Vegas Trip

[JP4CY]

I got the directs both ways, Thur - Sun. But price went up $100 while I was typing my CC in. It went really really fast.

Semesies. I'll meet your at the airport bar.

 

[brianhos]

So insane that an industry killed by covid is charging these prices. We used to go to Vegas every year from either CR or DSM and it was like $190/pp

I bet prices go down as airlines start to offer more flights. I used to take this flight all the time for conferences, and never paid more than $350 for it. Promised my son 3 years ago when we saw this game that we would go, so I guess it is what it is.

 

[Remo Gaggi]

We are going to take over the city that weekend. Daytime temps in the 90s. Looking forward to this as we didn’t get to go to a bowl game last year.

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

We are going to take over the city that weekend. Daytime temps in the 90s. Looking forward to this as we didn’t get to go to a bowl game last year.

I wish it wasn't during the Life is Beautiful festival to really show off how much of an impact we can make. And the prices would be half what they are which means more people would probably go

 

[Mr Janny]

We are going to take over the city that weekend. Daytime temps in the 90s. Looking forward to this as we didn’t get to go to a bowl game last year.

Vegas is a little different than other towns. They're completely used to big crowds coming in for events. ISU fans will be visible, but it won't be a takeover by a long shot.

From a numbers standpoint, Vegas attracted over 42 million visitors in 2019. That's over a hundred thousand a day. If ISU brings 20,000 to a weekend game, that's doesn't really register.

 

[cyclone618]

I bet prices go down as airlines start to offer more flights. I used to take this flight all the time for conferences, and never paid more than $350 for it. Promised my son 3 years ago when we saw this game that we would go, so I guess it is what it is.

I agree (and hope for) this. I believe that airlines will add flights since they should have planes available due to the currently reduced flight scheduled. I have a companion pass and a couple credits but they are all with Delta so I’ll hold out for a while. The bummer is that all of the the Delta flights currently available are in flight classes that don’t permit the use of the companion pass.

 

[brianhos]

I wish it wasn't during the Life is Beautiful festival to really show off how much of an impact we can make. And the prices would be half what they are which means more people would probably go

There is ALWAYS a convention or 5 going on in Vegas, this won't really add much to it.

 

[CloneJD]

We booked united departing Thursday returning Sunday at $425 inclusive. Pheonix Layover both ways I believe.

 

[Im4State]

HOLY F.... SW website said the flights were releasing on 4/22 for sept. dang...

Glad I saw this! Grabbed tix but like 650-700 a person on SW is robbery... UGH. the things I do to see ISU in vegas.

 

[Im4State]

So what's the word on game tickets? Do we have a shot being a NCC member?

 

[brianhos]

So what's the word on game tickets? Do we have a shot being a NCC member?

Game tickets will be easy, the stadium seats 65,000. UNLV cannot sell a ton of season tickets.

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

Game tickets will be easy, the stadium seats 65,000. UNLV cannot sell a ton of season tickets.

The plan is they block of the upper decks bringing it down to the 35k range. I'm still not worried about getting tickets though.

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

There is ALWAYS a convention or 5 going on in Vegas, this won't really add much to it.

Not in 2020/1. Also big ones don't really happen on the weekend. This would've been a great opportunity to show out though "take over" would never happen obviously. It sounds like we may take over the Mandalay and Luxor though based on lots of people's comments on where they booked.

 

[1100011CS]

There is ALWAYS a convention or 5 going on in Vegas, this won't really add much to it.

Did you go last time? It seemed like we were more that a blip and sounds like this one is going to be bigger.

 

[JP4CY]

This will be an ISU home game and I don't think it'll be close.

 

[SEIOWA CLONE]

We booked our flights tonight, out of KCI non stop to Vegas, leaving the 17th in the morning, returning the 20th at noon another direct flight for $967.00 for the two of us.

Go Cyclones

 

[brianhos]

The plan is they block of the upper decks bringing it down to the 35k range. I'm still not worried about getting tickets though.

They won't block it if there continue to be sales.

 

[Cytown12]

Marriot Grand Chateau is a great place to stay. The property is non-smoking and does not have casino. However, it’s only a block off the Strip so you can easily walk to the casinos. Plant Hollywood is virtually across the street. All the rooms are villas with kitchens and the rates are reasonable for what you get. Stayed there a half dozen times, and love the place.

As far as gambling, my go to spot is the El Cortez in downtown Vegas. It‘s the only place I have found that offers $5 blackjack with a single deck that pays 3/2 on blackjack. You won’t find that on the Strip, unless you bet $25/hand. Plus, nearly all the places on the Strip require $15/hand and only pay 6/5 on blackjack.

Going out with several family members to cheer on the Cyclones and celebrate my retirement. Should be a blast.

That's where I'm staying love that place has a rooftop pool which is pretty cool.

 

[Cytown12]

Yeah, whenever I go somewhere, I like to dip into the more local beers

There's a local brewery there and they have a jalapeño Hefeweizen and it's really good. I recommend trying that one.

 

[Cycsk]

Marriot Grand Chateau is a great place to stay. The property is non-smoking and does not have casino. However, it’s only a block off the Strip so you can easily walk to the casinos. Plant Hollywood is virtually across the street. All the rooms are villas with kitchens and the rates are reasonable for what you get. Stayed there a half dozen times, and love the place.

Marriott Grand Chateau appears to not have a resort fee and they list "complimentary valet parking" as an amenity. Brings the price down significantly.