When will the Hard Rock Las Vegas open for business? When will the Mirage be imploded? And how can you cash in those left-over casino chips and slot vouchers ? We’ve got the answers to these questions along with information on the volcano, the atrium, and other Mirage memorabilia.
Las Vegas said goodbye to the Mirage a few days ago, and casinos all along The Strip lit up their marquees with farewell messages, thanking them for their legacy and for ushering in the age of the mega resort. Hello friends, the Mirage is closed, the fences are up, the bulldozers are on their way. Demolition work has already begun, which may have some of you wondering when will the building be imploded? What can you do with those leftover casino chips and slot vouchers? When will Hard Rock Las Vegas open? And what, if anything, can be saved from the Mirage?
We’re going to talk about all of that, but first the beloved Mirage Volcano attraction is being removed as I speak. In fact, by the time you watch this video, it may already be gone! That’s the spot where Hard Rock plans to put up their 700 foot guitar-shaped hotel. And as far as we can tell, there are no plans to relocate the volcano. When it comes to the implosion date, that’s much easier: there’s not going to be one!
Despite past Vegas implosions, and the impending implosion at Tropicana, Hard Rock says that the Mirage building will not be coming down. Instead it will get a coat of fresh paint, some brand new signage, and then become part of the new resort. Well, most of it will become part of the new resort, because in addition to losing the volcano, they’re also taking out the atrium: that small rainforest area filled with flowers, palm trees, and waterfalls that so many people love.
However, some of the history at the resort will be preserved, like the gold painted sculpture of Siegfried and Roy, along with the Mirage sign in the lagoon area, various statues throughout the property, and the archway that spanned the hotel entrance. All will be donated to the Neon Museum. Additionally, the Villas at Mirage will not be torn out. Instead, they too will become part of the Hard Rock Las Vegas.
Now, construction of the new resort will take about three years, and cost $4 to $5 billion. It’s scheduled to open in the latter half of 2027. In the meantime, if you’re wondering how you could get a part of Mirage history, there are rumors of a public auction that will take place in August or September. But details have not been confirmed yet, so stay tuned. Also if you’re one of the players still holding casino chips or a slot voucher from The Mirage, listen up because you’re not out of luck not just yet.
You can cash in those chips from The Mirage by visiting the Treasure Island Resort anytime before November 15th. When it comes to slot vouchers, things are a little more complicated as guests will need to mail those tickets to the following address in order to be paid: 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109. Importantly, they must be in the mail and postmark no later than the expiration date printed on the voucher.
And finally this week, the Chairman of Hard Rock International recently announced that they are considering putting in a special place within the new resort dedicated to the memory and the legacy of the Mirage, which sounds awesome. And hey, maybe it’s just me but that sounds like the perfect spot to relocate the beloved Mirage Volcano! Am I right? I think I’m right!