The “Entertainment Capital of the World” will live up to its name with exciting plans to ring in 2014. MGM Resorts International leads the way with fun and exciting celebrations at all their properties. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with spectacular nightlife, exciting shows and extraordinary restaurants – all topped off with an exhilarating fireworks show.

TheHOTEL RESERVATIONS AND PACKAGES

Bellagio Resort & Casino
Deluxe hotel accommodations are available at Bellagio starting at $650 Tuesday, Dec. 31 and $300 Wednesday, Jan. 1 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. A two-night minimum stay is required. For reservations, call (888) 987-3456 or visit bellagio.com.

ARIA Resort & Casino
Deluxe hotel accommodations are available at ARIA starting at $549 Tuesday, Dec. 31 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. For reservations, call (866) 359-7111 or visit arialasvegas.com.

Vdara Hotel & Spa
Deluxe hotel suites are available at Vdara starting at $499 Tuesday, Dec. 31 and $149 Wednesday, Jan. 1 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. A two-night minimum stay is required. For reservations, call (866) 745-7111 or visit vdara.com.

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
Deluxe hotel accommodations are available at MGM Grand starting at $265 Monday, Dec. 30 and $340 Tuesday, Dec. 31 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. A two-night minimum stay is required and no check-ins on New Year’s Eve. For reservations, call (800) 929-1111 or visit mgmgrand.com.

Deluxe hotel suites are available at The Signature starting at $260 Monday, Dec. 30 and $424 Tuesday, Dec. 31 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. A two-night minimum stay is required and no check-ins in on New Year’s Eve. For reservations, call (866) 745-7111 or visit signaturemgmgrand.com.

Forever Grand Wedding Chapel
MGM Grand is offering a special New Year’s wedding package highlighted by two tickets to the Fleetwood Mac concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Monday, Dec. 30. The “New Year’s Celebration” is $2,599 and includes the use of Forever Grand for a one-hour ceremony and petite reception, bridal hair styling in the world-renown salon, Cristophe, one hour of photography and floral and décor credits, among other special touches. The newlyweds will celebrate at the petite reception following the ceremony with a champagne toast, wedding cupcakes and a chocolate truffle display for up to 20 guests. For additional information, call (866) 381-3844 or visit mgmgrandweddings.com.

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Deluxe accommodations are available at Mandalay Bay starting at $414 Tuesday, Dec. 31 and $108 Wednesday, Jan. 1 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. A two-night minimum stay is required. For reservations, call(877) 632-7000 or visit mandalaybay.com.

Deluxe accommodations are available at THEhotel starting at $482 Tuesday, Dec. 31 and $140 Wednesday, Jan. 1 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. A two-night minimum stay is required. For reservations, call (877) 632-7000 or visit mandalaybay.com.

Paint the Town Gold
This New Year’s Eve, Mandalay Bay guests and visitors are invited to “Paint the Town Gold” at the resort’s exuberant holiday party. The celebration, open to the public, will begin at 2 p.m. when the entire resort turns into a glimmering fusion of golden moments, complete with extraordinary gold-themed accents throughout the hotel and beyond. Imaginative and playful experiences at restaurants, bars, lounges and spas will provide an electrifying evening not to be forgotten. Throughout the resort, models in lavish costumes will add to the masquerade-style atmosphere, welcoming guests to ring in 2014 in a high-energy, fun environment. The complimentary event will offer guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience on one of Vegas’ most exciting nights of the year.

To book a Mandalay Bay “Paint the Town Gold” New Year’s Eve room package, which includes tickets to either Maroon 5 or Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil, and for more information on the specific experiences, visit mandalaybay.com/nye or call 877-632-7800. No room or package purchase necessary to participate in “Paint the Town Gold” activities.

The Mirage Hotel & Casino
Deluxe hotel accommodations with a pool or Strip view are available at The Mirage starting at $453 Tuesday, Dec. 31 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. For reservations, call (800) 627-6667 or visit mirage.com.

Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
Deluxe hotel accommodations are available at Monte Carlo through a special New Year’s promotion starting at $280 Monday, Dec. 30 and $455 Tuesday, Dec. 31 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). With a room reservation, guests will receive one free entry to The Pub’s New Year’s Eve party and 20% off spa treatments. A two-night minimum stay is required and no check-ins on New Year’s Eve. The promotion extends through Sunday, Jan. 5 and guests have until Saturday, Jan. 4 to make reservations. For reservations, call (800) 311-8999or visit montecarlo.com.

Deluxe hotel accommodations exclusive of the New Year’s Eve promotion are available starting at $252 Monday, Dec. 30 and $409 Tuesday, Dec. 31 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. A two-night minimum stay is required and no check-ins on New Year’s Eve. For reservations, call (800) 311-8999 or visit montecarlo.com.

New York-New York Hotel & Casino
Deluxe hotel accommodations are available at New York-New York starting at $240 Monday, Dec. 30 and $431 Tuesday, Dec. 31 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. A two-night minimum stay is required and no check-ins on New Year’s Eve. For reservations, call (866) 815-4365 or visit newyorknewyork.com.

Luxor Hotel and Casino
Deluxe hotel accommodations are available at Luxor starting at $359 Tuesday, Dec. 31 and $109 Wednesday, Jan. 1 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. A two-night minimum stay is required. For reservations, call (800) 288-1000 or visit luxor.com.

Excalibur Hotel & Casino
Deluxe hotel accommodations are available at Excalibur starting at $225 Monday, Dec. 30 and $355 Tuesday, Dec. 31 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. A two-night minimum stay is required and no check-ins on New Year’s Eve. For reservations, call (800) 937-7777 or visit excalibur.com.

Circus Circus Las Vegas
Deluxe hotel accommodations are available at Circus Circus starting at $265 Tuesday, Dec. 31 and $128 Wednesday, Jan. 1 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Prices and availability are subject to change. A two-night minimum stay is required. For reservations, call (800) 634-3450 or visit circuscircus.com.

SHOWS

“O” by Cirque du Soleil
New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $108.50 (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and can be purchased at the Bellagio box office, online at cirquedusoleil.com/o or bellagio.com or by calling (888) 488-7111 or (702) 693-8866.

Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil
New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets start at $69 (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and can be purchased at the ARIA box office, online at cirquedusoleil.com/zarkana or arialasvegas.com or by calling (888) 488-7111 or (702) 693-8866.

KÀ by Cirque du Soleil
New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $74 (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and can be purchased at any MGM Grand box office outlet, online at cirquedusoleil.com/ka or mgmgrand.com or by calling (866) 740-7711 or (702) 531-3826.

David Copperfield
New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled at 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $69.99 (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and can be purchased at any MGM Grand box office outlet, online at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com or by phone at (866) 740-7711 or (702) 891-7777.

Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club
New Year’s Eve performances by Brad Garrett with special guests Darrell Joyce, Michael Somerville and Michael Malone are scheduled at 8 p.m. Tickets are $108.90 (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and can be purchased at any MGM Grand box office outlet, online at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com or by phone at (866) 740-7711 or (702) 891-7777.

Maroon 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center
GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist Maroon 5 will ring in 2014 with two special New Year’s shows at the Mandalay Bay Events CenterMonday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31. Special guests A Great Big World and Rozzi Crane are scheduled to open both shows which begin at8 p.m. Tickets priced at $99.50, $124.50, $174.50 and $224.50, not including applicable service charges, can be purchased at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mandalaybay.com orticketmaster.com.

Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil
New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $79 (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and can be purchased at any Mandalay Bay box office outlet, online at cirquedusoleil.com/one or mandalaybay.com or by calling (866) 740-7711 or (702) 531-3826.

The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil
New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets start at $84 (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and can be purchased at the LOVE box office at The Mirage, online at mirage.com, cirquedusoleil.com/love or thebeatles.com or by calling (800) 963-9634 or (702) 792-7777.

Blue Man Group
New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled at 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $59 (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and can be purchased at the Blue Man Theater box office at Monte Carlo, online at montecarlo.com or by calling (877) 386-8224 or (702) 730-7010.

Zumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil
New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $74 (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and can be purchased at the Zumanity box office at New York-New York, online at cirquedusoleil.com/zumanity or newyorknewyork.com or by calling (866) 606-7111 or (702) 740-6815.

NIGHTLIFE

The Bank Nightclub
It’s the biggest night of the year in Vegas and The Bank will deliver the ultimate New Year’s Eve party with hip-hop and Hollywood superstarCommon. An open bar will be available from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. For table reservations and additional information, visit thebanklasvegas.com or call (702) 588-5656. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Hyde Bellagio
Ring in New Year’s at the ultra-exclusive Hyde Bellagio. Guests can expect a night filled with celebrity surprises and performances. Passed hors d’oeuvres will be available from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., followed by a champagne toast at midnight. For table reservations and additional information, call (702) 693-8700. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Lily Bar & Lounge
Party at Lily Bar & Lounge at Bellagio as the world-class lounge provides the perfect, luxurious atmosphere to ring in New Year’s 2014. This upscale hot spot will feature an amazing performance by Lily’s favorite musician Daniel Park along with a Veuve Clicquot champagne toast at midnight. For table reservations and additional information, visit lightgroup.com or call (702) 588-5656. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

HAZE Nightclub
Celebrate the end of another unforgettable year and the beginning of a glamorous 2014 at ARIA with a music by DJ E-Rock, an open bar from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. and a legendary live performance by special guest John Legend. The critically acclaimed, nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer and songwriter will help guests ring in the New Year in style at HAZE Nightclub. For table reservations and additional information, visit hazelasvegas.com or call (702) 588-5656. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

GOLD Boutique Nightclub & Lounge
GOLD Boutique Nightclub and Lounge at ARIA will celebrate the most exciting night in Las Vegas with one of the city’s most successful entertainers — Jabbawockeez! The winners of season one of MTV’s “Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew” will host a dynamic countdown to 2014 with a set by its own DJ group, The Bangerz. Guests can enjoy an open bar from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. For table reservations and additional information, visit lightgroup.com or call (702) 588-5656. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

The Deuce Lounge
The Deuce Lounge at ARIA will offer partygoers a great way to ring in the New Year as Claire Sinclair, the hottest “Pin Up” girl in town, hosts the evening. Sinclair will dazzle guests with a sexy burlesque countdown to 2014 and DJ Mike Fusion will provide the high-energy musical backdrop. Celebrate 2014 with a Veuve Clicquot champagne toast at midnight at one of the hottest New Year’s Eve parties on The Strip. For table reservations and additional information, visit lightgroup.com or call (702) 588-5656. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Hakkasan Las Vegas
Calvin Harris will take over the main room during Hakkasan’s highly anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration for an unrivaled finish to 2013 at MGM Grand. Destined to be the hottest ticket in town, New Year’s Eve will be another unforgettable evening for the nightlife destination that has been beloved by partygoers since its opening in April. For tickets, table reservations and additional information, visit hakkasanlv.com. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Beacher’s Madhouse
The legendary Vaudeville-inspired spectacle, Beacher’s Madhouse at MGM Grand will make its triumphant return to Las Vegas this New Year’s Eve weekend. Its Vegas homecoming will reach new heights of madness as Beacher’s Madhouse The Nightclub will be unveiled to guests with never-before-seen acts and non-stop entertainment. Tickets can be purchased online at beachersmadhouse.com or by phone at (323) 785-3036.

LIGHT Nightclub
End 2013 and start 2014 with a three-day celebration at LIGHT Nightclub at Mandalay Bay. The trilogy of events will kick off with “Phase 1: Ignition” and crossover dance music mastermind Nicky Romero Monday, Dec. 30. The following night, Tuesday, Dec. 31, LIGHT will present guests with “Phase 2: The Journey,” featuring a larger-than-life New Year’s Eve performance from world-class producer and DJSebastian Ingrosso. Guests can then begin 2014 with “Phase 3: Re-Entry” featuring Sweden’s hottest new export Alesso on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1. For table reservations and additional information, visit thelightlasvegas.com or call (702) 588-5656. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

