Bruce Buffer Rides the VooDoo Zip Line to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Las Vegas’ Newest Attraction
MMA announcer Bruce Buffer hosted the VooDoo Zip Line grand opening ceremony at Rio Las Vegas on Sunday, May 25. Buffer was also one of the first riders on Las Vegas’ newest attraction (Photo credit: Ira Kuzma / www.facebook.com/IraKuzmaPhotos).
Bruce Buffer arrives at new VooDoo Zip Line ride
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VooDoo Zip Line At Rio Las Vegas Grand Opening
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VooDoo Zip Line accommodates two riders at once and connects the two towers of the Rio Las Vegas more than 490 feet above the ground. The feet-dangling, adrenaline rush attraction begins on the patio of VooDoo Steakhouse, located on the 50th floor of the Masquerade Tower, and propels riders at speeds up to 33 miles per hour to the adjoining 20-story Ipanema Tower.
Bruce Buffer, with microphone, prepares to take a seat in the new VooDoo Zip Line ride
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Guests make a return trip to the starting point traveling backwards at 20 miles per hour. Offering one of the best views of Las Vegas, VooDoo Zip Line boasts a 360-degree panorama of the Strip and scenic views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The heart-pumping adventure covers one-third of a mile in one minute and 10 seconds.
Bruce Buffer is strapped in and ready to ride the VooDoo Zip Line attraction at The Rio
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Las Vegas resident Marie Kuzma was also photographed on the ride by husband and photographer Ira Kuzma.
Just a moment before the ride starts
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Bruce Buffer shoots down the VooDoo Zip Line to the Ipanema Tower
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Street view of the VooDoo Zip Line leaving the Masquerade Tower
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View from the VooDoo Zip Line platform to the Ipanema Tower
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Photo of the other end of the ride, but you don’t get off there, the ride pulls you back to the starting point at the Masquerade Tower
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Marie Kuzma Rides the VooDoo Zip Line
Marie Kuzma said, “Loved it! Ready to go again. Great views flying over the Rio pools. A must do ride for all thrill seekers!”
Marie Kuzma with Bruce Buffer at the VooDoo Zip Line attraction at The Rio in Las Vegas
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Marie gets checked by a metal detector before entering the ride
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Marie Kuzma signals that she is ready to go!
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Marie begins her ride on the VooDoo Zip Line
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Marie begins the high speed ride on the VooDoo Zip Line
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Marie zooms down the Zip Line toward the Ipanema Tower
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Marie Kuzma talks to a reported from Channel 8 CBS News
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VooDoo Zip Line is open to the public from noon to midnight Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday through Sunday. Only patrons 21 years of age or older will be allowed to ride after 8:30 p.m. Admission is $24.99 per person (plus applicable service fees) from noon to 5:30 p.m. and $37 per person (plus applicable service fees) from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Tickets can be purchased online at www.VooDooZipLine.com, the Rio Las Vegas’ box office or by phone at 702.388.0477.