My first visit to Las Vegas was back in November of 1983, I was in the Navy and on leave heading to San Diego for my next duty station and decided to stop in Vegas for a couple days. I didn't know it at the time but there was amiddleweight fight that weekend between Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran. All the hotels were sold out according to my cab driver except for the Tropicana. They were in the middle of a renovation at that time but still had a few rooms available. So my first ever stay in Las Vegas was at The Tropicana.
It’s such a shame old Vegas is slowly disappearing 😢 We try & visit every 3 years, from UK 🇬🇧 & it’s like a different world every time! Goodbye Tropicana 😢 another classic going 😢
Paula and Dale, thank you for another great video! Y'all are sweet, warm, friendly and absolutely enchanting! I never stayed at the Tropicana yet I really enjoyed this trip down memory lane. I'm sad the Tropicana is closing and even more sad for the reason. Dale, I enjoy hearing your stories of your time performing in Las Vegas. I can always hear your love and enthusiasm for what you did and being a part of Las Vegas. Thank you again for a great video! Your cousin Mike from eastern NC.
I've never stepped foot on that property, but listening to you talk so passionately about it made me tear up. I'm glad that you all had a chance to stay one last time. It will live on forever in your memory. I hope they repurpose that beautiful ceiling!
I believe the ceiling IS being saved. IDK its exact future. We visited LV 5 times a year for over 10 years from Valencia in CA. And I don't think we were in the trop twice. It looked pretty cool! We did the Rio-Harrah's-Bally's-Flamingo loop with Ceasars. And stayed a lot at the Hilton. Used the tram a bunch! Before the prices on everything skyrocketed.
I love the Tropicana! So sad to see it go. The stained glass ceiling is so beautiful, I wonder if they are going to save it? The pool area was one of my favorites on the strip. I’m always sad to see the older hotels close, like we’re losing a piece of Vegas history. Thanks for going there for those of us who can’t get there before it closes.
Awwww... I could really feel the love that Dale had for the Tropicana.❤️ Those photos from the hey day are a hoot. Looked like a swingin time was had by many! 🕺I wonder if there are any plans to repurpose that gorgeous stained glass. It would be such a waste to just toss it.
Loved the intro with Dale talking in the garage, and giving us a live review of the room. Love all this history of Dale's adventures. The stained glass is beautiful. I hope somehow they can save that stained glass. The salmon looks great! Paula's sandwich looks great as well. Wonder memories and photos. Definitely a beautiful view. I love that corner. Great memory of your impressions, and of being in the Tropicana. Loved the video!
We used to stay at the Tropicana back in the 90s. Looking back, it was a ton of fun. I was a kid then and loved the huge pool and arcade. Such great memories here. I haven't stayed there since but i regret that I won't be able to by the time they close. We used to attend karate tournaments there. I also remember follies bergere, but I was too young to attend. Thanks so much for the amazing videos. It's a Sunday ritual for me and my wife, you feel like family to us.
Tropicana was where we stayed during our 1st trip to Vegas in 2004...back when coin slots were happening. Thanks for sharing your memories and bringing back some of my old ones too. 😊
Thank you so much for another special vlog. My wife and I, my brother and his wife were fortunate enough to see Keely Smith live in the lounge there. She walked around the audience after the show,sat down at our table, and visited with us for a bit. Keely couldn’t have been any nicer. Thats a memory that I’ll never forget. Thank you Dale and Paula for another one of your outstanding vlogs.
Ah the memories!, Something similar happened when they closed the Stardust, we where lucky to be there for the last 3 days it was open. The Tropicana is full of memories for our family, it's a shame she has to go down for "that gaudy monstrosity!" (ocean's eleven Quote jiji) they are planing. I sure hope they just build another Resort and not the baseball stadium, it would be such a traffic nightmare , if the do have any success, which I doubt, the A's ownership has such a bad reputation than even in Vegas they will mess up. Great look at the old lady, The grand old Tropicana, another Icon that will soon disappear, Great video as always, great hosts, thank you very much Dale, thank you very much Paula, you guys are the greatest!!
Great Trip Down Memory lane, I could feel your passion for this property, I have the same Passion for the Flamingo and the Riviera, 🎉Much Love to you both ❤ JOY❤
My heart feels the loss of the history and memories of the Tropicana. It was my Nana's favorite and if she were still here she would be heartbroken but sharing all her beautiful memories made there over the years. Thank you sooooooooo much for sharing it with us.
I am going to miss the Trop so much. Of all our staycations the Tropicana was my favorite. The pool was my favorite part. With all the 60's and 70's throw backs every one loves the Trop could really make a killing if they went back to the original features and designs. Thanks for sharing your memories! ❤
We stayed in the Tropicana in 2018 for our honeymoon. I am very grateful to have spent time and dined in this hotel. We had a fantastic view of the strip from our window and everything we needed was in walking distance. Sadly the two times I’ve been to Vegas since that trip I didn’t go into Tropicana. I’ll be visiting Vegas for the 5th time in April and I fear it’s too late to see it again based on the news I read. Also Dale I’m so pleased you got to visit and relive your memories.
