Beautifully made. 90's were a truly remarkable time for Vegas. It was growing but very much affordable. I was a kid in the 90's and I was very fortunate every Casino on the strip had a humongous arcade. Good times.
In the right hands, one could make a Netflix/Max/Prime Video Vegas 90's Miniseries based around its most impactful events. 1990 Runnin' Rebels, the Tailhook incident, first Las Vegas Bowl, Kevyn Wynn kidnapping, the "Fan Man" fight, the first Wrestlemania in Vegas (Wrestlemania 9 at Caesars Palace), the yet-unfinished Strat fire, first Vegas implosion (Dunes), grand opening of the current MGM Grand (yeah 1993 was a huge year in Vegas), the end of old Fremont Street/birth of the Fremont Street Experience, Hacienda implosion, old Aladdin implosion, Sands implosion, 2Pac murder, the "Bite Fight", grand opening of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, grand opening of Bellagio, grand opening of the Venetian, grand opening of Mandalay Bay. Yup, the 1990's was Las Vegas' most impactful decade since probably the 1950's and/or 1960's.
For the 2000s, you should make a video how 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis affected tourism in Las Vegas, the 2010s would the news of the Route 91 festival tragedy, the debut of the Golden Knights hockey team who came to their rescue in the city's darkest hour and the 2020s should cover how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the city, some businesses closed permanently or still struggle in some way.
Those are good ideas but I don't plan on doing any historical videos on anything from this century (at least for awhile) because there are plenty of topics and eras from the last century to explore. This video is the last video in the "Las Vegas Historical Moments" decade series.
@Vegas Visual. I wanna say I liked this video. I just subscribed because I was interested by the title of your channel. I used to live in Las Vegas for 9 years with my family. We moved to Vegas in 2007 and then moved back to where we used to live in 2017. And just recently we went on a family vacation back to Vegas June 4-12 of 2024
The Fremont casinos made the move because they had to do something to draw some of the tourists away from the Strip which was getting all the attention with the new themed resorts being built at the time and Fremont was seedy and somewhat dangerous. Fremont Street is still city property (public access) that is managed by the Fremont Street Experience (casinos). That is why the buskers are allowed in the circles (free speech etc.). The Linq Promenade is private property so the casinos can keep buskers away.
Awesome vid. Appreciate the little side notes and added info , been a local since 15 years now... I wish what it would've looked like growing up in 1988-1999 Here in the valley...
@@VegasVisual of course , now I am finishing up your video on the 80s and it's making me reflect on how much of the properties we saw open in the early 90s we are going to lose.. we are losing the mirage in two months which didn't even seem remotely possible even during the pandemic. can you imagine if we lost something to a rename such as the bellagio? Wynn talking about the volcano and how it's not a cash register , something to look and be inspired from , and now they're looking at putting an immense eye sore of a guitar right on top of its foundation. Oh well... The next decade won't be pretty to people who love these historical places in our town but as equally as exciting...
@@genociderjill What is happening to the Strip is like a frog in hot water. Before you know it the Strip will be all concrete, metal and glass skyscrapers with big digital billboards like Times Square and Vegas will be just another resort town that happens to have gambling.
I did not confirm if Vegas still has the most visitors on earth per year as of 2023 but at least about 20 years ago Vegas became # 1, according to the Las Vegas Sun).
19:53… how do they know, and what luck, that they did not re-create the twin towers!!!… Which poses the question?…: If they did re-create the twin towers… Would they still have left them up?
I think they would have left them up, but who knows. I believe the design was to only include NYC buildings from the classic skyscraper days before the Twin Towers was built so there probably wasn't much thought to include the Twin Towers.
@@omgwow1 the positive feedback from people is about the physical look of the Sphere, not it's economic performance. Many believe the Sphere will struggle financially because the construction budget went way over the initial estimate and many bands don't want to play the Sphere because the large screen overwhelms the musicians, making them look very small.
Beautifully made. 90's were a truly remarkable time for Vegas. It was growing but very much affordable. I was a kid in the 90's and I was very fortunate every Casino on the strip had a humongous arcade. Good times.
Thank you! The 90's was a special time.
In the right hands, one could make a Netflix/Max/Prime Video Vegas 90's Miniseries based around its most impactful events. 1990 Runnin' Rebels, the Tailhook incident, first Las Vegas Bowl, Kevyn Wynn kidnapping, the "Fan Man" fight, the first Wrestlemania in Vegas (Wrestlemania 9 at Caesars Palace), the yet-unfinished Strat fire, first Vegas implosion (Dunes), grand opening of the current MGM Grand (yeah 1993 was a huge year in Vegas), the end of old Fremont Street/birth of the Fremont Street Experience, Hacienda implosion, old Aladdin implosion, Sands implosion, 2Pac murder, the "Bite Fight", grand opening of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, grand opening of Bellagio, grand opening of the Venetian, grand opening of Mandalay Bay. Yup, the 1990's was Las Vegas' most impactful decade since probably the 1950's and/or 1960's.
The 90's was the last great Vegas decade, especially with the themed hotels.
