Last Days at the Tropicana Las Vegas: Saying Goodbye to a Closing Las Vegas Iconic Resort
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- The Tropicana is saying farewell, but the memories remain! In this video, we'll take you inside the final days of this iconic Las Vegas resort. We'll share our experiences, explore the Tropicana's history, and discuss what's next for this legendary location. Do YOU have any fond memories of the Tropicana? Share them in the comments below! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more Vegas adventures!
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I'm Dani and welcome to my UA-cam channel. Created for fun to get me out of the house, go on adventures, and discover new things and I'm excited to share my adventures with you. My content is all about exploring popular destinations, uncovering their history, and sharing my personal experiences along the way. As a travel enthusiast, I have a particular love for Las Vegas and enjoy sharing travel ideas that will help you make the most of your vacation. Whether we're visiting a luxurious resort, a must-see tourist spot, a historic site, or a quirky roadside attraction, or even a theme park, I'm always on the lookout for the best experiences to share with my viewers. Thanks for watching!
I'm going to miss the Trop. It was our favorite place to stay. The pool area was absolutely beautiful and relaxing. I'll be glad when the sports era of Vegas is over in 5 or 10 years.
😂 that last bit made me chuckle.
The sports era is only getting more ramped up in 5 years when the baseball stadium opens
Miss what... that place sucked compared to the new Casinos...Glad to see it go🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@@jakeram1628 The newest casinos look too similar to me. The older ones at least each had their own style
The Trop was one of my favorite places to stay when I was younger. I've spent so much time in their pool getting over a hang over and playing blackjack. I'm sad to see it go.
First time in Vegas, 2007, stayed at Tropicana. Good memories!!!
So cool!
Hi Dani, I like to imagine what these casinos were like in their prime. Imagine all the old big time stars walking around. Thanks Dani 😊
😂 😂 . I loooove seeing Vegas photos from the 50s. Everyone looks so dapper.
I was born in 1957 What A Great Year ! P.S. DANI HAPPY - EASTER TO ALL !!!
Happy Easter!
I only have memories of the pool. It was a great pool and I enjoyed it back in the early 2000’s
Beautiful pool area! I went back and watched my older video and all the waterfalls where going at the time. I remember it being so pretty.
Oh, the crazy stories that are hidden inside this hotel. Back in the mid 90’s I landed 3 Royals on the same video poker machine in two hours……a memory I will never forget.
We never stayed but saw lots of wonderful shows, enjoyed some great dinners and loved walking the beautiful property.
I will miss it. Thanks for the walk thru Dani.
Thanks for sharing! I love hearing people have wonderful memories about such a classic property. Decades worth of stores.
Wow! I can't believe it's gone.
Thanks for the video Dani!
Very sad to see the Trop go - such a landmark on the south end of the Strip.
I made sure we took a good long last look at it when we there in September/23.
I would have preferred if they completely renovated or put up a new hotel & casino . Not thrilled with it being replaced with a sports stadium.
I saw the Folies Bergere on one of my earlier trips to Vegas. It was the first Vegas show I had ever seen and remains a fond memory of the Tropicana.
A shame that they have allowed the property to deteriorate and not given her the proper send off she deserved.
I hope they do something to preserve the stained glass ceiling.
Cheers
I'm right there with you on that thought. And how freaking cool that you got to see Folies Bergere! I would have loved to catch that.
Great video Dani! 😊
I love it when you talk about retro, vintage Las Vegas!
I really enjoyed your insight!
Glad you enjoyed it!! I have a soft spot for 50s Vegas. Such a fascinating time.
Thank you Dani Happy Easter...
Same to you!
Excellent video as always 🎉🎉🎉
🫡 Farewell Tropicana
It's been a good run. 😁😁
Good video in closung las vegas iconic resort and happy Easter
Same to you!
Beautiful job Dani! Luv it!
Thank you! 🤗
Farewell Trop! I bought a t-shirt in the gift shop when in Vegas back in December. I'll be wearing it on the 2nd in honor if the history and the employees who hopefully have found new work or retired. ❤
Wwhhhhhhhyyyyy in the heck did I not think about stopping in the gift shop!? That's epic you have trop merch!!!
It's always good to see your beautiful face. I Will miss that hotel 😣
Me too!!
Alright!
I like your videos because you seem to make them more personal.
This is why Las Vegas stood the test of time.
