I was unaware that I looked like an Abilify advertisement until she pointed out my slumped shoulders. Get over yourself. She was right, as women who smoke menthols between sips of White Russians in casinos at 2 p. I had a weekend to explore Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods , and there was plenty happening at both mega-casinos. I refused to cry a river over Justin. Feliz navidad! My initial impression of Foxwoods: It looked like a mall built in the late s that underwent multiple expansions.
Some are beautiful, others a bit sad. Also, the endless maze of corridors connecting all the casinos, entertainment venues, and restaurants are so unwieldy that I suspect even Google Maps would have a difficult time navigating it all. For someone looking simply to gamble, Foxwoods is the winner. It has , feet of gaming space, Mohegan only , The effect of both casinos is the same: Alien spaces filled with busy patterned carpets, mesmerizing lights, and enticing electronic bleeting.
Walking through both provided a fascinating look at human behavior. There were seniors sporting cotton candy-textured coiffures robotically playing slots. Both casinos sit like a pair of unlikely monoliths in the middle of the woods in the southeastern part of the state. Mohegan Sun is owned by the Mohegan tribe, Foxwoods by the Pequot tribe. There was also a fitness center and salon, just like the spas at Foxwoods. My friend enjoyed playing roulette and poker while I spa-ed, and informed me that you can find cheaper slots and tables to play here than in Atlantic City.
Plus, the dealers here were friendlier. Despite not caring about slots and gaming, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed my visit to both properties. I found Foxwoods a bit overwhelming in size, but I appreciated the opportunity to do some outlet shopping, visit the fabulous spas and dine from here to Sunday.
It felt magical to be there, and I greatly enjoyed the Mandara Spa, the restaurants we visited and the concert. If you do decide to visit Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods or any other resort or hotel , be prepared to see changes in their operation, including that of the casinos. It is prudent to carefully examine the health and safety protocols in place to make sure you are comfortable with them.
Since these are likely to change over time, be sure you check the websites of the respective properties and recent user reviews on sites like TripAdvisor and Google. According to a news report , presumably due to pent up demand, the resort did more business at its slot machines and table games during the first two weeks of reopening than it did during the same time period the previous year. Mohegan Sun has developed an extensive safety plan to minimize the risk of virus spread that includes temperature checks, physical distancing on the gaming floor, encouraging use of hand sanitizer stations, mandatory use of face masks, and enhanced cleaning, disinfection measures and staff training.
Similarly the hotel is adhering to strict safety protocols including modified check-in procedures, disinfection of room keys, elimination of turn-down service, and thorough disinfecting of rooms between bookings. Many modifications have also been made to restaurants and bars, including some closures.
Those that are open adhere to reduced seating to allow for physical distancing. Self-service food and drink stations are closed. The Earth Tower gym and pool are also currently closed. In addition, there is no valet parking or shuttle bus service. Recent guest reviews are largely positive noting that everyone seems to be complying with the new safety protocols.
One individual mentioned having difficulty parking. For updates and additional information, check out the Mohegan Sun website. Foxwoods is also open, under Phase 1 of its reopening plan. Upon arrival, guests receive temperature checks before entry and are required to wear masks, and remain six to ten feet away from others.
Masks are mandatory for all guests and staff. Attention is also being paid to increased sanitation and hand washing, social distancing, staff training,. Gaming tables, slot machines and casino cages have been modified to promote appropriate physical distancing, and to make hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes available for guests to wipe down buttons, handles, and table game rails.
Poker rooms are currently closed. Physical distancing is required at restaurants and bars, which are only offering grab-and-go only. Buffets are closed and VIP lounge food offerings are attendant-provided only. Beverage service on the casino floor will be provided in fully disposable drinkware.
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are both world-class facilities in Southeast Connecticut that entertain millions of people annually. I started going to Foxwoods shortly after they added table games and slots in It was very impressive. You could tell that millions of dollars were spent creating an incredible facility. The one thing that my parents and I didn't like? You had to walk -- a lot. Foxwoods is massive, and you had to walk half a mile sometimes to try a different room.
Mohegan Sun had such a better layout than Foxwoods. I found Mohegan's circular set-up much easier to navigate, and I've been loyally patronizing since. Recently though, I had the opportunity to visit and stay at Foxwoods. I was excited. It had been almost a decade since I had been there.
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