Luxor Isn't Sinking, Another NBA Arena, Vanderpump Emerges & Room Rates Softening?

Luxor Isn't Sinking, Another NBA Arena, Vanderpump Emerges & Room Rates Softening?

Author: Miles to Memories | Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann April 15, 2026 Duration: 20:44

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Las Vegas still feels packed, but the numbers are telling a more complicated story. In this episode, Shawn and Mark break down BLVD's progress on the Strip, the truth behind the Luxor sinking rumor, a strange but useful microwave hack, airport talk, Vanderpump changes, and another big arena pitch for Las Vegas.

In This Episode:

  • BLVD mall is finally taking shape on the Strip
  • Is Las Vegas actually recovering in 2026?
  • The Luxor sinking myth and the real Mandalay Bay story
  • A quick nostalgia detour into dangerous old playgrounds
  • Cosmopolitan's free microwave trick and Caesars' drawer microwave
  • Why Harry Reid may be the easiest major airport in America
  • The Cromwell to Vanderpump transition starts to show
  • Rampart and JW Marriott become Resort at Summerlin
  • Yet another proposed NBA arena lands near the M Resort

Episode Guide:

  • 0:00 Shrek bachelorette party at Binion's
  • 0:43 BLVD mall first look
  • 1:58 Is Las Vegas recovering in 2026?
  • 4:19 Luxor sinking myth busted
  • 6:40 Playground nostalgia
  • 8:28 Cosmopolitan microwave hack
  • 10:02 Harry Reid airport wait times
  • 12:58 Vanderpump changes begin at Cromwell
  • 14:35 Resort at Summerlin rebrand
  • 16:39 Another NBA arena proposal for Vegas

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