Keep up the great work.
You are so gorgeous.
I appreciate that! I have so many memories here. I love this city for many reasons. Sad to see one of the go but I'm glad to have captured it on video a few times to help keep the memories alive.
@Dani702 sorry, I hope I made sense earlier. I had family just stop by.
I like hearing these stories. But, there is w fine line for your safety.
Honestly, I like seeing old pictures.
My next trip will be at an old hotel. They all have some significant historical values.
Thank you, Dani.702
Thanks so much JoJo!
I'm still a teenager (soon to be in my 20s) and grew up going to Vegas as a kid and had a fascination with the hotels, but now I'm resentful of the fact I never got to see the inside of the Trop in person 😭 I was last in Vegas in the Summer of 22 and didn't realize at that time that was my last chance to see the tropicana ugh!!
Also random but I remember watching videos when I was little and the Tropicana had just been renovated, and I won't lie, it doesn't look as old as the Riviera did when it got imploded (in my opinion at least) I really think the last renovation of the Trop they did was a solid one that held up well to the end ;w;
It's pretty interesting how things change so quickly out here. But the trop stay for 67 years. Pretty impressive for Vegas. Take lots of photos on your trips! You never know what's coming or going next. And it's fun to have the comparison photos through the years.
@@Dani702 Yeah for sure!
Great video! This makes me a little sad. I have great memories at the Trop, but things must change. Especially in Vegas!
I totally agree!
Thanks! Always liked the Tropicana! Great job! Sad to see it go but all things change ….
Especially in Vegas. Always changing skyline.
I didn't realize that it was that run down... looks like they gave up on it years ago. I was at the Tropicana back in '95 (brother got married at the Wedding chapel there outside). It was decent back then. Pretty sad. Thanks for giving us a final view of the Tropicana.
Sad to see it go. The last time I was there was in 2017 for a concert and I stayed there in 1999. I loved the pool and the nostalgic feel when we stayed there. I really enjoyed your video it was a nice walk down memory lane. Thanks for filming the end of a the legendary Tropicana. ♥
My pleasure! Wanted to give even a small tribute. I have memories and know so many other do as well.
Thank you, great historical video! I sure hope they can save most to all of those beautiful palm trees! (and bring them back for the stadium?)
I was thinking the same when I was out there. I hope they are able to replant them in the same locations. Or at least somewhere in town. But they would be really cool to have them back on that corner somehow.
Thank you Dani!! Another great video.... Never stayed there but made sure to drop in to do some gambling. So sad to see it shut down... 🇨🇦🇨🇦🍺🍺
Glad you enjoyed a few visits. Always a bummer to see the classics bow out.
thanks for covering this. the only part of old Vegas left. city is completely unrecognizable now.
Ever changing city. It's pretty wild. It's nothing like the city I remember visiting once a month as a kid. We keep loosing the classics. I understand the need for change. I'm happy to have videos to look back on though!
Loved The Trop pool.Sad to see it go....Not Stardust sad but sad
Thanks for sharing the last days of the Tropicana and it will be sad to see it go since its been there as long as it has and the fact that there’s a lot of history with that resort but Dani you can say you were one of the last few to walk through the resort and document it before it closes its doors, now I not sure how they’re going to demolish it I’m thinking they will implode it and I was wondering if you are not busy and you know what day it’s being demolished maybe you can film it if you can find a spot where you can see it without getting hurt thanks, now with that peace ☮️ love ❤️ and happiness to you Dani and Eddie and I’ll see you on the next Vegas vlog adventure also I hope you and Eddie had a wonderful Easter Sunday peace ☮️ out ✌️
I will for sure try and be there if they impoled it!
A little sad but good show Dani. Great Wooery Dani the Woo.
Thank you! It's strange to think it will be gone.
Thanks!
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I remember sitting on those steps waiting for a shuttle that takes you back to Palace Stations. BTW, Danny you are so pretty. Your make up is perfect.
That's very sweet of you! Thank you!!
We were there last week just to pick up a rental car. At least we can say we were there in the final days. Happy Easter Dani!
Happy Easter to you too!
Lots of memories of my dad there. I remember him calling me from there around midnight FL time to tell me he won a jackpot on the slot machine! He went to the payphone to call me by the elevators! I remember going there with my wife back in 2008 and again in 2013. Tropicana will be missed. Oakland A's moving there is good for the A's and Vegas is a true sports megatown now! Only missing the NBA but that could change soon too!
