If I had a genie, I'd wish for a tacky hotel too...
Okay, it's not really tacky. It's probably the third nicest theme hotel on the Strip that I can think of (actually, there are only three themed hotels on the Strip that I can think of ). The first two being The Venetian and Paris. You could also include Caesar's and Luxor, but they're hardly an experience. Aladdin is closer to the latter in that the surroundings are themed, but the stores are not.
They have an ABC Store here! Anything from Hawaii is awesome.
I heard they were planning to redo this place into a Planet Hollywood hotel. Sad, considering they just remodeled it into what it is now. Aladdin seems to consistently offer deals and lower rates than it's neighbors.
I wouldn't mind trying the buffet. I've heard nothing but good things.