"The pirates always win in Las Vegas - Steve Wynn

Wynn also announced that an air conditioned monorail will connect Treasure Island with The Mirage.

Artist's rendition of the new resort

On October 27, 1993, a canon was fired to signal the implosion and death of the Dunes. This canon fire also signified the opening and birth of the $430 million, 2,891 room/suite Treasure Island, built alongside The Mirage, which is the second hotel casino resort by Steve Wynn and The Mirage Resorts, Inc., on the Strip.

Treasure Island has always been referred to as The Mirage Resorts' step-child, the mid-market appendage to Mirage Resorts' high-end property, The Mirage. It was designed to compete with the family oriented South Strip Excalibur owned by Circus Circus Enterprises Inc. (now called Mandalay Bay Resorts)

The front of the Treasure Island resembles a castle with a wooden plank bridge over Buccaneer Bay to gain access to the resort. On either side of the Bay is a pirate's ship.

Treasure Island's guest rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling glass with breathtaking views of the picturesque mountains, Buccaneer Bay Village and the famed Las Vegas Strip, or the tropical pool. In addition to the standard rooms, Treasure Island has Petite Suites, Executive Suites, Tower Suites, Luxury Suites, and Premier Suites.

European fabrics were designed and manufactured specifically for Treasure Island and can be found nowhere else in the world. These fabrics, combined with custom-woven lattice carpeting, provide a traditional background for the bleached wood furnishings.

The casino is decorated in gold and whitewashed tones with black accents, and offers a complete variety of gaming pleasures including 2,158 slot machines and 82 table games including Pai Gow, Pai Gow tiles, mini-baccarat, European Roulette, Big Six, Caribbean Stud, craps, blackjack and Let It Ride. A race and sports book is provided for guest enjoyment.

Restaurants in the resort are Buccaneer Bay Club for seafood and steak; Francesco's for Mediterranean-style Italian cuisine; The Plank for seafood and steak; Madame Ching's for Cantonese and Szechuan; The Black Spot Grille for mesquite grille; The Treasure Island Buffet, The Lookout Caf� (open 24 hours), The Delicatessen, Sweet Revenge, and Starbuck's Coffee.

Buccaneer

The resort contains the following shops: Damsels for women's contemporary sportswear and accessories; Captain Kids for children's logo merchandise, plush animals and toys; The Watch Shop for watches and fine jewelry; Treasure Island Store for Calvin Klein fashion apparel, souvenirs and sundries; The Candy Reef for specialty candies, chocolates and treats; Treasure Island Collections for men's apparel and unique nautical gifts; The Buccaneer Bay Shoppe for logo merchandise; Mutiny Bay Shop, located in the arcade for a variety of snacks and toys; The Crow's Nest for Treasure Island and Cirque du Soleil logo items; Myst�re Store for Cirque du Soleil merchandise; and Island Provisions for pool side supplies and sundries.

Also in the resort is The Salon & Spa reserved only for hotel guests. The Spa includes luxurious men's and women's locker room facilities complete with saunas, whirlpools and steam baths. Workout attire, robes and sandals are available. A state-of-the-art exercise room and spa are fully staffed by fitness experts and offers stationary bicycles, treadmills, stairmasters, a full line of CYBEX weight training machines, free weights, comfortable lounge, complete vanity amenities, convenient lockers, and full-service juice bar.

The Beauty Salon's services include hairstyling, pedicures, manicures, facials, scalp massage, specialty body treatment, aromatherapy, paraffin body masks, seaweed body wraps, back treatments, alpha hydroxy treatments, lash and brow tinting, and body exfoliation.

The wedding chapels are created in a traditional European style featuring marble-lined altars and exquisite floral arrangements. One chapel seats 60 guests and the other seats 30.

Professional bridal consultants assigned to each wedding assist in all of the arrangements including reception planning, formal wear rental and securing the officiant to perform the ceremony.

Photographic, video and floral needs can be met on site and any last minute accessory needs are available at the wedding boutique located within the wedding chapels. Couples may choose from five all-inclusive wedding packages, or the newest and most adventurous ceremony aboard the HMS Britannia.

Treasure Island offers business travelers a personalized setting in which to conduct business. The resort contains 18,000 square feet of convention space located on the resort's second floor, making it easily accessible from guest rooms, yet distinctly separate from other activities. Groups from five to 1,000 can be accommodated in this flexible space.

