anthropology. 

"We have agents on duty to assist when needed," Bahnam added. 

Choose from one of three crime scenes, which appear like life-size dioramas. "A House Collided," displays a car through a living room window; "Who Got Served?" shows a young woman found dead behind a motel and "No Bones about It!" shows a human skull (along with other bones) buried in the desert. Each crime scene showcases bizarre clues that you'll want to jot down. 

After exiting the crime scene you selected, you'll come across a panel of photos to take notes on anything you may have missed. You'll then visit two interactive lab areas, each featuring multiple stations with touch screens and other multimedia equipment that allow you to test your findings. 

In addition, you'll even have the option to record yourself explaining your observations. This footage may be used for future participants to see. 
At the end of CSI: The Experience, you'll answer a series of multiple choice questions based on your scientific findings. After you complete these questions on a touch screen, you'll see a re-enactment of what really happened. 
Upon completion, you can purchase a personalized CSI diploma. Or, bring home a certificate which includes a photo of yourself taken at the attraction. For this photo, you'll get to wear a CSI vest and pose in front of a green screen. The gift shop carries a variety of memorabilia, including T-shirts, mouse pads, hats and laptop bags. 

Fun facts
12,000: Total square footage of the attraction 
175: Number of expert consultants used in the creation
1,180: Hours of research
3,740: Hours of construction
25,000: Number of nails throughout the facility
55,000: Gallons of glue used in construction 
2,900: Number of handmade props
$5 million: Total cost to create CSI: The Experience

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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Bodies

Bodies...The Exhibition Description

With a name like Bodies in Las Vegas, it's easy to assume you're going to a topless show. But Bodies…The Exhibition at the Luxor is even more revealing.
Bodies will easily trump any science lab dissection you've done in school. With an intricate, 3-D vision of the human form, visitors get the chance to see real bodies, preserved along with their inner organs. The exhibit showcases 13 whole-body specimens from China and more than 260 organs and partial body specimens. There are nine rooms dedicated to different parts of the body, including the muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems.
There is also a more sensitive section of the exhibition showing fetal development. Guests can see different stages of a baby's development, from eight weeks old to eight months, as well as fetuses with various birth defects, such as conjoined twins. This exhibit is located in its own private area, so those who feel uncomfortable viewing it can skip to the next section.
It is both startling and informative to see so many body parts and inner organs out in the open when they are usually tucked safely away under your skin. One wouldn't expect such an intricate part of the nervous system, like the spinal cord, to resemble a clump of seaweed.The tongue, meanwhile, looks a bit like a small, thick cut of steak (Would you like that medium-rare or well-done?).
One of the more startling sights in the exhibit is the display of a smoker's lung in the respiratory section. Visitors can see and compare a healthy lung to a blackened smoker's lung. There is also a brain on display here from a person who suffered a stroke -- ironically it looks a bit like the inside of an ashtray. After reading some scary, mind-opening facts (like a single pack of cigarettes takes three hours and 40 minutes off your life), you may think twice about puffing. For the guests' convenience, there is a cigarette disposal bin nearby.
Bodies also offers enrichment that helps visitors improve their quality of life and prevent diseases.
Reading the quick facts on the wall is almost as interesting as checking out the specimens. For instance, did you know if all the muscles in your body worked together, you could lift more than 10 tons? And did you know eating breakfast really does help improve your memory?
More fun facts: Faster than the world's most powerful computer, the nervous system is responsible for processing all thoughts and emotions. In addition, every drop of blood in the body passes through the heart once per minute. Single visitors will be interested to learn that scent plays a significant role in people's physical attraction to each other. (Men, even the most expensive cologne won't help you if she's not attracted to your "natural" scent!) These are just a few of the fascinating things you'll discover while walking through the Bodies exhibit.
There are plenty of benches scattered throughout the facility for guests who want to sit down take a break. For those who want an in-depth description about particular displays, audio wands are available for $6. Expert docents can also answer questions. Visitors are encouraged to write their impressions of Bodies in one of several guest books at the end of the exhibition.
As for those who want to take a little piece of Bodies home with them, the gift shop features some a collection of books, incense holders, models, key chains, souvenirs and educational doodads for kids.

