Star Trek: The Experience

[Meds]

They could have done the premier of the film there...

[Bryancd]

The upcoming movie is certainly a positive for driving business to STTE but the macro picture right now for a destination vacation spot like Vegas are very poor. If economic conditions continue to ramian so tight, it will make it difficult for attractions like this.

[Meds]

Oh Bryan, you have such a business mind. True though, still if we all chip in a few bucks we could own it ha ha Bryan get on the case.. ;)

[billybob476]

The upcoming movie is certainly a positive for driving business to STTE but the macro picture right now for a destination vacation spot like Vegas are very poor. If economic conditions continue to ramian so tight, it will make it difficult for attractions like this.

I agree, but my brother who works at Universal Studios would strongly disagree! He's busier then ever.

[Rico]

Big places like Vegas, Florida theme parks, etc. also get a huge influx of foreign visitors on vacation.  Especially from Asia these days.  It certainly isn't just Americans going to these places.

[Meds]

Yeah we want to go to Florida, hmmm fun.

[Bryancd]

Big places like Vegas, Florida theme parks, etc. also get a huge influx of foreign visitors on vacation.  Especially from Asia these days.  It certainly isn't just Americans going to these places.

For sure, and the relative weakness of the dollar has brought a great deal of overseas vacationers to the US, however that trade is over, the dollar is going to continue to rally, making the US more expensive. As the recession becomes more global in nature, which it rapidly is, I fear even a massive decrease in fuel prices which will make air travel more affordable will fail to offset the consumer spending cutbacks. The global consumer is scared and hunkering down. The near term future prospects of Vegas is reflected in the shares of the major casino companies, which are at all time lows. Unfortunately, few travel to Vegas for a day at STTE, they go to gamble and go to attractions like STTE when they need a break from the tables.

Having said that, I would love to see it brought back and freshened up, I liked it well enough but always thought it felt a bit stale.

[Java The Hut]

I jest read on trekmovie.com that theirs a Deal In The Works To Bring Back Star Trek The Experience...

http://trekmovie.com/2008/10/16/deal-in-the-works-to-bring-back-star-trek-the-experience/

maybe this time I'll get a Chance to go.


~Java

[Geekyfanboy]

Yeah we have a thread on this.. I'm going to merge the two..

[Java The Hut]

Yeah we have a thread on this.. I'm going to merge the two..

oops, thought this was about the closing, sorry


~Java

[Jen]

The upcoming movie is certainly a positive for driving business to STTE but the macro picture right now for a destination vacation spot like Vegas are very poor. If economic conditions continue to ramian so tight, it will make it difficult for attractions like this.

I agree, but my brother who works at Universal Studios would strongly disagree! He's busier then ever.

I agree with Billybob.  History shows that when economic down turns like this occur our industry (the entertainment and amusement industry) does well.  This has been true for all the people I work with, our park and the other parks my co-workers have been employed by at in the past. Some of my co-workers are retirement age and have seen some ups and downs in the economy. Right now, our park's resort is almost booked solid with people wanting to come to our Christmas event starting in November. We're thinking about moving the snow birds somewhere else (people from the northern parts of the US who migrate south every winter) just to make room for people who are coming to spend money in our park.

I'm not sure that the location, Vegas, is the optimum spot— I don't know anything about that... but the current economic situation shouldn't keep people from spending money on tickets.

[Rico]

Well - looks like the Experience is going to move and get a new home!  Woo-hoo!!!  I'm so going when it opens!  From trekmovie.com

Last month we reported that Star Trek The Experience (which closed its doors at the Las Vegas Hilton in September) may be resurrected at a new location. Since that time TrekMovie as well as local Las Vegas journalists have confirmed that Star Trek The Experience is moving to a new home at Neonopolis, in downtown Las Vegas.  Today some new details have emerged.

The New (Old) Star Trek The Experience
In Business Las Vegas has a new feature story on the future of the Neonopolis complex which covers the opening of both a new art museum and the move of Star Trek the Experience.  Rohit Joshi, a representative for the owners of Neonoplis is quoted staying:

    The museum and the arts center will represent the past and the present and the Star Trek Experience will represent the future.

There are no specific details yet, but the article states that all five components of the Experience will be moving over:

    * Restaurant/Bar
    * Shops
    * Museum of the Future
    * 4-D Theater
    * Simulator rides

The article notes that the Experience will be "similar but different from its predecessor and includes significant upgrades." This is a welcome sign, as noted in previous reports from TrekMovie, The Experience at the Hilton was becoming less relevant to the entire Trek franchise, especially regarding The Original Series and the new Star Trek movie.

What isn't clear is what will be upgraded. For example will the 4-D theater still be based around the Voyager themed 'Borg Invasion' or will they have something new. One source told TrekMovie that the simulator rides will continue to feature the TNG-themed Klingon Encounter, but new footage will be added (replacing the part where the shuttle lands at the Hilton to where it lands at Neonopolis). Sources also indicate that Quark's Bar and Restaurant and the 'Promenade' shops will be part of the move and likely the first elements to open. The plan is to open these before the Star Trek movie in May.

Regarding the 'cast' of characters, it is expected those who were let go when The Experience closed at the Hilton will be offered positions before auditions begin to bring on new staff.

TrekMovie has contacted Mr. Joshi and Neonopolis and will hopefully have an update on the future of Star Trek The Experience coming up soon. To date, CBS will not comment on Star Trek The Experience, so it is likely that details are still being worked out.

[Meds]

Thats cool, but nothing in England. Me, Mike, Tim and Steph lower our heads in jealous sadness. :)

[Jen]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

[Geekyfanboy]

WHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

This is such AWESOME news... can't wait till it opens. Let's hope everything goes as planned.