Gotta ask my geeky question: Star Trek The Experience [Archive]

Phosphor Dot Fossils

07-08-2003, 10:06 PM

So, I can't just waltz into Vegas without checking out this glitzy shrine to all things good and geeky. Is Friday a good night to hit ST:TE? How crowded is it on average? Anyone else gonna head that way?

Just thought I'd ask. Between basking in the classic arcade goodness, and getting to go a little Trekkie for a bit, I'm planning on geeking OUT on August weekend. :D O_O

Anonymous

07-09-2003, 04:48 AM

The Star Trek Experience is Rad. K Rad, even. I totally enjoyed it. Even waiting in line is cool, the whole place is done up like one of the Trek hallways with all sorts of memorabilia to look at. I spent more time just looking at all the props and stuff than I did on the ride. The ride itself is pretty awesome too. The cool thing is, a pass will get you on the ride as many times as you want for one day. I'd gladly go with you Earl, as I'm sure others would as well.

dkap01

07-09-2003, 04:49 AM

I went last year on a saturday when cge was over for the day, and there was no crowd... Last year the ticket was $26.00 but you can go on it as many times as you like for the whole day.. Its a great ride.....

Tempest

07-09-2003, 08:19 AM

I keep meaning to check that out when I'm there (that and Penn & Teller), but I never get around to it. Maybe this year...

Tempest

digitalpress

07-09-2003, 09:41 AM

It's a good time. I've been there twice. The SECOND time I stopped at the bar :)

The ride itself is pretty neat. Half of it is a kind of a "tour" of the ship, then there's the actual ride. It's not rollercoaster crazy but it's pretty realistic. I'm not a big-time Star Trek guy so I probably missed some things in context but it IS fun and much safer than that disaster waiting to happen at the Stratosphere. O_O

Sniderman

07-09-2003, 10:30 AM

Count me as a Trekkie geek who's been there - done that. Loved the museum-ish line. The timeline of the Federation was also quite interesting. However, I was there pre-Enterprise, so it'll be interesting to see how they fit that show's history in with the timeline.

The ride itself is well-done and gives you a real sense of "You are there." But, I gotta tell ya, I got a BAD case of motion sickness on it - and I'm a ride hound. I'm not certain what happened, but I came off it more than a little shaky. But I hung out at Quark's for an hour afterwards and was right as rain after a few Pangalactic Gargle-Blasters. :D If you go, I'll go too. But I'll be hanging out at DS9 rather than take a chance of having my innards tossed like a salad. x_x

And, lest you all forget, Cedar Point is still on for Septemeber. Details will be hammered out at CGE, so stay tuned!

CX2K

07-09-2003, 11:04 AM

Star Trek is definitely one of the cool things to do. You can find other things to do in Vegas right here at our handy "CGE - things to do in Vegas page"

http://www.cgexpo.com/info/todo/index.html

As an aside note, Gameworks has promised to supply us with "double dollar" coupons. which means they'll double the value of the card you buy. So if you buy a $10 card, you'll get a $20 card for the same price.

There's a lot more to be announced so stay tuned!

See you in 30.

John

Anonymous

07-09-2003, 03:24 PM

Maybe we should have a 'mini trekkie meeting' after CGE one day. Have all the trek fans that are there for CGE meet at Quark's bar and have a few drinks while talking games and trek.

k8track

07-09-2003, 03:31 PM

Hey Earl,

Definitely go for it. ST:TE is AWESOME. Seeing that was my number two priority on my list of "to do" stuff when I went last year. It's great for all the reasons described above; I can do no better. Kudos to the Sniderman for recommending it to me. I feel pretty darned bummed that I'm not attending CGE this year. The best part is the virtual reality thrillride on the shuttlecraft.

The one thing about the Bridge visit/VR ride that stands out in my mind, though, was the incessant naysaying of a snotty, 12-ish boy... you know the type, they're "too cool" for this kind of stuff (oh, the middle years) and refuse to allow themselves to be enveloped in the fantasy of it all. This kid kept saying stuff like (in response to the transporter effect) "Oh, this is so fake!" and things like that. No kidding it's fake, kid. Just shut up.

Enjoy it, man!

digitalpress

07-09-2003, 03:38 PM

The one thing about the Bridge visit/VR ride that stands out in my mind, though, was the incessant naysaying of a snotty, 12-ish boy... you know the type, they're "too cool" for this kind of stuff (oh, the middle years) and refuse to allow themselves to be enveloped in the fantasy of it all. This kid kept saying stuff like (in response to the transporter effect) "Oh, this is so fake!" and things like that. No kidding it's fake, kid. Just shut up.

YOU shut up! And I am NOT 12! And it WAS fake! FAKE FAKE FAKE!

:P

Anonymous

07-09-2003, 05:26 PM

The Transporter thing is RAD. K RAD. M RAD even.

