{{Casino infobox | casino=Aladdin Casino & Resort| theme=Arabian_Nights| address=3667 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109| image=Aladdin05.jpg| rooms=2,600| date_opened=1966| space_gaming= 100,000 ft²| attractions=''Desert Passage''| shows= ''The Fashionistas''| restaurants=''Elements''
''Tremezzo''
''Spice Market Buffet''
''Zanzibar Cafe''| owner=ObBiz| casino_type=Land-Based| renovations=April_27, 1998| names_pre=Tally Ho (1963)
King's Crown (1964) | website=Aladdin Casino & Resort| }} Image:Aladdinhotel-lv.jpg The '''Aladdin''' is an Arabian Nights themed Hotel and Casino located on the famed Las_Vegas_Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada at 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South. The hotel has 2,600 rooms, a performing arts theatre, and a 475,000 ft² (44,000 m²) shopping arcade called the ''Desert Passage''. ==History== The Aladdin was originally opened in 1963 as the Tally-Ho. It was later called King's Crown in 1964. In 1966, the King's Crown was purchased by Milton_Prell, and after major renovations was reopened and renamed the Aladdin. A little after a year it was opened, the Aladdin was host to Elvis and Priscilla_Presley's wedding. Wayne_Newton was a part owner from 1980 to 1982. On April_27, 1998, the Aladdin was Imploded http://edition.cnn.com/US/9804/27/fringe.aladdin.implode/aladdin.240.43.mov, and a newer version was built that opened on August_18, 2000. The Aladdin was operated in conjunction with the London_Club which ran a High_roller casino on the property. It also included a major shopping center known as the Desert_Passage. The performing arts theatre was not imploded but was refurbished. The casino was in financial trouble from the start and was sold on June_20, 2003, to a partnership of Planet_Hollywood and Starwood_Hotels_&_Resorts_Worldwide. The casino was supposed to undergo a massive renovation in 2005 to become the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas casino. These plans have been pushed back several times, however, due to difficulties obtaining full financial backing and in scheduling construction crews for the rebuilding. Currently, schedules report a late-2006 schedule for completion of the renovations, but this may change again. The hotel will operate as a Sheraton_Hotel. Changes are also planned for the Desert Passage, the Aladdin's attached shopping center. The theme is set to change to what is described as "Los Angeles" and will be renamed "Miracle Mile" http://www.canyouhandlethismuchshopping.com/. As of August_12, 2006, changes to the shopping center have begun, with a small expansion and a "Miracle Mile" information kiosk located at the Las Vegas Boulevard entrance to the shops. Construction on the outside facade and interior continue, with large portions of the casino-level having been walled off while being renovated. Renovation of the Mezziane-level casino and sports bar have been completed, and offer a small glance of the design which will be used throughout the rest of the property. Rooms in the hotel portion of the property have had several upgrades, including the addition of hollywood-style art pieces, such as framed movie posters, snapshots from the set of various movie productions, and reproductions of props used in major motion pictures. The A&E_Network show ''Criss_Angel_Mindfreak'' sometimes takes place at the Aladdin. The Aladdin was the site for the 2006 Miss_America pageant. The Miss American Organization has announced it will be returning to the Aladdin for 2007. ==Film History== Footage of the implosion of the original structure was used in the closing credits of the film ''The_Cooler''. == External links == * Official site * Las Vegas Travelog. Including tens of photos. * Aladdin Hotel Virtual Tours * Virtual Tours of Aladdin and Other Hotels * Implosion pictures and video of old Aladdin * Review of Aladdin Hotel & Casino {{Las Vegas Strip}} Category:Landmarks_in_Nevada Category:Casinos_in_Las_Vegas Category:Convention_centers_in_Las_Vegas Category:Hotels_of_Las_Vegas Category:Resorts Category:Buildings_and_structures_in_Las_Vegas Category:Visitor_attractions_in_Las_Vegas Category:Las_Vegas_Strip Category:Paradise,_Nevada Category:1963_establishments Fi:Aladdin_(kasino) Fr:Aladdin_(casino)