I have such amazing memories in the eighties with my children at the pool and staying in the garden room !! Will surely be sad when it’s gone and will miss its tropical appeal !!!
Thank you for this. I am coming the end of march i hope to see it one last time. I love all your videos. Thank you both for your videos. Always a pleasure to watch you both
What an amazing video you two!!! It brought back memories of when we were kids and traveled there with my mom and dad who have since passed. I loved all of the memories you shared with us. I still have a picture of my mom I took with my Kodak brownie camera of her sitting in a chair by the desk in one of the garden rooms to this day. What a lovely way to spend my Sunday morning coffee time with you two dear friends!!! Thank you for a wonderful trip down memory lane.❤❤
Before we actually came to live here, we used to stay at the Tropicana and I loved the tropical theme as well as all the birds. They also had the best pina coladas.
What a wonderful video you two! Watched to 100%. As always, I have a new appreciation for the parts of Vegas you all cover due to the history you share with the audience. Bravo!
Thanks so much to let me see this place one more time. I used to stay there. Loved the bird shows they had. Stayed one night in the Penthouse suite (as they forgot our reservation) so gun. Loved the swim up blackjack to watch too.
Thank you for reminiscing and sharing all those great memories. I started crying at the end because I know this place means so much to the both of you. Love that pool area and the tales of birds coming up to your patio and people watching.
I can feel the sadness in your heart, I hate the fact they are tearing down all the old casino's. All we have left at the end of the day are our memories! Loved the video!
Paula and Dale, thanks for showing the glorious history of the hotel! I like these classical hotels with great imagination and style, rather than some boring designs of new ones.
What a wonderful video! This will also help keep the memories of the Tropicana alive. I first visited in the heyday of the 1990s, staying at Excalibur, but loving the walk through of the Tropicana and seeing the great landscape, pool, and swim up blackjack tables.
thanks for this look at the Tropicana - I'm back in Vegas soon (right after it closes actually) so while I won't be able to stay there I definitely will head there to give it one last gaze...
I visited the Tropicana once in the early 2000's to see a show and play the slots machines. Somehow it felt like a cozy old friend, a little dated, but very reminiscent of the 50's when life was so much simpler and uncomplicated.
We stayed at the Trop a few times before they renovated the rooms a few years back. Room was ok with the bamboo and mirrors over the bed(woo hoo). Problem was there wasn’t much to keep you there amenity wise. Had a nice pool area but not much in the way of restaurants. On recent visits we never even set foot in it. Such wasted potential.
This was so good. Thank you for allowing us to go with you down memory lane! We are sad we arrive in Las Vegas in April, after it’s closed 😢 so this was truly, so appreciated and well done!!!! I love, how much you love Las Vegas and appreciate the history!
Dale and Paula this was a great video. I feel so touched when Dale started talking about the Tropicana It was quite moving. This is a sad day for Las Vegas history. I had the pleasure of stepping in that place maybe once and twice or maybe three times in total of all of my visits in Vegas. That Stain-glass roof is everything and I hope that they save it and put it in another hotel. Hopefully, but what will be real cool if the A’s new stadium would adopt that stained glass roof. I am so sad to see this go.
Back in the early 80s we loved the Tropicana as it gave us locals the same vibe of today’s local hotel/casinos before there were any, really. I recall a great lounge show featuring a Blues Brothers take-off that was excellent. We’ll miss it.
I stayed at the Tropicana several times in the 90s. We were just in Vegas for Valentine's Day and had to get a last look and reminisce. We used to love the pool and tropical grounds. Great video!
Dale and Paula------I've appreciated your many video tours of Las Vegas--your presentation really brings all the highlights together (including history) and shows off the character of America's Adult playground (families included). The emphasis on restaurants and food is helpful for any one new to this area--yum!, yum! Thank you both.
A great nostalgic look at an iconic property. I never stayed there, but went on property several times through the years. One memory that came to my mind was from the early 1990's--my mom and I stayed at the then-new MGM Grand across the street, and we saw the Folies Bergere show. Early in the afternoon of the day of the show, our tickets included a guided backstage tour with one of the women who appeared in the show, which was a nice added bonus we didn't expect. One thing I noticed in the video prompts a question. While Paula is onscreen eating, the TV in the upper-left background is blurred or pixelated. Was that so we viewers are not distracted, or is it due to licensing/legal reasons of what is being broadcast in the background? As always, please keep the great content coming!
