Sphere — Attraction in Las Vegas

I watched "Postcard From Earth" at 5:10 PM on Dec 24, the day before Christmas Day. Overall, it didn't deserve the price, from $100+ to several hundred dollars. At most, the reasonable price is about $40-50 in consideration of the venue at the Sphere.

What turned me off was the customer service at the entrance.

The staff as well as the notice showed the bag policy-no large bags allowed in the Sphere. But in reality, they just selectively and randomly enforced the policy. I saw quite some visitors bring large bags when they walked into the place.

If the visitors who brought large bags were asked to store their bags in the locker box, they had to pay for it. Or, alternatively, they could leave bags outside on a shelf with the risk of items being stolen.

I left an empty bag on the shelf and when the show ended, I went to pick up my bag but it was missing. The staff told me that every bag should have had a tag with it. But, when I was there, no one told me that I needed a tag, nor was there a notice showing the policy when the staff was temporarily unavailable.

The young lady said I abandoned my bag while I left it on the shelf. To use "abandon" it had to be somewhere not on the shelf. If I were to abandon it, I would not go back to claim my bag. Accusing me of abandoning my bag was very unprofessionally rude and morally inappropriate to make a wrongful assumption.

Then, even worse, an old lady called the security guard to come to purposely escalate the situation to intimidate me while my bag was still missing. There wasn't any threat, nor any argument. All I did was to find where my bag was. In the end, the young lady went to the lost and found office to bring back a backpack and it was exactly my bag.

I then decided to leave the place, the old lady wouldn't let me leave and blocked me until a security person came to guide me along with other visitors walking to the exit. Were I treated like a criminal when I didn't show any threat to anyone? I had to comment about this old lady and the staff who were at the bag area that they were so unprofessional!

Back to commenting on the show "Postcard From Earth," it tried very hard to be like a scientific fiction movie at the very beginning. It seemed the spaceship landed on the Saturn, but the landscape wasn't, more like on the volcano site while the Saturn is a gaseous planet.

The two human beings the spaceship brought to the planet, man and woman, look so dumb even though the show tried to make a setting of future technology. Why were only two human beings brought to the planet? It was a very weak setting while trying to create the future of human beings from the Earth.

The "postcards" from earth were mostly magnificent, but were poorly incorporated in the show.

When it tried to show "The Wave" in Arizona, it wasn't showing the real place of "The Wave" but a place nearby. When it showed the tall buildings, all the buildings were awkwardly bent. Is it possible to make them straight up? Possible, but they didn't figure it out yet.

When the two human beings (man and woman) woke up and they walked out the spaceship to the planet following a "fire ball". Then, everything after that wasn't advanced science and technology, but purely magician tactics. It was a huge conflict with the show's setting. Everything was designed/shot beautifully, but on the science and technology, the director was uneducated.

The funnier thing was the rockets shooting into the sky were so out of date. They were yesterday's technology, not the future's advanced science.

The Sphere is the only attractive site to sell such a poorly edited "Postcard From Earth" show. Anyone can just search on YouTube to get a better video to learn about the beautiful sites (postcard quality) on the earth. It doesn't deserve to waste hundreds of dollars to watch such a low...

UPDATE: I saw Wizard of Oz on 27 Sep 2025 and it did not disappoint. My wife and I sat in Section 406, Row 14, and it was a wonderful experience. After the show, I did feel some negative effects from the show which was odd because the Postcards From Earth show didn't affect me, motion-wise. To me, it was definitely worth the money and time. Hint: Try to purchase seats anywhere in row 10 or below, down to Section 300...to be eligible for a souvenir. 😉 New photos attached. As a Las Vegas (LV) local, I have never had the opportunity to experience the Sphere since its inception. I guess I've had all the opportunities in the world, yet, I chose not to attend this whole time because for one, I'm not a fan of rushing to see something brand new - just doesn't excite me as much as it does for others. However, my family and I finally attended the Postcards From Earth show on 24 Jul 2025, and I'll have to say that I was thoroughly amazed.

I purchased the tickets through Ticketmaster versus the Sphere website since it seemed to be cheaper that way. I've read a lot of reviews stating that the prices were too extreme for this venue; however, for me, I'd have to say that the prices were adequate considering how everything seems to be increasing in price. I mean, with prices increasing by the minute in this country along with businesses needing to make money as well, it's almost a guarantee that things will not be "cheap(er)" with respect to food and events/entertainment. Note: Although I felt the prices were adequate, it doesn't necessarily mean I agree with how expensive LV has become. It almost feels like LV is catering towards wealthier people these days, versus welcoming (and making things more affordable) to families. But I digress...