I love that! Lol man this property has so many memories. It's a bummer to see it closed but hopefully the stadium will work out.
@Dani702 when it opens we'll come out and see a game with you two
Great memories at the pool and the bar with the bartender who would sing Frank Sinatra songs.
Oh dang, thats awesome
Was my favorite place to stay back in the early 90s as their pool was very nice, they even had swim-up blackjack, sadly, I had bad experiences with customer service so moved on to other properties, farewell Tropicana, thanks for the memories.
Thanks for sharing! I'm glad I remembered correctly with the swim up table. I wasn't 21 when I last stayed but I remember spending a lot of the time in the pool and spa and think the swim up games were so cool.
Happy Easter from Gatlinburg TN 🐰...Sad to see it torn soon!😢
It's going to be weird not seeing Tropicana on that corner.
@@Dani702 I have a pic of my gf and I standing there from 1994..I'll cherish it now ..We stayed at Imperial Palace back then and Fremont St was a STREET..lol .. Great time
@@Dani702 yes, it'll be weird .. You'll have to go to a A's , Rays game with Adam when it happens ⚾
I've only been to the Trop once, in 2007. I remember reading on the internet that it was on the "Las Vegas Death Watch" list, even back then. When I was there, it was in pretty bad shape. It appears that some work has been done since 2007. I'm a nostalgic guy, I like old buildings and old businesses. I hate to see the Trop close forever. My grandfather was friends with one of the original owners.... In fact, I think he was in business (in a different business) with one of the original owners of the Trop. My mom and dad traveled to las Vegas several times back in the late 60's - early 70's and they always had complimentary rooms at the Trop because of the connection between grandpa and one of the Trop owners. The good old days....
Liked.
Trop is where I would park, drink a few, and pass over to mgm. RIP Trop.
I still park in the back side of Tropicana gonna miss my free parking 😞. Cause it was right in the middle of everything..But great memories there so historic
100!! It's a major bummer.
Thank you for calling it McCarren 🛬 🛫
A habit that's going to be really hard to shake. I haven't heard a local call it harry Reid yet. they still haven't changed most of the signs around town. Lol.
@Dani702 when they first announced they were going to change the airport name, I was hoping that they would have a sense of humor and choose Bugsy Siegel International Airport🫠😁
That place despite how old it is, is still cool gem out there. My wife and I on our honeymoon weekend went to Robert Irvine’s pub house.
It was an ok place. I prefer the drunk honey over at the rio lol.
You would think with all the games and vendors that they would want to do business and make money till the bitter end but I guess not.
Lastly you have to see John Lovetts I have twice and he’s an awesome. It’s really cool that you seen him outside of his job.
Anyone I’ve ever met including bands have always been really nice. I’m sure he is too.
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! For sure going to try and see John lovitz. I think he plays pretty often at the laugh factory. Wherever that will end up.
@@Dani702 hell yes!
I remember being here for the Buffet.
I think the island buffet was that spot that has the spa and I remember the 2nd buffet being on the first floor heading to the pool. I don't think I ever went to the 2nd one though.
I love your Vegas history videos! I played at the Tropicana, but I don't remember what or if I won. I kept a chip from there. The game show Dealer's Choice (1974) filmed here.
That's epic you still have a chip! There were signs everywhere saying you could not buy chips and the tables did not have anything lower than $10.
Very good but sad video, shame part of history to vanishing away from existence.. I stayed there many years ago(early 90's).. they did file for am implosion permit but being so close to the airport runways not a done deal.. if they get it you can bet the farm there will be a large crowd in Vegas that weekend!!
Well Happy Easter to you and Eddie, hope you have a great day..
Lou
Oh wow. I didn't even think about that with it being so close to the airport. If they do an implosion, I hope they have a cool way to set it off.
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Are you enjoying yourself? Vegas is da bomb
Awe, sad, my inlaws got married there. The pool areas were so tropical and beautiful. Well, anyway, Happy Easter.
It's strange. Will probably be even weirder when it's totally gone. Happy Easter to you too!!
I bet rooms are 10x this weekend too 😮😮
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I really like the Art Deco architecture and style of the Tropicana. It's very reminiscent of other hotels in Miami Beach. Shame it'll be gone soon. 😪
In the hay days it was way more tropical with its decor too. Going to be weird not seeing it.
