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Are they working 24/7? It's hard to believe it will all be done by Memorial Day Weekend.

Posted by Hunter

They are and they will. If you saw it a month ago, you'd be amazed how it's come together.

I think they will make it, with zero time to spare.

OMG, I can hardly wait to see the finished project! Oh yes, and welcome back to Vegas! Remember to have fun... And enjoy your stay at Wynncore. :-)

I am impressed with how much they have accomplished in such a short time. Is it me, or does it appear these cabanas are quite a bit larger than what is available at the Encore or Wynn pools?

Now that this project is taking shape, I am excited to see the finished product. Has anyone heard proposed rates on the Beach Club cabanas yet?

Hunter, I remember when you saw the renderings you were disappointed in the apparent lack of water features. Looks like at least the center part might have a fountain in the middle, right?

I just got 3 quick comments about this place....

Nice...Nice...Nice...!

Posted by Hunter

yup, looks like a fountain in the main pool, sorta like at Bellagio. I think that's great.

More hopeful the more I see.

The lattice coverings in the last few pictures makes the club look infinitely better, but I still think the columns and sharp edges around the balconies look totally cheap and very Sheldon-like. Hope I'll have a different impression in person.

Socalduck, I called concierge to make reservations, but at this moment, there is no pricing available.

The cabanas should be great in the hot Vegas summer. They get the morning sun and are mostly shielded from the afternoon sun. The fountain in the center will be a great attraction for those sitting in the bar area---I assume the center structure is the bar.
Hunter's photo from the 58th floor shows how depressing the view is across the Strip. The desert wins.

Underwhelmed.

I am truly impressed with the progress and can't wait for my mid-June stay at Encore. I believe they mentioned 2 story cabanas. I'm guessing the waitresses won't be going upstairs very often and can only imagine what will go on in some of them. Switch is certainly getting much bigger and hopefully they will move the bar from the hallway to inside the restaurant. I understand the casino wall was removed a day ago. We need to get some photos from the casino.

Posted by Hunter

The casino wall was replaced with an opaque plastic sheet - looks like they're painting inside.

If I can get a shot of anything good, believe me I will.

Posted by Dave

Awful design. That bright orange kiosk is uber-tacky. Way too much wood and metal, particularly for a pool area...oh, that's the port-a-potty and scaffolding. Never mind.

I'm always amazed at how Wynn projects in particular make such enormous strides in the last few days. I remember skulking around Wynn LV three days before opening, thinking, "they'll never pull this off." But when they opened the doors, there wasn't a shred of blue tape in sight and you'd think the place had been finished for a month. Same with Encore.

Whoever manages Wynn's construction projects really, really knows what they're doing. This might make a fun Vegas Seven column.

How exactly will the pedestrian bridge work going from Encore to the Wynn Garage? Were you able to check that out at all?

Posted by Hunter

Yeah, it's in the photos.

It's basically just a way to prevent pedestrians from blocking the driveway. People just wanting to go to the Beach Club can self park and enter into the new Strip casino entrance.

Gee. I just looked at all 373 of your photos on Flickr and have to say you took some beautiful shots and got an amazing amount of coverage. From Southpoint to the Strat to Palms area then out to Boulder Highway...shots of new Trop sign being placed and a ton of other good stuff. Among my favorites was a night shot of the Cannery looking down the road and Wynn at sundown. These are really, really good. BTW. It was also good seeing new photos of Circus and Riv. Too many people overlook those two places.

10-4

Posted by Hunter

Thanks Erik! Always fun to shoot new photos.

Hunter,
Where exactly was this shot at Encore?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lasvegas/4549192740/in/photostream/

and BTW, Great photos!

Steve

Posted by Hunter

That is the far south side of the Eastside Lounge with the temporary wall up on the left. There was a two foot gap on the end, just big enough to fit in to take a photo.

Now I see it, just couldn't place it at first. That big constuction curtain really threw me off.

Now I am just wondering what that old atrium is going to look like

Posted by Hunter

John posted a few shots on Twitter. Basically the entrance to Surrender:

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via http://twitter.com/john_a_hall

Whoa! I didn't know that is where Surrender was going in (I had originally thought this, given the size of the space in the render compared to the atrium). What a shame. Much prefered version 1.0. I think this will rank up there with the loss of the Grand Staircase in Bellagio. I was hoping the space would stay somewhat intact.. Guess not. Thanks for the links, Hunter!

Looks like the atrium will be totally gone. I am hoping they will expand Switch (w/ an outdoor patio for lunch) and open/reconfigure the hi-limit area with access to the pool.

Posted by Hunter

IIRC, Switch is being expanded and pushed into the EBC, yes.

The hi-limit area is moving to where Eastside Lounge is now and those areas will be used as part of EBC ingress/egress and related functions.

Vegas Chatter folks got a sneak peek and it seems the object in the pool's center might be a "shower pod":

http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2010/5/24/154516/176/vegas-travel/Wet_Go_Go_Dancers_Outside_Nakedness_and_Snakiness_Inside_Encore_Beach_Club_Looks_Fun

Hail, thanks. I should never doubt Steve Wynn. I was sure EBC and Surrender wouldn't be completed by Memorial Day weekend. I'm still very curious about the customers. Will they be typical Wynn/Encore guests or younger and less inhibited?