Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Tree Lighting
If like me you share a penchant for 'pulse-pounding' gaming/Casino action, then a visit to Atlantic City is definitely for you. I have been visiting there for a VERY long time and I enjoy visiting Atlantic City for the holidays, each Casino has it's own unique way of decorating for the Holidays and this year I got the chance to attend the annual Tropicana Atlantic City Casino Holiday Tree Lighting as Press. (You may remember I featured Tropicana's Holiday Tree in 2013 and Google Plus did it's 'auto awesome' magic to my shot of the tree and I made it my first photo in the post, you can see that post and photo HERE).
I arrived a bit before the official kick off and got a chance to take a peek at the Casino Floor and hit some new Slot machines I hadn't tried before like Britney Spears, Batman, The Walking Dead and The Big Bang Theory and enjoy the 25-foot Poinsettia Tree located in the Palm Walk!
If you haven't visited in awhile, Tropicana underwent a $50 million renovation which includes a Multimedia Light and Sound Show, the addition of AltantiCare LifeCenter Fitness and (NEEDED) renovations to its North Tower Hotel Rooms and Casino.
The 25-foot Poinsettia Tree is just one of the trees you will find at Tropicana, and here are the highlights of the Tree Lighting Ceremony:
Above: As you can see The Quarter at Tropicana was all abuzz in anticipation of the lighting!
Above: Tropicana General Manager, Steve Callender
Above: Mayor Don Guardian
Above: Tropicana General Manager Steve Callender, Mayor Don Guardian and the big guy - Santa Claus light the Holiday Tree!
Above: Tropicana's Holiday Tree all lit up and pretty!
Above: I just had to nab a shot of Santa laughing! He gave goodies to some of the children that were in the crowd!
Above: We were treated to a delightful medley of Christmas Carols, the performers are from the Tropicana Holiday Magic Show (which I have some photo highlights from as well!)
Above: All that Christmas Goodness really helped us Press work up an appetite, thankfully Tropicana had just the right idea, lunch for Press at Broadway Burger Bar in The Quarter! Salad, Sliders, and beverages of choice - my choice was prosecco of course! The Broadway Burger Bar has a great deal for a meal and imax movie, date night anyone?
Above: After lunch we hit 10 North Lounge on the Casino Floor for drinks before the show.
Above: Need a break from the action on the Casino Floor? Hit up 10 North Lounge for a 'Hazelnut Hot Chocolate' - what's in it? I am so glad you asked:
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Nutella
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Frangelico
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Brandy
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Topped with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Straw and Shavings for garnish!
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better than this, they brought out:
Above: Option 2 'Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate'
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Caramel Baileys
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Topped with Whipped Cream, Caramel and Sea Salt
Served with an assortment of cookies and biscotti.
These were both delicious, but the standout for everyone was the second option. I was actually surprised I liked the second one so much as I am actually not a Caramel fan, but I am a Baileys Fan and this was warm and delish. In all fairness what didn't resonate with folks about the first spiked hot chocolate was the brandy. I am a Brandy Lover, but I only like Remy Martin, I want to try to make this one myself using Remy for the Brandy and see if I taste a difference. Hot Chocolate and Nutella Goodness, they just needed the right Brandy!
Above: View of the Gaming Floor from 10 North Lounge.
I will definitely go back to 10 North Lounge when I visit again, it's a great place to unwind and get off the Casino floor for a moment. Or if like me and my friends and family if you all go in different directions this is a great place to meet up before dinner or before the Holiday Magic Show!
Above: Dancers twirling at Tropicana Holiday Magic Show
Above: Remember the singers that sang during the tree lighting ceremony - here they are!
Above: I need to add that I was off center and there is no flash photography during the show. So I was taking these with a DSLR with no Flash and trying capture performers in motion - I'm pretty pleased with myself! :)
Above: I did say this was a Magic Show!
Above: Ta-Daa!
Above: And then Presto-Chango!
Above: Check out the leg action - with NO Flash - can you tell I am still quite pleased with myself?
Above: Great singing and dancing!
Above: Beautiful Aerial Performance!
Above: I wish I could do this! (My watermark gets cut off with this photo on extra large, but it's worth it!)
I got WAY more shots, just didn't want to give it all away! :)
Above: Back to the Magic!
Above: How do they do that?
Above: Here is where I admit I haven't put up my tree yet! Maybe I will just hang these photos on my wall! LOL
Above: Notice the elf in the audience?
Above: Let it Snow!
Above: Dancing Snowmen!
Above: Dancing Reindeer!
Above: Singing, Dancing, Magic and Fantasy, what's not to love?
Above: Santa came out into the audience and brought this little audience member some holiday magic!