We were talking to another RUclipsr recently and they mentioned that TV networks can claim copyright infringement, so we just thought we’d err on the side of caution.
@@DaleMcKenzie I understand their side of it ... but it all seems a little "too fussy" these days. Regardless, you both do well to present your content!
I got married about 8 years ago at the MGM Grand. I had family that stayed at the tropicana. I remember walking from the Tropicana as I got ready inside their room. I remember crossing bridge that connects to the MGM from Tropicana with my mom and brother.
Pure nostalgia! You made me cry. My mom had just passed away and had the same age of the Tropicana: 1957 - 2024. Blessings for both of ya’ 🙏🏻 And thank your for making us enjoy each image of Vegas. You’re top of the top, guys!!!
I never stayed at the Trop, but enjoyed being there. Two highlights for me were Folies Bergere, and the stained glass arched ceiling in the casino. It's so sad that showgirl revues are just a memory now. Besides Folies, I was fortunate to see Lido de Paris at the Stardust, and Jubilee! at Bally's. Dale, Paula, on my last visit to the Trop (too many years ago) I thought the stained glass ceiling was more brightly lit (backlit) than it is now. I remember how it gave the casino floor a nice, bright, sunny glow. Am I wrong? Memories are a wonderful thing to have. Hopefully they never get taken away from any of us 😔
We too saw those classic production shows, more than once - truly the best of Las Vegas! The ceiling was refurbished in 2010 with the big renovation…maybe they dimmed the backlighting then?
@@DaleMcKenzie You're probably right about a possible change occurring during the renovation. Probably to be more energy efficient? Sadly, my last time there was in 2006 😢 I have watched, and loved, every video you have posted (for years!) and 'like ' them all. Thank you!!
We used to stay at the Trop so many times! The last time was about 10 years ago and I remember we had an issue with dim lighting and they comped our stay! That in contrast with the Venetian who when I complained that the pull out couch sheets were dirty with visible hair all over it , couldn’t care less and did nothing.
MY 1st trip to Vegas was in 1979 and we stayed at the Tropicana. I remember the pool area was fantastic for it's time and I do remember the swim up blackjack table. We were there to see Diana Ross at Ceasars Palace. Great memories.
What a lovely couple you are & what a wonderful video you put together. As a former broadcaster & entertainment reporter, I so enjoyed this trip down memory lane. My many trips to Las Vegas began in 1972 & my favorite memories of The Trop include the fabulous curved stained glass casino ceiling, Folies Bergere & magician Rick Thomas! Sincerely, Dan Hogan
I don't recall ever staying or playing at the Tropicana. Great walk down memory lane. The stain glass ceiling above the tables is amazing. I am amazed that Rich Little is still doing his show. God bless him. Hope he is having lots of fun with it. Here's the thing about sports in Vegas. The NFL venue where the Raiders play is the most expensive stadium in the country. I have to believe that the hockey games are expensive. Have to believe that the MLB games will be expensive as well. I just can't see it. Last 2 NFL games I saw were in Buffalo NY. Around $160 for a nice seat back in 2021 and 2022. Now I did some work for the Las Vegas Stars (then 51s, then Aviators) and I can tell you I loved the intimacy of that stadium including the clubhouse area. That's the way it is now I get it.
Wow, thank you for sharing this info - too often we forget that these beautiful resorts and beautiful details were built by gifted craftsmen and artists!
Loved your memories! I gambled with my Sister there. ..with no luck, during a Nascar weekend trip. She has since passed & that is one cherished memory for me. TY for the update on it's fate. It will be missed.
Dale and Paula I could feel the heartbreak over losing the Tropicana. I also loved the 90’s in Vegas as it was beautiful, vibrant and fun. I use to watch the Jerry Lewis telethon every year and loved all the stars that helped make Vegas famous. I loved that you showed Rich Little a Johnny Carson favorite as well!😊 Thank you for the memories❤❤❤❤❤
I can really tell how much you two like this place. Nothing like good memories of old LV and I've got a few of my own. As regards those chocolate chip cookies, my memory may not be functioning properly, but as I recollect the last time I stayed at a Doubletree there were no cookies! I think they might have been a victim of Covid.
I have a deep-rooted connection with the Tropicana. My mom and stepdad used to take us there countless times between 1993 and 2000, and we always had a blast. I recall playing video poker with my mom and even suffering horrible nosebleed once the staff where amazing and in the middle of it she got a Royal Flush and a handpay! OMG.. those times. We caught a few shows during our visits. The highlight was when my mom got married at the hotel; they were such regulars that most of their trips there were comped. It's disheartening to hear that it's being turned into a baseball stadium. I wish it could remain as another hotel instead. Ugh. I am going to miss the Tropicana!
