<P> When the latest MGM Grand opened on December 18 , 1993 , it was owned by MGM Grand Inc . At that time it had an extensive Wizard of Oz theme , including the green `` Emerald City '' color of the building and the decorative use of Wizard of Oz memorabilia . After entering the casino 's main entrance , one would find themselves in the Oz Casino facing Emerald City . Dorothy , the Scarecrow , the Tin Man , and the Cowardly Lion were seen in front of the city . The Emerald City attraction featured an elaborate yellow brick road walk - through , complete with the cornfield , apple orchard , and haunted forest , as well as audio - animatronic figures of Dorothy , the Scarecrow , the Tin Man , the Cowardly Lion , and the Wicked Witch of the West . It would end at the door of the city , leading inside for a performance of `` The Wizard 's Secrets '' . When MGM Grand began its extensive refurbishment in 1996 , the Oz Casino was the first to go . The Emerald City was completely demolished , and the Emerald City Gift Shop was moved to a new shopping section of the casino . The store remained open until early 2003 . </P>
<P> When the latest MGM Grand opened on December 18 , 1993 , it was owned by MGM Grand Inc . At that time it had an extensive Wizard of Oz theme , including the green `` Emerald City '' color of the building and the decorative use of Wizard of Oz memorabilia . After entering the casino 's main entrance , one would find themselves in the Oz Casino facing Emerald City . Dorothy , the Scarecrow , the Tin Man , and the Cowardly Lion were seen in front of the city . The Emerald City attraction featured an elaborate yellow brick road walk - through , complete with the cornfield , apple orchard , and haunted forest , as well as audio - animatronic figures of Dorothy , the Scarecrow , the Tin Man , the Cowardly Lion , and the Wicked Witch of the West . It would end at the door of the city , leading inside for a performance of `` The Wizard 's Secrets '' . When MGM Grand began its extensive refurbishment in 1996 , the Oz Casino was the first to go . The Emerald City was completely demolished , and the Emerald City Gift Shop was moved to a new shopping section of the casino . The store remained open until early 2003 . </P>
when did the mgm grand open in vegas
when did the mgm grand open in vegas
December 18 , 1993
December 18 , 1993