And the extravaganza begins at the 2012 Miss Universe

For the next three weeks we will be following the 89 contestants that are participating on the 61st anniversary of the Miss Universe Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, we will be giving you inside information on the activities of the contestants so you can witness with pictures and videos the hard work that this girls do day by day to get the cherished sash and crown.

The contestants will be arriving from as far away as Australia, as soon as they get there they will be greeted at the Las Vegas International Airport by the MU welcome committee, immediately after that they will be accompanied to the vehicles that will transport them to the host hotel Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, on their arrival to register they get introduced to the chaperon ladies that will be in charge of their lives 24/7 during the next three weeks.

After that, they will be sent to their rooms to meet their roommates and then they get an assessment by the MU Doctor and the MU Nutritionist to see if they are on a special diet or they have any food allergies. Then they will be sent to the wardrobe, makeup and hairdressing rooms to get ready for their first glam shot on their swimsuit and night gown.

Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, tries on swimwear by Kooey Australia upon arriving to Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada

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Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Nevada

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The contestants will be arriving during the whole day today till Wednesday, by Thursday they will have a welcome event

The contestant’s social schedule will go like this:

December 6, 2012 Welcome Event
Come and meet all of the 2012 MISS UNIVERSE Contestants. Location: Mezzanine Floor of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. It all starts at 5PM PT.

December 8, 2012 Rehearsals Begin
The 2012 MISS UNIVERSE Contestants begin to rehears for the Live Show on December 19th at 8PM on NBC.

December 13, 2012 Preliminary Competition
Tune in to the Miss Universe homepage to watch the live stream. In Las Vegas? You can purchase tickets on ticketmaster.com

December 14, 2012 Miss Universe National Costume Show
The 2012 MISS UNIVERSE Contestants show off their elaborate and beautiful costumes in this runway show. Tune into the Miss Universe homepage to watch the stream!

December 18, 2012 Official Miss Universe Fan Vote Ends
Tune in to the Live Show on December 19th at 8PM on NBC to see who is the winner!

December 19, 2012 2012 MISS UNIVERSE
Tune in to NBC on December 19th at 8PM to watch Leila Lopes crown her successor!