Could This Be Any More Vegas? ‘The FRIENDS Experience' Hits MGM Grand Soon

From Central Perk to the Strip! "The FRIENDS Experience" is getting ready to debut in Las Vegas and diehard fans won't want to miss this.

"The FRIENDS Experience" is gearing up to open a West Coast flagship location to help celebrate the iconic TV show, and it will have everything a true fan needs to make this experience feel as real as it can.

Called "The One in Vegas," this experience, similar to the traveling ones, will have fans feeling like they are actually part of the show with super surreal sets and scenes. Relive some of your favorite "FRIENDS" moments in Sin City beginning Wednesday, July 23.

It's almost time to relive some of your favorite scenes from the hit TV show, "FRIENDS" when in Las Vegas. "The One in Vegas" will officially open for guests on July 23, 2025, at MGM Grand Las Vegas.

This is the first permanent West Coast location for the popular interactive exhibit based on the series that stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and Matthew Perry. They brought fans 10 seasons of the iconic show, and now it's time for fans to live out some of their favorite scenes.

"The One in Vegas" will feature new immersive versions of Phoebe's Taxi and Ross and Rachel's wedding chapel, inspired by the Las Vegas episodes.

Created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Original X Productions, and Warner Bros. Television Group, "The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas" will have guests reminiscing about the good old times watching their favorite "FRIENDS" episodes.

To go one step further, the interactive scenes will have fans feeling like they are part of the show. With behind-the-scenes content and photo opportunities with life-size set recreations, it will be a memorable good time for any fan.

There will also be a retail space with exclusive merchandise, and more surprise additions as the space continues to roll out for this epic experience.

While there will be similarities from the traveling experience, the flagship Vegas location will have some unique components.

"'The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas' is our West Coast flagship, and we've worked hard to make this location feel truly special," Stacy Moscatelli, CEO of Original X Productions told The Blast exclusively. "Vegas is a natural home for this experience because the city played host to one of the show's most iconic storylines, which allowed us to lean in and feature aspects from those episodes for the first time."

Confirmed sets for Las Vegas include recreations of Central Perk, Joey and Chandler and Monica and Rachel's apartments, the fountain with the signature orange couch from the opening credits, Phoebe's Taxi, and the "PIVOT!" scene. And bonus: exclusive to the Vegas location will be the infamous wedding chapel doors that guests can walk through like Ross and Rachel, and a replica of Joey's iconic gladiator costume from the Vegas episodes. And let's not forget about the iconic turkey head and Rachel’s 18-page letter, front and back!

 Diehard fans will love visiting this experience, but so will anyone who was more of a casual fan.

"Even if you’ve never seen the show (and let’s be honest- almost everyone has at this point), you can enjoy the creativity of the sets, the storytelling, and the interactive experiences," Moscatelli said. "It’s also a great way to connect with your actual friends and make memories, whether you're a casual viewer or a superfan."

Thinking about why this TV show continues to resonate so strongly with viewers, Moscatelli explained that it, "captures that time in your life when your friends are your family."

"The series is endlessly quotable and relatable," she continued. "There’s comfort in the familiarity of these characters and storylines, and it’s essentially comfort food."

One of the biggest challenges in recreating the sets was the fact that fans know them well and will catch every detail easily.

"Attention to detail is everything. Fans know these sets inside and out, and they catch every little detail. Our team worked closely with the Warner Bros. Archives team to recreate sets and match what audiences saw on-screen," she said. 

"The biggest challenge is that over the course of ten seasons, many of the set pieces changed, so deciding which rug style to use for the Girls’ apartment or which color La-Z-Boy for the Boys’ apartment is a tough call to make. It’s a labor of love, but having fans walk in and immediately say, 'This is exactly how I remember it!' makes it all worth it."

It's almost time to gather your friends to experience some nostalgia from "FRIENDS" in Las Vegas.

Tickets are on sale now with opening day being set for Wednesday, July 23. The experience will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the last entry at 7 p.m. And don't worry if you're not planning to visit Vegas in the near future, you'll still get the opportunity to enjoy this immersive fan experience.

"This is a permanent flagship location, and we're here to stay!" Moscatelli said. "Las Vegas is such a vibrant, ever-evolving entertainment destination that brings in 'FRIENDS' fans from around the world. We're excited to be part of that energy long-term."

For more information and to buy your tickets, visit their website.