Buffalo Bill's Casino Nevada Roller Coaster
While most stop at Stateline Nevada to gamble, thrill-seekers will find this skyscrapper sized steel roller coaster waiting to thrill you. Desperado when it opened at the Buffalo Bill's Hotel & Casino in 1993 was the tallest (225-feet) and fastest (80 mph) roller coaster in the world. Desperado photo courtesy of Ultimate Rollercoaster. The biggest attraction at Buffalo Bill's Hotel and Casino is the Desperado Roller Coaster. This roller coaster has a 225 foot drop going 80 miles per hour around the track. The entire spread is owned by Primadonna Resorts, which is owned by Terrible Herbst Gaming. The hotel rooms provide a Wild West decor, with soft colors on the walls,.
| Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino | |
|---|---|
| Location | Primm, Nevada, U.S. |
| Address | 31700 Las Vegas Boulevard |
| Opening date | May 14, 1994; 26 years ago |
| Theme | Old West |
| No. of rooms | 1,242 |
| Total gaming space | 61,372 sq ft (5,701.6 m2) |
| Permanent shows | Star of the Desert Arena |
| Signature attractions | Desperado, Adventure Canyon Log Flume, Zone Arcade, Movie Theater |
| Notable restaurants | Denny's (formerly Tony Roma's) |
| Owner | Affinity Gaming |
| Renovated in | 1995, 2004, 2010, 2015 |
| Website | primmvalleyresorts.com |
Buffalo Bill's is a hotel and casino in Primm, Nevada, United States, at the California state line. It is one of the Primm Valley Resorts, owned and operated by Affinity Gaming. It has 1,242 guest rooms and suites. The hotel is home to the Desperadoroller coaster, a hypercoaster with a 225-foot drop and a top speed of 80 mph, as well as a pool in the shape of a buffalo. The hotel-casino has two hotel room towers: the Annie Oakley Tower (the A Tower) and the Buffalo Bill Tower (B Tower). It is named after Buffalo Bill.
The 61,372 sq ft (5,701.6 m2) casino has over 1,700 slot machines, as well as table games, and a race and sports book.[1] Buffalo Bill's is also home of the Star of the Desert Arena, a 6,500-seat arena designed for concerts.[citation needed]
History[edit]
The casino opened on May 14, 1994[2] with 592 hotel rooms, and a new tower was added in 1995.[3]
The ribbon cutting for the change of ownership for Primm Valley Resorts from MGM Mirage to Herbst Gaming was held at Buffalo Bill's on April 10, 2007.[4]
Herbst undertook a marketing strategy of appealing especially to California Latinos, including the addition of Spanish-speaking dealers, charter bus trips from the Inland Empire, concerts by norteño musician Ramón Ayala, and a Mexican restaurant branded with Ayala's name.[5]
The interiors and exteriors of the casino were used in the movie Top of the World (1997) starring Peter Weller, Dennis Hopper and Tia Carrere. Today the roller coaster is usually running only on weekends.
In March 2019 Cuca's Mexican Food, originally from Redlands, California, opened their first hotel location in Nevada within Buffalo Bill's. This restaurant is an extension of the brand that has 6 locations in the Inland Empire of California.
Tram to Primm Valley[edit]
A tram links Buffalo Bill's to nearby Primm Valley Resort.[6] The multi-car tram was designed by Schwager-Davis to their UniTrak standard. Despite its name, the tram actually runs on two guideways. Each car accommodates 24 people; the four-car trains can seat 96 people with no standees. The system can transport 2,200 people, per hour, per direction (pphpd). An attendant supervises each tram, although the tram is controlled by a computer.
After disembarking at the Primm Valley Resort station, passengers can connect to a free single-car tram across the I-15 to Whiskey Pete's,[7] although the connection takes a walk across the entire hotel.
References[edit]
- ^'Listing of Financial Statements Square Footage'. Nevada Gaming Control Board. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^Benston, Liz (July 2, 2009). 'Primm's lure: Freebies'. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved July 2, 2009.
- ^'Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino Fact Sheet'. Primm Valley Casino Resorts. 2002. Archived from the original on December 3, 2003. Retrieved January 16, 2004.
- ^'Herbst Gaming'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. p. D1.
- ^Lapan, Tovin (February 18, 2012). 'New restaurant in Primm pays homage to 'King of the Accordion''. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
- ^'Primadonna-Buffalo Bill's UniTrak People Mover'(PDF). Schwager-Davis. Archived from the original(PDF) on April 2, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2011.
- ^'Primadonna Shuttle System Retrofit'(PDF). Schwager-Davis. Archived from the original(PDF) on April 2, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2011.
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Coordinates: 35°36′54″N115°23′04″W / 35.614945°N 115.384504°W
Buffalo Bills Coasters
Update: The Desperado roller coaster closed in February 2020 and isn't likely to re-open. The Adventure Canyon Log Flume at Buffalo Bill's also closed.
Thrills & Chills
Desperado Roller Coaster
Primm is home to more than just casinos. It has several amusement park style rides that are fun for the whole family including the Desperado roller coaster, the Turbo Drop, and the Vault, and Adventure Canyon Log Flume Ride. Buffalo Bill Resort and Casino, Primm's largest hotel and casino, is the center of the action for thrill seekers and family fun.
The Desperado Roller Coaster is one of the fastest and tallest roller coasters in the world. The Desperado roller coaster reaches speeds up to 80 miles per hour and has a drop of 225 feet. The ride typically costs about $7. Buffalo Bill's also has the 'Turbo Drop', which affords an excellent view of the area with a steep drop. Visitors can see all the way to Las Vegas on a clear day.
Buffalo Bills Roller Coaster Hours
FAMILY FRIENDLY
For families, Buffalo Bill's has the Adventure Canyon Log Flume Ride. It is a typical water log ride. Riders won't get very wet and the drops aren't too steep. Riders also get to shoot at targets with water guns. The ride costs about $5 but coupons can be found that make the ride more affordable. Buffalo Bill's also has 'The Vault', which is a three dimensional simulation ride.