On Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, Fremont Street Experience’s highly-anticipated zombie-themed attraction, “Fear the Walking Dead Survival” celebrated its grand opening with a multi-sensory extravaganza in Downtown Las Vegas.
During the event, brave souls gathered around the bloody red carpet as Fremont Street Experience celebrated the arrival with cast members from AMC’s hit TV series, “Fear the Walking Dead,” including Kim Dickens, Colman Domingo, Michael Greyeyes as well as VIP guests such as President and CEO of Fremont Street Experience Patrick Hughes, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, Co-Head of AMC Studios Stefan Reinhardt, Triotech Founder Ernest Yale and host of “Talking Dead” Chris Hardwick.
Additionally, a variety of Las Vegas entertainers joined the festivities including magician Murray Sawchuck, ABSINTHE’s “Green Fairy” Melody Sweets, Liinda Garisto from MAGIC MIKE LIVE LAS VEGAS and Tyson Beckford, Okewa Garrett and James David from Chippendales.
Following the bloody red carpet, Patrick Hughes thanked the partners at AMC and Triotech for their hard work and dedication to exceeding all expectations with the newest spine-tingling attraction in Downtown Las Vegas. Stefan Reinhardt and Ernest Yale also shared their excitement for the opening, and Mayor Goodman delivered a proclamation declaring Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 as “Fear the Walking Dead Survival” Day. Following their remarks, the group ceremonially cut the ribbon alongside the AMC cast, officially welcoming thrill-seekers into the attraction.
The one-of-a-kind collaboration between Fremont Street Experience, AMC and Triotech, a Canadian company known for producing technologically advanced, interactive award-winning attractions, allowed guests the opportunity to interact with walkers, snap photos on a zombie carpet and navigate the zombie apocalyptic world featuring fully immersive production and a thrilling combination of motion rides, mazes and interactive videogames.
“Fear the Walking Dead Survival” is open Sunday – Thursday from 1 p.m. – 1 a.m. and Friday – Saturday from 1 p.m. – 2 a.m. Tickets start at $30 and are available online at www.vegasexperience.com. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.vegasexperience.com.