I was wondering if the garden rooms were open to the pool? I remember that the Stardust garden rooms did. You could walk out of your room and just go swimming. That was so cool 😎 😎
Enjoyed seeing your nostalgic trip to Tropicana. We stayed there once several years ago. Would love to see your impersonations, Dale-could you please do them for us sometime? Also, do you think Rich Little will perform somewhere else after the Tropicana is gone? We'd love to see him one more time. We get out to Las Vegas about once a year or so; have a timeshare based there.
The Garden Rooms are the oldest rooms on the Strip, oldest building at Flamingo is from 1977 and the oldest at Sahara is from 1960. Tropicana had the first swim-up blackjack tables on the Strip. Siegfried & Roy had their first show at the Trop and Sammy Davis Jr. had his own theater. Folies Bergere was the longest running show (1959-2009) on the Strip.
Thanku Dale & Paula for the great journey thru the Tropicana! We feel your loss - so tough to lose places that remind you of your past😢😢. Change keeps things “moving” but also reminds us that we are also moving (on in age) 😂😂. Love ya both & can’t wait to see y’all next week!! ❤️❤️❤️
Very moving--I can see the emotional investment you had in the Trop. I enjoyed playing Blackjack in there. Sorry that it bit the dust. Thanks for the tour, Dale and Paula.
Unknown fact, when you went to get tickets for the show, in that room if you could look through the ceiling you would see the original carousel that the showgirls would come down and put on a show! I used to work there. Thanks for the walk around brought back a lot of great memories!
Great visit to the Trop. My wife and I got married there at the Island Church in 1994 and we so loved the Island of Las Vegas. That pool was the greatest thing ever with the waterfall and swim up 21. I won’t get back to LV till May and it will be closed. So thanks a million for your heartfelt review and visit.
Thank you for this video!! The Trop will always have a special place in my heart; stayed here the first time I went to Vegas. That corner is one of my favorite places in the whole world and it will never be the same. I even was lucky enough to catch Rich Little's show, too. Believe me when I say I'm right there with you, Dale. Just devastated. Thank you both for giving the Tropicana some send-off love!
My first visit to Las Vegas was back in November of 1983, I was in the Navy and on leave heading to San Diego for my next duty station and decided to stop in Vegas for a couple days. I didn't know it at the time but there was amiddleweight fight that weekend between Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran. All the hotels were sold out according to my cab driver except for the Tropicana. They were in the middle of a renovation at that time but still had a few rooms available. So my first ever stay in Las Vegas was at The Tropicana.
Cool story 🎉
Great memory, thank you for sharing it with us!
It’s such a shame old Vegas is slowly disappearing 😢 We try & visit every 3 years, from UK 🇬🇧 & it’s like a different world every time! Goodbye Tropicana 😢 another classic going 😢
Paula and Dale, thank you for another great video!
Y'all are sweet, warm, friendly and absolutely enchanting!
I never stayed at the Tropicana yet I really enjoyed this trip down memory lane.
I'm sad the Tropicana is closing and even more sad for the reason.
Dale, I enjoy hearing your stories of your time performing in Las Vegas.
I can always hear your love and enthusiasm for what you did and being a part of Las Vegas.
Thank you again for a great video!
Your cousin Mike from eastern NC.
Thank you for all these lovely compliments 😊
I've never stepped foot on that property, but listening to you talk so passionately about it made me tear up. I'm glad that you all had a chance to stay one last time. It will live on forever in your memory.
I hope they repurpose that beautiful ceiling!
I believe the ceiling IS being saved. IDK its exact future. We visited LV 5 times a year for over 10 years from Valencia in CA. And I don't think we were in the trop twice. It looked pretty cool! We did the Rio-Harrah's-Bally's-Flamingo loop with Ceasars. And stayed a lot at the Hilton. Used the tram a bunch! Before the prices on everything skyrocketed.
I love the Tropicana! So sad to see it go. The stained glass ceiling is so beautiful, I wonder if they are going to save it? The pool area was one of my favorites on the strip. I’m always sad to see the older hotels close, like we’re losing a piece of Vegas history. Thanks for going there for those of us who can’t get there before it closes.
It's so sad all of the oldies, but goodies are being torn down.
Thank you both for doing such a great tribute!
Awwww... I could really feel the love that Dale had for the Tropicana.❤️ Those photos from the hey day are a hoot. Looked like a swingin time was had by many! 🕺I wonder if there are any plans to repurpose that gorgeous stained glass. It would be such a waste to just toss it.
Loved the intro with Dale talking in the garage, and giving us a live review of the room. Love all this history of Dale's adventures. The stained glass is beautiful. I hope somehow they can save that stained glass. The salmon looks great! Paula's sandwich looks great as well. Wonder memories and photos. Definitely a beautiful view. I love that corner. Great memory of your impressions, and of being in the Tropicana. Loved the video!
