The Star Trek Experience
Following on from our Expedition to the New York New York, this week we are boldly heading back to downtown Las Vegas and exploring the now closed, Star Trek Experience at the Hilton Vegas.
We take a look at what Downtown Vegas almost built that would have overshadowed any other TV show experience. Though sadly this full scale replica of the Starship Enterprise did not make it past the planning stage.
What was eventually built though did go someway of pleasing those disappointing Star Trek fans though…
Star Trek: The Experience
This one of a kind experience was a must do for all Star Trek fans featuring a walk-through experience of the Starship Enterprise followed by a simulator battle. Opening in 1998 after almost three years of construction the experience would remain open for almost 10 years before sadly not prospering and closing in 2008.
There were rumors of the experience reopening elsewhere but so far those plans have no come to fruition.
Did you ever get visit the Star Trek? What did you think?
It clearly was way ahead of its time for a themed ride and even showcases some of the aspects of Disney’s plan for Rise of The Resistance. With themed drinks, restaurant, food and shops this was surely the pioneer of the theme park ‘land’ without ever being inside a theme park.
Let us know what you think of the experience below or in our YouTube comments.
We will see you next time.
