The countdown to the Tropicana implosion is officially underway, and we have less than two weeks before the walls come tumbling down! And you can prepare for an unforgettable evening at Mandalay Bay and bid a grand farewell to the legendary resort from the Foundation Room!
On October 8th, join us for others at Mandalay Bay for the Tropicana Implosion Party: A Spectacular Farewell, an exhilarating, once-in-a-lifetime event that blends nostalgia, excitement, and a dash of demolition magic. Dress to impress and bring your party spirit as we celebrate the end of an era, bidding farewell to the Las Vegas resort with style and flair. Doors will open at 10:30 p.m.
For those interested in reserving a table for this exciting event, visit the House of Blues website. The Foundation Room lounge operates Monday to Thursday from 5 p.m. until close, and Friday to Sunday from 6 p.m. until close. The dining room is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Tropicana was conceived by Ben Jaffe, part owner of the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, and opened on April 4, 1957. At the time, it was the most expensive Vegas resort ever developed. The Tropicana had a 44,000 square foot casino and more than 1,400 hotel rooms. The resort hosted various live entertainment over the years, including the topless showgirl revue known as Folies Bergere, which ended in 2009.
Yea, we know. Everyone wants a specific date for the planned Tropicana implosion, but the truth is we can’t give you one. However, we do have enough information to narrow down the date to a specific time frame. And maybe, if we look at things logically, we can get pretty close to a specific day.
First, most people know that Bally’s Corp. owns the Tropicana. They submitted an explosive use permit application on July 11th for “The Implosion of the Tropicana and Paradise Towers.” The proposed timeline for the “move-in” is September 30th, with a “move-out” scheduled for October 8th.
While we’re not demolition experts or mathematicians, even we can calculate that this is a nine day window. This strongly suggests that the Tropicana implosion could take place during that time. And while we don’t officially understand what the move in and move out dates are, it seems reasonable that those would be the dates the implosion company arrives and departs.
One thing we do know is that Controlled Demolition of Maryland will handle the demolition. They have experience in demolishing Las Vegas Strip structures. Clark County had previously issued a demolition permit for the site which gives the company until October 20th to complete the estimated $15 million Tropicana implosion.
So, if we were putting money on the demolition date (and we’re sure there’s a betting pool somewhere) it seems that there will be a set up period before the event, and a clean up period after the event, making the implosion date approximately October 5th.
However, since Bally’s Corp. still needs to finalize its implosion plan, the actual Tropicana implosion date may shift depending on permitting and planning approvals from the county. So please, don’t hold us to our best guess. And check back for an official announcement from the company when they finalize their plans.
The Las Vegas Strip ain’t what it used to be on the south end, as crews prepare for a Tropicana implosion! All that’s left of the building is the gutted frame! We have a look around the property, discuss when the implosion will take place, and share July 4th fireworks locations and what’s happening over the weekend in Las Vegas!
Check out the video to see what’s left of the Tropicana Las Vegas, and where the new Major League Baseball Stadium will be built: the future home of the Athletics, Sin City’s new MLB team. Crews are diligently working to prepare for the Tropicana implosion, and we’ll share what we know about that in just a moment. Hello friends, J Todd out here on the Las Vegas Strip. Technically, I am still on vacation, but on my way home I had a few hours on layover in Las Vegas,so I thought I would come and check out the progress with the Tropicana. As you can see (in the video), it is just a shell of what it used to be. Some of you may know this, but the property is actually owned by Bally Corporation, and recently Clark County Commissioners voted unanimously to extend Bally’s gaming license until the new resort is completed. That could take up to three years.
Following the Tropicana implosion, the new resort is going to sit right next to that brand new baseball stadium, so realistically it should not take three years to put up a new resort, but even if it does Bally’s can throw up a tent, put a few slot machines in it, open for one day, and keep their gambling license going. Now, no one knows the official date of the implosion just yet, but here’s a hint: We know that construction of the new ballpark is set to begin on April 1st 2025, so that’s going to have to come down, and then it’s going to have to be cleaned up and hauled away before construction can begin, so October is still everyone’s best guess.
We’ll let you know when we have a specific date. In the meantime, it is the July 4th holiday weekend. You get about four days… five if you’re lucky… so what else is going on in Sin City? Fireworks in Las Vegas will begin around 9 p.m. on July 4th, and Caesar’s Palace is your best bet for watching from the Strip, while the Plaza will put on the biggest show downtown. Elsewhere around the valley, there will be fireworks at the new Durango Casino, as well as Green Valley Ranch. But they are not your only options away from the city. Both Red Rock Resort and the M Resort Spa will have displays beginning as soon as it gets dark… and if you’re in town before the holiday you can also catch fireworks at the Las Vegas Ballpark and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the 2nd and 3rd.
There are are plenty of entertainment options besides the pyrotechnics, including concerts from Garth Brooks at Caesar’s Palace, Lady Gaga at Park MGM, and New Edition at The Wynn Las Vegas, all taking place July 3rd, 5th, and 6th. So, that’s a wrap here from Las Vegas! I will be back home next week in my studio, so be sure you tune in for more gambling news, updates on the Tropicana implosion, and gaming information from Las Vegas and beyond. Until then, enjoy your weekend party and play responsibly.