We used to stay at the Tropicana back in the 90s. Looking back, it was a ton of fun. I was a kid then and loved the huge pool and arcade. Such great memories here. I haven't stayed there since but i regret that I won't be able to by the time they close. We used to attend karate tournaments there. I also remember follies bergere, but I was too young to attend. Thanks so much for the amazing videos. It's a Sunday ritual for me and my wife, you feel like family to us.
I can feel the emotions in Dale 😢most definitely meant a lot to him ❤
Tropicana was where we stayed during our 1st trip to Vegas in 2004...back when coin slots were happening. Thanks for sharing your memories and bringing back some of my old ones too. 😊
Thank you so much for another special vlog. My wife and I, my brother and his wife were fortunate enough to see Keely Smith live in the lounge there. She walked around the audience after the show,sat down at our table, and visited with us for a bit. Keely couldn’t have been any nicer. Thats a memory that I’ll never forget. Thank you Dale and Paula for another one of your outstanding vlogs.
Keely Smith ❤🙌🏻
Wonderful memories! Thank you for sharing with us, she was a legend. We saw Sam Butera and his band there maybe 20 years ago, another legend!
I'm as old as the Tropicana,, born in 1957 too😅 Great video to keep guys 👏👏💯🧓🌹💕💕💕
Ah the memories!, Something similar happened when they closed the Stardust, we where lucky to be there for the last 3 days it was open. The Tropicana is full of memories for our family, it's a shame she has to go down for "that gaudy monstrosity!" (ocean's eleven Quote jiji) they are planing. I sure hope they just build another Resort and not the baseball stadium, it would be such a traffic nightmare , if the do have any success, which I doubt, the A's ownership has such a bad reputation than even in Vegas they will mess up. Great look at the old lady, The grand old Tropicana, another Icon that will soon disappear, Great video as always, great hosts, thank you very much Dale, thank you very much Paula, you guys are the greatest!!
The Stardust was one of my favorites too. Hate to see all the older hotels go 😢
Love your nostalgia and stories of the good ol days! Thanks Dale and Paula for making our Sunday's so warm and relaxing!!
Great Trip Down Memory lane, I could feel your passion for this property, I have the same Passion for the Flamingo and the Riviera, 🎉Much Love to you both ❤ JOY❤
My heart feels the loss of the history and memories of the Tropicana. It was my Nana's favorite and if she were still here she would be heartbroken but sharing all her beautiful memories made there over the years. Thank you sooooooooo much for sharing it with us.
I am going to miss the Trop so much. Of all our staycations the Tropicana was my favorite. The pool was my favorite part. With all the 60's and 70's throw backs every one loves the Trop could really make a killing if they went back to the original features and designs. Thanks for sharing your memories! ❤
We stayed in the Tropicana in 2018 for our honeymoon. I am very grateful to have spent time and dined in this hotel. We had a fantastic view of the strip from our window and everything we needed was in walking distance.
Sadly the two times I’ve been to Vegas since that trip I didn’t go into Tropicana. I’ll be visiting Vegas for the 5th time in April and I fear it’s too late to see it again based on the news I read.
Also Dale I’m so pleased you got to visit and relive your memories.
Thank you for sharing your own Trop memories with us. 😊
It's crazy it was there when nothing else was really around in Vegas, it will be missed!
I have such amazing memories in the eighties with my children at the pool and staying in the garden room !! Will surely be sad when it’s gone and will miss its tropical appeal !!!
We will miss the Tropicana. You guys gave it a great farewell. Thanks for the great work!
The only channel where you actually learn about each place they go to(past & future). Thumbs Up! 👍
Thank you! 😊
Thank you for this. I am coming the end of march i hope to see it one last time. I love all your videos. Thank you both for your videos. Always a pleasure to watch you both
What an amazing video you two!!! It brought back memories of when we were kids and traveled there with my mom and dad who have since passed. I loved all of the memories you shared with us. I still have a picture of my mom I took with my Kodak brownie camera of her sitting in a chair by the desk in one of the garden rooms to this day. What a lovely way to spend my Sunday morning coffee time with you two dear friends!!! Thank you for a wonderful trip down memory lane.❤❤
We thank YOU for sharing your memories with us. 😊
I would love love to have some memorabilia from Tropicana. It’s one of my favorite hotels.
Before we actually came to live here, we used to stay at the Tropicana and I loved the tropical theme as well as all the birds. They also had the best pina coladas.
such good memories
I LOVE THE TROP I LOVE YOUR VIDEO WHAT MEMORIES THANK YOU
Thanks for the farewell tour. I can still remember seeing the ceiling for the first time in the 70's. Wonder what will end up in the neon museum.
What a wonderful video you two! Watched to 100%. As always, I have a new appreciation for the parts of Vegas you all cover due to the history you share with the audience. Bravo!