Treasure Island offered a free show, which employed 30 stuntmen and actors every day, every 1-1/2 hours beginning at 4:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. weekdays and weekends. Patrons would stand on the wooden plank leading into the resort or on the sidewalk outside, witnessing the HMS Britannia stealing around the corner at Skull Point, to confront the pirates from the Hispa�iola and challenge the pirates to surrender their valuables and their vessel. The pirates refused and proudly stood guard to defend their ship. Thus began a swashbuckling battle of epic proportion. Cannons roared. Smoke billowed. Munitions exploded and mainmasts toppled. Until, with one broadsided at the waterline, the visitors watched as the British ship sunk slowly into Buccaneer Bay. This amazing theatrical experience took place more than 7,000 times up to 1999, using more than one-half million pyrotechnic devices, and had been witnessed by more than 16 million people.

Treasure Island showcases Myst�re by Cirque du Soleil. This is a spectacular combination of brilliant choreography, enchanting music and unbelievable acrobatic feats. Myst�re has mystified audiences around the globe. And now, with their most ambitious and elaborate production yet, Myst�re is guaranteed to exceed all boundaries of imagination. Myst�re was conceptualized over a two-year period at the Cirque du Soleil headquarters in Montreal and in Las Vegas. The show features 72 acrobats, comedians, actors, singers, dancers and musicians from 18 countries. The showroom, Cirque du Soleil's first year-round facility, was built specifically for this production. The theatre seats 1,500 people.

In late 1995, Father Guido Sarducci, the character created by funny man Don Dovello, was joined on the Strip by Elvis Presley impersonators of assorted ages and sizes as they paraded near Treasure Island to commemorate the 100th birthday of Schwinn bicycles. It was all part of a commercial.

Treasure Island brought in the year 1996 with Mystere for $69 plus 10% entertainment tax which included hats/tiaras, program, and champagne.

On July 2, 1996, Treasure Island proved its could also contribute in helping people when it assisted 93 employees representing 24 countries to become naturalized United States citizens, the first Las Vegas resort to offer such a program. United States District Judge Lloyd George presided over the naturalization ceremony in the Treasure Island Ballroom. Nevada Senator Harry Reid gave the keynote address. Treasure Island card dealers, bus persons, chefs and others from Mexico, El Salvador, the Philippines, England and other countries grasped miniature American flags while awaiting their citizenship.

Also in 1996, William Hornbuckle became the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the resort, responsible for all resort operations and reporting to the president of the property. Hornbuckle held various executive positions with Mirage Resort properties since 1986, and in 1992, was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Golden Nugget, in Laughlin.

In 1996, Treasure Island showcased Cirque du Soleil: Mystere.

In past years Wynn had been fighting with the 36 unit Villa De Flores apartment house owner Mike Flores to buy out the property for building the parking lots of Mirage/Treasure Island. Wynn subsequently lost and the parking lot was built around the property. Ralph Engelstad (who also owned the Imperial Palace until his death) picked up the option on the two-acre property in approximately 1991 for $6 million. Englestad paid $1 million with $5 million due at the end of the lease with the expiration year of 1997.

In April of 1997, the property was being auctioned off. The property was worth $6 million with Mike Flores owning 80% and Engelstad owning 20%. Auctioneer Eric Nelson, who will call the on-site bids, describes apartment complex nestled around a small pool as "a unique parcel."

"Mike is the only seller of any property in the area who has refused to sell to The Mirage. There's no question that Treasure Island and The Mirage have been altered in concept to accommodate this property." - Eric Nelson

And to visitors who walk by the stucco structure, dotted with small juniper trees and a sign that advertises "Furnished Studios -- Laundry Room -- Cable TV Available," it might seem incongruous situated between the two megaresorts. Both Nelson and Flores expect the bidders to include major casino industry players from as far away as New York.

One person expected to bid on the parcel was Ralph Engelstad. Flores agreed to sell the property to Engelstad for $6 million, and accepted $1 million at the time of sale. But the deal soured over time, and Engelstad, who never paid the additional $5 million, is considered a 20% owner. It was a dispute between Flores and Engelstad -- which evolved from an earlier dispute between Flores and his parents, who also had an interest in the property -- that served as a catalyst for the auction.