House of Blues Foundation Room Lounge
The Foundation Room, located on the 63rd Floor of Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, will be one of the city’s most exquisite venues in which to ring in the New Year. Live DJs will perform in three rooms, there will be a variety of table packages from which to choose and the location of the venue will make for a great view of the Las Vegas fireworks show. The Foundation Room Lounge will open at 8 p.m. General admission is $300 and includes an open bar throughout the evening. Table packages start at $2,500 and are available for a maximum of eight (8) guests. For tickets, table reservations and more information call (702) 632-7631 or (702) 632-4803.

miX Lounge
Located atop THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, this hot spot will host a Soiree d’Or with one of the best views along The Strip of the New Year’s Eve fireworks show. The celebratory night will include a gold carpet entrance, Cirque-style performers, Soiree d’Or models, a midnight gold balloon drop, VIP bottle service, sponsored champagne cash bar and specialty cocktails. miX Lounge will open at 8 p.m. and table packages are available starting at $750. For table reservations and additional information, call (702) 576-1551. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

1 OAK Las Vegas
1 OAK at The Mirage will celebrate the most glamorous night of the year with hip-hop sensation J. Cole. The GRAMMY-nominated artist with two No. 1 albums under his belt will ring in the New Year with an electrifying midnight countdown. A one-of-a-kind evening awaits guests as one can never predict who may be in the house when Mr. Cole makes an appearance. An open bar will be available from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. For table reservations and additional information, visit 1oaklasvegas.com or call (702) 588-5656. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge
Celebrate the New Year with a special performance by GRAMMY Award-winning R&B group Boyz II Men at REVOLUTION Lounge at The Mirage. Ring in the New Year with an open bar from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. followed by a performance from Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman as they do a little east coast swing into 2014! For table reservations and additional information, visit lightgroup.com or call (702) 588-5656. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

The Pub’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
The Pub’s New Year’s Eve Celebration at Monte Carlo kicks off at 9 p.m. to the driving beats of House, Electric and Top 40 club mix mash-up music. The evening’s entertainment will include a live band, DJ and dancers. Admission is priced at $40 per person and includes one drink and a champagne toast at midnight; $100 for an open bar for the duration of the event and a champagne toast at midnight (prices are all inclusive). VIP table packages also are available and can be booked directly with The Pub at (702) 730-7421. For tickets and reservations, call (702) 730-7000 or visit montecarlo.com. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

BRAND Steakhouse and Lounge
Ring in 2014 at BRAND’s Lounge at Monte Carlo, offering guests an open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight and table service options. DJ Guy Williams will host the countdown with a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Entry to BRAND’s Lounge is $40 per person. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. For more information and reservations, visit brandlasvegas.com or call (702) 588-5656.

Diablo’s Cantina
Witness the best outdoor party from Diablo Cantina’s balcony and dance the night away at the wildest New Year’s Eve blowout in Las Vegas. Offering the best view of The Strip, the cantina at Monte Carlo will be the ultimate fiesta-like party atmosphere with DJ Dilemma behind the turntables upstairs and DJ Epic One spinning downstairs. Partygoers will ring in 2014 with a tequila toast at midnight. Entry is $50 per person. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. For more information and reservations, visit diabloslasvegas.com or call (702) 588-5656.

New Year’s Eve in America
New York-New York will host a New Year’s event from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the restaurant America. Tickets are $150 per person (not including applicable taxes and service fees). The bash will feature entertainment by a live DJ, open premium bar, bottomless champagne, raw bar, carving station, fondue station, party favors, midnight champagne toast and more. Tickets can be purchased online at arkvegas.com. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Nine Fine Irishmen
Starting at 4 p.m., Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York will air the New Year’s Eve broadcast live from Ireland and have musical entertainment until 6 p.m. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. there will be an open bar and performances by the Irish band Rí-Rá. A DJ will keep the party going until 4 a.m. A limited food menu will be available and the patio will be open, giving guests a spectacular view of the Las Vegas fireworks. Tickets are $150 per person (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and can be purchased at the Zumanity box office, online at newyorknewyork.com or by calling (702) 740-6969 or (702) 740-6900. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

