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Friday, December 11, 2015

{#FestiveFriday} #Photo Highlights from the @TropicanaAC Tropicana #AtlanticCity #Casino Holiday Tree Lighting

Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Tree Lighting

Happy Holidays Snowman 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).

Tropicana Atlantic City 25-foot Poinsettia Tree located in Palm Walk
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:

Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Tree Lighting
Above: As you can see The Quarter at Tropicana was all abuzz in anticipation of the lighting!

Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Tree Lighting Tropicana General Manager, Steve Callender
























Above: Tropicana General Manager, Steve Callender

Above: Mayor Don Guardian

Manager Steve Callender, Mayor Don Guardian and the big guy - Santa Claus light the Holiday Tree! Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Tree Lighting
Above: Tropicana General Manager Steve Callender, Mayor Don Guardian and the big guy - Santa Claus light the Holiday Tree!

Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Tree Lighting
Above: Tropicana's Holiday Tree all lit up and pretty!

Santa Laughing at Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Tree Lighting
Above: I just had to nab a shot of Santa laughing! He gave goodies to some of the children that were in the crowd!

Tropicana's Holiday Magic Performers at Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Tree Lighting
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!)

Broadway Burger Bar at Tropicana's The Quarter
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?

10 North Lounge Tropicana Atlantic City Casino
Above: After lunch we hit 10 North Lounge on the Casino Floor for drinks before the show.

Spiked Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Cocktail at 10 North Lounge Tropicana Atlantic City Casino
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:

Spiked Salted CaramelHot Chocolate Cocktail at 10 North Lounge Tropicana Atlantic City Casino
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! 

View of the Casino Floor from 10 North Lounge Tropicana Atlantic City Casino
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!

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Dancers twirling at Tropicana Holiday Magic Show

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Remember the singers that sang during the tree lighting ceremony - here they are!

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
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! :)

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: I did say this was a Magic Show!

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Ta-Daa!

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: And then Presto-Chango!

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Check out the leg action - with NO Flash - can you tell I am still quite pleased with myself?

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Great singing and dancing!

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Beautiful Aerial Performance!

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: I wish I could do this! (My watermark gets cut off with this photo on extra large, but it's worth it!)

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
I got WAY more shots, just didn't want to give it all away! :)

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Back to the Magic!

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: How do they do that?

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
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

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Notice the elf in the audience?

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Let it Snow!

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Dancing Snowmen!

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Dancing Reindeer!

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
Above: Singing, Dancing, Magic and Fantasy, what's not to love?

Tropicana’s Holiday Magic, Tropicana Atlantic City Casino 2015 Holiday Magic Show
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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FTC Disclosure:  This is NOT a compensated Post, and all opinions are 100% my own! The tree lighting was open to the public, lunch and tickets to the Holiday Magic Show were provided for Editorial Consideration. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.