Indeed, it was a dispute between Flores and Engelstad -- which evolved from an earlier dispute between Flores and his parents, who also had an interest in the property -- that served as a catalyst for the auction. The first of a long string of court actions involving the property was filed in August, 1994, by Paul and Priscilla Flores against their son, Michael and Gail Flores, who demanded control of the property. Also in the action, the senior Flores asked the court to bar Gail Flores from the parcel. Flores said the suit was the end result of a long "family squabble."

"It had started with a surprise birthday party for me, planned by my wife 20 years ago. I was a casino manager for the Golden Nugget and they planned a party and didn't inform my mother, It was just silliness." - Mike Flores

The action developed into a problem for Flores in February, 1997, when he found a buyer willing to purchase the property for $6 million, but Engelstad didn't want to sell, and filed an amendment to the original complaint to block the sale. On March 24, 1997, District Court Judge Don Chairez ordered the auction, in accordance with state law, to satisfy both parties. Flores plans to bid on the parcel. "I feel like I'm in the cat bird's seat," said Flores, who explained that 80 percent of the money he bids will go to himself. "I'm prepared to get this property back -- after all, this could be considered the most valuable piece of property in Nevada."

The auction took place in mid-May, 2003, and it turned out to be a bidding war between its co-owners. In the end, it was principal owner Mike Flores who won, bidding $3.5 million for the structure that dates to the 1960s and looks strange and incongruous in the shadow of the high-rise Strip resorts. Despite several calls by auctioneer Eric Nelson for a higher bid, Engelstad refused to match Flores' final offer. By purchasing the property, Flores effectively bought out Engelstad. Because Flores paid $3.5 million for the entire parcel, Engelstad received only $700,000.

"It cost me only $700,000 to buy out a partner who paid $1 million. I want to thank Ralph for the $300,000 and for the interest over six years." - Mike Flores

Only two other parties registered for the auction, Martin Cable, who owned a shopping center south of Polo Towers on the Strip, who started the bidding at $1 million, but never went higher. The other party consisted of an attorney and a financial officer with Mirage Resorts who did not bid and declined to talk to reporters.

"They were there just for yuks. " - Alan Feldman, Mirage Resorts

After the auction, Flores said he's relieved that he once again has full ownership of the property situated fewer than 50 yards from the employee entrance to Treasure Island. "This is the key to (development of) this corner," Flores said. "Sooner or later, it's going to come into play."

But Feldman said if that happens, it will be later -- much later. Feldman said years ago The Mirage offered Flores $2 million for the property, and Flores declined. "Our negotiations with Mr. Flores have been over for several years," Feldman said. "He seems to think the property is worth some crazed amount."

The total assessed value of the land and buildings on the small parcel is $291,870, according to county records. But Flores, who paid $500,000 for the property in 1974, said it is worth much more. "It's zoned for a motel-hotel, and we may try to integrate the property with the Thunderbird Hotel," said Flores, who explained that he's in negotiations to purchase the Thunderbird on Las Vegas Boulevard, and he could use some of the Villa De Flores apartments for overflow guests.

"I'm happy to see someone other than Steve Wynn owning this property. I'm thrilled to see the Villa De Flores in the middle of the Mirage parking lot. I think it's a just reward for Steve." - Steve Miller, auction attendee and former Vegas City Councilman

"We felt that this is a great opportunity to witness the sale of a critical piece of property. This is possibly an historic event." - Dave and Rosalyn Berman, Walpole, Mass.

"They allowed me to keep my birds in the unit, so I moved in," Walter said. "It's a convenient location. The place itself is ... well, you know. But it's nice to know that I can stay here if I want to." - Leah Walter, Villa De Flores tenant

In September of 1997, Mirage filed a lawsuit against Mike Flores, as well as his parents, his architect, and Clark County Commissioners stating that the plans for a timeshare property on the Villa De Flores, surrounded by two giant megaresorts amounts to a "hippo in a bathtub." The action came after the Commission approved plans for The Ritz Hotel and Time Share in August of 1997. Mirage attorney Todd Bice said the proposed hotel is just too big for the small amount of property owned by Flores. The lawsuit, filed in District Court, asks the Clark County Commission to rescind its approval of the project on the grounds that plans for the The Ritz Hotel and Time Share violate county building codes. Bice said Flores' parents are named in the lawsuit because they were listed in legal documents as part owners of the property.