The Sporting House
The Sporting House at New York-New York will ring in 2014 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with live entertainment by DJ Vinyl Dave, an open bar, party favors and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $125 per person in advance and $150 per person at the door (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and can be purchased online at sportinghouselv.com. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Bar at Times Square
Starting at 9 p.m., New York-New York’s Bar at Times Square will air the New Year’s Eve broadcast live from New York and have musical entertainment courtesy of the world-famous dueling pianos. Tickets start at $25 (all inclusive), include party favors and a midnight champagne toast and can be purchased at the Zumanity box office, online at newyorknewyork.com or by calling (702) 740-6969 or (702) 740-6900. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Coyote Ugly
Celebrate the New Year with the sexiest and sassiest women in Vegas at Coyote Ugly Bar & Dance Saloon at New York-New York. Tickets are $75 in advance and $100 day-of (not including applicable taxes and service fees) and include an open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tickets can be purchased online at amgnewyears.com. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Center Bar
Center Bar at New York-New York will air a live broadcast of the Las Vegas fireworks show at midnight, offer a bottomless sparkling wine package and have a live DJ from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. for $40 (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

LAX Nightclub
Pop singer Keri Hilson will welcome 2014 inside LAX Nightclub at Luxor when she puts on a performance to remember. The songstress, known for her hits “Knock You Down” and “Turnin’ Me On,” will mesmerize fans with her alluring beauty at the special New Year’s Eve celebration. Pre-sale tickets begin at $50 for females and $75 for males (not including applicable taxes and service fees). Tickets include entry and a premium open bar from 9 p.m. until midnight. For reservations, visit amgnewyears.com or call (702) 262-4529. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

DINING

Guests are invited to say farewell to 2013 at MGM Resorts International restaurants by indulging in festive New Year’s Eve celebration menus. From impressive gala prix-fixe menus to delightful additions, notable restaurants at Bellagio, The Shops at Crystals, MGM Grand, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur, and Circus Circus are sure to provide the culinary extravagance fit for a memorable holiday.

Those looking to ring in the New Year in style can choose from a variety of over-the-top dining experiences. Decadence can be found atPrime Steakhouse at Bellagio with a six-course gala menu boasting Caviar, Chilled Shellfish, Sesame-Crusted Foie Gras, Mero Seabass, A5 Wagyu Filet and Chocolate Mousse Cake. Hakkasan at MGM Grand will present an exquisite seven-course menu highlighting Seared Boston Live Scallops, Pumpkin Soup, Wok Braised Australian Lobster, Blood Orange Sherbet with Ginseng, a choice of Baked Black Cod or Steamed Red Snapper, Mongolian Grilled Lamb Chop or Wok Seared Beef Tenderloin, Black Sesame Chocolate Cremeux, Mint Fondant and Purple Taro Ice Cream. Andre’s at Monte Carlo will serve a five-course menu showcasing Duck Foie Gras Mi-Cuit or Roasted Mushroom Soup; a choice of Grilled Sweet Prawns, Braised Veal Cheeks or Warm Couscous Salad; Dover Sole Filet, Filet of Beef, Roasted Chicken or Four Way Vegetable Plate; an Endive Salad and Dessert Trio. TENDER Steak and Seafood at Luxor will offer a distinctive menu including a choice of Tender Rossini and Lobster or Japanese Wagyu “Kobe” Filet Mignon and Perigord Winter Black Truffle Mashed Potatoes.

The mouth-watering offerings and festivities continue with special menu additions and celebrations. MORE Buffet at Luxor, The Buffet at Bellagio and Excalibur Buffet will feature enhanced seasonal selections to their existing stations. Cravings Buffet at The Mirage will offer a special Surf and Turf dinner following a holiday brunch service. Onda Ristorante at The Mirage will present a unique tableside truffle experience where guests can garnish any entree with a truffle shaving. An all-inclusive dinner and dance party experience will be offered atAmerica at New York-New York which will include a raw bar, carving and fondue station, premium open bar and bottomless champagne.

This is a mere sampling of the exceptional collection of New Year’s Eve offerings available at MGM Resorts. For more information on New Year’s Eve dining specials and full menus from participating restaurants and information on booking reservations, click here.

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Jose Eledra