The FRIENDS Experience: The One In Vegas Opens At MGM Grand
The NBC hit series, 'FRIENDS,' is set in New York City but its fifth season had a memorable storyline in Las Vegas. The cast of characters took a trip to Las Vegas, where Ross and Rachel drunkenly end up getting married and Joey had his moment as well.
Now, its fans can see a Vegas-exclusive wedding chapel set, inspired by the couple's unforgettable night on the Strip, at the now-open The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.
This attraction marks the West Coast flagship location for this pop culture entertainment venue showcasing iconic props and recreated sets from the Warner Bros. produced TV show that became a global phenomenon.
The famous, "PIVOT!," scene is depicted in The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas,
The FRIENDS Experience made its debut in 2019 as a pop-up in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood in honor of the show's 25th anniversary. New York City would also become the location for its permanent offering in Manhattan's Gramercy neighborhood, opened in March 2021.
Other branches include London, Madrid and Rio. This immersive experience has also had temporary showing in Seattle in early 2023. Overall, The FRIENDS Experience celebrates the show's legacy through visual reminders of famous scenes and objects that visitors can engage with.
What to See at The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas
The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas features props specific to the episodes filmed in Las ... More Vegas. It includes a replica of the wedding chapel that Ross and Rachel went to.
At The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas, fans can pose, propose, exchange vows, or make a good laugh. They will also see Joey's gladiator costume, from the show's Las Vegas episodes involving his job at Caesars Palace. The Las Vegas attraction also contains replicas of Monica and Rachel's apartment, Joey and Chandler's recliner-filled living room, the coffeehouse and hangout spot, Central Perk, the famous fountain and orange couch in the show's opening credits.
Then, there's a nod to the 'PIVOT!' scene. One section recreates the moment that changed how we may look at lifting and moving furniture with Ross shouting this directive as he, Rachel and Chandler bring a couch up a flight of stairs.
The FRIENDS Experience-The One in Vegas includes reproductions of sets from the show including ... More Monica and Rachel's apartment.
In choosing Las Vegas as the attraction's next location, a media statement cited that the Nevada city has where the show's cast first bonded and where their respective characters made some memorable decisions.
'Las Vegas was the backdrop for some of the show's most hilarious and heartfelt moments,' said Stacy Moscatelli, CEO of Original X Productions, which created the attraction with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Warner Bros. Television Group. 'Whether reenacting 'PIVOT!,' catching up at our Central Perk replica, or proposing at the wedding chapel, there's something for everyone to discover and smile about.'
Other props from the show on display include the famous turkey head, which Monica dons during a Thanksgiving episode, and Rachel's 18-page front and black written letter to Ross, expressing her feelings about their relationship.
Where Is The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas Located?
The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas officially opened at the MGM Grand on July 23.
The attraction's location also works well for MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, which is based along the famous Las Vegas Strip.
'We're always looking for innovative, world-class experiences to bring to MGM Grand, and The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas was a natural fit,' said Mike Neubecker, the resort's president and COO. 'Through a great partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and Original X Productions, we were able to bring this beloved experience to life in a way that enhances our overall entertainment offerings and contributes to Las Vegas' reputation as the ultimate entertainment destination.'
Also at The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas, a FRIENDS retail space will feature special merchandise ranging from apparel to memorabilia to Las Vegas mementos. Guests can also enjoy a limited-time FRIENDS-inspired lobby display at MGM Grand, on view now through August 5.
Admission starts at $39 and are available for purchase now through this link.
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