Rediscovering Star Trek's Vegas Legacy 🖖🚀🎰

Credit for the archive footage goes to Jase Limmi . If you want to check out what the ride and experience was like he has a walk through of almost the entire experience on his YouTube channel, search: ‘Star Trek The Experience Jase Limmi’

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Join us on an unexpected journey through time and space as we uncover a hidden gem in the heart of Las Vegas. In this video, we explore the remnants of the legendary Star Trek Experience at the Westgate casino, untouched since its closure in 2008. Witness the preserved futuristic sets, including the famous Quark's Bar, and learn about this once-thriving attraction that brought the final frontier to Earth.

• The Star Trek Experience operated from 1998 to 2008 at the Las Vegas Hilton (now Westgate).
• It featured immersive rides, replicated sets from the TV series, and interactive experiences.
• Quark's Bar was a fully themed restaurant and bar from the Deep Space Nine series.
• The attraction included two main rides: "Klingon Encounter" and "Borg Invasion 4-D".
• It employed actors in full costume and makeup to portray various Star Trek species.
• The Experience closed due to financial issues and declining attendance.
• Many props and set pieces were auctioned off after closure.
• The remaining set pieces have been preserved in place for over 15 years.
• The attraction was known for its highly detailed recreations of Star Trek environments.
• It was considered one of the most immersive themed experiences outside of major theme parks.
• The site briefly housed a "Twilight Zone" themed attraction after Star Trek's closure.
• Fans have long hoped for a revival or relocation of the Experience.

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