Thank you so much Paula and Dale! I really enjoyed your walk down memory lane. Have a great week! CAB😍
Gonna miss that place too. As usual, you guys perfectly articulated what it was like and brought us back in time…one more time.
Once again, a fine video and last look at a legendary property. You kids are looking and sounding GREAT! Thank You & Best Wishes!
Looking forward to this vlog, thank you for taking us down memory lane.
Thanks so much to let me see this place one more time. I used to stay there. Loved the bird shows they had. Stayed one night in the Penthouse suite (as they forgot our reservation) so gun. Loved the swim up blackjack to watch too.
Thank you for reminiscing and sharing all those great memories. I started crying at the end because I know this place means so much to the both of you. Love that pool area and the tales of birds coming up to your patio and people watching.
Thx for the neat memories.. was so enjoyable to watch❤️💐
I can feel the sadness in your heart, I hate the fact they are tearing down all the old casino's. All we have left at the end of the day are our memories! Loved the video!
Paula and Dale, thanks for showing the glorious history of the hotel! I like these classical hotels with great imagination and style, rather than some boring designs of new ones.
What a wonderful video! This will also help keep the memories of the Tropicana alive. I first visited in the heyday of the 1990s, staying at Excalibur, but loving the walk through of the Tropicana and seeing the great landscape, pool, and swim up blackjack tables.
Thank you for sharing your memories of this famous landmark hotel.
thanks for this look at the Tropicana - I'm back in Vegas soon (right after it closes actually) so while I won't be able to stay there I definitely will head there to give it one last gaze...
I visited the Tropicana once in the early 2000's to see a show and play the slots machines. Somehow it felt like a cozy old friend, a little dated, but very reminiscent of the 50's when life was so much simpler and uncomplicated.
We stayed at the Trop a few times before they renovated the rooms a few years back. Room was ok with the bamboo and mirrors over the bed(woo hoo). Problem was there wasn’t much to keep you there amenity wise. Had a nice pool area but not much in the way of restaurants. On recent visits we never even set foot in it. Such wasted potential.
You two are adorable, and thank you for your insightful comments about the hotel, and your experiences!
This was so good. Thank you for allowing us to go with you down memory lane! We are sad we arrive in Las Vegas in April, after it’s closed 😢 so this was truly, so appreciated and well done!!!! I love, how much you love Las Vegas and appreciate the history!
Dale and Paula this was a great video. I feel so touched when Dale started talking about the Tropicana It was quite moving. This is a sad day for Las Vegas history. I had the pleasure of stepping in that place maybe once and twice or maybe three times in total of all of my visits in Vegas. That Stain-glass roof is everything and I hope that they save it and put it in another hotel. Hopefully, but what will be real cool if the A’s new stadium would adopt that stained glass roof. I am so sad to see this go.
I’m writing this from 1592, the SAME suite you guys stayed in! What a coincidence they gave us the same room. Farewell Tropicana, will miss you dearly
Wow, what are the odds??! Hope you had a terrific stay!
Back in the early 80s we loved the Tropicana as it gave us locals the same vibe of today’s local hotel/casinos before there were any, really. I recall a great lounge show featuring a Blues Brothers take-off that was excellent. We’ll miss it.
I stayed at the Tropicana several times in the 90s. We were just in Vegas for Valentine's Day and had to get a last look and reminisce. We used to love the pool and tropical grounds. Great video!
Dale and Paula------I've appreciated your many video tours of Las Vegas--your presentation really brings all the highlights together (including history) and shows off the character of America's Adult playground (families included). The emphasis on restaurants and food is helpful for any one new to this area--yum!, yum! Thank you both.
A great nostalgic look at an iconic property. I never stayed there, but went on property several times through the years. One memory that came to my mind was from the early 1990's--my mom and I stayed at the then-new MGM Grand across the street, and we saw the Folies Bergere show. Early in the afternoon of the day of the show, our tickets included a guided backstage tour with one of the women who appeared in the show, which was a nice added bonus we didn't expect. One thing I noticed in the video prompts a question. While Paula is onscreen eating, the TV in the upper-left background is blurred or pixelated. Was that so we viewers are not distracted, or is it due to licensing/legal reasons of what is being broadcast in the background? As always, please keep the great content coming!
I noticed that as well 🤔
We were talking to another RUclipsr recently and they mentioned that TV networks can claim copyright infringement, so we just thought we’d err on the side of caution.
@@DaleMcKenzie
I understand their side of it ... but it all seems a little "too fussy" these days. Regardless, you both do well to present your content!
I’m staying there tomorrow night! Need to cement this place in my memory forever. So sad, wish they’d build the stadium elsewhere
I got married about 8 years ago at the MGM Grand. I had family that stayed at the tropicana. I remember walking from the Tropicana as I got ready inside their room. I remember crossing bridge that connects to the MGM from Tropicana with my mom and brother.
