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The One in Vegas: ‘Friends' Arrives on Las Vegas Strip With New Interactive Fan Experience
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Las Vegas has always held a special place in Friends lore, with viewers and critics alike ranking the sitcom's Sin City episodes among the most memorable during the show's ten-year run. Now, fans can revisit the episodes — and the show — as The FRIENDS Experience touches down at the MGM Grand in Vegas.
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An immersive set visit, pop-up photo opp and retail space in one, The FRIENDS Experience Las Vegas location will feature life-size recreations of the wedding chapel doors where Ross and Rachel (accidentally) got married, as well as a replica of Joey's gladiator costume from his short stint at Caesars Palace. Other iconic Friends set pieces available for photo ops include recreations of Central Perk, Monica and Rachel's apartment, Joey and Chandler's apartment, and the fountain and couch from the show's opening credits. Fans can also give their best delivery of Ross' 'PIVOT!' while propping up a couch on a staircase, and take in a new immersive experience riding in Phoebe's taxi.
The new FRIENDS Experience is dubbed 'The One in Vegas' (mirroring the show's episode naming conventions) and officially opens in Las Vegas at MGM Grand on July 23. Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning on June 20 at 10 a.m. PT. A special pre-sale window will open June 18 for anyone who signs up for the waitlist on The FRIENDS Experience's official website.
In addition to photo opportunities and set walkthroughs, the space will feature behind-the-scenes photos and trivia, along with exclusive merch, ranging from apparel to limited-edition memorabilia. Organizers tease 'even more surprises on the way as the space continues to roll out.'
'Our opening in Las Vegas marks a meaningful new chapter for The FRIENDS Experience and for Original X Productions,' says Stacy Moscatelli, CEO of Original X Productions. 'As a city that holds a unique place in the show's storyline and stands at the heart of global entertainment, Las Vegas is a natural home for our next flagship location. We're proud to bring this experience to The Strip and are committed to delivering something truly memorable for the millions of Friends fans who visit each year.'
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Friends debuted on NBC in 1994 and would go on to become one of the most beloved — and most-watched — television sitcoms in history. The show celebrated its 30th anniversary last year with a limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray set, which is still available on Amazon.
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