Defunct Las Vegas Attractions and the Big Apple Coaster

Episode 108

26th March 2024

In the 90’s, the city of Las Vegas made an attempt of incorporating more kid friendly attractions, in order to entice families to vacation there.  Now, almost all of these attractions are gone.  In this episode, Host Brenda tells the tales of Speed, the rollercoaster at the Sahara, the Nile River Adventure Boat ride at […]

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In the 90’s, the city of Las Vegas made an attempt of incorporating more kid friendly attractions, in order to entice families to vacation there.  Now, almost all of these attractions are gone.  In this episode, Host Brenda tells the tales of Speed, the rollercoaster at the Sahara, the Nile River Adventure Boat ride at the Luxor,  and of MGM Great Adventures, MGM’s botched attempt at having an entire outdoor themepark in the middle of the desert.  And Lastly, Brenda shares the history of the Big Apple coaster, one of the last remnants of the 90’s family friendly boom still standing and why you should probably skip it on your next trip!

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Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of secret nerd mysteries near and dear to their hearts in their own loose, light-hearted way. If you’ve ever wondered “Why Saturday morning for cartoons?” or “How come Chuck E. Cheese cares so much about other people’s birthdays?”, this is the show for you!

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