thanks jSmeeker. I was thinking about the MGM but it has always looked so gigantic to me. Have you actually ever stayed at the MGM? I am hoping the Paris is worth it. any decent places to eat there that are reasonable? did you rent a car and park it in the parking lot? I need to find a good way to get a car and a rental car card in case the lines are long since if one has a car sometimes they can move up to a kiosk or other faster way to the car.