I love the Klingon and the Ferengi that go running around the deck, too. They have a great shtick going where the Ferengi hounds the Klingon until the Klingon holds him up against a wall. It's a ton of fun, I can't wait to go again this year.

Atar1G1rl

07-09-2003, 08:59 PM

We were like this close to checking out the Star Trek Experience during the weekend after our wedding, but we got too wrapped up in all that family and social hoooo haaaaa. Feh.

I'd love to check it out. Getting the Mr. to go may be the trick. He's not at the level of geek that I am. :D

punkoffgirl

07-09-2003, 09:29 PM

Hey, I'm up for anything! Last year I didn't really get a chance to go out and see much of Vegas (a shame), so if anyone would like to play tourist, I'd be happy to go along!

Drexel923

07-09-2003, 10:50 PM

count me in...haven't really been into ST for a while but it sounds like fun.

badinsults

07-12-2003, 02:25 AM

I went to it a year ago... it was alright, but nothing I would go to see again. My buddy certainly liked it, may his soul rest in peace.

Phosphor Dot Fossils

07-15-2003, 02:02 AM

I'm also looking into fulfilling a longtime ambition of going to see Blue Man Group, but daaaaaaaamn, are those some pricey tickets. X_x

Tempest

07-15-2003, 09:24 AM

I'm also looking into fulfilling a longtime ambition of going to see Blue Man Group, but daaaaaaaamn, are those some pricey tickets

Yeah I considered doing that last year but I think the tickets were over $100. I wonder if you can get them cheaper somewhere if you get them early? Maybe I'll skip the parties and actually go out and see Vegas this year. However it's hard to spend money on shows knowing that you could buy alot of nice stuff at the expo instead.

Tempest

Atar1G1rl

07-15-2003, 09:33 AM

I'm also looking into fulfilling a longtime ambition of going to see Blue Man Group, but daaaaaaaamn, are those some pricey tickets. X_x

Pricey, but a damn good show!!! You are engulfed in sound and visuals. I didn't actually pay for our tickets, though. I won them, but I would pay for them to see them again if I could. If you have the dough, it's a worthwhile investment! :)

Sniderman

07-15-2003, 10:21 AM

I've tried *three* times to get Blue Man tickets and have missed out each time. I promised myself that - at the very least - I would buy a video of their performance to bring home. It may be all I can get this year as there's little chance of me scraping up the scratch for tix.

Oh, I'll be happy to Trek along with everyone else, but I ain't boardin' no shuttles this time. :D I'll just be playing Dabo at Quark's when you disembark.

RetroYoungen

07-15-2003, 03:43 PM

I'd be happy to see you guys there, hopefully my cousins and my mom (VERY anti-Trekkie) won't mind TOO much. :P

flowerpowerlorri

07-17-2003, 12:10 AM

Did it last year on an "off-CGE day". ST was AWESOME, but we bought one of the combo tix they were offering - they called it "Race N Space" or something like that. Gave you entrance into the 3D IMAX ride in Ceasars. THAT SUCKED. (Where's the barfing emoticon when you need it?) Jerked you around - wanted to unbuckle the seatbelt and stop the ride so no one else was traumatized. Quark's Bar is a tad pricey, but cool to eat at. The actors dressed as the characters really know their parts well (ie. the languages they speak, mannerisms, etc.) Was wonderful. Going again this year!

Lorri

Anonymous

07-17-2003, 12:24 AM

So how about it? Are we gonna do it guys?

Phosphor Dot Fossils

07-17-2003, 02:11 AM

Sounds like a plan to me - just say when.

Tempest

07-17-2003, 08:57 AM

The actors dressed as the characters really know their parts well (ie. the languages they speak, mannerisms, etc.) Was wonderful. Going again this year!

Well what else do you do when you're a Trekkie with no other skills? Sounds like a perfect job to me.

I'm in if people are still talking to me.

Tempest

Phosphor Dot Fossils

07-17-2003, 08:02 PM

I'll be your bodyguard, man. Nobody's falling out of that shuttlecraft. :)

Looks like Friday is out for me, how's everyone on a Saturday night Trek? (That's when TNG was on when I was in my teens, so it's just fitting somehow.)

Drexel923

07-17-2003, 08:12 PM

Saturday sounds good for me...don't wanna miss the party on Friday

Tempest

07-17-2003, 08:57 PM

Saturday is fine by me.

Tempest

vectrexer

07-25-2003, 10:11 PM

I have seen Blue Man Group in the original theater in New York City, and in Vegas.

The NYC BMG show ROCKS!

The other shows in the larger venues are pretty good too. If you haven't seen it yet then the Vegas show is worth it. If you live in or near NYC then go to ST:TE and see BMG in the orginal place back home. Otherwise go see BMG AND ST:TE.

