Year: 2012

Visiting Caesars Palace During the 1970’s

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If you have not noticed a theme by now, my grandparents spent a lot of time between Fantasyland (Disney World) and Frontierland (Las Vegas). I remember growing up and always hearing about their time spent at both places. So they have lots of memories about the ways things used to be.

Caesar's Palace Las Vegas 1971

The above postcard was received from my great aunt and sent to my grandparents in August 1971, The closest I have been able to estimate this photo being taken was around 1970.

The rear of the postcard states:

CAESARS PALACE
HOTEL & CASINO * LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

A swinging palace of pleasure! Rendezvous for the lively ones!…tops for real action! Star-studded floor shows, luscious gourmet food, glittering nightlife!

Note the Caesar’s Palace marquee sign states:

Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66
Nancy Wilson
Little Steps

Look at all that vacant land surrounding Caesars Palace. If only we knew then what we know now.

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Riding Mandy Monorail (Blue) Around Disneyland From the Drivers Seat

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This past summer during our trip to Disneyland, we heard “can we ride the monorail?” more times than we typically get asked “are we there yet?” It does not help that Disney purposely has the monorails gliding along above your head everywhere you go. Oh, we are waiting in line for the Alice in Wonderland ride, how about we blow the horn of the monorail as it approaches the Matterhorn.

120610 Disneyland Mandy Blue Monorail

When we finally made our way through all of the Fantasyland rides first thing in the morning, we made our way over towards Tomorrowland to hop aboard the monorail. As we were waiting in line, I realized we were near last in line for the next train and decided to take a gamble and ask if we could ride in the front.

120610 Disneyland Mandy Blue Monorail Mark VII Sign 120610 Disneyland Mandy Blue Monorail Door Controls

Fortunately for us, nobody requested to ride with the driver, and we were guided towards the front of the train. While it was a surreal experience for the Mrs. and I, I can not say for sure whether the boys really understood the breadth of how magnificent of an experience riding in the front of the monorail could be compared to the rear.

120610 Disneyland Mandy Blue Monorail View from Front

120610 Disneyland Mandy Blue Monorail Captains Chair

At least there is always the videos we can show the boys to quench the boys insatiable appetite for all things choo-choo.

120610 Disneyland Mandy Blue Monorail Tomorrowland to Downtown Disney

120610 Disneyland Mandy Blue Monorail Downtown Disney to Tomorrowland

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500 Free Hilton HHonors Points via Hampton Facebook Promotion

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10/3/12 Update– The offer is back again, this time with new dates. Open 9:00 a.m. PST on 10/03/12 until 11:59 p.m. PST on 10/12/12. It is assumed you can earn the 500 bonus again since it allowed us to enter again.

By watching a short video on the Hampton Facebook page, guests can earn an easy, free 500 Hilton HHonors points.

Hampton Facebook 500 Point Promotion

After watching the video, they want you to share it with your friends (hint: You do not have to and can close the share window after it pops up). Then just enter in your name, email, and HHonors account number, and the 500 free points will be on their way.

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Open 9:00 a.m. PST on 09/12/12 until 11:59 p.m. PST on 09/25/12 or until promotion is closed by sponsor to HHonors members who are legal residents of the U.S. (including D.C. and PR) or Canada (except Quebec). HHonors membership is free; go here to register. Not open to employees, officers or directors (or to members of the immediate family or household of any employees, officers, or directors) of Hilton HHonors Worldwide L.L.C., Hampton by Hilton, or any of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, dealers, retailers, resellers, or any advertising or promotion agencies involved in this promotion. To participate, go to the Hamptonality Moments tab on the Hampton Page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hampton and watch and/or share the video posted under the title “Winning Team.” Then complete the entry form and click “submit” to submit your entry. Once your participation and valid HHonors membership is confirmed, 500 HHonors Bonus Points will be credited to your HHonors account. Please allow 6-8 weeks for points to appear in your HHonors account. You may watch and share the video as often as you like, but each HHonors member will receive 500 HHonors Bonus Points only one time. Void in Quebec and where prohibited. Sponsor may terminate or suspend program or individual participation at any time without notice. Bonus Points do not count toward tier status. Hilton HHonors™ membership, earning of Points & Miles™ and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions.

9/17/12- Originally published.

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