This is also the beginning of the “mega resort” boom that we know now like Paris, Mandalay Bay, NYNY and Venetian and others
Yes, I briefly addressed that with the resort theming commentary by the former Mayor and theme designer.
It really started in 1989 with the Mirage, but the 1990's and 2000's is when the majority of today's mega resorts were built.
@@vegasmarc7252 oh right
I still love ❤️ Luxor and Venetian tho. I love riding the Trams 🚊 great video ❤❤BTW the Tailhook story was horrible 😢
For the 2000s, you should make a video how 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis affected tourism in Las Vegas, the 2010s would the news of the Route 91 festival tragedy, the debut of the Golden Knights hockey team who came to their rescue in the city's darkest hour and the 2020s should cover how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the city, some businesses closed permanently or still struggle in some way.
Those are good ideas but I don't plan on doing any historical videos on anything from this century (at least for awhile) because there are plenty of topics and eras from the last century to explore. This video is the last video in the "Las Vegas Historical Moments" decade series.
Give it a decade or so later. 2000's or later still feel too "new" or "current".
Totally boring. (No offense)
@Vegas Visual. I wanna say I liked this video. I just subscribed because I was interested by the title of your channel. I used to live in Las Vegas for 9 years with my family. We moved to Vegas in 2007 and then moved back to where we used to live in 2017. And just recently we went on a family vacation back to Vegas June 4-12 of 2024
Thank you for subscribing.
1990s was the best decades.
However many of the problems were building up that are negatively effecting us even more.
The 90's was the last great decade, you could say apex of Las Vegas.
Thanks for the history lesson Vegas Visual 😊
Most welcome Neil.
@@VegasVisual😊😊😊
Great video V²! It's like watching a "real" 90s vegas movie.
Thank you SVS!
Shared. Thanks Kev. Loved this video
Thank you for your enduring support!
13:24 This was an incredibly genius idea btw. I’ve always loved Fremont street.
The Fremont casinos made the move because they had to do something to draw some of the tourists away from the Strip which was getting all the attention with the new themed resorts being built at the time and Fremont was seedy and somewhat dangerous.
Fremont Street is still city property (public access) that is managed by the Fremont Street Experience (casinos). That is why the buskers are allowed in the circles (free speech etc.). The Linq Promenade is private property so the casinos can keep buskers away.
Apart from the "fan man" fight missing, it's a well-done video. Time to wait about a decade more or less until the 2000's start to feel "historical".
Thanks!
Awesome vid. Appreciate the little side notes and added info , been a local since 15 years now... I wish what it would've looked like growing up in 1988-1999 Here in the valley...
Thank you! Las Vegas has really changed since the 1990's.
@@VegasVisual of course , now I am finishing up your video on the 80s and it's making me reflect on how much of the properties we saw open in the early 90s we are going to lose.. we are losing the mirage in two months which didn't even seem remotely possible even during the pandemic. can you imagine if we lost something to a rename such as the bellagio? Wynn talking about the volcano and how it's not a cash register , something to look and be inspired from , and now they're looking at putting an immense eye sore of a guitar right on top of its foundation. Oh well... The next decade won't be pretty to people who love these historical places in our town but as equally as exciting...
@@genociderjill What is happening to the Strip is like a frog in hot water. Before you know it the Strip will be all concrete, metal and glass skyscrapers with big digital billboards like Times Square and Vegas will be just another resort town that happens to have gambling.
Great video the 90s were something. Love the pictures at the end.
The 90's was the last great Vegas decade.
I have actually been to Vegas and been to many of these hotels
Very cool.
Pulling off a successful ransom trade in the US and then buying a Ferrari cash… wow.
Big mistake, I believe it wasn't the only way they were caught but the purchase made it easier.
Yes that was a dumb move. 😅
Tropicana closed 2 weeks ago.
Is there a chance it opens back up since Bally's is hurting financially?
@@VegasVisual Too late for that. It's being demolished as we speak.
@@VegasVisualYou just made me spit out my Dr Pepper all over my screen. 😂😂
Take that, Mecca! Gambling, alcohol and excess are greater than any religion.
I did not confirm if Vegas still has the most visitors on earth per year as of 2023 but at least about 20 years ago Vegas became # 1, according to the Las Vegas Sun).
do a mob and lawyer John moommt
Thanks for watching.
do a video on fat Herbie blitzten
That is a good idea because he was murdered after it was assumed that the Mob was basically out of Vegas.
19:53… how do they know, and what luck, that they did not re-create the twin towers!!!… Which poses the question?…: If they did re-create the twin towers… Would they still have left them up?
I think they would have left them up, but who knows. I believe the design was to only include NYC buildings from the classic skyscraper days before the Twin Towers was built so there probably wasn't much thought to include the Twin Towers.
1994: the stratosphere is the worst eyesore!
2023: Hold my sphere
It appears that most people like the addition of the Sphere.
@@VegasVisual their financial reports will say otherwise lol
@@omgwow1 the positive feedback from people is about the physical look of the Sphere, not it's economic performance. Many believe the Sphere will struggle financially because the construction budget went way over the initial estimate and many bands don't want to play the Sphere because the large screen overwhelms the musicians, making them look very small.