Preserving the bodies
To keep the specimens in top condition without decaying, they go through a method known as polymer preservation, in which all of the tissue and water is replaced with silicone rubber.
First, each specimen must be preserved to stop decay. Next, it's dissected to feature specific parts of the body. Once dissected, the specimen is immersed in acetone. This process removes all body water.
After the acetone process, the specimen is placed in a silicone polymer bath and sealed in a vacuum chamber. During this stage, the acetone leaves the body in the form of gas and the silicone polymer replaces it, entering each cell and body tissue. A catalyst is then applied to the specimen, which hardens it and completes the process.
Experts are available at the exhibit for guests who have further questions.

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Big Shot

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The Aquarium

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Adventuredome

Adventuredome at Circus Circus Description


The five-and-a-half-acre Adventuredome is America's largest indoor theme park and features thrill rides, traditional carnival rides, laser tag, miniature golf, bumper cars, midway booths, an arcade, clown shows and so much more. The natural lighting, high ceilings and canyoan fixtures throughout the property gives you the feel of the outdoors, so you don't feel claustrophobic in the least bit. 

Adventuredome offers enough thrill rides to keep you busy all afternoon. The Sling Shot shoots up like a rocket launch at a shocking 4 G force, while the Canyon Blaster takes you on a dashing 55-mile-per-hour roller coaster ride complete with a double-loop and double-corkscrew track. 

If you're ready to take a "spin" on the fun side, adventure seekers and music lovers alike can enjoy the excitement of Disk 'O, which moves at an astounding 14 rotations per minute on its 100-foot roller coaster track. You'll find yourself spinning and twirling in different directions the entire time.

Can't get enough of the spinning and twirling? The Inverter flips you at a full 360 degrees and leaves you hanging upside down, while Chaos spins you upside-down, backward and counterclockwise.

In December 2013, thrill seekers will have another reason to stop by the Adventuredome when Circus Circus newest coaster - El Loco opens. Riders on El Loco will ascend 70 feet before diving over and under in a backwards motion, experiencing a negative 1.5 "vertical-G."
Other unique elements on the new coaster will include a 45-degree outward banked turn and a 180-degree turn that races over the edge into a barrel roll. The 75-second ride will travel along 1,300 feet of track designed to fit into a small footprint in The Adventuredome.

For those wanting less heart-pounding thrills and more family fun, the 4-D Special FX Theatre features bubbles, water squirts and special effects that will have you giggling in your chair like a 4-year-old. 
The Drifter Ferris wheel is a romantic ride if you're bringing a date, but seats up to four people if you're with friends or family. There is a merry-go-round (along with a bunch of kiddie rides) right next to it. 

But the Adventuredome isn't just about the rides: The prizes at the midway booths have gone up a notch since we were kids. Sure, you can still win the typical oversized teddy bear or plush banana, but other prizes include Hello Kitty and Angry Bird dolls, as well as other popular icons. Come prepared with plenty of one dollar bills. 

One thing you must do before leaving is the Adventuredome's Lazer Tag. Put your "Call of Duty" skills to the test, strap on your vest and let the fun begin. There are plenty of dark corners and hallways to hide in and get your opponents. See your score just outside the exit. 
Vendor booths offer personal designed T-shirts, caricature drawings ($5 a person) and all sorts of novelty items. There are also photo booths scattered around the attraction. There's even a trampoline jump for the kids, too. 
And of course, the attraction comes complete with all your favorite foods like funnel cake, soft pretzels, nachos and lemonade. The Adventuredome also offers a cocktail stand for adults. 

Every Halloween, Adventuredome transforms into Frightdome, a scarefest which lasts through the month of October. Experience a handful of haunted houses and watch out for all the scary ghosts and goblins lurking throughout the area. 
You can easily spend the whole day here. Whether you bring the kids or you're going on a date (you can cling on to each other after all the scary rides!), there's really no age limit here. And since you're indoors, it's guaranteed fun -- rain or shine.

Fun facts
The Adventuredome opened on August 23, 1993 with only four rides. Today, it features 25 rides and attractions.
The indoor theme park took one year to build at a cost of $90 million.
The Adventuredome is 200 feet high and is fully enclosed by 8,615 panes of glass. Each pane of glass weighs more than 300 pounds.
Great for kids and the kids-at-heart, the Adventuredome inside Circus Circus proves you can go crazy in Vegas without the wild nightlife scene.

