Producers say that’s why it's a must-see. The property celebrates its 70th anniversary this Friday, a rare feat for a hotel in a city known for imploding its attractions.Īwakening: Wynn Las Vegas’ new show is a bit hard to describe. The property reopened in 2014 and operated briefly under the name SLS Las Vegas before it was sold to billionaire Alex Meruelo, who brought back its original name. 'There's not much here anymore that looks like it did back in the day.'ĭespite its 2011 closure, the Sahara lives on.

'It was a cool experience to see the old turn into the new,' Raymer said.