The only way BMG could be better is on drugs. And I don't plan on doing acid any time soon. The experience is probably the closest thing to it.

Even though I like the NYC show better, I still thought my money was well spent.

vectrexer

07-25-2003, 10:12 PM

Speaking of ST:TE

Is there a definite group meeting some place to go after the show. If so, exactly where? I haven't been yet. But from the posts here I know I will love it.

Phosphor Dot Fossils

07-25-2003, 11:53 PM

Looks like I'm gonna skip BMG this time around - but depending on my Vegas experience, I may come back before the next Expo and bring the Mrs. with me, and then we'll go see those blue dudes. :D We've been looking for a good "second honeymoon" spot anyway. ;)

So, guys, do we wanna organize the Trek trek? Place 'n' time to meet, that sort of thing? I'm keen on seeing the auction just so I can watch folks spend their money instead of me spending mine, so howzabout post-auction?

Anonymous

07-26-2003, 01:25 AM

Well, unless we want to cut into Expo Time, I think Friday Afternoon is about the only time that most people can make it. So My vote goes to early Friday afternoon, say 1:30 or 2:00pm. I'd like to be back at the Plaza in time to catch up with some DP people after the alumni dinner (if that's possible/doable), so I don't want to be out too late. I think 4 or 5 hours is plenty of time to hang out, have a few drinks at quarks bar, and hit the ride 2 or 3 times... So:

Friday at 1:30.

Good? Bad? Too Early?

Anonymous

07-26-2003, 01:28 AM

That's odd, I can't edit my posts here. I wanted to mention that post auction will be way late, and there will most likely be post show festivities for people to attend. I don't know what the hours are for the ride, but I'd stay on the safe side, and say that it won't be open at 9:30pm. I could be wrong, and it could be open 24 hours a day. Anybody know for sure?

Phosphor Dot Fossils

07-26-2003, 04:10 AM

Hmmmmm...I think the official ST:TE hours are 11-11, if I read the official site correctly (same site that's now saying $30 a head {!!!} to get in). I've got some Friday night plans, so I'm not sure. Hmmmmm. I must ponder. :hmm:

Drexel923

07-26-2003, 10:38 AM

My plane doesn't get in until 3 on Friday and Friday night I was gonna check out the party, so Saturday night is still the best time for me.

Anonymous

07-26-2003, 12:31 PM

Ok, saturday night is fine with me too. If everyone attends the Auction, then we'll all be able to leave at the same time (and I'll be sure to have the scratch to get into the show:)), so saturday sounds good to me.

Phosphor Dot Fossils

07-30-2003, 06:55 PM

Atar1G1rl

07-30-2003, 09:43 PM

I was just visiting Trekweb.com, and they had this rather vague little news blurb:

The STAR TREK Experience in Las Vegas promises to reveal "a new STAR TREK chapter" at noon Pacific time on August 1.

Hmmmmm, wonder what this is? Hope they're not Enterprise-ifying it... LOL :P

Well I'm certain the timing has something to do with the big ass Star Trek Convention that weekend. All I've heard from my mother since I said we were going to Vegas for CGE is "Sigghhh... I wish I were going to Las Vegas for the Star Trek convention. I wish I had money to do things like that..." Blah blah blah!!!!!!!!

Although it does look like it would be a good one, lots of cast members from all shows will be there (http://www.creationent.com/stcon.htm).

Phosphor Dot Fossils

07-30-2003, 10:26 PM

Ah, wasn't aware that there was a convention that weekend. Probably nothing that'll "stick" then.

Actually, I've never been to a sci-fi convention in my life - not even when they landed right on my doorstep. But something with lots of video games? Yep, I am SO there. LOL :D

vectrexer

07-31-2003, 12:18 PM

My god! I had no no idea those people are such scifi whores!
http://www.creationent.com

However,I do have to admit they have just about everyone there. Even the master of hamminess himself. You just never savored such sweet pork acting on screen as old Bill.
http://www.creationent.com/stcon.htm

It's gonna be a crowded weekend at ST:TE!

vectrexer

07-31-2003, 12:20 PM

Never mind. I misread the the show date (August 1-3, 2003)

icbrkr

07-31-2003, 07:51 PM

Phosphor Dot Fossils

07-31-2003, 08:34 PM

I think we've moved the communal beam-up to Satuday. :-D

icbrkr

07-31-2003, 09:10 PM

I think we've moved the communal beam-up to Satuday. :-D

Yep.. that's what I get for quoting/replying before reading the rest of the thread. Oh well, Friday I'll spend wandering around Vegas and heading to the Apple store :)

Brian

Phosphor Dot Fossils

08-01-2003, 09:31 PM

Ahhh, all is revealed. Here. (http://talk.trekweb.com/articles/2003/08/01/1059772653.html)

Looks like next August we get to fight the Borg at ST:TE. For an additional charge, of course. ;)