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Adventure Canyon at Buffalo Bill's

Adventure Canyon at Buffalo Bill's Description

Think of all the water rides you've been on in the past. They're all pretty much the same. Sometimes you get drenched more than everyone else, while other times you don't get drenched enough. But on Adventure Canyon's log ride, not only will you get soaked, you'll  have a chance to dabble at your shooting skills.

This ride features a 35-foot drop that'll have you screaming like a little kid. And summertime or not, the cooling effect of the water gets you all giddy. What more could you ask for other than a steep plunge and a huge splash? Add electronic gun shooting to the mix and you've got yourself one unique log ride.

You'll be given an electronic gun to shoot at bandits during this interactive adventure. But be careful -- these bad boys may shoot back at you with water! Look out for the entertaining tombstones, "Wanted" posters and everything reminiscent of the Old West.

At the end of your ride, find out who scored the most shots out of your group. Even if you have horrible aim, you have about 300 chances to at least hit a few. 
If you'd rather not ride, you can shoot water at your friends from the side for only a quarter. This can be your way of getting back at them if they teased you for staying behind. And just as the saying goes, revenge is best served cold.
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Saturday, September 7, 2013

Thrill Rides

Vegas is a thrill seeker's paradise with scream-inducing, heart-racing roller coasters, race cars and rides that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping.



Adventure Canyon If you're ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind log ride, Adventure Canyon at Buffalo Bill's not only has a death defying drop, you can also laser shoot at bandits.


Adventuredome Don't let the pink exterior fool you, the Circus Circus Adventuredome is filled with action and thrills. Housed beneath a five-and-a-half-acre glass encasement, this Las Vegas theme park promises fun for the whole family, young and old.



ATV Tours Experience the Southwest like never before with an unforgetable off-road ATV adventure.



Big Shot Soar off into space and be one with the astronauts as you're launched 160 feet in a mere 2.5 seconds at 45 mph, getting a taste of weightlessness as 4 Gs of force lift you literally off your seat.



Canyon Blaster Reaching speeds of up to 55 mph, Canyon Blaster coaster at Adventuredome will have riders gripping their handle bars as they zip through a series of twists and turns.


Chaos The Adventuredome's Chaos is like a tricked-out Tilt-a-Whirl and will have you laughing and screaming as you rise, tilt and spin all at the same time.



Desperado Plummet 209-feet through a tunnel and 155 feet down a spiral, reaching speeds of close to 90 mph on one of the tallest coasters in the country.


Drive or ride in a real race car Following one-hour instruction, you can drive (or ride in) a full-size, 600 HP race car for six laps around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 15 minutes from the Strip. Reach top speeds of 145 mph. No experience necessary.



Insanity Rising 68 feet over the edge of the 1,149-foot Stratosphere, Insanity spins passengers at up to 3 Gs, serving up views of the Strip as you rush back down.


Inverter Spinning you from top to bottom and back again, the Inverter inside Las Vegas' Adventuredome at Circus Circus gives new meaning to the term hang tight.
 


SkyJump SkyJump Las Vegas is a "controlled free fall," with riders on a vertical zipline diving 855 feet from the 108th floor of the tower, reaching up to 40 mph.


Sling Shot Part of the new generation of "thrill rides," the Sling Shot shoots passengers up a 100-foot tower at 4 Gs of force, 1 G more than a rocket launch.


The Roller Coaster at New York-New York The Roller Coaster at Las Vegas' New York - New York features towering drops, multiple loops and stunning views of the Strip.



Vegas Indoor Skydiving Not everybody wants to jump thousands of feet from an airplane. For the curious, yet not entirely daring, there's the thrill of indoor skydiving.


Voodoo Zipline Zip 800 feet above the Strip between the Rio hotel's two towers with speeds up to 33 miles per hour.




Wet 'n' Wild Families and thrill seekers alike will find common ground in this playful water-themed amusement park with more than 25 slides and attractions.


X Scream This extreme thrill ride plays on your fear of heights, as you are plunged 27 feet over the edge of the Stratosphere Tower at speeds of 30 mph.



Zero G While you may not be an astronaut, you can definitely live like one for a day by experiencing floating and true weightlessness in this flight to remember.


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