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My tour of the Vegas casinos continued with some more entertainment, some amazing food and a concert for good measure. The trip was winding down by the minute but there was still more to pack in... My last visit to Caesar's Palace came and went several years ago, but I hadn't realized at the time that there was an animatronic show in plain sight. Admiring the sights along the way... This dining venue closed just weeks after our visit. Who needs thematic integrity when the Super Bowl is in town? Not The Atlantis Show, that's for sure... Odd costuming choice aside, I can appreciate what the show is meant to accomplish and the fact that after all these years, it still exists despite what I'm sure are expensive costs for pyro and animatronic upkeep. The story didn't make much sense to me but I enjoyed the effects. I'll never not be impressed by curvy escalators. Back at The Mirage, I walked around a little more to say my goodbyes... The last time I was here, this was still Carnegie Deli. I made the short walk to The Venetian... I had spent a decent amount of time there during my last trip. I walked in, grabbed this photo and enjoyed the atmosphere for a few minutes before I moved on... With little time left, that's all I had for this resort today. The High Roller dominates this side of the Las Vegas skyline. It seems no lessons were learned after the unfortunate incident with the London Eye in 2007. Here's hoping the Fantastic Four will be around in case we have a repeat situation here. Over at The Cosmopolitan, I couldn't help but admire The Chandelier which is a multi-story lounge. It's all kinds of impressive. As big fans of Chef Jose Andres (both as a chef and as a humanitarian) we opted to dine at China Poblano. China Poblano, as the name alludes, offers a choice of menu items from both asian and latin cuisines. In some cases the items are strictly agnostic of the other, and in some they are fusion creations. We started off with these birria tacos, because I'm never one to turn down a good birria. Next up were traditional barbecue pork dumplings... And these were heavenly. Essentially chicken lettuce wraps... And these were phenomenal! Octopus taco for the win! But the absolute highlight of the meal was this beef tendon and oyster taco which was absolutely incredible. I ordered two more before the end of the meal. As I mentioned earlier, this was the catalyst for the whole trip. The venue at Planet Hollywood was great and even as far back as we were, the view was quite good. My wife was thrilled with the experience and the whole trip was worth the concert in her book. This "shop" at Planet Hollywood was closed by the time the concert ended... I just want to know how this works in the format of a "store." Every resort was getting in on the Super Bowl spirit this weekend. And the Bellagio had to one-up them all with custom fountain shows just for the event! One of these day's I'll actually get a chance to eat at a Hell's Kitchen... I did manage to peek inside of this location and it looked much like you'd expect from the show, albeit a little smaller. I wonder what will happen to this tribute now that The Mirage has closed and the Secret Garden is long gone. For as much as I enjoy seeing the evolution of Las Vegas, Treasure Island feels like it has gone in all of the wrong directions. This just feels cheap and wrong. Back at the hotel my treats from Dominique Ansel were waiting and they were worth the wait. The next morning we woke up with only a few hours left before we needed to head to the airport... The first stop was the Fontainebleu, newly opened and ready to explore. The property is very beautiful and the casino is more open/less dense than most others we visited. It felt a little unfinished (which given the history, I know sounds a little funny) but it feels like this property still needs time to come into its own. Major points though for having one of the best machines I've seen in town. "Well I hope you can enjoy the victory with one freakin' eye!" Another bit of Lost Vegas as we passed Circus Circus while leaving the Fontainebleu. One last look at The Mirage... Demolition of the volcano and the main lobby and casino is now under way to make way for the new Hard Rock Casino and Guitar Hotel. It wouldn't be a trip to Vegas without a stop inside of the Bellagio. More specifically, a chance for me to admire some pieces by Dale Chihuly. The Spring showcase at the Conservatory in Bellagio was really stunning. Good luck to all... One more Chihuly piece for good measure. I may not have made it to Hell's Kitchen this trip, but I did manage to snag one Gordon Ramsay meal on the way out... Man, was this a burger. What better way to end this trip than with a view of a giant Dorito from the airport.

I'm there in about a week for Howard Jones. . .but man does it make me sad to see the Luxor being used as a Doritos billboard Hopefully I'll have time to swing by Bellagio and to head downtown (it's a very quick trip). thanks for sharing!