"The end effect will be traffic problems in our property and people using our property as a parking lot for his property. It's a virtual hippo in a bathtub. The end effect will be traffic problems in our property and people using our property as a parking lot for his property." - Todd Bice, Mirage attorney

"Steve Wynn and I have had personal disputes for years. He once says to me, `Hey Mike, I've got $500 million dollars. How are you going to fight me?' And I says, `Really, Steve. Why don't you buy yourself a personality?' The proposed 150-unit hotel would stand nine stories or 100 feet. He's suing me because I want to build a timeshare hotel on my property. He's also suing my architect for drawing up the plans and suing all the county commissioners for approving and suing my parents because they had me. Is he nuts or what? " - Mike Flores

In December of 1997, District Judge Sally Loehrer ruled in favor of Mirage and barred construction of a hotel on an Villa De Flores property. This order overrode the Clark County Commission's August decision approving landowner Michael Flores' plans for The Ritz Hotel and Time Share. The ruling gives Flores the option of changing the plans to conform with the judge's decision and resubmitting the plans to the County Commission. Still, Bice said, "I'm not sure he will be able to build much of a structure there and conform with her ruling."

"This means the County Commission no longer runs the building department in this county, Steve Wynn does. I guess we should go to Mr. Wynn first and go to the judge second to get any building permits approved. What's going to happen? We are going to change the plans we were already told by staff met county code and then we are going to resubmit the plans. Then what are they going to do, sue me again? I guess this is going to go on forever. They are going to litigate me into submission. "It's just enough to make you want to throw up." - Michael Flores

In 1997, Treasure Island showcased Cirque du Soleil: Mystere. Captain Morgan's Piano Bar and Doubloon Saloon showcased entertainment nightly.

In the beginning of July of 1998, County Commissioners delayed a decision whether to allow Flores more time to complete the design of a project on the De Flores property. Flores wanted to build a 150-unit, nine-story time-share hotel on the site. Mirage Chairman Steve Wynn has fought the project, saying the design plans were flawed. Wynn's attorneys say Flores wants to cram too much on the half-acre site, and warn the project could create traffic problems. County commissioner Yvonne Atkinson Gates said she was concerned about the issue. She asked for a two-week delay to find out whether the commission could demand changes in a design it already had approved.

"Steve Wynn has them all in his pocket. My hotel has no impact whatsoever on him. None. Before you can get anything done in this county, you have to line up at Steve Wynn's window and get a building permit. - Mike Flores

Flores and his architect, Ignacio Gonzalez, accused the commission of being intimidated by Wynn. Gonzalez questioned why board members would be concerned about the height of the building when it is behind an eight-story parking garage and between two casinos no less than 30 stories tall. Gonzalez insisted the board delayed the project to figure out ways to kill it. Flores insisted Wynn was behind the commission's motion, an accusation that Gates didn't appreciate. "This has nothing to do with Steve Wynn," Gates said. "I asked for a hold, not Steve Wynn."

Gonzalez said Flores wouldn't have needed an extension if they had broken ground on the project. But the court battle with Mirage Resorts, which ended in February, caused a significant delay. "County planning wouldn't even talk to us until it was resolved," Gonzalez said.

Commissioner Mary Kincaid questioned her colleagues' hesitation on what she labeled a "routine" request.

"It's in the middle of a resort corridor. We heard it, we voted unanimously for the project. I don't know how we can change it." - Mary Kincaid, Commissioner

Gates said the delay was so that county staff could inform commissioners of their options. Commissioner Erin Kenny said she wasn't aware that the board could go back and make changes to a project already approved. She said if the commission can legally take that action, it is a "tremendous advantage."

Since I can find no other information on this action and the apartment building is still in the parking lot, I am guessing that Flores ultimately lost. Deanna

In 1999, Treasure Island underwent a $65 million redesign of many of its public spaces. The renovations feature a spectacular new lobby and registration desk overlooking the tropical pool and a sensational Italian restaurant, Francesco's, featuring celebrity artwork, including pieces by Tony Bennett and Phyllis Diller. It also upgraded its 2,885 rooms and suites.