Pure nostalgia! You made me cry. My mom had just passed away and had the same age of the Tropicana: 1957 - 2024. Blessings for both of ya’ 🙏🏻 And thank your for making us enjoy each image of Vegas. You’re top of the top, guys!!!
We are so sorry you lost your Mom. ❤️ Thank you so much for your kind words.
@@DaleMcKenzie ❤️ 🙏🏻 Hope to see both of ya @ Vegas 🎲
I never stayed at the Trop, but enjoyed being there. Two highlights for me were Folies Bergere, and the stained glass arched ceiling in the casino. It's so sad that showgirl revues are just a memory now. Besides Folies, I was fortunate to see Lido de Paris at the Stardust, and Jubilee! at Bally's.
Dale, Paula, on my last visit to the Trop (too many years ago) I thought the stained glass ceiling was more brightly lit (backlit) than it is now. I remember how it gave the casino floor a nice, bright, sunny glow. Am I wrong?
Memories are a wonderful thing to have. Hopefully they never get taken away from any of us 😔
We too saw those classic production shows, more than once - truly the best of Las Vegas! The ceiling was refurbished in 2010 with the big renovation…maybe they dimmed the backlighting then?
@@DaleMcKenzie You're probably right about a possible change occurring during the renovation. Probably to be more energy efficient? Sadly, my last time there was in 2006 😢
I have watched, and loved, every video you have posted (for years!) and 'like ' them all. Thank you!!
😢the trop had a good buffet and the birds but i will miss this hotel
Thank you for this. I only spent a little time there in the lobby, never in the pool area or chapel. Nice to see it before it's gone.
We used to stay at the Trop so many times! The last time was about 10 years ago and I remember we had an issue with dim lighting and they comped our stay! That in contrast with the Venetian who when I complained that the pull out couch sheets were dirty with visible hair all over it , couldn’t care less and did nothing.
Thank you for sharing a good experience at the Trop!
MY 1st trip to Vegas was in 1979 and we stayed at the Tropicana. I remember the pool area was fantastic for it's time and I do remember the swim up blackjack table. We were there to see Diana Ross at Ceasars Palace. Great memories.
👍Great Video.My wife and i Stay there years ago and really enjoyed it. It will be missed.
It is always a treat to tag-along with you two lovely people.
Wouldn't it be the best April Fools day prank if they didn't close.
No, we saw an article just today that the closure will happen as scheduled, stadium or no.
Great video, such a shame to see one of the last remaining classics going. Glad you both got to stay 😊
What a lovely couple you are & what a wonderful video you put together. As a former broadcaster & entertainment reporter, I so enjoyed this trip down memory lane. My many trips to Las Vegas began in 1972 & my favorite memories of The Trop include the fabulous curved stained glass casino ceiling, Folies Bergere & magician Rick Thomas! Sincerely, Dan Hogan
We are both very flattered by your comment, thank you! Made our day. 😊
I miss old las Vegas, wish I would had stayed at the Tropicana! Thank you for sharing.. i hope it stays and the Oakland A's go somewhere else...
Love your videos.
Never pretentious and always informative.
One of the best Vegas channels. You guys should have a few hundred thousand subscribers.
Thank you so much for this video! I really felt the love for the Tropicana!! What a beautiful place and it will be missed! ❤
i hate resort fees.
Nicest couple on youtube ❤
Thanks for sending me on one last look!
We walked through a month or so ago, it does look very run down. Love hearing all the history for sure and memories. Enjoyed!
You did it justice! In style, like you always do. Great work.
Fantastic!!! Great scenery. You just get better every week❤
I don't recall ever staying or playing at the Tropicana. Great walk down memory lane. The stain glass ceiling above the tables is amazing. I am amazed that Rich Little is still doing his show. God bless him. Hope he is having lots of fun with it. Here's the thing about sports in Vegas. The NFL venue where the Raiders play is the most expensive stadium in the country. I have to believe that the hockey games are expensive. Have to believe that the MLB games will be expensive as well. I just can't see it. Last 2 NFL games I saw were in Buffalo NY. Around $160 for a nice seat back in 2021 and 2022. Now I did some work for the Las Vegas Stars (then 51s, then Aviators) and I can tell you I loved the intimacy of that stadium including the clubhouse area. That's the way it is now I get it.
Can’t disagree with you - the ticket cost for pro sports here is steep. And yes, that Aviators ballpark is fantastic.
I’ve stayed there a couple of times years ago. Good memories. Thanks for another great video.
Thank you very much for a great video.
My late father in law installed the leaded glass ceiling in 1979 for Judson Studios. Hate to see it go.
Wow, thank you for sharing this info - too often we forget that these beautiful resorts and beautiful details were built by gifted craftsmen and artists!
