Plans for "decommissioning" ceremony announced for Star Trek: The Experience

STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE – LAS VEGAS – Plans have been announced for the official “decommissioning” ceremony of Star Trek: The Experience located inside the Las Vegas Hilton. According to Chad Boutte, Operations and Marketing Director, Quark’s Bar & Restaurant will close at 9 PM on Monday, September 1, 2008 for an employee party. At 10 PM, a red carpet will be rolled out in front of the entrance to The Experience. Actors and employees of the attraction will be honored and a final curtain call will be held.

Also according to Boutte, a special celebrity will be on hand for the festivities, although that name has not been released as of yet. The conclusion of the ceremony will end a nearly 11 year run of this attraction that has lured Star Trek fans from around the world. Many local Star Trek fans have expressed their sadness and hope that at some future time, a similar attraction will be opened again.