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The Excalibur Ups the Ante on Offerings Xcalibur Hotel Casino Has Been Known As a Family- Friendly Resort Since It Opened in 1990 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT A hotel of high caliber The Excalibur ups the ante on offerings xcalibur Hotel Casino has been known as a family- friendly resort since it opened in 1990. Recently, the property has added a few new Etouches geared toward adults that make it an ideal destination for guests of all ages. At the heart of the renovation are the resort’s new widescreen rooms. Two thousand of the hotel’s rooms were upgraded from floor to ceiling with a more modern, stylish look. The widescreen rooms feature 42-inch plasma televisions, iPod docking stations, pillow top mat- tresses, contemporary bathrooms with granite countertops and alarm clocks with iPod inputs. The rooms also offer the hotel’s best views and the most convenient access to the pool and spa. The pool is another area of the hotel that has received a makeover, doubling its size, adding cabanas, a fire pit, sun decks and a secluded relaxation pool. When the warmer Photos courtesy Excalibur weather rolls around again, cabana Even though Excalibur Hotel Casino offers plenty of new ways to keep adults amused, the resort hasn’t forgotten its medieval roots and castle façade, above. Top, the widescreen rooms guests will enjoy plasma screen feature plasma televisions, iPod docking stations, pillow top mattresses, contemporary bathrooms with granite countertops and alarm clocks with iPod inputs among other amenities. televisions, a refrigerator stocked with water and fruit juice, rafts for the pool and towel and ice service. The Fantasy Faire Midway features The changes aren’t all in the name more than 20 carnival-style arcade of just looking good. Excalibur games and special 4-D rides includ- Hotel Casino President Renee West ing the SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D said the renovations have continued ride. Through the magic of digital to stoke the good time guests have 3-D projection and 4-D effects, come to expect at Excalibur. which include wind, bubbles and “Just as important as the physical scent, riders are transported down improvement is the heightened to Bikini Bottom for an amazing sense of fun that all these changes adventure. have ushered in,” said West. “You Excalibur Hotel Casino will expect to have fun inside a castle. celebrate the season with another And I’m pleased to report that we’re 4-D ride, the Polar Express, through delivering on that promise, now Photos courtesy Dick’s Last Resort January 6. Based on the popular more than ever.” Dick’s Last Resort, above and left, offers movie, the magical journey to One of the ways the hotel is a little bit of everything: food, drink, live the North Pole comes alive in a delivering the fun is at Dick’s Last entertainment and more than a few jokes at multi-sensory adventure complete Resort, where there’s a little bit your expense. with fake snow. of everything: food, drink, live Whether you are looking for entertainment and more than a few “Dick’s delivers that sense of entertainment, attractions or jokes at your expense. casual fun our guests enjoy at gaming, West said Excalibur Hotel The characters that run the place Excalibur – and then steps it up Casino has everything you could have no reservations about poking a notch,” she said. “In the process want under one roof. a little fun at you or your friends it’s helped us appeal to a whole new “Our customers tell us that they while you’re eating some good, crowd.” choose to stay here for a variety of messy food and throwing back one The wild atmosphere at Dick’s car- reasons – location, value and, most of the wild concoctions that go for ries over to a new table gaming area tables, which combine traditional to keep the kids happy too. of all, comfort and a sense of fun,” drinks at Dick’s. Paper hats with located just outside the restaurant and online poker. Excalibur Hotel The medieval-themed “Tourna- West said. funny slogans or jokes are created and bar. Casino is the first place in Las Vegas ment of Kings” dinner show “For that reason, you won’t tableside and it’s a rare occasion that West said the popular “party to offer PokerPro, a game in which combines arena-style entertainment find velvet ropes or VIP lines at hilarity does not ensue. pit” features energetic music, stage hands are dealt electronically on a with a bacchanalian feast befitting a Excalibur – just friendly employees, West said that the hotel and Dick’s dancers and even a disco ball. big screen in the middle of the table king. Audience members are invited great entertainment and a laid-back Last Resort complement each other Gamers will also appreciate and all players have a screen in front to cheer on the king representing vibe that will make you feel like nicely. the casino’s new electronic poker of them. the “country” where they are sitting. family.” Other entertainment options at Any excuse to eat with your hands is This advertising supplement was written and prepared Excalibur Hotel Casino include a good one and as the show begins, by the VEGAS.com staff and did not involve the Octane, a lounge with a little bit dinner is served with no utensils of reporting or editing staff of the Los Angeles Times. To of an edge. Using motorcycles as any kind. reach VEGAS.com e-mail [email protected]. decoration and staffing biker-gear clad servers, Octane is a fun twist on the concept of a center bar. You don’t have to worry about long lines and velvet ropes here though. West said the aim for Excalibur’s nightspots is, “the kind that are open to everyone, no stringent dress codes or exclusive guest lists.” Show options abound at the resort as well. Comedian Louie Anderson, with his casual and conversational style, regales audiences with hi- larious tales from his childhood and experiences growing up in the Midwest. The more adventurous can check out the all-male Australian dance revue “Thunder From Down Under.” Even though Excalibur Hotel Casino offers plenty of new ways Photos courtesy Excalibur to keep adults amused, the resort Photos courtesy Excalibur The medieval-themed “Tournament of Kings” dinner show combines arena-style entertainment hasn’t forgotten its medieval roots The pool at Excalibur underwent a facelift, doubling its size and adding cabanas, a fire pit, with a bacchanalian feast befitting a king. Dinner is served with no utensils of nya kind. and castle façade and always aims sun decks and a secluded relaxation pool. 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