MY TAKE:
Atlantic City has always been one of my favorite weekend getaway destinations, I didn't get nearly as much time as I wanted to explore all the changes at Tropicana so I think another trip up there is in order! I enjoy their Holiday Tree Lighting and they really have become a one stop shop, with an imax theatre, comedy club, 2 pools, spa, great restaurants from casual to fine dining, bars, shops and so much more! You really don't have to leave the building, well only to watch the outdoor light show! This was a great way to kick off the holiday season and I couldn't recommend it enough! Don't miss the Holiday Musical Light Show in The Quarter at Tropicana Atlantic City Casino!
Readers Sound Off: Have you seen the changes at Tropicana Atlantic City? What is your favorite Casino and why?
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That sounds like such a magical event. I live so close to Atlantic City, yet I've never been there. One of these days I need to get there.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit Atlantic City. It's the backdrop for several of my favorite movies and for my favorite song.
ReplyDeleteI love going to tree lightings. It's so much, this one looks like a great event.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like an amazing tree lighting event!! So magical!
ReplyDeleteI have always heard that the shows at the casinos were awesome! I have never been to one. It looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a really magical holiday show! I'm glad you were able to go see it.
ReplyDeleteI love to see all the Christmas lights. This looks like a beautiful tree. I will have to try making Hazelnut Hot Chocolate.
ReplyDeleteI love shows like this. It looks like you had a great time.
ReplyDeletewow... beautiful Christmas light and nice dinner! I can't wait to go back to Las Vegas, watch the show and enjoy great food :)
ReplyDeleteIt has been a long time since my wife and I visited Atlantic City. Looks like they are getting lots of competition, as gambling gets legalized in different locations.
ReplyDeleteYour Tropicana pictures look wonderful and $50MM is quite an upgrade - we may have to check this out. Thanks!
I always see Atlantic City on the tv and dream of heading that way. Looks great and like you had a really great time! - Jeanine
ReplyDeleteWhat a great festival!! Your pics are great!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great show! Fun-packed for sure!
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun. Since I am going through a divorce and my Christmas is going to be a bit strange since we just separated a few weeks ago, my mother has decided she and I should spend the holidays at the casino and have a grand old time. I think shes on to something.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun event - your hazelnut drink looks amazing, I want it!
ReplyDeleteThat looks and sounds like such a wonderful event for you all. I've never thought about going there, but I hear a lot about the area. One of these days I may just end of up there.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos! That would be such an amazing thing to see. That tree is so pretty! The hot chocolate looks delicious to!
ReplyDeleteWow! This looks absolutely amazing. And that hot chocolate sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your photographs! This looks like such a fun event. I love to play the slot machines, but I've never been to Atlantic City. When I lived in Phoenix, I went to Vegas all the time, but one of these days I need to head to Atlantic City!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! What an amazing event! Looks like you had a blast!
ReplyDelete~Amanda
Wow! So much to see and do! The Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate sounds amazing. The poinsettia tree is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat was one spectacular show! I wished I could watch the Tropicana Holiday Magic show. However, I live so far from Atlantic City. Glad to know though that you had a great time. Thanks for sharing the pictures!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very entertaining show! Well written post.
ReplyDeleteI do like these kinds of events. THat's a good picture of Santa laughing. I'd like to visit Atlantic City.
ReplyDeleteThat giant poinsetta tree is so beautiful. I never would have thought to combine Nutella and Frangelico for a christmas cocktail - yum!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks like a really great time. I have never been to a tree lighting before. That tree is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis looked very entertaining! The drink looked so delicious!
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to have been there! What a a night of entertainment and the decor is amazing!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks beautiful! I haven't been to Atlantic City in ages. It was my Vegas when I lived in Brooklyn, NY.
ReplyDeleteThe poinsettia tree is very pretty. It sounds like you had a great time at this event.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are gorgeous. That looks like that was a fun, exciting, and interesting event!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was an amazing time! I love the tree!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great time! I loved the pictures of the festive décor.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and fabulous event! I would love to go to such event. Never been to Atlantic City. One of these days, I hope. :)
ReplyDeleteThat place looks like a lot of fun. My husband and I love casinos, but we have never been to Atlantic city. We go to Vegas instead.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like you had a fun time! What a wonderful way to ring in the holidays.
ReplyDeleteSorry I have never been there. If we ever plan to now I know where to go to get a Hazelnut Hot Chocolate :) WOW chica that looks delish. Thanks for the travel review.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Atlantic City but I want to go. lol The lights are super beautiful and pretty. That is my favorite part of the holidays.
ReplyDeletebeautiful performance
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