World Travel Express: Excalibur Hotel food court

Address; 3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

It is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International

Opening date:June 19, 1990 .

No. of rooms: 3,981

Total gaming space: 100,000 sq ft (9,300 m²)

Permanent shows: Tournament of Kings,Thunder From Down Under

Casino type: Land

Website: www.excalibur.com

Excalibur, named for the mythical sword of King Arthur, uses the Arthurian theme in several ways. Its facade is a stylized image of a castle. Until 2007, a wizard-like figure representing Merlin looked out from a high turret (since replaced by a figure advertising Dick's Last Resort).

Facilities and attractions

The 100,000-square-foot (9,300 m²) gaming area at Excalibur consists of both table games and over 1,700 slot machines. In addition to casino space, the Excalibur resort includes a renovated pool area, a 13,000-square-foot (1,200 m²) spa and fitness center, the Canterbury Wedding Chapel, the Octane Lounge, a food court and children's attractions.

In popular culture

Excalibur has been featured in several video game and television productions .
Video game: Driver 2 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Television productions: of Fear Factor, South Park called "It Hits the Fan".
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