We parked at the Venetian because we had a nice family dinner in that property prior to our event start time. We walked outdoors to the Sphere after learning that the normal walkway to the Sphere was temporarily closed. I can't provide any details to that "normal" walkway since I've never experienced it but I suspect it's a quicker route to the Sphere. The time of day wasn't as bad considering it was in the middle of the summer, but the way the sun was positioned, the buildings were shading the majority of our walk which was fortunate for us. The inside of the Sphere was astonishing! You almost feel like you've been transported to another dimension with all the modern yet futuristic décor and individual events you can see before the show actually starts. Also, be sure to arrive around 45 minutes before the start of the show so you have ample time to get refreshments (if applicable), and see all the cool events at the lower level, including viewing the gift shop.

I won't go too into detail of everything you'll see in the show (aside from the video clips and pictures I've attached to this review), to prevent from ruining any surprises. I will, however, add that I felt the best seats were in the 300 section...and although we sat in the 400 section, we were not disappointed at all. I was skeptical at first on attending this venue because as I've gotten older, it seems I've gained a lower tolerance towards certain motions, but this show didn't affect me at all, nor did I feel this had any extreme flashing lights. But if you have any medical conditions, I highly recommend you call the venue and ask questions, or consult with your medical professional prior to purchasing the tickets. Note: If you have any phobia of heights, I recommend sitting in the 200 or below sections; not 300 and 400 sections.

Overall, I felt this venue was worth visiting. I can't sit here and tell you if it's worth every penny it took to build this structure...but it's definitely remarkable. I highly recommend...

I’m posting about my experience so that others can make an informed decision about whether or not they want to go.

First, the positives. The Sphere is a unique experience, and I would recommend it to anyone just to be able to say they’ve done it. Outside, the Sphere is spectacular; it’s a monumental achievement. We saw Postcard from Earth, which was stunning. The visuals were lovely, and the scope of the theater gives you this awesome feeling like you’re flying, floating, and diving down. The seats rumble and there are fans that add to the experience. The food that we bought at the Cantina was pretty good, crispy fries and delicious chicken tenders.

That’s about it on the positives. For the negatives, obviously the first thing to mention is the price. We bought two tickets at $115 each. We parked for $30. For one order of chicken and fries (my husband and I shared it) and 2 fountain drinks, it was $35. Margaritas were $25 and a single beer was $19. Dont get me wrong, I get it, it’s Vegas, but at some point you have to think that maybe it’s beyond making a bit of profit and is entering the realm of completely f*cking unnecessary.

As others have said, the times listed during ticket purchase are not actually indicative of when the show starts. Our show was “at 7”, but we got there around 5:45 to scope out the place. There was already an enormous crowd for the 7pm show, and we ended up getting in line to wait around 6. They were adamant that the doors wouldn’t open til 7, and we stood in a massive crowd for 50 minutes before we were let in for a show that was set to start at 7:45. Once inside, there were standing tables to mingle around while you ate and drank your overpriced refreshments, and absolutely nowhere to sit and enjoy whatever you got. They make you stand for an hour straight and then stand around for another 30/45 minutes if you want to eat or look at a robot. Looking at the robots isn’t that fun, because there’s a massive gaggle of people in front of each one.

You finally decide to go find your seat for a bit of reprieve from the back and foot pain of standing for almost two hours, and the seats are all cramped together, making strangers have to all stand up and let you pass. If you’re really unlucky like we were, you’ll be surrounded by inconsiderate yappers who can’t shut their mouths and holler and whoop during the show like they’re watching a football game. When the show is over 45 minutes later, the exit is back up some incredibly steep steps, which after 45 mins of floating and vertigo, makes you feel drunk. Then you’re corralled out of the venue like cattle in a huge, uncomfortable crowd while the security act like they’re guarding the pentagon and yap at you about where to go like it’s your first day on Earth.

Overall, the only reason we went was to be able to say we did. Like everything in Vegas, it’s sinfully overpriced. The show was a great ride, but I can’t imagine it’s enough to make me...