They Said Vegas Would Never Be the Same… And They Were Right!
In this exclusive documentary, we explore the real story of Las Vegas five years after the world stopped.
From the eerie silence of an empty Strip in 2020… to billion-dollar resorts, championship parades, and tech-fueled entertainment in 2025 — this film takes you year by year through the resilience, reinvention, and rise of the city that refused to stay down.
🔥 YEAR-BY-YEAR BREAKDOWN:
🛑 2020 – The Shutdown That Shook the Strip
March 17: All Las Vegas hotels and casinos ordered to close
June 4: The Strip begins reopening in phases
July: More resorts reopen (Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Aria)
Plexiglass dividers, hand-sanitizing stations, and 6-foot distancing rules become the new normal
Circa opens in Downtown with bold ambition amidst restrictions
♻️ 2021 – A Return to Capacity and Creativity
March: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas officially opens
June 1: Nevada lifts all capacity restrictions
Renovations at Luxor, Bellagio, and Aria Sky Suites bring fresh upgrades
EDC Las Vegas and Life is Beautiful festivals return with massive turnouts
😷 2022 – No More Masks, Big Moves Begin
February: Mask mandates officially lifted in Nevada
February: NFL Pro Bowl comes to Allegiant Stadium
April: The iconic Palms Casino reopens under new ownership
NFL Draft brings national spotlight to the Strip
Tao Beach Club reopens after full renovation
Usher launches his Las Vegas residency
BrewDog’s rooftop bar opens with incredible views of the Strip
🏆 2023 – Championship Year & New Icons
Pro Bowl returns
The Sphere finally opens to the public with U2’s residency
Golden Knights win their first Stanley Cup
Las Vegas Aces win back-to-back WNBA championships
NBA In-Season Tournament debuts in Vegas
Fontainebleau Las Vegas opens after nearly two decades in development
🚀 2024 – Leveling Up
Super Bowl LVIII hosted in Las Vegas — the city takes center stage
More Strip properties announce and complete room renovations (including Caesars and MGM resorts)
Kylie Minogue joins the Vegas residency scene
MSG Sphere adds new artists and tech-driven shows
Vegas becomes a finalist city for MLB expansion
🔮 2025 – The Future Is Now
Las Vegas continues redefining itself as a sports and entertainment capital
Digital and AI-driven hotel experiences expand across major resorts
EDC and Life is Beautiful reach record-breaking attendance
Rumors swirl about a Formula 1 return
The transformation of the Strip continues with new high-rise developments and immersive attractions
🎰 Whether you’re a Vegas regular or haven’t visited since the pandemic, this documentary reveals how the city changed — and why it’s more electrifying than ever.
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