Loved your memories! I gambled with my Sister there. ..with no luck, during a Nascar weekend trip. She has since passed & that is one cherished memory for me. TY for the update on it's fate. It will be missed.
Dale and Paula I could feel the heartbreak over losing the Tropicana. I also loved the 90’s in Vegas as it was beautiful, vibrant and fun. I use to watch the Jerry Lewis telethon every year and loved all the stars that helped make Vegas famous. I loved that you showed Rich Little a Johnny Carson favorite as well!😊 Thank you for the memories❤❤❤❤❤
Good Morning Dale & Paula Thank You 😊
I can really tell how much you two like this place. Nothing like good memories of old LV and I've got a few of my own. As regards those chocolate chip cookies, my memory may not be functioning properly, but as I recollect the last time I stayed at a Doubletree there were no cookies! I think they might have been a victim of Covid.
Yeah maybe the cookies 🍪 were a casualty of that…sigh. But yes, we do share those memories of old Vegas with you.
For BEGINNERS ... I recall the BEGINNERS TABLES they had for BLACKJACK and ROULETTE with $1 BETS ❤
Beautiful & Well
Made Tribute To The Tropicana😢
I have a deep-rooted connection with the Tropicana. My mom and stepdad used to take us there countless times between 1993 and 2000, and we always had a blast. I recall playing video poker with my mom and even suffering horrible nosebleed once the staff where amazing and in the middle of it she got a Royal Flush and a handpay! OMG.. those times. We caught a few shows during our visits. The highlight was when my mom got married at the hotel; they were such regulars that most of their trips there were comped. It's disheartening to hear that it's being turned into a baseball stadium. I wish it could remain as another hotel instead. Ugh. I am going to miss the Tropicana!
We so love you sharing these personal memories with us! 🥰
@@DaleMcKenzie I love your videos!! Keep up the good work! :D
Glad you were able to have added to your memories
I was wondering if the garden rooms were open to the pool? I remember that the Stardust garden rooms did. You could walk out of your room and just go swimming. That was so cool 😎 😎
Honestly I’m not sure - we always stayed on the Strip side.
I just love you guys! You make my memories of Vegas so special. 😊
Wonderful video. TU. I spent many visits to the Trop in the 1980s. Enjoyed it.
Very touching video. I love the Trop too. Great pool memories.
Enjoyed seeing your nostalgic trip to Tropicana. We stayed there once several years ago. Would love to see your impersonations, Dale-could you please do them for us sometime? Also, do you think Rich Little will perform somewhere else after the Tropicana is gone? We'd love to see him one more time. We get out to Las Vegas about once a year or so; have a timeshare based there.
Don’t know about Rich Little, but we will keep an eye out. As for the impressions…well never say never lol
A lovely tribute. Thank you!
We loved the tropicana I believe it is very sad that it is being torn down
Thanks so much for this trip down memory lane. My first trip to Las Vegas was in 1996 to get married and I’ve been hooked ever since.
The Garden Rooms are the oldest rooms on the Strip, oldest building at Flamingo is from 1977 and the oldest at Sahara is from 1960. Tropicana had the first swim-up blackjack tables on the Strip.
Siegfried & Roy had their first show at the Trop and Sammy Davis Jr. had his own theater. Folies Bergere was the longest running show (1959-2009) on the Strip.
Yep those are some great fun facts about the Trop - thanks for sharing with our viewers. 😊
Thanku Dale & Paula for the great journey thru the Tropicana! We feel your loss - so tough to lose places that remind you of your past😢😢. Change keeps things “moving” but also reminds us that we are also moving (on in age) 😂😂. Love ya both & can’t wait to see y’all next week!! ❤️❤️❤️
Very moving--I can see the emotional investment you had in the Trop. I enjoyed playing Blackjack in there. Sorry that it bit the dust. Thanks for the tour, Dale and Paula.
Unknown fact, when you went to get tickets for the show, in that room if you could look through the ceiling you would see the original carousel that the showgirls would come down and put on a show! I used to work there. Thanks for the walk around brought back a lot of great memories!
We appreciate you sharing that! We actually knew it, and in our full Trop walkthrough in 2022, we mentioned it, even included an old B&W photo.
Great visit to the Trop. My wife and I got married there at the Island Church in 1994 and we so loved the Island of Las Vegas. That pool was the greatest thing ever with the waterfall and swim up 21. I won’t get back to LV till May and it will be closed. So thanks a million for your heartfelt review and visit.
Thank you for this video!! The Trop will always have a special place in my heart; stayed here the first time I went to Vegas. That corner is one of my favorite places in the whole world and it will never be the same. I even was lucky enough to catch Rich Little's show, too. Believe me when I say I'm right there with you, Dale. Just devastated. Thank you both for giving the Tropicana some send-off love!