Carowinds announced an expansion of Camp Snoopy with two new attractions to debut in 2025! The land will also receive some additional enhancement including splash play zones and a new meet and greet. Carowinds' Camp Snoopy will unveil two new family-friendly attractions in 2025 as part of the largest investment in family attractions in the park's history: a new family launch roller coaster and an interactive raft ride. These additions, alongside splash play zones and a meet-and-greet experience with Peanuts™ costume characters, offer more spots for families to cool off and new character experiences. The new attractions promise endless adventured fun for guests of all ages, making Camp Snoopy a must-visit destination for family fun in 2025. New Attractions: Snoopy's Racing Railway: Guests can join Snoopy as he races to deliver root beer and pizza to Camp Snoopy's Mess Hall, where Woodstock and his yellow bird buddies are causing quite a ruckus. This family-friendly steel launch coaster accelerates from 0 to 31 mph in seconds, providing an exhilarating adventure for all ages. Riders will experience exciting dips and wild turns, ensuring the delivery arrives safely and on time. Riders get double the fun as they race through the course twice. Charlie Brown's River Raft Blast: Families can hop aboard an eight-seater boat at Snoopy's swimming hole for a splish-splash adventure with family and friends. Equipped with on-board and onshore water cannons, riders can engage in friendly water skirmishes with other boats, spraying each other as they navigate the river channel. With their trusty water cannon mounted on the side, they can join in the excitement with other campers. Throughout their journey, riders will encounter their favorite Peanuts characters swimming, floating, and splashing—all eager to drench them in fun! "We're excited to introduce the latest adventures in Camp Snoopy in 2025," Manny Gonzalez, vice president and general manager for Carowinds, said. "Our re-imagined Camp Snoopy will allow families to ride and play together, immersing them in a summer camp experience with the Peanuts gang. From the thrilling twists of Snoopy's Racing Railway to the splashes at Charlie Brown's River Raft Blast, our focus is on family fun. These new features will transform Camp Snoopy into more than just a place to play and cool off; it will become a destination for creating family memories." New Enhancements: Splash Play Zones: Families can beat the heat in Camp Snoopy's brand-new splash play zone areas. Featuring enhanced shade and refreshing water features, these areas are designed to ensure everyone stays cool and has fun. The ample shade and water make it the perfect relaxing spot on a hot Carolina summer day. Camp Store Meet-and-Greet Experience: Guests can enter the newly remodeled Camp Store to meet Peanuts costume characters at their interactive, camp-themed meet-and-greet area. Complete with rustic log benches around a cozy firepit, this air-conditioned environment offers ideal photo opportunities and memorable interactions with favorite characters. Unlimited Family Fun: Unlimited access and visits to Camp Snoopy for the rest of 2024 and all of 2025 are available with a 2025 Gold Season Pass, now on sale at the lowest price of the season. A Gold Season Pass includes unlimited visits to Carowinds and Carolina Harbor Waterpark, admission to seasonal events like Tricks and Treats, SCarowinds and WinterFest, free parking, exclusive discounts, and eligibility for two Pre-K Passes. For more information on the new Camp Snoopy attractions, visit www.Carowinds.com and follow Carowinds' social media channels.

Looks like we'll find out on 8/15. It's Steampunk so that pretty much confirms something will be going in Goliath's spot and they'll be retheming Crackaxle.

Jebuland So sometime in the winter, we decided to check out Jebu Island. Originally there was only a single road to the island (more on that later) but to make the island more accessible a cable car was installed and opened. Depending on your ticket, there's a floored or glass-floored version. Notice the mud flats and shore line.... ... this is the single road to and from the island. Depending on the tide times, the road becomes submerged twice a day and you can become stuck on the island for quite a while. The road does have times posted when gates close but it can be very close to tide time, we also weren't sure what the escape route was if any cars had an accident and blocked the road..... we decided not to risk it and opted for the cable-car leaving the car off island. Approaching the island. The whole island is only 1 square km across total. Since we left the car behind we took the paid shuttle to Jebuland. It runs along the main road and is quite scary having traffic pass you by at speed. Some of the many themed overnight stay areas on the island. Notice the Squid Game reference in one of the pictures. So we're 14 pictures in and I haven't got to the amusement park yet.... Well sometimes life is about the journey and not the destination..... .... and sometimes that destination is Jebuland. The park had three main attractions but if you've followed this thread you probably know what two of them are considering somehow despite me only covering 3 parks in this thread there've been 5 of them each. Of course there's a Viking and a tagada. Although there didn't seem many people visiting the island interested in riding them. I didn't know you could have a bad bumper car but the one we rode here was pretty hurtful. You bumped anything and the pedal would disconnect and the steering wheel would spin uncontrollably trying to rip your arms off and give you friction burns at the same time until you released the pedal. The final two attractions was the children's area. And that was Jebuland. Honestly, we were just there to walk on the beaches, eat fresh sea-food and weren't really interested in the theme park but I figured I'd take 5 minutes to quickly pop in and photograph it.

Resurrecting this thread after clearing out my wife and I's old Iphones 7 and finding some pictures from some more parks. Sapgyo Land We hadn't actually planned on visiting this park or even knew it existed but the Ferris Wheel kind of advertised the park itself. We spotted it driving back from visiting relatives in the distance and decided to pull in. The park has a little carousel, this mini para-trooper style ride, and this suspended spinning ride. I think it's a law that every small seaside park has to come with at least one Tagada in South Korea. And also at least one Viking even when the park in question only has two or three rides (see next update) For some reason a lot of the sky cycles, motorized or pedal are these circle cars in Korea. Rounding out the park was this Music Express and Bumper Cars next to them. A mini road train also circled the park. There was also an S&S Spaceshot here, not many of these in the country so it'd been over a decade since I rode one of these. You could also ride around on a knock-off Pikachu. The park has a nice setting near the harbor of Pyeongtaek and if you're a seafood fan there were a lot of wet markets and fresh fish restaurants around the park. The park was most popular at night however.