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Casino at the MGM Grand vs The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade
Casino at the MGM Grand and The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade is preferred by most professionals compared to Casino at the MGM Grand. The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade has a TripExpert Score of 81 with endorsements from 5 reviews including Where, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Casino at the MGM Grand
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Jetsetter
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV
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Fodor's
"The biggest of the Las Vegas casinos, the MGM has a staggering amount of gaming space, which includes more than 3,500 slot machines and 165 different table games."
Frommer's
"Hit this attraction at the right time, and it's one of the best freebies in town. It's a large, multilevel glass enclosure in which lions frolic during various times of day."
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Lonely Planet
"Inside the casino, this glass-walled habitat showcases up to six magnificent felines daily, all descendants of the movie company's original mascot."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The three-story Lion Habitat at MGM Grand houses a variety of African lions and cubs, including Goldie, Metro and Baby Lion."
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Jetsetter
"Mega-hotel towards the southern end of The Strip, with the kind of over-the-top appeal that epitomizes the Vegas experience."
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The Big Apple Coaster & Arcade
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Where
Frommer's
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"There are two reasons to ride the Coney Island–style New York–New York roller coaster (aka Manhattan Express): first, with a 144-foot dive and a 360-degree somersault, it's a real scream."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This Coney Island–inspired roller coaster makes a heartline twist-and-dive manoeuvre, producing a sensation similar to that felt by a pilot during a barrel roll in a fighter plane."
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Where
"Experience negative Gs that take you past the replicated New York City skyline. Daily, 10:30 am-midnight. Riders must be at least 54 inches tall. $15; $26 for an all-day pass."
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Frommer's
"As if the outside of New York-New York wasn’t busy enough, someone decided to knock it up a few notches by having a roller coaster wind around the whole thing."
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