On July 1, 1999, propane tanks behind the resort exploded with one firefighter being transported to a hospital with a heat-related injury from fighting the blaze. The explosion 10 small tanks, each containing between five and seven gallons of the explosive gas, stored near a warehouse at Spring Mountain Road. The tanks were located near two large underground tanks that supplied propane for the resort's pirate sea battle show.

During this year Cirque Du Soleil Showroom showcased Mystere.

For New Years Eve Mystere had a special late show at 10:15pm. Tickets were $140 and included a Mystere CD, a split of champagne, a program and party favors.

On February 2, 2000, Treasure Island was presented the American Automobile Association Four Diamond Elite Award to Treasure Island.

This is a very powerful motivation for people seeking a good place to stay. It also translates into higher occupancy and room rates for the property. This past year's resort openings have locked in Las Vegas as the world's greatest resort destination, by far. Considering the strength of the companies that are operating here, I'm not surprised there are seven Four Diamond properties in Las Vegas." - Steve Wynn.

"Our 4,600 employees and how they stepped up were what made the difference." - Bill McBeath, Treasure Island President

I have added facts regarding this award and Las Vegas on my Fun Facts section.

On March 6, 2000, it was announced that Mirage Resorts has been sold to Kirk Kerkorian/MGM Grand for $4.4 billion in cash. The assets range from Mirage's $1.60 billion Bellagio resort to the MGM Grand, the national's largest hotel. MGM also assumes $2 billion in Mirage debt. MGM executives agreed to the current deal after the stock market closed on March 3, 2000, and intensive negotiations continued through the weekend on details. The transaction must be approved by Mirage stockholders and is expected to close by the end of the year.

Steve Wynn, visionary of the Mirage, owned 23 million shares of Mirage stock or 12% of the company. The deal brought him $483 million.

It was expected the new company was to retain the MGM name. The combined companies included 14 properties. Mirage owned the Bellagio, Boardwalk, Mirage, Treasure Island and Golden Nugget resorts in Las Vegas; the Beau Rivage in Biloxi in Mississippi, and the Golden Nugget in Laughlin, Nevada. The company also owned half interest in the Monte Carlo hotel-casino on the Strip.

In May 2000, the Prairie Island Indian Community petitioned to stop the resort from using the name "Treasure Island". The Indian community thought Wynn pirated the name. The tribe wanted the federal trademark board to bar Wynn from using Treasure Island and pay about $250 million in compensation plus punitive damages. The tribe argues that its Treasure Island casino was around for three years before Wynn opened his casino.

"The community feels this is like another instance of property having been taken. It's an example of the disrespect and hostility Las Vegas has for Indian gaming, continuing a pattern of arrogance toward the community and its rights." - Joe Halloran, tribal attorney

"The name issue has nothing to do with disrespect. We've been operating with this name for five years -- it's not like we've been keeping it a secret -- and now they file a claim saying it's causing all kinds of damages. It seems a bit disingenuous. Show some damages -- the properties are operating just fine." - Alan Feldman, Mirage

In March 2001, Treasure Island addressed the energy crises problem by switching her parking garage to sodium light bulbs that use 30% less electricity then previously used bulbs.

On Wednesday, March 14, 2001, 27 year old Reginald Johnson was sentenced to serve at least 52 years in prison from three robberies he committed in a six-month span during 2000 at the resort. In January 2001, he threatened to kill a prosecutor just days after pleading guilty to one count of attempted robbery and two counts each of robbery and attempted murder. "I'll kill you, bitch," he told Deputy District Attorney Phil Brown in court.

On June 13, 2001, Treasure Island sued to stop a Belize company from violating the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act when it allegedly registered and used its trademark to offer online gambling services.

MGM Mirage's Treasure Island Corp., stated it owns the domain name, "treasureisland.com," alleging it linked its domain name, "wwwtreasureisland.com" to an online casino called "World Wide Gamble," where real money bets can be placed over the Internet. Treasure Island charged Knot with committing "typopiracy" when it added the letter string, "www" to the beginning of the trademark to target web users who make the typographical error of leaving out the period after "www," which enables Knot to divert these users to its online gaming website. The suit also said Knot had a "bad faith intent" to divert consumers from Treasure Island's website because it has allegedly registered several domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to other companies' trademarks, including "wwwbellagio.com," "wwwmgmgrand.com," "wwwford.com" and "wwwmiamidolphins."

Treasure won an award in the 2001 What's On Visitor's Choice Awards for Best Production Show with Mystere.