Sad day , I'm pretty sure you are correct about the buffet by the spa , I ate there a handful of times , Is stayed in the bungalows , In the early nineties , Like you said it's just so full of history , Would be so cool if it got dismantled slowly and methodically , And portions of it were reincarnated into a different location , I don't watch baseball , My only hope as they fill it with dirt Once in a while , And let trucks and bikes race In there , Glad you Got some of the last days recorded , Take care
I'm bummed that I had to cancel my reservation at the Tropicana. It's sad that they are closing, but I understand. I'm glad I have memories and even a few walk-through videos. How cool that you got to stay in the bungalows!
Hey Dani, I know you said you use to visit Las Vegas but why and when did you decide to move there. I lived there years ago from '68 until '82. Also I think their were many other places where they could have built a ball park.
They were charging $500 a night for the last weekend, but the place was utterly deserted. Maybe they'd have got some people staying if they hadn't tried to rip them off so much. The idea of putting a baseball stadium at such a busy intersection seems crazy, too.
I kind of think the price was so high this past weekend in hopes to deter people from staying. I could be wrong. But it was bare, few things open, not many staff on. It worked for me. I would have loved to be one of the last but hell no for that price. Lol.
Last & Final Days at the Tropicana Las Vegas: Saying Goodbye to a Closing Las Vegas Iconic Resort
Last & Final Days at the Tropicana Las Vegas: Saying Goodbye to a Closing Las Vegas Iconic Resort
30 odd years ago, what was a 5 day visit turned into a 3 week visit, I spent my final day gambling at the Trop, lost the rest of my money and ended up walking to the airport 😢
Oh no! 😱
Congratulations
@@davidpresta4549 thank you 😁
Sad to see the old girl go
Another one bites the dust. :(
Saw Rick Thomas there years ago
I like the showroom. Good size. Not to small and not to big.
I never realized how huge the Tropicana was. Seems like such a waste to tear ir all down. I hope they can salvage a lot of it.
It's a big property! I didn't even show the convention space which was blocked off.
First hotel I stayed at - first trip to Vegas Thanksgiving weekend 2001. I saw the Follies show.
I remember sitting at a slot machine late and Paul Rodriguez passed by. He gave me a fist bump.
Is Oyo going too? That would be an eyesore with a new baseball stadium there.
Very cool memories! I haven't heard anything from Oyo as of yet.
Vegas hotel owner said this is like Hollywood sets change what goes up comes down. Sad but true 😢
100!
So sad to see the Trop go. I hope all the employees were able to land new jobs. The bungalow rooms at the Trop were special. They were part of the original 1957 hotel, and unlike the Flamingo, which demolished its original bungalow rooms during a renovation in the 1990s, they chose to incorporate them when they built the two towers. Also, I remember the pool area used to be among the best party scenes in all of Las Vegas! This was in the era before the advent of "day clubs".
That is so fantastic! I wish I didn't have to cancel my bungalow room. That was a huge bucket list of mine but work and car troubles got in the way. I remember that pool though! We spent a lot of time in the area. They used to keep it open pretty late too. I always think of that when I see the pools now and days close at sundown. Probably to get you into the casino hah.
@@Dani702 it's always about the casino! LOL
I was so disappointed to read that the Trop was going to be demolished for the new A's stadium. I know why they did it, but I rather liked that the ballpark was going to be added to the Rio.
The ballpark makes so much more sense off the strip. :(
It's a shame. I will be in Vegas in June for my birthday and wanted to visit this hotel. I thought it was closing at the end of the year. :(
Ya they seem to be moving quick with the closing. Its going to be weird.
Dani….so pretty you are…hey, we are supposed to talk about the Tropicana!….wow, why are you talking about your looks? Eddie has already told you how pretty you are…..anyway, we never stayed at the Tropicana, but we have visited several times over the years. Brad Garrett had his comedy club here. The vibes were always friendly. I didn’t win anything here. My wife won around $100. Thank you for presenting bits final days. It’s sad when a legendary casino has to be demolished….for a stupid baseball field!?!? It must be sad for you, especially because of all your childhood memories….and because they are memories, which can never be demolished! Forever in your mind…forever in your heart. Will see you at the bar….you’re buying, of course!
