The Sphere is one of the newest attractions on the Las Vegas Strip. If you've seen any videos of U2's concert online, you can see what a sight it is on the inside.
I didn't know that it was a Madison Square Garden property. The auditorium seats 18,600 people and includes a wrap-around LED screen and 4D visual effects.
On Wednesday night I found myself high up in the auditorium waiting for a screening of a 50-minute movie, "Postcards from Earth," designed to showcase the technology of the sphere. I was not disappointed.
It was like being in the front car of a ride, except the entire auditorium was the front car. We traveled across 7 continents and saw a glimpse of the world from snowy mountaintops and African savannahs. Elephants stomped across the screen with a force that shook our seats. (Thank you 4D experience) We watched and screamed as a lizard let its tongue fly to grab a spider. Landscapes spread out in front of us as we traveled with ease from one place to another.
If you're ever in Vegas I'd recommend giving it a try.
Okay, you're description has me hooked. It's on my list!
ReplyDeleteI really had run out of reasons to revisit Las Vegas, but this is pretty tempting!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like quite an experience! I love how you've let us all share it with you, vicariously.
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