A brief history of MGM Grand
Part 1
The MGM Grand in Las Vegas is considered as one of the most eye-catching and famous places in the world. If you and your family are planning to have a short vacation in Sin City, don’t miss to visit the MGM Grand Las Vegas casino resort. It is situated at Las Vegas strip which is near the McCarran International Airport and Flamingo Road. The MGM Grand in Las Vegas is just opposite the Mandalay Bay and Luxor on one side and Excalibur on the other side of the road. Its location has restrictions to pedestrian walkways, and there are intertwining bridges going west and south to the neighbouring casinos.
Part 2
It is an excellent advantage to pedestrian walkers that the MGM Grand in Las Vegas provides an easy and fast access to a monorail which connects to the other casinos and the airport. In the year 1986, the MGM Grand was rebuilt as Bally’s Casino Resort. During the 90’s, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas was a bit more of a family oriented place. It was opened in 1975, and they use the name Marina resort. This is the time when the casino had a unique Wizard of Oz theme. To attract more families, they decided to build an amusement theme park.
MGM Grand: The Largest Hotel in the United States of America
On December 18, 1993, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas was recognised as the most prominent hotel in the Greater of United States of America. During that time, MGM Grand has 171, 500 sq. Feet of the casino, eight restaurants, 5 bars and lounges, 158,000 sq. Feet meeting space and 23 retail stores. In the year 1995, the monorail from the MGM Grand to Bally’s hotel was opened to the public. In 1998, the MGM Grand opened its Studio 54 with Elton John private performance. This event raised $1 million for the AIDS Foundation of Elton John. In April of 1998, the MGM Grand opened their 380,000 sq. Foot Conference Center is showcasing it tri-level facility with outdoor and indoor meeting space.
2000 and forward
On August 2001, the MGM Grand offered Grand Class 29th Floor, Vista Parlor Suites, Patio Suites, Glamour, Lobby Suites, Vista Suites, Spa Suites, Player Suites, Grand Tower and Deluxe Rooms. The MGM Grand has plenty of restaurants that you can choose from. Due to its excellent amenities and facilities, the MGM Grand was recognised as the first resort on the Strip to have an outdoor amusement park called Grand Adventures. In the year 1999, the MGM Grand opened their Forever Wedding Chapel, and on May 1999, the Mansion was opened.
The Lion Habitat and Satellite Registration
On July 1, 1999, they also opened their Lion Habitat with a variety of lions include marquee lion, Baby Lion and Goldie Metro. On January 30, 2001, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas celebrated the grand opening of their new satellite registration at McCarran International Airport. In the year 2001, the Grand Adventures was renamed as The Park at MGM Grand which will only be available for special events and group business with 50 or more participants. Today, most casinos are more youth-oriented and this is one of the reasons why MGM Grand got a Hollywood theme.