"You never count your money,
while you're sittin at the table.
There'll be time enough for countin,
when the dealing's done." - "The Gambler", Kenny Rogers
Do you think you're a high roller? Well, do ya, punk?
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High Roller, the world's largest observation wheel, is located at the rear of the LINQ, between the Quad & Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.
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Air-conditoned pods slowly move from beginning to end in 30 mins
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Loading/unloading is on the move, with safety nets underneath to deter any unfortunate accidents.
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I'm glad we weren't packed like sardines. TV's keep passengers abreast of how many feet high they are with some funky music to keep the party atmosphere going.
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A view going up
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A view at the top
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Fountains of Bellagio, from a distance
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The ride was pretty smooth, with a little rocking near the top. After about 10-15 mins, I was done & ready to go already.
Celebrity sighting! Levar Burton, of Roots/Reading Rainbow/Star Trek:The Next Generation fame, shooting a new episode of Reading Rainbow
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I'm glad I had the chance to ride the High Roller, but at $21.95 during the day & $36.95 at night, I find it to be too pricey for just a souped up ferris wheel. I recommend the High Roller as something to take a pic of from a distance, with or w/o selfie.
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BTW, I have a free ticket voucher for the High Roller, which expires Dec. 30, 2014. If you're interested, I'll trade it for dinner ;)