The baseball field will be interesting to say the least. I wish they could have picked a different spot. But I understand the need for a huge upgrade that maybe could not be done.
I said that people don’t want to go to Vegas for sports, but the response was that the superbowl was there. I personally do not want to see a baseball field on the same street as the major casinos.
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One thing to think about forever -- the A’s will be a mile or so to the airport.
I wish they had a spot off the strip for the ballpark. I love the minor league field. Easy to get to and park for locals. Non tourist areas pricing for food is a huge bonus too.
Hello Dani loved the video great stuff will they selling off bits of memorabilia your pockets looked full on the way out 🤫 I won't tell.(only joking) Take Care BIG 👍®️
I should have stopped in the gift shop!!!
Would have been nice to have a little momento you could always get a piece of it when it's knocked down 👍®️
Not to be nosey but what is Eddie’s job? It’s so lucky you guys get to move around and transferring jobs!
is the hooters hotel still gonna be there
I think so. It's now called "Oyo". I haven't stepped in there since it was Hooters though. But I have no heard anything about the property being sold.
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1st the Mirage now the Tropicana
😔 Bummed about both!
@@Dani702 om.glad I took a video and pictures of the Mirage especially the volcano
@@Dani702 happy Easter
Sad to see. I believe those bungalows were original, and the oldest rooms you could book on the strip. I feel like with upkeep, and a proper renovation (which was hinted at last year), this could have been an amazing retro property. But, its not downtown, so we wont see it happen. I think the A's thing will be a mess (and should stay in Oakland) but Vegas is all about fads. The current fad is sports and we're getting it whether we like it or not. At least the grey, boring building phase seems to be over (ahem, shitty center)
I wish they could have went in for a big renovation!
Let's Go VegA's
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Harry Reid not McCarran at 11:00
I'll call it harry Reid when they update their signs to say harry reid. But, I'll probably still say mccarren out of habit. 🤭
sorta sad that its over f0r the topicana
Right? It's weird.
Bummer
Big bummer
Beautiful location. Why would you put a freaking baseball stadium in that intersection?
I agree. I really wish they could have gone with another location for the field. But I guess I understand. Kinda. Not really. haha.
There will be a lot of rooms gone 😢
It will be strange when it's gone.
The Tropicana was ok But it was time to go....I was there once back in the 90s The new Casinos are way nicer in every way...The Owners needed to utilize that valuable space...
As Always Dani Killed in her Commentary I Just wish Dani was more prolific in her Content...🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
There are indeed better hotels but the charm of a vintage hotel is very unique and nostalgic. It had a great price so many people have many memories. Including myself! 😁😁😁 It's going to be weird when it's gone. Hopefully the stadium works out.
Rich Little is still alive?! Are you sure someone isn't impersonating him?
Lol. Still alive! I wonder if he still actively performs though. I was him on a local news channel maybe 6 months ago so I think he's still doing shows at least once and a while.
workers with benefits and pensions are they being short changed. are they going to auction the furniture like the hard rock. TIME IS MONEY and BASEBALL HAS NO TIME!!!! The game is over when it is over. will they blow up the casino like the sands. Happy easter DANI,
Happy happy Easter to you!!!
11:38 gouging customers one last time. That rat hole isn't even worth $5 a night.
I was ok with $100. Maybe up too $200 just for the sake of staying right before it closes. Anything over that was a pass for me. Especially since so much is closed. The pool closed is always a deal breaker for me.
Nothing lasts forever. Life sucks
Fingers crossed for the next project.
Looks like a covid stream
Very eerie
@@Dani702 please do a sick new world stream
The rooms are bad, old and time to replace
Being replaced by a ballpark 😬
Hi, Dani.702..., Beautiful as ever ! ! The little mole or freckle next to your eye is sexy and very attractive... Excellent video and very informative, and "Thank you" for sharing the video ! ! * Excellent video and the very last look at the "Tropicana Hotel & Casino" and the ( New Las Vegas A's Ballpark Stadium ) coming to Las Vegas... Very good video camera work... * Dana is bright,, intelligent, and attractive... "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)
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The first casino I stayed at when I was a kid was the Tropicana. And I remember the staff was so friendly and the buffet was delicious! Thanks for the video Dani and Happy Easter!
Thanks for sharing! I can picture walking up to the buffet as a kid myself. 😁😁Happy Easter to you too.