On September 14, 2001, at 12:30pm all MGM Mirage properties observed a mandatory one-minute moment of silence in observance of the national day of remembrance in honor of the victims of the terrorist strikes in New York and Washington on September 11, 2001. All activity in public areas, including casinos, came to a halt at Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mirage, Treasure Island, New York-New York, and Golden Nugget.

"We believe this is the most profound statement we can make, to stop everything. At 12:30 we will stop all activity in all public areas and observe a moment of silence in honor of those who have died or have been hurt, and in honor of those who have been working so hard to find survivors." - Alan Feldman, MGM Mirage Spokesman

Mirage began its marquee observances on the night of September 11th, when it displayed "God Bless America" on the MGM Grand sign. That message was also displayed on the marquees at other MGM MIRAGE Strip properties.

In 2001, restaurants contained in the resort include Buccaneer Bay Club, Courtyard Grille, The Delicatessen, Francesco's, Madame Ching's, Starbucks, The Steak House, Sweet Revenge, Terrace Cafe, and Treasure Island Buffet.

Francesco's

MGM stated that the effects of September 11th reflected a substantial decline. All the MGM Mirage hotels on the Strip averaged an unprecedented low 64% occupancy level from the 11th to the 30th. This reduction also resulted in lower casino, food and every, entertainment and retail revenues. Business strengthened through the rest of the year and by the end of 2001, occupancy levels had returned to normal. Room rates also improved but were not yet back to normal. To respond to the decline the Nevada MGM Mirage resorts had to lay off 6,4000 employees total, and an additional 315 were laid off or terminated at Beau Rivage in Biloxi.

In 2001, Cirque de Soleil Showroom showcased Mystere by Cirque du Soleil.

In May 2002 - Casino operators reached contract agreements with the union representing waitresses and housekeepers, virtually eliminating the prospect of a strike. The latest agreements between the Culinary Workers Union and the casinos were reached with Mandalay Resort Group, MGM Mirage, Park Place, Aztar Corp., and Harrah's. The new agreements cover about three-quarters of the 40,000 cooks, waitresses and housekeepers the union represents in Las Vegas. Under the new tentative contracts, workers will receive an average of $3.24 in increased hourly wages and benefits over the new contract's five-year life. Much of that will go to pay for higher health insurance costs, which workers will continue to receive free of charge.

In late 2002/early 2002, Treasure opened Kahunabille, a new South Seas-themed restaurant and bar that features award-winning bartenders.

In 2002, Mystere Theatre showcased Mystere by Cirque du Soleil.

Hideaway Lounge showcased Ray Glover Wed-Sun, and Paul Stevenson Fri-Tues.

In April, 2003, Treasure Island announced plans to change their PG venue to more an adult theme. The resort started calling herself "TI" and is adding some spice to the pirate extravaganza that attracted 4.5 million people a year. The new $2 million version to be opened in October of 2003, will include the "Sirens of TI," sexy females who will duel renegade pirates in what the casino calls a "sensual modern interpretation" of the old "Battle of Buccaneer Bay.

Treasure Island is removing its skull-and-bones marquee on the Strip and replacing it with a stylish, neon "TI" logo. Can it be guessed they are following the Desert who for years was known simply as DI? But the words Treasure Island that adorn the top of the property's facade will not be removed.

As of April, the resort has removed a 25,000-square-foot arcade and inserted a much smaller one. Where once Treasure Island visitor's could shoot down enemy fighters in video games, now there are a few more places to down drinks, such as the Mist night club.

"The notion of Las Vegas being a family place was mythical. What Las Vegas has always been is bringing out the kid in the adult, not asking adults to bring their kids." - Alan Feldman, MGM-Mirage Spokesman

In approximately the second or third week in October, the sign was changed to "TI"

On October 22, 2003, I took some pictures of the two ex-fighting vessels. The winning vessel changed into a ghost vessel. The losing vessel changed into an all red devil vessel.

In 2002, Mike Christ took me to see this Villa De Flores apartment building but I didn't have a camera. This year Sam Melchionne drove to the parking lot of Mirage/Treasure Island so I can take some pictures:

In 2003, Mist will be showcasing Mist indefinitely.

Mystere Theatre will be showcasing Mystere by Cirque du Soleil (dark Mondays & Tuesdays).

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